Triathlon is an individual festival that involves a continuous swim, cycle and run. The aim of the challenge is to complete the Triathlon in the quickest overall time.
School Games Value: Determination
• Never giving up on myself or the team
• Always trying my best
• Keep trying if something goes wrong
Date: Wednesday 23rd June 2021, 12.00pm – 3.30pm
Venue: Keswick Leisure Centre, Station Road, Keswick, CA12 4NE
Cancellation Policy: In the event that the festival has to be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions the event organisers will inform school teams no later than lunch time the day prior to the festival. No alternative date will be arranged.
Year Group: Year 7 to Year 8 (combined) - 11 – 13 year olds
Gender: 2 girls and 2 boys per team
Team / Squad size:
Please contact Active Cumbria to find out how to get involved. jackie.hayhow@cumbria.gov.uk
Clothing / equipment requirements: The festival will be a mixture of swimming, cycling and running, players will be expected to wear their own swimwear (no bikinis), and PE Uniform, and suitable trainers/footwear
Refreshments: Lunch and refreshments will NOT be provided during the festival. Please ensure your pupils bring some lunch and liquid refreshments with them.
Transport arrangements: Teams who have entered to compete at this festival will be asked to make their own transport arrangements to and from the venue. The Cumbria LOC agree to pay schools either the cost of the transport or mileage at a rate of 45 pence per mile to the county event. For more information regarding transport costs, please contact michelle.young@cumbria.gov.uk Parking at the venue is free for teams, volunteers and staff but you must obtain a ticket from the venue reception and clearly display it in your vehicle(s) upon arrival.
Welfare: All competing teams will receive a copy of the event welfare plan prior to the event. The plan will outline clear lines of communication for any welfare issues and provide clarification of roles, responsibilities and procedures that should be followed should an incident or accident occur.
Event Format: Swim 60m (2 laps), Cycle 2k (2 laps Fitz Park), Run 1k (1 lap – Grass area Fitz Park). This is NOT a district event.
Rules:
Swim
Bike
Run
Scoring: The Winning team are decided on who completes the race in the fastest time
Pathways: There are also a number of junior clubs around Cumbria that young people can access. For more information contact Samantha Morgan-Nicholson email: sammorgannicholson@britishtriathlon.org
Additional information: Please refer to Pre-Race Information
Whats New? This event will retain its traditional format.
- Young Leaders to award points around the three objective values stated for Determination.
- The team with the most value points will be awarded certificates.
Entry Details: Via Active Cumbria