The Youth Tribe 501(C)3

Starting in 2018, RipRoar's Youth triathlon Series are produced on behalf of The Youth Tribe, a Des Moines based non-profit focused on continuing the tradition of triathlon for the next generation. While the RipRoar Series looks similar to the world-class races of the past the effort required to keep triathlon going for future years will look much different. 

The Youth Tribe is run by an all-volunteer board of directors and is funded through local fundraisers, donors, corporate partners and (hopefully) grants. In 2023 The Youth Tribe has set a fundraising goal of $30,000 to cover the cost of in-school educational programming, first-time athlete training programs, Mentor scholarships, and support of youth triathlons across the Midwest including the Ankeny Kids Triathlon, The Flatlands Cup and The RipRoar Youth Triathlon Series.