Tetrathlon is split into age groups with the disciplines being altered to suit ages. They are challenging but great fun for the children and you do not have to be ‘great’ at all disciplines as the point scoring is fair and reflects strengths and weaknesses, but it is the overall total of points that is used for placings.
For all groups except ‘Tadpoles’, boys and girls are split into separate classes. Age restrictions are as of 1st January in the year competing.
We run regular shooting and swimming training, as well as regular cross country rallies, and everyone is welcome. We are blessed with great coaches that have been previous Tet competitors and some have represented Team GB!
Cross country riding at superb courses over several fences. Sometimes with opening/shutting gate mounted and dismounting and negotiating a slip rail included. There is ‘positive scoring’, so the competitor is rewarded for the number of obstacles they successfully negotiate. “Beanies” ride in an enclosed area over a shortened course of show jumps. If the height of the cross country jumps is too great for an individual’s current ability, there is the option of ‘jumping down’ which means you can jump a course at a lower height, but take penalty in points for doing so.
Shooting with air pistols at static or turning targets (depending on age group).
Swimming as far as each competitor can swim for a set time (between 2 and 3 minutes).
Running over a distance of 500m to 3000m depending on age group.
If you think you may be interested in further details of training or in competing at future events please contact the Branch’s Tetrathlon Organiser.