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 2025
Devon & Somerset Triathlon 5th January
Tetcott Triathlon 12th January
South Devon West Triathlon 19th January
Eggesford Triathlon 1st February
Beaufort Triathlon 9th Feburary
Western Triathlon 15th February
Polden Hills Triathlon 22nd February
Winter Triathlon Championship – 30th March 2025 – Grantham Meres Leisure Centre
South Devon Moorland Tri/Tet 3rd-4th May
Windsor Horse Show – 17th and 18th May 2025 – Windsor Horse Show
Inter Area Tetrathlon – 24th-25th May – Taunton
Junior Regionals – 31st May-1st June – Moreton Morrell
Area 15/16 Tetrathlon: 21st – 22nd June at Cuttery, Totnes
Mini Regionals – 28th & 29th June – Oxstalls
Senior Regionals – 2nd and 3rd August – Scotland (Venue TBC)
Tethrathlon National Champs 8th -10th August, Offchurch Bury
Four Burrow Tetrathlon 13th 14th September
Eggesford Tetrathlon 4th-5th October
Spooners Tetrathlon 19th October
Dates for 2026
Area 15/15 Tetrathlon Qualifier 4th-5th July 2026 at Stockland Lovell