First Security Eleventh Annual Kids Triathlon in Conway

Conway, Ark. (July 17, 2009)  The First Security Conway Kids Triathlon will be held at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2009, at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. The event is for kids ages 6 – 15 years by 12/31/09. The event will challenge participants in three categories: swimming, biking and running. Each competitor will receive a t-shirt and a custom medal will go to all who complete the race course.
Last year’s race was incredible with about 350 participants and we’re planning for an even larger race this year, said Shannon Milam, co-race director. We are expecting and planning for 400 kids! We have participants from all over Arkansas, as well as surrounding states. Our goal is to encourage life long sport participation and healthy lifestyle activities.  All proceeds for the event will be donated to CASA (Central Arkansas Special Advocates). The organization provides advocates for children in foster care in this area.”

“First Security is proud to be the leading sponsor of this worthwhile event for kids, says John Adams, President and CEO of First Security Bank of Conway. Conway is a community committed to our youth in many ways.

There are so many opportunities for children in our area. The triathlon is just one of these. First Security has been involved in the event for many years and has watched it grow each year. It is one of our favorite events.”

Following the competition, the participants and their families will be treated to post race food and drink provided by First Security’s Teal Grill. Bounce castles along with sno cone and cotton candy machines will also be available and provided by Central Events, Inc.

Registration forms can be picked up at any First Security Bank location, Sporty Runner, 24/7 Fitness and Conway Regional Health & Fitness Center. Cost is $20 before 7/31 and $25 after that date.  There will be no race day registration. Please visit our web site at www.conwaykidstri.com for further details.

First Security Bank of Conway is an affiliate of Searcy, Ark.-based First Security Bancorp and is one of the top 5 state-chartered banks in Arkansas. The privately help Bancorp has over $2.7 billion in assets and $310 million in capital, and 67 locations across the state.