Can my child use any stroke in the swim portion?

My 7-year old daughter just completed her very first triathlon at your Niagara event and wants to do another one – now!   She was very nervous going into this and any glitch could have resulted in this being her first, and last, triathlon.  I have to commend you for an incredibly well run event!  Everything from email notifications, race kit pickup, orientation, transitions, course marshals, etc., everything!  I understand that your events sell out very quickly and I can see why.

My family would like to thank you and your organization for this past weekends Tri Kids Niagara race in Port Colborne. Our 5 year old completed her first race. It was an awesome event. We look forward to next summer when we can enjoy more races, and see the confidence and pride on all the kids faces for having completed such a fun and challenging journey.

This is our second year participating in the TriKids at Burnaby. We have had a fantastic experience both years. Well organized, enthusiastic volunteers and a great course for the kids. We’re excited to come back next year. Thanks so much!

This weekend was perhaps our 5th time participating in the event. Just wanted to say that it is such a thrill to have our kids compete in a friendly and safe environment that is unmatched by any other triathlon. The changes you made to the race course this year were a big improvement! Looking forward to many more years of swim bike and run with you !

This was our family’s first time participating in a triathlon but we’ve participated in many events of different varieties and I must tell you, this was such a marvelously run event I am simply in awe.   Such attention to so many details to make everything run smoothly, and such terrific staff/volunteers to ensure every kid had a positive experience.    Planning and organization, enthusiasm and good humour, all played a role in making the whole event enjoyable for participants and spectators alike.

I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for putting on such a wonderful event!  We cannot say enough about our experience yesterday – it was so well organized!  The highlight was to be able to cheer on and encourage not only our daughter, but all of the children who participated.  It was very rewarding to see so many children out being active and to see the enthusiasm, pride, and the satisfaction of such an accomplishment on their faces (and those of parents).  I will never forget the image of watching my daughter come across the finish line and the pride I felt!  Thank you for bringing this event to BC!

My two children age 10 and 12 just competed in their first tri in Ottawa today. I had to write to thank you for such an amazing first experience! My husband and I were amazed at the number of helpful volunteers and staff on the course. I have participated in many races but I have never seen one so well organized and managed from start to finish.

This was the second year that our children have participated in the Burlington Triathlon and this year was another OUTSTANDING year. My husband and I have been so incredibly impressed with your events – the professionalism – the overall vibe of the events are so positive and encouraging…a huge thank you for running these events and encouraging athletes of all abilities to participate, have fun and succeed!  You should feel really great about the work you do – it goes a long way to building confidence and esteem in many, many children.  So again – a huge thanks – and a special shout-out to all the amazing volunteers too!

Excellent event. Well run. On time. Nice quality medals at the end. Ability to get the stuff out of the transition zones allows families to get on the road back home which is appreciated. Overall, the volunteer team and organizers should feel very proud of the event. Very well run.

This event was so impressive in how well it was organized! There are a lot of moving parts and it was excellent!