Youth Splash & Dash Aquathlon Series

What is a Splash and Dash?

A Splash and Dash is a fun and fast-growing sport that combines running and swimming. The run can take place on a trail, a road or a path. Similarly, the swim can take place in any body of water – a pool, a reservoir, or an ocean. USA Triathlon’s Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will feature a swim/run combination. As an athlete progresses and depending on water conditions, a traditional aquathlon may either feature a swim/run or a run/swim/run combination.

What is the concept?

The USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series will be returning for its sixth year and is open to athletes ages 7-15. There will be fifty (50) events in total with events in each of the ten (10) USA Triathlon regions.

The focus is on PARTICIPATION rather than competition. The series will expose youth participants to USA Triathlon and the exciting world of multisport! Timing will not be required at each event, although it is acceptable. All events within the series will be USA Triathlon sanctioned.

Why Participate?

Exposes and educates youth to the multisport lifestyle, all while being involved in a fun, exciting, and safe atmosphere! It will really help you to “get your feet wet!”
Engages youth athletes in pre-race and post-race activities such as vendor areas, clinics, and additional educational opportunities.
Creates an opportunity to meet friends and other youth athletes who are interested and also engage in the multisport lifestyle!
Less equipment required compared to that of a triathlon since a Splash and Dash (aquathlon) does not require a bike.

Can I Participate?

Absolutely! If you are in between the ages of 7-15 and have a USA Triathlon annual youth membership, you are eligible to take part in the fun and exciting multisport series! Be prepared for a great experience, bring a positive attitude, and be ready to learn firsthand about multisport!

USA Swimming Foundation

USA Triathlon and the USA Swimming Foundation have partnered in launching a joint campaign to provide all USA Triathlon Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon participants, and their families, with an incentive and opportunity to participate in quality, affordable and easily accessible learn-to-swim programs.

Click here for more information and to find a swim club in your area.

2017 Splash and Dash Series Events

*Schedule subject to chance without notice. Please visit the event's website for the most up-to-date information.*

