This years event is Canceled

Saturday, July 16, 2016

A sincere thanks to the many volunteers, sponsors and participants that have helped over the years make our event a smashing success!!  Due to lack of participation, we are not having our event this year.  Thanks again and please have a fun, active and safe summer!  -Keeli Smith, Race Director

Registration is Open for our 2016 event

Friday, May 20, 2016

Registration is open for our 6th Midsouth Kids Triathlon.  This year it's on Saturday, Aug 6 at 9 am.  Enter at https://www.racesonline.com/events/midsouth-kids-triathlon

2015 Photos

Friday, Aug.28, 2015

Thanks to local photographer Brock Meeler for taking these fantastic photos.  He has sport prices for photos, and wanted you all to know that!  They will expire Sept 30, so log on now and get your favorites ordered!

http://bmeeler.zenfolio.com/p678599743

2015 Videos and Photos of the event

Monday, August 17, 2015

Here's a link to the photos and videos Agee Timing captured: https://picasaweb.google.com/106228445469232052694/2015MidSouthKidsTriathlon

2015 Results

Monday, August 17, 2015

Thanks to Agee Timing for making our event a success.  Here's a link to the results: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Wynne/2015MidsouthKidsTriathlon 

2015 Registration

Monday, June 1, 2015

Registration is open at https://www.racesonline.com/events/midsouth-kids-triathlon for our 5th Midsouth Kids Triathlon!  Get your kids in the pool, on the bike and running all summer and we will see you Saturday, August 15 at 9 am in wonderful Wynne, Arkansas, "The City With a Smile."

-Keeli

2014 Results

Monday, August 18, 2014

Thank you to Agee Race Timing for handling the many races we had Saturday.  Here's a link to the 2014 Results: http://www.ageeracetiming.com/events/320/

-Keeli

4th timers to the kids tri, 2014

I'm proud of these 5 who've competed in 4 straight Midsouth
Kids Triathlons.  We recognized them Saturday and gave them
a fantastic pair of Speedo goggles.  Way to go!
Trevor Boone, Austin Boone, Chloe Smith, Pierce Hill and Whit Smith

2014 Event Photos

Monday, August 18, 2014

Thank you to Brock Meeler Photography for taking photos Saturday.  Here's a link to view and purchase photos: http://bmeeler.zenfolio.com/p242879189

Event Information

2013 Midsouth Kids Triathlon

A.  The Midsouth Kids Triathlon organizers are a committee of the Cross County Ramblers in Wynne, Arkansas.

B.  The event is Saturday, August 6, 2015 at 9 am at the Crowley's Ridge Country Club in fabulous Wynne, Arkansas. 

C.  The event is $25 and each participant will receive a finisher's medal and 24 oz. Custom Polar Bottle (this does not include a $10 membership paid to the USAT).  Event day registration is $25 plus the USAT $10 membership.

D.  Register at https://www.racesonline.com/.  Online registration closes on Thu, Aug. 3, 2016 at midnight. NO MAIL IN REGISTRATION this year.  There WILL BE event day registration for $30 plus USAT membership.  Registration will open at 7 am on Saturday, August 6.  If the participant is already a member of USAT, membership cards must be presented at the time of race packet pickup.  ***ID is required by the USAT to pick up your participant's bag and bib number.  *****All event and USAT waivers are REQUIRED and if not signed, your child/participant CANNOT participate on event day.

E. Age Groups:  The Midsouth Kids Triathlon has 6 different age groups that is determined by the participants age on December 31, 2016.   Age groups will have a limit to adhere to safety reasons.

           Age Group                           Swim                Bike                Run

• 5-6 year old                      25 yards             1/4 mile          100 yards
• 7-8 year olds                     50 yards             1 mile             1/2 mile                      
• 9-10 year olds                   50 yards             1 mile             1/2 mile
• 11-12 year olds                100 yards           2 miles             1 mile
• 13-14 year olds                100 yards           3 miles             1 mile
• 15-16 year olds                100 yards           3 miles             1 mile

F.  BIB numbers must be visible on the participant during the cycle and run portion of the event. (bibs can be pinned to the front of the swimsuit or on the t-shirt during the bike and run portion of the event).  Body marking will be done at the registration area on event day.

