Boys & Girls Club plans youth triathlon

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The fifth annual Boys & Girls Club of Seymour Youth Triathlon starts at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Seymour High School, 1350 W. Second St.

The event is open to boys and girls ages 6 through 14.

The cost is $35, and payment will be accepted on race morning. Checks should be made payable to Boys & Girls Club.

Registration can be done online at bgcyouthtriathlon.com or the day of the event at 7:30 a.m. A prerace meeting will be at 8 a.m.

Ages 6 to 10 will swim 100 yards, bike 2 miles and run a half-mile. Ages 11 to 14 will swim 200 yards, bike 4 miles and run a mile.

The swim will be in the Seymour High School pool, and the bike and run will be on the streets surrounding the high school.

Participants will receive a race T-shirt, a postrace snack and a medal. Awards also will be presented to the top three finishers in the two age groups.

The day of the race, participants will be allowed to use flotation devices or life jackets for the swim and training wheels for the bike ride if they are not comfortable in their swimming or biking skill. Helmets are required for the biking portion.

To volunteer at the event, call Kendra Zumhingst at 812-528-8093

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