I CAN TRI

I CAN TRI - A Triathlon For ALL Kids of ALL Abilities!

The Therapy & Learning Center is hosting its 8th I CAN TRI triathlon on Saturday, October 25th. This is a fun event for any child ages 5-16, as well as any adult with special needs, that would like to try a beginner or moderate triathlon consisting of swimming, biking and running/walking/rolling. We invite children of ALL abilities to participate as we can adapt each category to fit each child's specific needs. The I CAN TRI triathlon also is a special event encouraging all children in our community to try this event while supporting and participating right along side our TLC kids. We love the inclusion aspect of children with special needs and unique, amazing abilities competing in the same race alongside of their typical peers.

We have designed 3 levels for this race - ABLE, ADVANCED & ADULT.

• I CAN TRI ADVANCED (moderate level): Children will swim one lap down and back 40 m (approx. 50 ft.), bike ¼ mile and a run or walk or roll ¼ mile. This level triathlon is for any child who can swim, bike and run short distances without assistance.
• I CAN TRI ABLE (easier level): Children will “swim” one lap down 20m (approx. 25 ft.), bike or “ride” 0.10 miles, and “run/roll” 0.10 miles. Each child will be assigned a buddy or buddies who will consist of licensed professionals (several Therapy & Learning Center employees) as well as possibly a “Junior Buddy” to help cheer them and assist in every element of the triathlon to assure your child’s best outcomes. Children can use wheelchairs, bikes, wagons, adapted bikes, flotation devices and other equipment to help them conquer the ABLE race.
• I CAN TRI ADULT (adults with special needs only): Our TLC special adult friends will be participating in the I CAN TRI with TLC staff members acting as buddies to assist them in finishing the course. This level triathlon is for children who need moderate to complete assistance and will be given 1-2 buddies to help them conquer the race.

Each participant that registers on or before October 13th will be guaranteed a free race sweatshirt and other free race swag!