About IronKidsThe mission of IronKids is to inspire and motivate youth through the sport to lead an active, positive, and healthy lifestyle. The 2012 IronKids National Series and the Hy-Vee IronKids Midwest Series presented by Dole, targeting youth between the ages of 6-15, will provide an interactive weekend experience for the entire family that will not only showcase the nation’s top youth triathlon talent, but also will allow first-time triathletes to experience a positive introduction to the realm of multisport. Children will compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. The 2012 IronKids schedule will feature over a dozen events, allowing the opportunity for young athletes to compete in multiple races within their region from the months of April through September, with races being held in a diverse number of markets across the country. The US schedule will conclude on September 1, 2012, in Des Moines, Iowa, with the 2012 Hy-Vee IronKids US Championship presented by Dole. The World Triathlon Corporation acquired IronKids in 2008 from the Sara Lee Corporation, who had previously owned the event series since 1985. Since its inception, IronKids has seen over 50,000 participants, including seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, and Olympians Hunter Kemper and Laura Bennett. The IronKids Team consists of WTC staff, local contractors, host-city Parks and Recreation Departments, city workers (Fire, Police, Permitting, etc.), local Convention & Visitors Bureaus, Sport Commissions, ASI Photography, Ironman Timing, local triathlon clubs and of course many local volunteers who are all the foundation of our success. IronKids North American events are sanctioned by USA Triathlon and follow USAT rules.
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