F. Transition area closes at 8:45 am, no parents or guardians are allowed in the area after 8:45 am.

G. SWIM:  all strokes are allowed for the swim portion of the event.  Goggles and swim caps can be used in the water.  The 5-6 year old group are NOT allowed to use life jackets.  Swim caps will be provided.

H.  CYCLING: HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!  And shoes are required during the bike, NO CROCS or FLIP FLOPS.  Bike handle bars are required to have end caps, no excuses.  As a common courtesy, always pass a biker on the LEFT saying, "ON YOUR LEFT".  NO TRAINING WHEELS!

I.  RUN: no flip flops/crocs!  Shoes must be worn for the bike and run portion of the event.

J. NO headphones are allowed at ALL on the course.

K.  ARRIVAL TIME:  Be sure to arrive by 8 am to allow time for transition area set up, packet pick up and body marking. 

L. See our inclement weather plan just in case.

M. Our volunteers and Birdeye Bicycle Club members are the only people allowed in the transition area and on the course.  Parents/guardians CANNOT assist their participant at any stage of the event.  Our volunteers and Birdeye Bicycle Club members will be available to assist for emergencies and any other help as needed.

N.  POOR SPORTSMANSHIP CONDUCT:  Come on people!  Talk to your participant and use good skills such as no CUTTING OFF, RUNNING INTO OTHERS and intentionally hurting a fellow athlete, there will be a 2 minute penalty or disqualification by the many volunteers and course chairman on the course.  The Race Director's decision is final.

O.  Don't forget that the participant must complete the course fully to be eligible for the finisher's medal.  Our chairmen and BBC volunteers will be throughout the course to make sure that all participants have a good, safe experience.  Parents and the participant are ultimately responsible for the course.

P. Custom Polar Bottles and finisher's medals are guaranteed for the first 75 pre-registered entries.  We cannot guarantee event day registration medals or polar bottles.

Age Groups and Distances

2013 Transition Area

These distances we've selected are rather short but we think these distances will hopefully be achievable for all participants.


         Age Group                           Swim                Bike                Run

• 5-6 year old                      25 yards             1/4 mile          100 yards
• 7-8 year olds                     50 yards             1 mile             1/2 mile                      
• 9-10 year olds                   50 yards             1 mile             1/2 mile
• 11-12 year olds                100 yards           2 miles             1 mile
• 13-14 year olds                100 yards           3 miles             1 mile
• 15-16 year olds                100 yards           3 miles             1 mile

Enter our event by going to https://www.racesonline.com/

Inclement Weather

Thankfully Rose didn't experience inclement weather
during the Lemonade tri in 2011 

Wednesday, July 30, 2015

Here's our plan for inclement weather:

We will have this event and do our best to make it happen unless:

A.  We will delay the event in bad weather with no thunder or lightning for 30 minutes.

B. Cancel the event.  The Race Director and volunteers don't want to cancel this event but if in the case of the Race Director's decision, get your packet and Polar Bottle the day of the event. 

C.  In case of inclement weather, there are NO REFUNDS.

Sponsors

Sunday, July 27, 2016

I'd like to brag about our great local sponsors for the Midsouth Kids Tri that help us put on the event:

Caldwell Discount Drug
Cross County Chamber of Commerce
Cross County Veterinary Clinic
Crowley's Ridge Therapies
Dr. Becca Jackson, Childers & Jackson Family Eye Care
Dr. Neall Jackson, Puryear/Jackson Family Dentistry
Shaver & Smith, PA
Wal-mart
Wynne Rotary Club

THANK you sponsors! -Keeeli

Reminders for our 2014 event

Hello all! I am getting fired up about our 4th Midsouth Kids Triathlon! Here's a quick list of reminders:

-Packet pick up is Friday, Aug. 15 at 5:30-7 pm and Saturday, Aug. 16 at 7 am at the Crowley's Ridge Country Club.  Medals and Polar Water Bottles are guaranteed for the first 100 participants
-The event starts at 9 am, transition area closes at 8:45 am.  We will start with the older age group first on Saturday
-Enter at races online.com, day of registration will open at 7:00 am on Saturday
-Trophy presentation will be immediately following the event, 3 deep in each age group
-Lodging:  Village Creek has fantastic cabins and is 20 minutes away, Days Inn and the Coachman's Inn are in Wynne
-Crowley's Ridge Country Club will be open for lunch at 11 am
-There's a list of what to bring on here (helmet, towel, lawn chair, etc)
-We are looking forward to another fun, safe event!  See you there!

