THE REGIONAL

YMCA OF WESTERN CT

Race for Chase Triathlon

Race for Chase Triathlon

Details for 2026 Season Below!

Race 4 Chase is named for Chase Kowalski, an amazing little boy from Newtown, who loved to run. Race 4 Chase strives to empower kids to reach their full potential.

Registration is for children ages 6-12 years old wishing to participate in the Race 4 Chase Triathlon Program. This program provides youth with a fun, skill building, life-changing experience by introducing them to the sport of triathlon.

Registration is NOT guaranteed and will be selected based on a lottery system.
*Completed applications can be dropped off to the Greenknoll Branch of the Regional YMCA at 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd Brookfield CT or emailed to Kariana at kcicerone@regionalymca.org

Race for Chase Contact:

Kariana Cicerone
Youth, Teen and Family Program Coordinator
203.775.4444 x 109
kcicerone@regionalymca.org

2026 Program Application

This program runs for 6 weeks beginning in June and ending in July.  Program times are 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. daily, Monday – Friday. Race day is the culmination of the program for the YMCA Race 4 Chase programs at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington (1000 East Street, Southington CT) on August 1st, 2026.  All participants will compete in a Youth Triathlon on this day.

This application needs to be completed by both parent/guardian and child wishing to participate in the program.  Please answer all questions; if you have additional children, each child must have a separate application.

Due to limited enrollment, applications will go through a lottery system.  You will be notified if your child has been selected into the program by April 30. If selected, completion of a registration packet is required.

Deadline applications are due back no later than APRIL 24, 2026.
No extensions will be considered.

Completed applications can be dropped off to the Greenknoll Branch of the Regional YMCA at 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd., Brookfield, CT or emailed to Kariana at kcicerone@regionalymca.org

Key Dates for 2026:

  • March 17: Applications Open
  • April 24: Application Deadline
  • April 30: Notification of Registrations + Registration Packet Info Sent
  • May 14: Registration Packets Due
  • June 22: Tentative Start Date
  • July 3: No Camp for Holiday
  • July 31: Awards Ceremony
  • Aug 1: Finale in Southington

Counselor In Training
Any child 12 or older that wishes to return as a C.I.T. this summer should reach out to Kariana. kcicerone@regionalymca.org

Family Enrichment Contact:

Kariana Cicerone
Youth, Teen and Family Program Coordinator
203.775.4444 x 109
kcicerone@regionalymca.org