WE LOVE TO WATCH YOU RACE

Date: Sunday, May 5

Location: Richmond, VA

Races:

Youth (age 13-15) Draft-Legal Triathlon

• 375m Swim

• 10k Bike

• 2.5k Run

Junior (age 16-19) Draft-Legal Triathlon

• 750m Swim

• 20k Bike

• 5k Run

Non-draft legal races:

• Age 5-10: 100m S, 5k Bike, 1/2 mi Run

• Ages 11-14: 200m Swim, 10k Bik, 2.5k Run

• Ages 15+: 375m Swim, `10k Bike, 2.5k Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Elite (draft-legal race). May also do non-drafting race.

• FireFly Flames (non-drafting race)

• FireFly Light (non-drafting race)

Notes:

• Early season race option.

• One of only two East Coast Youth/Junior draft-legal races

• Athletes of all ages may do the non-drafting option

• Adult option exists

Date: Sunday, May 19

Location: Fort Washington, PA

Races:

Sprint Triathlon

• 350m Pool swim

• 10.3 m Bike

• 5k Run

Splash & Dash

• 210m Pool swim, 2k Run

  OR

• 140m Pool swim, 1k Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Light (Splash & Dash only)

• FireFly Flames

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• Relay option exists

• Splash & Dash is a good way for young or new athletes to test the waters.

• Adult race option

Date: Sunday June 2

Location: Cape May, NJ

Race: Triathlon

• 0.35 mi Bay swim

• 12 mi Bike

• 5k Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Flames

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• Ferry out to swim start with DJ/music

• Fun 12-foot jump off ferry to start the swim

• Challenging run partially on the beach

• Some logistical challenges (e.g. lodging at beach, parking/traffic at ferry port)

• Expensive entry fee. This race is on the calendar because people have expressed interest and because of its unique/fun race environment.

Date(s): This is a multi-race series. You may participate in one or all. FireFly will be participating as a group on the following dates:

• Tuesday June 4

• Tuesday June 25

• Tuesday July 23

• Tuesday August 6

Location: Norristown, PA (Schuylkill River)

Race: River swim

• Option 1: 800 meters

• Option 2: 1600 meters

Recommended for:

• Firefly Flames

• FireFly Elite

Highlights:

• Grass roots

• Low key

• Great open water experience.

Date: Saturday June 15 & Sunday June 16

Location: Beaver Falls, PA

Saturday races::

Draft-legal Youth Triathlon (age 13-15)

• 375m Lake swim

• 10k Bike

• 2.5k Run

Draft-legal Junior Triathlon (age 13-15)

• 375m Lake swim

• 10k Bike

• 2.5k Run

Sunday races:

Draft-legal Junior Triathlon (age 16-19)

• 375m Lake swim

• 10k Bike

• 2.5k Run

Non-draft legal Triathlon (age 13&O):

• 375m Lake swim

• 10k Bike

• 2.5k Run

Non-draft legal Triathlon (age 12&U)

• 200m Lake swim

• 7 mile Bike

• 1.2 mile Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Light

• FireFly Flames

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• This is a qualifier race for USAT Youth & Junior Draft-legal Nationals

• Juniors do the draft-legal race BOTH DAYS in this format (prelims-finals)

• Adult race option exists (non draft-legal)

• Draft-legal racing is a higher level of competition. There are only a handful of these types of youth races in the country. If you want to try this style of racing, this is the only option in the northeastern U.S. Our team had fun at this race last year.

Date: Sunday June 23

Location: Bath, PA

Races:

Super Sprint Triathlon:

• 400m Lake swim

• 6 mile Bike

• 1 mile XC-style trail run

Mini Super Sprint Triathlon

• 200m Lake Swim

• 3 mile Bike

• 1/2 mile XC-style Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Light

• FireFly Flame

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• This is our team race! Everyone is encouraged to participate!

• Team bonding campout at Evergreen Lake the night before (Saturday June 22)

• Adult race option

Date: Saturday July 6

Location: South Jersey/Jersey Shore

Race: Triathlon or Open Water Swim

Recommended for:

• FireFly Flame

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• Morning race. Then come hang out at the beach for the rest of the day after the race!

• Race not suitable for FireFly Light, though FFL athletes are welcome to attend beach day

• Specific race details to be announced once finalized

Dates: July 12-14

Location: Des Moines, IA

Races:

• Draft legal triathlon

• Non draft legal triathlon

• Varying distances based on athlete age

Recommended for: The draft-legal race is by qualification only. The non draft-legal race is open to all Youth/Junior athletes.

Notes:

• A group of our athletes traveled out to USAT Youth/Junior Nationals last year in Milwaukee, WI and had a blast racing against the fastest youth triathletes in the country. Iowa is even further from home, but these races allow a glimpse into national-level youth triathlon competition for those motivated enough to make the trip.

Date: Sunday August 4

Location: Lake Nockamixon, PA

Race: Sprint Triathlon

• 0.5 mile Lake swim

• 13.3 mile Bike

• 5k Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly Flame

• FireFly Elite

Notes:

• This race is the PA State Championship

• Biggest local triathlon — opportunity to race with other fast athletes from the area

• All age group, including adult

• Relay option available

• Great way for our older athletes to end their racing season

Date: Sunday August 11

Location: Doylestown, PA

Races:

Short Triathlon

• 100m pool swim

• 3.5 mile Bike

• 3/4 mile Run

Super Short Triathlon

• 50m pool swim

• 1.75 mile Bike

• 1/2 mile Run

Recommended for:

• FireFly LIght

• Younger/newer FireFly Flames

Notes:

• Great way for our youngest athletes to end the season.