Saturday, November 22, 2008

Kids compete at PlayTri


photos © Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News

Extra signs remain near the announcers table during the Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club in McKinney on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Triathlons are growing in popularity among children and their parents.


Andrew Watson with Run-Far of Austin prepares timers before the Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club. More than 150 kids registered for the McKinney event.


Brian Young (right) places an electronic timing band on 7-year-old daughter, Emi, (center) before the Kids Playtri Triathlon in McKinney.


Families prepare equipment in the transition area before the Kids Playtri Triathlon.


Abi Young, 10, (left) gets preparation help from her mother, Dee Young, (right) at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club.


Emi Young, 7, sizes up the competition before the Kids Playtri Triathlon in McKinney.


Younger children wait to begin the Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club.


Emi Young, 7, assesses the competition before the Kids Playtri Triathlon.


Competitors swim at begin the Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club.


Abi Young, 10, removes her goggles and cap as she completes the swimming section of the Kids Playtri Triathlon.



Brett Ross, 7, of Rockwall transitions from cycling to running during the Kids Playtri Triathlon in McKinney.



Brittany Stout, 12, of McKinney (left) and Lauren Owen, 12, of Waco (center) sprint to the finish during the Kids Playtri Triathlon.


Dee Young (left) gives a kiss to daugher Madi, 9, (right) while hugging Emi, 7, (center) after the Kids Playtri Triathlon at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club in McKinney.

Please read, "Triathlons for kids are fun alternatives to team sports" by Debbie Fetterman.

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