Little Waves Splash & Dash

Little Waves Splash & Dash

Kids Triathlon: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Kids aged between 3 and 10 are welcome to join our very 1st annual Little Waves Splash and Dash for $10! 

The entire race is intended to be an incredibly fun experience for kids and parents alike. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE parents to stay with their kiddos along the entire course for encouragement. The kids can run through the water as it will be shallow enough to stand the whole way. They can absolutely still join even if they cannot swim, please just keep an extra close eye on them! For the bike, we encourage all skill levels to participate as well - balance bike, training wheels, or the proficient riders. Ensure your rider maintains awareness of others to keep accidents from happening.

Please continue to encourage and excite your kids along the whole course; we cannot emphasize that enough. Let them take breaks - walk, skip, jump, run... whatever you have to do to keep it a fun experience! 

With race registration your child will get a finishers medal and ticket for a post-race Kona Ice... and hopefully lots of other goodies that Kaiden is working on for his fellow tri-athletes.

Race Schedule

5:00 PM: Check-in and packet pick-up

5:30 PM: Pre-race briefing and warm-up

6:00 PM:  Race starts

Kids 6 and under: 6:00pm
Kids 7-10: approx 6:10pm

Swim Distance:

6 and under – 25 yard swim (.01 miles)
7-10 years – 100 yard swim (.05 miles)

Bike Distance:

6 and under – 1/2 mile Bike
7-10 years – 1 mile Bike

Run Distance:

6 and under – .25 miles
7-10 years – .45 miles

Race Information

Pre-Race Gear Set Up: We suggest arriving early to help your kids set up their transition area. What is a transition area? Kaiden describes the transition area as "the area where you swap from swim-to-bike and bike-to-run so you'll want all your gear set up to quickly change between sports." You will set up all the kiddos' equipment in the designated area close to the luau shelter. Since we don't get a lot of time to set up and get organized prior to the race start, be sure to arrive as early as possible. It can add a lot of pressure on kids if they are feeling late and rushed.

Pre-Race Gear Preparation:  Pin their Bib # to their shirt, Bike Sticker on their Bike frame and their helmet sticker on the front of their helmet. Please write your child’s name, age group and your cell phone on their bib so we can easily identify them.

What to bring for the race: For the swim, the kids will need a swimsuit or gear they can swim, bike and run in. Goggles and swim caps are optional. For the bike portion, bring their bike and helmet. For the run, bring their running shoes and socks. 

Swim Aids: Swim aids such as floaties or flotation vests will be allowed. Fins are not allowed for safety reasons.

Training Wheels: Training wheels will be allowed & Helmets are mandatory!

Age-Limits: The upper age limit is 10 years old at the time of the event. We set the lower age limit at 3 years old but parents/guardians should assess the child’s abilities to complete the prescribed course. The Kids Mini Triathlon is designed and intended to be a positive experience and no child should be entered that is not going to benefit from the experience. Being asked to perform beyond one’s abilities may not be a positive experience so help them train so they are properly prepared. Throughout the race, give your kids permission to take breaks or walk if needed. Try not to put too much pressure on them! We really want to keep the event fun and positive!

Swim Assistance from parent/guardian: Swim assistance is MANDATORY during the swim course. At least one parent/guardian must walk along the shore or beside their child for safety reasons. Kids can easily touch the bottom of the lagoon, however each child must have one adult overseeing them the entire time they are in the water. In addition, adult volunteers will be in the water for safety. 

Bike/Run Course Assistance from parent/guardian: Younger children (6 and under) should be escorted throughout the entire event by a parent/guardian to ensure they stay on course and are encouraged. Parents can assist children in the older age group depending on the child’s needs and comfort level. When assisting kids, try to let them do everything by themselves as much as possible (but assistance is allowed to assure a positive experience). It’s also helpful to have the parent there to keep younger children on the right side of the trail during the bike portion. If they will be completing the bike on their own, be sure you discuss with them the importance of staying to the right of the trail and not making any abrupt changes in direction to avoid any bike crashes.

Awards: All Kids Tri participants will receive a finisher’s medal. We will not be timing the race so no overall awards will be given. This will help keep the race fun for everyone since crossing the finish line (and lots of fun!) is the goal we have for everyone.

Safety Briefing: We will have a brief meeting prior to the race start at the luau shelter to ensure that athletes and parents know exactly what they need to do!

Post-Race Information

Post-Race festivities: Following the race finish stay around for some post-race grub. We are working to have Kona Ice, pizza, and tacos available. We have the luau shelter available for use till 9pm so let's celebrate our kiddos' race accomplishment (and Kaiden's grandad's 70th birthday!)!!!

We will continue to update with more information as it comes in!