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Tetrathlon \u00a0is a team and individual competition comprised of \u00a0Shooting, 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.<\/p>\n

Classes are arranged as follows:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Open (25 and Under)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Intermediate (25 and Under)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Junior (14 and Under)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Minimus (11 and Under)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tadpoles (9 and Under)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Beanies (7 and Under)<\/p>\n

Please also note that from 1st<\/sup>\u00a0January 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<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tetrathlon Dates for 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tiverton Triathlon\u00a0 4th January<\/p>\n

South Devon West Triathlon\u00a0 17th January<\/p>\n

Eggesford Triathlon\u00a0 1st February<\/p>\n

Area 16 qualifier:\u00a0 Tetcott\u00a0 8th February<\/p>\n

Beaufort Triathlon 8th Feburary<\/p>\n

Western Triathlon\u00a0 14th February<\/p>\n

Area 15 Qualifier: Polden Hills Triathlon\u00a0 22nd February<\/p>\n

Winter Triathlon Championship \u2013 22nd March<\/p>\n

TETRATHLON<\/p>\n

South Devon Moorland Tri\/Tet\u00a0 2nd-3rd May<\/p>\n

Windsor Horse Show \u2013 16th and 17th<\/sup> May 2026 \u2013 Windsor Horse Show<\/p>\n

North Cornwall Tri\/Tet\u00a0 16th-17th May<\/p>\n

Inter Area Tetrathlon – 23rd – 24th May – Taunton<\/p>\n

Junior Regionals – 30th – 31st May\u00a0\u2013 Moreton Morrell<\/p>\n

Mini Regionals \u2013 27th – 28th<\/sup> June – Thirsk<\/p>\n

Area 15\/16 Tetrathlon:\u00a0 4th and 5th July at Stockland Lovell<\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior Regionals – 7th-9th August – Taunton\/Bridgwater<\/p>\n

Tethrathlon National Champs 14th-16th August, Offchurch Bury<\/p>\n

Four Burrow Tetrathlon\u00a0 12th – 13th September<\/p>\n

South Devon West Tetrathlon – 26th – 27th September<\/p>\n

Eggesford\u00a0 Tetrathlon\u00a0 3rd – 4th October<\/p>\n

Spooners Triathlon<\/p>\n

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SW (Area 15\/16) Team Selection Guidance<\/p>\n

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\u25cf All the following are guidelines used by the selectors and committee to assist with selection.<\/p>\n

\u25cf As with any guidelines there will always be exceptions but the committee will make these decisions on a year by year and case by case basis.<\/p>\n

\u25cf Guidelines will be followed whenever possible<\/p>\n

\u25cf These are area 15\/16 guidelines and may differ from other areas who may be dealing with different demographics<\/p>\n

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Triathlon Team Selection (week before Tri Champs)<\/p>\n

Results from Winter Triathlon taken to make teams. Winter League and Tri qualifiers are looked at.<\/p>\n

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Windsor Selection (selection by 1st March)<\/p>\n

RULE: Must be Mixed Sex Team of 3, 1 boy & 2 girls or 2 boys & 1 girl,<\/p>\n

RULE: Can only compete once at Windsor<\/p>\n

Selection from Area 15 & 16, can be either or both, with a mixture being preference.<\/p>\n

Priority given to Last Year Juniors<\/p>\n

Competing over the years at tetrathlon.<\/p>\n

Combination with good SJ Records at 90cm. Riding is Key.<\/p>\n

Written Application.<\/p>\n

Horses to be loaned to Irish if required.<\/p>\n

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Junior Regionals (selection by 1st May bank holiday weekend)<\/p>\n

Junior Aged 12-14yrs (15yrs if 15yr old class) 1st Jan<\/p>\n

Combination:<\/p>\n

Competing Regularly at XC at 90cm<\/p>\n

Clear\/Good ride previous Area\/Nationals results at 90cm<\/p>\n

Clear\/Good ride results at recent XC events at 90cm<\/p>\n

Must Compete at XC prior to selection to attend regionals that year.<\/p>\n

Kit only available for Junior aged to keep, 15yr class to borrow and return.<\/p>\n

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Senior Regionals (Selection June)<\/p>\n

Senior Aged 15yrs upwards 1st Jan<\/p>\n

Combination:<\/p>\n

Competing Regularly at XC at 100cm<\/p>\n

Clear\/Good ride previous Area\/Nationals results at 100cm<\/p>\n

Clear\/Good ride results at recent XC events at 100cm<\/p>\n

Must Compete at XC prior to selection to attend regionals that year.<\/p>\n

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Stepping Stones (Kit to be borrowed & returned)<\/p>\n

Combination of the following:<\/p>\n

Priority given to Last year mini\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Clear\/Good 80cm XC ride results.<\/p>\n

Competed at Inter Area or Area.<\/p>\n

Competing at Branch Tetrathlons.<\/p>\n

Selection after Area Tetrathlon competition.<\/p>\n

Competed at Triathlons if not Tetrathlons.<\/p>\n

Due to this being a team event the above may need to be adjusted to get teams.<\/p>\n

The best team will be selected inside the above criteria.<\/p>\n

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