Questions?  Call or text me Keeli Smith 870-362-5679

Polar Bottes are in for our 2014 event

Friday, June 6, 2014

Get everyone fired up and ready, our polar bottles are in for our 4th Annual Midsouth Kids Triathlon in fabulous Wynne, Arkansas.  Enter at races online.com :)  It's just over 2 months away!  -Keeli

Location for the Tri

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Here's the address for the club:

Crowley's Ridge Country Club, 768 Hwy 64 B, Wynne, Arkansas

2013 Participants

This is the finish line last year...we moved it down the hill
from the #9 hole so the kids wouldn't have to ride and run
up the hill....:)

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Just a little info about next Saturday's triathlon, we have 44 participants registered so far!  This is more than last year at this point.  Just to let you all know, the fabulous Conway Kids Triathlon was canceled a week ago due to rain and lightning.  They had 355 kids totally disappointed.  Their race director emailed us last week about our kids tri.  We are excited to welcome the Conway and Little Rock area participants to East Arkansas.  We hope you are impressed by our part of the state!  The Crowley's Ridge Country Club will be open for lunch 11-2 with grilled burgers and hot dogs as their specialty.  So grab a bite if you'd like before you head out!

In the past, we've averaged 55 participants and will most likely have more this year.  Having said that, we've beefed up the number of volunteers and aid station supplies.  We still have a cap of 100 for the event.

Weather-wise, it looks like 80 degrees and clear for Saturday's event.  Let's all keep our fingers crossed as today we have heavy rain and thunderstorms!  We look forward to a safe, fun event for participants and parents alike!  See you Saturday, registration opens at 7:30 and the transition area will close at 8:45, pre-race meeting will be at 8:45 am and we will start at 9:00 am.  - Keeli

10 Smart Summer Bike Tips from People for Bikes.org

Friday, June 28, 2013

I think I get these emails from the Safe Routes to School webinars that I've attended when I started a Walking School Bus in Wynne.  I love this and thought I'd share it! You can click here too http://www.peopleforbikes.org/:)  -Keeli

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Packet Pick Up 2014

This is just west of Hole #9 where the bike and run will take place

Crowley's Ridge Country Club golf course

The transition area will be outside of the pool, east of the diving board

NEW IN 2014!!  We have Packet Pick up on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014 from 5:30-7 pm at the Crowley's Ridge Country Club in Wynne.  You'll see our set up when you park at the club.

The event starts at 9 am on Saturday, August 16 with registration beginning at 7 am.  Polar bottles and medals are guaranteed for the first 100. 

Be sure to arrive EARLY to allow time for body marking, transition area set up and pre-event meeting.  The transition area will close at 8:45 am sharp!! We're looking forward to another safe, fun and exciting kids tri in Wynne!

Lodging, Wynne, Ark

A cabin at Village Creek State Park (they have campsites too)

Monday, April 8, 2013

Becca and I realized the day before our triathlon last year that we didn't tell ya'll about the cabins at Village Creek!  A participants family asked about campsites and we realized that we should have a lodging page so ya'll know about all the hotels in Wynne and that we have a great state park!  Here's a list:

Wynne has 4 hotels: (Minutes from the country club)
Coachman's Inn 238-2391
Day's Inn 238-1100 http://www.daysinn.com/hotels/arkansas/wynne/days-inn-and-suites-wynne/hotel-overview
Nationwide 9 Inn 238-9399
Star Lite 238-2722

Village Creek State Park: (12-15 minutes from country club)
Cabins 238-9406
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/camping-cabins-lodging/cabins.aspx

Hope to see you on August 17, 2013!  Keeli and Becca