The USA Triathlon Youth Splash & Dash Presented by SafeSplash Swim School will return to Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs on Sunday, August 19, at 08:30 MT – marking the seventh consecutive year of the event.
The Colorado Springs stop is part of the nationwide USA Triathlon Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series, which features more than 55 events this year. The series highlights the fast-growing discipline of aquathlon, which combines swimming and running. The course at Cheyenne Mountain Resort features a swim in the resort’s scenic outdoor pool in the shadows of Pikes Peak and a run on a closed, paved path that encircles the resort’s lake, Curr Reservoir.
Participants aged 7-10 will complete a 100m swim and a 1K run; while athletes aged 11-15 will cover a 200m swim and a 2K run. The event’s focus is on participation rather than competition, and the races will not be timed.
The cost to participate is US$10 for USA Triathlon youth annual members and US$20 for non-members, which includes the cost of a youth annual membership. Online registration closes on Saturday, August 18 at 18:00 MT, and race-day registration will be available onsite from 07:00-8:15.
All participants will receive a medal upon crossing the finish line, as well as an official USA Triathlon Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series t-shirt. Athletes can also enjoy a post-race barbecue provided by Cheyenne Mountain Resort.
SafeSplash Swim School, the race’s presenting sponsor, is offering a free clinic open to all registered Splash & Dash participants at the SafeSplash Swim School located at 13171 Bass Pro Drive (across from Bass Pro Shop) on Saturday, August 18 from 15:30-17:00. Clinic attendees receive instruction on basic swim techniques and water safety from SafeSplash’s experienced swim professionals.
Existing members of SafeSplash Swim School can access a US$10 discount on race registration.
In addition, the Country Club of Colorado is offering a guest pass rate for registered athletes and their families from now until race day. Families of up to four can receive a full one-day pass for US$50, which includes access to all aquatic and fitness center facilities for each family member. Existing members of the Country Club of Colorado are also eligible for a US$10 race discount.
USA Triathlon Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon series partners include the USA Swimming Foundation, the Boy Scouts of America, Girls on the Run and the USA Triathlon Foundation. Local partners for the Colorado Springs event include SafeSplash Swim School, Girls on the Run Rockies and Pikes Peak Council — Boy Scouts of America.
The Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series, launched in 2012, is designed to introduce youth athletes between the ages of 7 and 15 to the multisport lifestyle. The series saw record participation in 2017, with 2,250 youth athletes competing in 50 events nationwide across the US.
