Special Events   Swim with the Mermaids, Sharks & Dolphins...Oh My! Do you have a deep love for the sea? Do you dream of being a mermaid? How about a shark? Realize your dreams and swim with The Little Mermaid! Join us at the Aquatic Center where our mermaid will swim in the shallow and deep ends of the pool, splash and play, and answer your questions. Kids will be able to try on a mermaid or shark tail. If you're looking for something unique, this FIN-tastic event is for you! Bring your kids for a swim they will definitely remember. Swimming is from 1:00pm-3:00pm for $9 a person. Come early if you would like a unique underwater photo of your child for purchase through Treasure Images Photography from 12:00pm-2:00pm for an extra fee. Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Cost: $9 per person 57210             1 day          SUN        4/14              1:00pm-3:00pm Iceberg Swim When the ice caps melt, swimmers will rule the world! The hottest day in Michigan's history was July 13, 1936 setting a record of 112 degrees. With this year's temperature expecting to be 84 degrees on July 13, 2013, don't let the heat keep you inside! Get over to the Howell Aquatic Center and cool off with a swim in a pool of ice! The family will enjoy swimming in icebergs, searching for prizes, and enjoying some ice cream! Come - because the North Pole is too far to drive... Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Cost: $5 per person 57111            1 day           SAT        7/13              2:00pm-3:30pm Crosstown Kids Triathlon The Crosstown Kids Triathlon, held each year at the Howell Area Aquatic center, was created to foster a healthy lifestyle and a sense of accomplishment for kids ages 7-14. Each triathlete will swim, bike, and run to complete the competition, and no experience is necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity for children to participate in an enjoyable, low-key athletic event that emphasizes health, self-esteem, self-confidence, and fun in a safe, family friendly environment - the emphasis is on completion, not on competition. Kids will begin the triathlon in waves by age group in the indoor pool, they will bike along the Crosstown Trail, and run along a course set up on the Howell Public School property. The courses and distances were created to be achievable for all athletes. We strongly encourage friends and family to come cheer on these young competitors for one of the best spectator events of the season. This event is professionally time and transition areas are set up just like professional triathlons. While we recognize the 1st-3rd place finishers in each age and gender category with a medal, more than 200 finishers will walk away with a ribbon around their neck and a huge sense of accomplishment. Age divisions will be based on child's age as of December 31, 2013 and include 7-8 / 9-10 / 11-12 / 13-14. below are distances for each age division. Check-in begins at 8;))am with events beginning at 9:00am. Each participant must bring swim suit, towel, bike, bike helmet, and running gear. Deadline to register prior to the addition of late fees is 11:59pm on July 18. Ages 7-8        50 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .5 mile run Ages 9-10      100 yard swim, 2 mile bike, .5 mile run Ages 11-12    200 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run Ages 13-14    300 yard swim, 4 mile bike, 1 mile run Site: Howell Area Aquatic Center, 1224 W. Grand River Cost: $25 per person before 11:59pm on 7/18         $30 per person day of the event 57104           1 day            SUN       7/21             9:00am