Archive: Around Town

This year the Ithaca YMCA celebrates 22 years of Tri for the Y Triathlon, Sunday May 2,  2010. Started as a small fundraiser to provide scholarships for children, the Tri for the Y has become a 280 participant event that starts many athletes off for their competitive year.

The event is designed so the beginner and the expert can have an opportunity to do something great for themselves and for the kids of Tompkins County. The Ithaca YMCA policy is to never turn away children and families due to the inability to pay for membership. Our scholarship program is designed to help the individual or family to afford great health and wellness. The scholarship program is at it's highest request level ever and YMCA officials say they want to continue the service to the community.

There are 13 different age categories starting at 13 years and going to 70+. Advanced athletes use the event to get a reading on how well their times are early in the season.  Beginners are excited to participate in a medium size event that is challenging without being daunting. The 400 yard swim, 15.7 mile bike and 4.7 mile run is a nice start for all athletes seasoned and new to the sport.
 
This year a SPLASH and DASH for children ages 5 to 12 will be featured. This will be a short race in the pool and in the gym for 10 minutes each . All participants will be awarded for their efforts and the emphasis is on fun.
 
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