The Second Annual Essex Youth Triathlon- Saturday, August 7th at Centennial Grove in Essex

Hi, Joe,

If possible, please include this news release in tomorrow or Friday’s GoodMorningGloucester announcements. 

This weekend’s weather forecast looks perfect for both the Essex Youth Triathlon on Saturday and the Gloucester Fisherman Triathlon on Sunday.  How great is that!

Thanks!

Ann White

Clerk, Essex Board of Health

The Essex Board of Health wants to remind everyone that The Second Annual Essex Youth Triathlon is this Saturday, August 7th at Centennial Grove in Essex.  This race is for youth of all abilities ages 5 through 15.  The Essex Youth Triathlon is the perfect opportunity to encourage and to instill the joy of health, the excitement of physical activity and pride of participation.
Registration for this event has been extended.  Participants can still register online at www.active.com or bring the registration to the BOH office, 30 Martin St, Essex MA through 3:30 pm on Thursday.  Please do not mail your registration at this time, because we may not receive it before the race.  
Participants ages 7-15 have the option of choosing one of 2 swim courses.  Those that choose the deep water swim must be certified and the BOH must receive certification by fax or email prior to the race.  Please see the triathlon link at www.essexma.org for additional information on this as well as other important triathlon information.  If you have any questions, please contact the Essex Board of Health at 978 768-7614 or boh@essexma.org.