Tetrathlon is a team and individual competition comprised of Shooting, Swimming, Running and Riding. It is a variant of, and major recruiting ground for the Olympic sport Modern Pentathlon. Competition levels progress with age. The Shoot involves shooting with air pistols at targets between 7 and 10 metres, the Swim is the distance swum in 2 to 4 minutes, the Run is normally cross country over a distance of between 1000m and 3000m, and the Ride is over a cross country course, the most exhilarating phase for many.
Classes are arranged as follows:
• Open (25 and Under)
• Intermediate (25 and Under)
• Junior (14 and Under)
• Minimus (11 and Under)
• Tadpoles (9 and Under)
• Beanies (7 and Under)
Please also note that from 1st January 2025, it will be a requirement at all Tetrathlon Shooting (training and competition) for there to be a qualified Range Conducting Officer, or YPS Tutor present to ensure the safety of the range
Tetrathlon Dates for 2026
Tiverton Triathlon 4th January
South Devon West Triathlon 17th January
Eggesford Triathlon 1st February
Area 16 qualifier: Tetcott 8th February
Beaufort Triathlon 8th Feburary
Western Triathlon 14th February
Area 15 Qualifier: Polden Hills Triathlon 22nd February
Winter Triathlon Championship – 22nd March
TETRATHLON
South Devon Moorland Tri/Tet 2nd-3rd May
Windsor Horse Show – 16th and 17th May 2026 – Windsor Horse Show
North Cornwall Tri/Tet 16th-17th May
Inter Area Tetrathlon – 23rd – 24th May – Taunton
Junior Regionals – 30th – 31st May – Moreton Morrell
Mini Regionals – 27th – 28th June – Thirsk
Area 15/16 Tetrathlon: 4th and 5th July at Stockland Lovell
Senior Regionals – 7th-9th August – Taunton/Bridgwater
Tethrathlon National Champs 14th-16th August, Offchurch Bury
Four Burrow Tetrathlon 12th – 13th September
South Devon West Tetrathlon – 26th – 27th September
Eggesford Tetrathlon 3rd – 4th October
Spooners Triathlon