Kids of Steel events are designed to offer those aged 6 up to 15 years of age an opportunity to participate in Triathlon. Emphasis is on fun and safety. Race distances offer a challenge, yet are short enough to be completed. The Kids of Steel Series is coordinated by the Ontario Association of Triathletes (OAT), a non-profit organization and the governing body for the sport of Triathlon in Ontario. All participants must be members of OAT.
Kids of Steel Race Manual
OAT Membership
- Annual KOS membership is only $25.00 per year for those aged 15 and under (as of December 31st, in the year of competition).
- The annual membership for Juniors (aged 16 to 19) is $50.00 per year
- KOS athletes without a full year membership must purchase a $6.00 One Day Membership at each race.
- Juniors without an annual membership will be required to pay a $6.00 One Day Membership fee.
This $6.00 fee helps OAT fund KOS camps and clinics. As well, this money helps pay for some of the costs of running the Kids of Steel race programme. Benefits from the full year membership fee helps OAT organize the KOS and Junior Series and allows the athletes to take advantage of all the race news and Triathlon Canada magazines throughout the year. You can apply on line by clicking here or by calling the OAT at (416) 426-7025.
Distances for Kids of Steel Races
* Race distances may be shorter in all age groups, but not longer.
| Age | Swim | Bike | Run | |
| 6/7 | 50m | 1.5km | 500m | |
| 8/9 | 100m | 5.0km | 1.5km | |
| 10/11 | 150m | 10km | 2km | |
| 12/13 | 300m | 15km | 3km | |
| 14/15 * | 500m | 15km | 4km | |
| 16/19 + | 750m | 20km | 5km | + Junior Nationals & Junior Worlds sprint age division |
KOS Skills Clinics
The KOS program is not just about racing. KOS skills clinics will help children hone their skills, improve overall fitness, have fun and create some wonderful new friendships. OAT will sponsor KOS skill's clinics across the province. The list of clinics and camps is continually changing so keep checking the calendar.
2009 KOS Race Schedule Will be posted as races are sanctioned.
It takes a dedicated Race Committee hundreds of hours and often as many as 100 volunteers or more to put on just one Kids of Steel race. Kids of Steel relies heavily upon the Race Directors and all the volunteers who give so generously of their time and effort to organize the events. OAT would like to extend our sincerest thanks to those people who make it all happen for us. We would also like to thank all the sponsors and municipalities who generously give their support to the events in the series. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.
