Wilton YMCA Calls for Young Triathletes

From the Riverbrook Regional YMCA:

YMCA SEEKING YOUNG TRIATHLETES

Wilton, CT – This summer, Riverbrook Regional YMCA is excited to be taking part in Race4Chase Youth Triathlon program.

Race 4 Chase is named for Chase Kowalski, an amazing little boy from Newtown, who loved to run, swim and bike. Race 4 Chase strives to empower kids to reach their full potential and to promote healthy, fun, community activities for local youth.

Registration is for children ages 6-12 years old wishing to participate in the Race 4 Chase Triathlon Program. This program provides youth with a fun, skill building, life-changing experience by introducing them to the sport of triathlon.

This free program runs for 6 weeks beginning Monday, June 27, 2016 and ending Saturday, August 6, 2016. Program times are 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. daily, Monday - Friday. Training will take place at Silvermine Elementary School (the same location that Norwalk YMCA Camp Sunrise takes place). Daily field trips will take palce to the Witlon Family YMCA branch and other locations for training. An extended care option at Norwalk YMCA Camp Sunrise is available to parents who need full day coverage for childcare.

Race day is the culmination of the program for the eight YMCA Race 4 Chase programs at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington (1000 East Street, Southington CT) on Saturday, August 6, 2016. All participants will compete in a Youth Triathlon on this day.

Registration is for children ages 6-12. Applications can be picked up at the Wilton Family YMCA branch or found online here. There is still time to register but the deadline of April 29, 2016 is fast approaching!

Please contact Mary Ann Genuario with any questions at magenuario@riverbrookymca.org or 860.762.8384 x282.

About Riverbrook Regional YMCA

Serving the coastal city of Norwalk as well as the towns of Georgetown, Redding and Wilton, the Riverbrook Regional YMCA provides services to 134,000 residents across diverse communities. The YMCA is a member-supported charitable organization dedicated to promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility by offering a broad range of health enhancing, recreational, educational and social programs that are affordable and accessible to all people in the communities we serve. Our vision is to use all available resources to maximize the personal potential of every person in the community who is affiliated with or takes advantage of our exceptional Y programs and facilities.