Small Fry Tri takes place Saturday

It?s time to show off your child?s athletic ability. Parks and Recreation has finalized the details for its first Small Fry Tri for ages 2-6.

The activity is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m. immediately following this Saturday?s McMinnville City Triathlon. There will be a course set up right outside Gilley Pool for the aspiring young athletes.

This triathlon will involve the same dynamics as the adult competition with water, ride and run activities. As in the adult triathlon, kids will be required to bring their own bicycle or tricycle.

While being timed by stopwatch, kids will begin stage one, which involves an obstacle course of sprinklers and baby pools. Stage two will be riding a bicycle/tricycle for a short distance. Stage three will be a dash to the finish line.

?We are using the actual finish line,? said wellness and aquatic manager Justin Scott. ?Using the same finish line as the adults should make for an exciting time for the kids.?

Because every one of the kids gets a Participation Award, there will be no competition ? just fun ? involved with this triathlon.

The Small Fry Tri is free. Registration is at the Civic Center volunteer tent Friday, June 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 24 from 6 to 10 a.m. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian at the time of registration.

?This will be a great opportunity for parents to show off their little athletes,? said Parks and Recreation director Carlene Brown.

For more information about Small Fry Tri, contact Justin Scott or Jen Barnes at Parks and Recreation by calling 473-1212.