IMPORTANT TETRATHLON NEWS
Area 14 Tetrathlon managers, DCs and RCOs,
We are looking forward to the Wilton Tetrathlon on Saturday 18th April, and well done to the members who competed at Tidpit yesterday for the junior ride phase. Thank you to all involved with organising this event. Wilton Tetrathlon schedule 2026.docx
Please see the minutes of the Area 14 Tetrathlon on 27th February via zoom, which includes plenty of useful information to keep you updated.
Wednesday 15th April (next Wednesday) CPD for Tetrathlon coaches, volunteers and parents, see attached for details, and link below. I would urge all RCOs to book on to this, plus everyone involved in helping or teaching running and swimming as well as equestrian coaches. It’s £5 and delivered virtually, so quite accessible. Tet managers please forward to the tet parents in your branch as they will be interested too. Many thanks. This is a PC CPD which will be registered on Pelham. RCOs are required to update their certificate after 5 years, however attending this CPD will be registered and will show good practice and is highly recommended. Any questions please give me a ring.
At the Tetrathlon meeting the committee unanimously agreed that all members are to wear ear defenders, as duty of care to young people’s health. Following further consultation with Louly this is the Area 14 policy which will be published on the Area 14 website and reviewed at the end of 2026.
Ear Defenders: In Area 14 all Pony Club members are to wear ear defenders (which cover the ears) at the firing point while shooting is in progress, during competitions and at practices. Area 14 members will be expected to wear ear defenders when competing and practising out of Area. Infants may not be in the range while shooting is in progress. All others aged under 18 years are encouraged to wear ear defenders while in the shooting range.
PC branches are encouraged to purchase club ear defenders, in order that they are accessible for everyone, and to ensure a quality model is being used. Electronic models are not recommended. Please see a link below for styles which I hope is helpful:
Also agreed at the meeting:
Diving: from 1st May 2026 at Area 14 competitions, all Beanie swimmers are to start in the water ie no diving.
Many thanks to you all for your support. Any questions please give me a ring.
First Aid provision: when organising practices and competitions, please ensure each phase has a first aid kit at hand, equipped to cater for someone requiring a plaster through to managing serious bleeding. At a competition, the named first aider should be easily recognised (ie label or yellow vest) and become available to attend to someone in need without the disruption of running of the event.
Tetrathlon Rule Book 2026: is now available on Amazon, £4.50, recommended reading, and all members competing at Area level should have a current copy. Please note rules for qualifying for the Tetrathlon Championships have changed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?
Range Conducting Officer course: I will be running a RCO course soon, just need 2 more people to go ahead, so if you’d like to qualify as an RCO or would like a refresher course, please contact me on this email.
Reasonable Adjustment requests: policy and forms are found on the PC website, please note that all requests need to be submitted at least 2 weeks before the event, with the signed approval of the branch DC and cc Area 14 Rep. Louly.
Very many thanks to you all for your time and expertise in encouraging the great sport of Tetrathlon in your branch. Many hours of work goes into helping our young athletes. Look forward to seeing you on the zoom on 15th April and at Sandroyd on 18th.
Area 14 Tetrathlon co Ordinator
07970 945670
Applications are invited for the Home International Tetrathlons this year. Please see details from Richard, attached and scores are to be recorded on the Area 14 score sheet. Please email your applications to me before 14th April 2026, cc Richard, your DC and branch Tetrathlon manager.
Please include:
- member’s name, branch, date of birth, current PC test
- which competitions they’d like to compete at
- record from Winter Triathlons 2025/26 and Summer 2025 Tetrathlons
- complete a similar format for pony records of the pony you plan to ride at Home Internationals: pony’s name, age, height etc inc XC and arena eventing record, XC training, ODEs with level of competition. Pony records can be updated on 8th May but it’s good to know who has their sights on Home Internationals.
- name of jumping/xc coach
- parent/guardian contact details: email and mobile
Successful members will be invited by Richard at the beginning of May. Decisions for Stepping Stones (minis) will be after the Area 14 Tetrathlon qualifier in July.
Please include if you’re planning to compete at Pontispool Tetrathlon 23-24th May, inc class/xc course.
I look forward to receiving your applications, and please contact us if you have any questions. Good luck with the training and competing this Spring, and very well done to all you have achieved to date.
Royal Windsor athletes already nominated, Arthur Webb (Area 14) Georgina Goodenough (Area 13) Jacob Smith(Area 11) Richard is available to be contacted to answer queries after Thursday 2nd April. Minis who have their sights on Ireland in June, please send your reply by return.
Royal Windsor Horse Show Invitational Tetrathlon – 16th & 17th May 2026
This is a prestigious event for a junior PC member, who can only compete in this event once. They represent Southern England, with one member selected from each Area: 11, 13 and 14, in a mixed team of 2 girls and 1 boy, or 2 boys and 1 girl. There is a rotation of the Areas selecting a boy competitor, if required. The competition has 24 competitors from 8 regions.
This showcase event requires an elite performance as well as excellent ambassador qualities from The Pony Club competitors.
The riding phase is show jumping at 90cm, with a slip rail, under a
somewhat pressurised atmosphere.
Those applying should be prepared to offer their pony to be
ridden by a competitor from Northern Ireland if requested. They should be a current, active PC member and their application should be supported by their branch Tetrathlon manager, link below ⤵️
