Cotley Hunt Pony Club offers members the opportunity to take part in Triathlon, Tetrathlon and Biathlon, combining running, swimming and shooting (or beanbag throwing), with cross-country riding in a fun and supportive competitive environment.
The Triathlon and Tetrathlon Team Manager for Cotley Hunt Pony Club is Roland Thompson.
For all enquiries relating to training, competitions and entries, please contact:
roland@nagsandnails.co.uk
Training sessions take place on Saturday afternoons from 5.00pm.
Sessions typically begin with shooting practice. As daylight increases, running is added, followed by swimming sessions during the warmer months.
Training costs are:
£3 for shooting only
£5 for sessions including running and swimming
Shooting is available for members aged 8 years and above. Younger members may take part using beanbag throwing, which is also used in competitions as an alternative to shooting.
Venue: TBC
Competition entries must be made via the Team Manager.
Members are not able to enter competitions directly with the organising branch or centre. If you wish to compete, please contact the Team Manager well in advance.
Entries usually close 7–10 days before a competition date, and early contact is strongly encouraged to allow time for coordination and administration.
Please note that entry fees must be paid at the time of entry, whether or not the competitor is later able to take part.
Triathlon and Tetrathlon events are designed to encourage riding by combining equestrian and non-equestrian disciplines, helping members to build confidence, fitness and teamwork while representing their Pony Club.
Triathlon consists of running, shooting and swimming
Tetrathlon includes riding, in addition to running, shooting and swimming
PHASES
| SHOOTING. | Air pistols shot at standard pony club targets. 5 practice shots, followed by 10 competition shots. Maximum 1000 points
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| RUNNING. | Over a marked course, usually all grass. Distances as follows
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| SWIMMING. | Each competitor has a lane of a 25m pool (usually), The object is to swim as far as possible in the time allowed for your age group. Any swimming style can be used, you do not need to dive start or tumble turn if you don’t want to!! You can even stop and re-start from the same point if you wish!!
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| RIDING | Over a Cross Country course, much like a normal Hunter Trial but usually with both a slip rail (negotiated by dismounting) and a gate (mounted). For Juniors plus, the course is also given an optimum time. For a clear round within any time allowed will amass a maximum of 1400 points. Below is list of the maximum height of fences per section, but very often (especially for minis) the courses are more lenient.
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You do not need to be an elite athlete to take part. These disciplines are welcoming, enjoyable and a great way to meet Pony Club members from other branches while developing a wide range of skills.
New members are always welcome to come along and give it a go.