The Tri-Warriors Triathlon Club, in Pembroke, NC
will be hosting their 7th annual youth triathlon on
Saturday, August 26th on the campus of UNCP. The
event is open to both boys and girls between the ages
of 6-15, but will be limited to the first 300 who enter.

According to the USA Triathlon Organization (USAT),
the sport’s governing body, youth triathlon
participation is at an all-time high because “Today’s
youngsters have the advantage of recognizing triathlon
as a “real” sport. “I tell young people all the time that
they no longer have to feel like they need to play the
“big” sports anymore to be an athlete.” says Mike DeCinti, Race Director.

“Although football, basketball, baseball and soccer get
all the attention, not only is triathlon a great sport, but
I would argue that triathletes are often times more
physically and mentally fit than other athletes.”

The boottom line is that a triathlon combines three things kids like to do: swim, ride their bikes and run
around, but deciding to do these events one after
another, in a somewhat “competitive atmosphere”
takes some serious consideration and preparation. And
it will be up to the adults in these children’s lives to
make sure they give enough respect to the sport so
that they can be ready, be safe and have fun.

So if you are a parent, grandparent, relative or friend
of a child between the ages of 6 and15, I hope that
you will mention this event to them to see if they
would be interested.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (910) 827-2439 or
mdecinti1970@gmail.com

Mike DeCinti is the race director for the 2017
Tri-Warriors Youth Triathlon and strongly believes
that your children can do some pretty amazing things,
if you just give them the chance and encourage them
along the way.