From football and basketball to synchronised swimming – you might have your eyes set on a particular team sport for your 10-year-old to take part in. Apart from giving her a fun activity that lets her sweat it out and stay active, team sports can also be a great way to teach your tween about the important values of teamwork and sportsmanship.
Team sports are also a way by which kids can discover their capabilities, hone their skills, and learn how to use them to work with others to achieve a common goal.
It's great timing then that the MILO Youth Triathlon will be taking place on 31st May 2014 at Changi Beach Park, especially if you're looking to register your kids for a team sports programme this June holiday.
About MILO Youth Triathlon
A non-competitive sporting event for 10- to 20-year-olds, the MILO Youth Triathlon provides an opportunity for youths to learn important life values through sports.
Through this triathlon, the organisers hope to bring across the message to youths that there is more to sports than just aiming for the winning spot. Taking part in sports also involves learning a thing or two about teamwork, patience and perseverance.
In line with the typical triathlon format, the event involves 3 segments for participants to take part in: swimming, cycling and running.
To prepare participants for the triathlon, there will be a few training clinics that they can sign up for from 26th April to 10th May 2014. These training clinics will cover basic safety rules and techniques for all 3 segments of the triathlon.
There will also be free carnival activities taking place during the event for the whole family to enjoy.
Details and schedule of the training clinics can be seen here.
Race categories
There will be Individual and Team Relay categories during the MILO Youth Triathlon, based on the following age groups:
Individual:
Junior – 10 to 12 year olds
Intermediate – 13 to 16 year olds
Senior – 17 to 20 year olds
Team Relay:
Youth Relay – 10 to 20 year olds
Family Relay – The primary participant (aged between 10 and 20 years old) must be accompanied by an adult participant (aged 21 years and above)
Click here for more details on the race categories and entry fees for participants.
Register now for the MILO Youth Triathlon!
Be sure to register your kids for the MILO Youth Triathlon at www.youthtriathlon.sg.
Check out the event details:
MILO Youth Triathlon
Date: 31 May 2014 (Saturday)
Time: From 7am
Venue: Changi Beach Park, Carpark 7
See you there!