Date	Event Name	City	State	Registration Link
4/9/2017	Kids Splash N Dash at HFFA	Huntersville	North Carolina	Registration
4/15/2017	SWAT Splash & Dash	Lubbock	Texas	Registration
4/15/2017	Egg Hunt Splash and Dash	Pembroke Pines	Florida	Registration
4/30/2017	Heart of the Valley Triathlon	Corvallis	Oregon	Registration
4/30/2017	Westfields Triathlon	Chantilly	Virginia	Registration
4/30/2017	Mack Cycle Tri Miami Splash and Dash	Miami	Florida	Registration
5/7/2017	Daemen Splash & Dash	Amherst	New York	Registration
5/21/2017	Water Works Splash and Dash	Denton	Texas	Registration
5/21/2017	San Diego Family Retro Tri and Kids Splash & Dash Youth clinic available on 5/21/2017.	San Diego	California	Registration
5/25/2017	Race Omaha Splash and Dash Series #1	Omaha	Nebraska	Registration
6/3/2017	Columbia Youth Splash and Dash	Columbia	Maryland	Registration
6/10/2017	STRIVE Youth Splash 'N Dash - College Park	College Park	Maryland	Registration
6/10/2017	Tri-Now KIDS! Splash & Dash	Farmers Branch	Texas	Registration
6/17/2017	Norwich Splash and Dash	Norwich	Connecticut	Registration
6/17/2017	Kid-Powered Splash and Dash Race Series #1	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
6/17/2017	Naval Base Ventura County Splash and Dash #1	Port Hueneme	California	Registration
6/18/2017	Rev3 Montclair Triathlon	Montclair	Virginia	Registration
6/24/2017	Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon	Lubbock	Texas	Registration
6/24/2017	RVA Splash and Dash Series #1	Richmond	Virginia	Registration
6/24/2017	Daniel Boone Splash and Dash	Berea	Kentucky	Registration
6/25/2017	IABT's Overcoming Childhood Obesity Through Multi-Disciplined Sports Splash N Dash	Baltimore	Maryland	Registration
6/27/2017	Alaska Splash and Dash Series #1	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
7/1/2017	Nutmeg Splash and Dash	Cheshire	Connecticut	Registration
7/2/2017	Tri Graeagle Splash N Dash	Graeagle	California	Registration
7/6/2017	Race Omaha Splash and Dash Series #2	Omaha	Nebraska	Registration
7/8/2017	Cohasset Junior Triathlon	Cohasset	Massachusetts	Registration
7/8/2017	Race Oro Valley Youth Splash & Dash	Oro Valley	Arizona	Registration
7/8/2017	Summer Roundup Triathlon	Joplin	Missouri	Registration
7/8/2017	RVA Splash and Dash Series #2	Richmond	Virginia	Registration
7/11/2017	Alaska Splash and Dash Series #2	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
7/22/2017	Kid-Powered Splash and Dash Race Series #2	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
7/22/2017	Naval Base Ventura County Splash and Dash #2	Port Mugu	California	Registration
7/22/2017	Sun City Splash & Dash	El Paso	Texas	Registration
7/22/2017	RVA Splash and Dash Series #3	Richmond	Virginia	Registration
7/23/2017	Tallahassee YTS Splash & Dash	Tallahassee	Florida	Registration
7/23/2017	Mini Moraine Man Youth Triathlon	Portersville	Pennsylvania	Registration
7/25/2017	Alaska Splash and Dash Series #3	Anchorage	Alaska	Registration
7/26/2017	MMTT Splash and Dash	Geneva	Illinois	Registration
7/29/2017	Boston Triathlon Splash and Dash	Boston	Massachusetts	Registration
8/4/2017	Splash & Dash at Wilson Pool	Fayetteville	Arkansas	Registration
8/5/2017	STRIVE Youth Splash 'N Dash - Baltimore	Baltimore	Maryland	Registration
8/5/2017	Sylvania SuperKids Splash and Dash	Sylvania	Ohio	Registration
8/6/2017	Race Omaha Splash and Dash Series #3	Omaha	Nebraska	Registration
8/12/2017	Kid-Powered Splash and Dash Race Series #3	Pflugerville	Texas	Registration
8/12/2017	Paris Splash and Dash	Paris	Tennessee	Registration
8/13/2017	XTERRA Syracuse Splash and Dash	Fayetteville	New York	Registration
8/19/2017	USA Triathlon Splash and Dash Presented by Safe Splash Swim School	Colorado Springs	Colorado	Registration
8/19/2017	Sierra Splash 'Dash	Mammoth Lakes	California	Registration
8/20/2017	Wicked Splash & Dash	South Hamilton	Massachusetts	Registration
8/20/2017	4th Annual Back to School Slash and Dash	Fulshear	Texas	Registration
8/20/2017	Tucson JCC & USA Triathlon Splash & Dash	Tucson	Arizona	Registration
8/26/2017	Lake Tahoe Splash and Dash	Tahoma	California	Registration
8/27/2017	Lake Thunderbird Aquathlon	Norman	Oklahoma	Registration
9/9/2017	Pumpkinkids Splash and Dash	South Berwick	Maine	Registration
9/9/2017	Pitch Pine Challenge	Tamworth	New Hampshire	Registration
9/9/2017	Trilogy Splash & Dash	North Miami	Florida	Registration
9/10/2017	Best in the West Triathlon Festival	Sweet Home	Oregon	Registration
9/10/2017	Pitchfork Athletics Splash and Dash	Tempe	Arizona	Registration
10/1/2017	Pure Austin Splash 'n Dash	Austin	Texas	Registration
10/15/2017	SuperKid Triathlon and Splash & Dash	Santa Cruz	California	Registration
TBA	RVA Splash & Dash Series	Fairfax	Virginia	Registration

Event Distances

-Ages 7-10: 100m swim, 1k run

-Ages 11-15: 200m swim, 2k run

Please note: actual distances may vary by event.

Free Webinars

Education & Tips on Producing Your Own Event

Splash & Dash Pre-Race Webinar: Everything youth athletes need to know before participating

No USAT Membership?

Prior to the event, be sure to purchase your Youth Annual Membership which includes a wealth of benefits! Click here to become a member and to view member benefits.

Beginning in 2016, USA Triathlon will only offer Youth Annual Memberships at a cost of $10. Youth one-day memberships are no longer available.

Resources

USA Triathlon Event Calendar

Visit the KidZone!

KidZone Flyer

What is an Aquathlon?

Aquathlon Basics

Triathlon Basics

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Colorado Springs Splash & Dash 2017

USA Triathlon is pleased to announce that one of our Youth Splash and Dash events will be taking place in Colorado Springs, Colorado, hosted by the National Events department and presented by SafeSplash Swim School! Our event will be Saturday, August 19th, 2017 at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

For more information and to register today, please click here.

What are Sanctioned Events?

The term “sanction” refers to the compliance of a multisport event to USA Triathlon’s safety requirements. Safety plans, course maps, and event details must be submitted for review by experienced USA Triathlon staff. This ensures events are safe and fair competition environments.

USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,300 events across the country. USA Triathlon not only sanctions triathlons, but also paratriathlons, duathlons, aquathlons, aquabikes, off-road events, winter triathlons, youth races, camps and clinics.

Click here to view the USAT Sanctioned Events Calendar.

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