Good sports: Hobbs siblings Olivia, 10, Jaron, 8, and Matilda, 7, prepare for the Superkidz triathlon.
THE REGION’S super kids are preparing to compete alongside some of Australia’s best triathletes as part of a three-day Geelong Multi Sport Festival beginning this Friday.
The Geelong Independent Superkidz Triathlon will send children aged seven to 13 over safe swim, run and cycle legs with distances tailored to their ages.
The Superkidz event begins 9am Saturday, with each competitor to receive an event singlet, a finisher’s medallion, a bag of other goodies and chances to win random draw prizes.
Entries are still available at geelongmultisport.com.au or at Eastern Beach from 7.30am to 8.30am Saturday.
Torquay Surf Life Saving Club members Olivia, Jaron and Matilda Hobbs, of Highton, will be among the Superkidz competitors.
Mum Angela said they were looking forward to competing.
“They’re all excited,” she said.
“They really want to go out there and have a bit of fun. They like trying anything.”
The festival includes a range of other events over achievable distances for competitors of various standards.
Competition becomes serious on Sunday, with Australia’s top triathletes competing for prize money of $12,500 in an URBAN 2.80.20 long-course race.
Spectators can enjoy a range of on-shore activity and entertainment throughout the event.
The Independent’s managing editor, Tony Galpin, said the multi sport festival was a hallmark event for Geelong.
“Come on down to Eastern Beach to support this exciting community event.”
