AREA TETRATHLON & TRIATHLON

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AREA 14 TETRATHLON CO-ORDINATOR: JANE ULOTH Email: tetcoordinator.area14@pcuk.org

IMPORTANT TETRATHLON NEWS

Area 14 Tetrathlon managers, DCs and RCOs,

https://theponyclub.clickmeeting.com/developing-the-youth-athlete-for-tetrathlon/register

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.

As from 1st May 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?

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.

With best wishes,

Jane

Area 14 Tetrathlon co Ordinator

07970 945670

Tet Score Sheet PDF
Tetrathlon Programme 2026
Home Internationals 2026
Teams for Triathlon Championships
Tetrathlon Rule Book states each Area can declare one Open, 2 Junior and 2 Mini Teams with any mix of girls and boys, with 3 or 4 in a team.  Teams will be selected with the following policy:
  • The winner of each section at the Area 14 qualifier will be selected for the ‘A’ Team.
  • Qualifying Triathlon scores will be the consideration for team selection: taking into account the scores achieved when a member qualified and also the scores achieved at other Triathlons during the current Triathlon season.
  • Team selection will be carefully considered and the Tetrathlon co-ordinator’s decision is final.  The list will be emailed to the organisers and competitors during the week before the event.
It is the intention that all members competing at the Triathlon Championships feel a valued member of ‘Team Area 14’ whether in a team or not, thanks to their contribution and excellent achievements.

SWIMMING

DIVING CERTIFICATE GUIDANCE 
Following on from the initial Diving Certificate information, we have put together a guidance document for you  to refer to. Please see the document on the link ⤵️
Diving-Certificate-Guidance-March-24.pdf
Competitive Start Awards:
If you are looking for a swimming coach in your area to train and assess for these awards, please contact The British Swimming Coaches Association by email:  info@gbswimcoaches.co.uk
Certificates are purchased by parents from Swim England, then take them to the coach for signing when the standard is achieved.
Swim England Competitive Start Awards