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Family Try-Athlon

Since 2001 FunTeam Alberta has successfully promoted the FunTeam Family Try-athlon. A FunTeam Family Try-athlon is similar to a triathlon, but a Try-athlon is an experience that anyone can participate in. This is a non-competitive, fun way for families across Alberta to get active together. It is a one day event, comprised of a 2km inline skate, cycling and a run/walk. However, any or all of these events may be substituted. Participants can either take part individually or in teams of three with each member completing a leg of the race. This event is a great way to promote healthy living while bringing together families and communities in an activity that is fun for all ages and activity levels.

This event must fit with the following FunTeam principles: low cost, less competitive, involve family participation, fair play, promote a healthy lifestyle, inclusive and FUN!

FunTeam is pleased to support community volunteers by alleviating many of the organizational challenges. FunTeam will provide

  • $500.00 Grant
  • Gatorade jugs
  • A chance to win a family vacation for 4!
  • Advertising and Promotional Material.
  • A draw for $100 M&M Meat Shops Gift Card
Try-athlon Planning Kit

Grant Application

Scheduled Family Try-athlons

Examples of events that a FunTeam Family Try-athlon will run great in conjunction with:

 The FunTeam Family Try-athlon is
not only a fun summer activity. It
also works well in the winter and
makes a great addition to Winter
Festivals and other community
events!

Slap on some snowshoes, grab a
toboggan and lace up your skates
for a FunTeam Family
Winter Try-athlon.
Schools
  • Back to School, end of school, Halloween (in costume), Christmas/New years, winter carnival.
  • As a fundraiser for the drama club, sports teams, new equipment, field trip, etc.
Community Associations/Community Leagues
  • As a 'get to know you' event for those in the community
  • A summer or winter event to promote your association
Towns/Cities
  • A fun event for residents
  • Part of a summer or winter carnival
  • A Canada day event
Membership organizations
  • A thank you to your membership
  • A networking opportunity for your membership or between memberships
  • Other community organizations/associations/clubs/groups
  • A promotion/profile/advocacy event
  • A recruitment event
Sports or activity teams
  • A wind up party
  • Tournament kick off
  • A family event
RCMP or City/Town Police
  • A 'get to know us' event
  • Fun event between detachments or for the families of the RCMP
  • In collaboration with the boys and girls club, a local school or youth shelter
Businesses
  • As a staff event to encourage positive working relationships and team work
  • Friendly event with competitors or company's you regularly associate with as a networking opportunity (perhaps at a conference or workshop)
  • With staff and clients (or for clients and their families) as a client thank you
We hope that you will consider supporting this local community initiative, the facilitation of less-competitive, low-cost sports and recreation for Alberta families. Contact our office today for more information or to request a Try-athlon Planning Kit to get started!

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