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If you like the idea of competing in the ultimate sporting challenge then triathlon
could be just the thing for you.
It's a combination of swimming, running and cycling and there are shorter distance races
for the younger ones out there.
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AGE GROUPS
In triathlon, there are different age groups
in which individual athletes will compete.
Race groups are as follows
(The following are maximum race distances):
| TriStar Start (8 Years) |
50m |
800m |
1.5km |
600m |
| TriStar 1 (9 - 10 Years) |
150m |
2km |
4km |
1.2km |
| TriStar 2 (11 - 12 Years) |
200m |
4km |
6km |
1.8km |
| TriStar 3 (13 - 14 Years) |
300m |
6km |
8km |
2.4km |
Ages for competition
Age as of 31st December 2006. Example: John is 8 at the moment but will be 9 in August
so he will be in Tristar 1!
A few key facts about Tridents Triathlon Club:
- History - formed in February 2003 and has grown into a club of more than 60 members.
- Members - aged from eight to 18, from beginners to international standard
- Training - sessions each week plus holiday training camps
- Club members
events - aquathlons, duathlons & triathlons throughout the year
- Club Open events
- Swindon Junior Aquathlon, Faringdon Junior Aquathlon
- Open events - races across
the southwest and the country from sprint events to Ironman
- Try-a-Tri - an annual event for novice triathletes
- Social scene - under review.
- Club kit - Navy with Red panels and white trim. A range of items
are available for sale to club members.
- Newsletter - news, race reports, training tips and some nonsense.
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