Kids of Steel®
Kids of Steel® (KOS) is a national program organized through Triathlon Canada. Events are designed to offer kids ages 3 to 19 an opportunity to participate in triathlons.
In Nova Scotia, KOS® is organized by Triathlon Nova Scotia, and is run as the following two programs for 3 to 15 year olds: Kids’ Triathlon Series and Youth Points Series. Please note that 16 to 19 year olds, while still technically Kids of Steel® or Juniors, race in sprint distance races alongside adults.
Kids’ Triathlon Series
The Nova Scotia Kids’ Triathlon Series is for 3 to 15 year olds. It focuses on participation and is a great way to introduce kids and their parents to the sport of triathlon in a safe and non-competitive manner. Race distances are challenging, yet are short enough to be completed. There are regional races across the province from late May to early September.
Youth Points Series
The Youth Points Series is for youth ages 12 to 15. This series focuses on competition as a means of building skills and abilities, as well as helping young athletes develop to the Canada Games level and beyond. Athletes compete in two age groups: 12 to 13 or 14 to 15. At some races, like Try-A-Tri Races, they may race in the same wave with adults. The results at the race are based on the order everyone finishes regardless of age; however, for the Youth Points Series you will be awarded finish points within your own age group. For example, if you finished 5th in the race but you were the first 12 to13 year old, you would get maximum points for the race.
FAQs
Do I have to be a member of Triathlon Nova Scotia?
Yes. In order to participate in one of the sanctioned triathlons advertised on this website, you need to buy a membership.
What is the difference between the Youth Membership and the Kids Membership? Which one do I need?
To race a timed youth KOS® event, you must have a Youth Membership. If you want to do the non-timed KOS® races, you need only buy the KOS® membership. If you plan on doing both Kids and Youth races, you need to purchase a Youth Membership. It will cover you for both series.
How do I purchase a membership?
To buy a membership, you simply fill out a form and make the payment by cheque or online. Buy a membership online now. Alternatively you can buy a membership on race day from the Triathlon Nova Scotia desk. Single event memberships can only be purchased at the race.
What if I’m not sure how many youth races I want to do?
If you plan on doing one race to try it out, purchase a single event membership. If you fall in love with triathlon and want to do more during the summer, the single event membership can be subtracted from your full season membership at your next race.
The annual membership fee will help Triathlon Nova Scotia fund Kids of Steel® initiatives and purchase race insurance.
