The 2012 Somersault Junior Event Series has been developed for youth 12 to 19 years of age. The Series is actually 3 series: a Junior Triathlon/Duathlon Series, a Junior Run Series, and a Junior Canoe & Kayak Triathlon Series.
Junior Age Categories
The Somersault Junior Series categories are 13 & under, 14-15, 16-17, and 18-19.
Race Distances
The distances offered to participants in these categories vary by age, and are age appropriate.
Junior Triathlon & Duathlon Distances
Juniors 17 and under - Sprint and Super Sprint only
18-19 - Super Sprint, Sprint, and Olympic only
Junior Run Event Distances
13 and under - 3Km and 5Km races only
14 and 15- 3Km and 5Km races only
16 and 17 - 3Km, 5Km, 8Km or 10Km only
18-19 - 3Km, 5Km, 8Km, or 10Km only
Junior Canoe Triathlon Distances
19 & under - Sprint
Junior Kayak Triathlon distances
19 & under - Sprint
Event Schedule
The Junior Event Series Calendar is found below. Somersault Junior Series events are held within Somersault Event Series adult events. However Junior participants will find the atmosphere at these adult Somersault Series events a friendly one, with participants, volunteers, officials, and staff, being helpful, and supportive.
Participation in Junior age categories qualifies participants for the Junior Champions Challenge (JCC). For more information on the JCC, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/championships.htm.
For more information
For further information on the Somersault Junior Series, please contact Terry McKinty at terry@somersault.ca.
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