Tetrathlon

The tetrathlon competition comprise of pistol shooting, swimming, running and riding cross-country.  Over the winter months when riding cross-country is not available, the children have the opportunity to meet / compete and practice in the other 3 disciplines, which make up the standard triathlon competition.   The children compete in age groups and the distances in swimming and running are in relation to the child’s age category.

Tetrathlon is great fun and a good way to socialize with other like-minded pony club members.  In tetrathlon competitions the winner is the member who has gained the most points over the four disciplines but you can also win rosettes in each phase.

Contact:

Jude  07834195779

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www.tetrathlon.org, has information about some forthcoming events.

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http://www.tetrathlon.org/

https://clubentries.com/scottishtetrathlon/

Sun 24 March   Pony Club Winter Triathlon finals. Grantham.

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Scottish Tetrathlon calendar for 2023/24

Pistol Shooting:

The maximum score for shooting is 1000, 10 bulls eyes. You shoot a practise target of 5 shots first and then your competition target of 10 shots under command.  The older children shoot turning targets one handed and the younger members shoot static targets using 2 hands.  No one under the age of 8 is allowed to shoot.  As a club we do have a couple of guns that are available for practice and regular practise sessions are held.  No one under 18 may carry the gun and long trousers must be worn and no footwear that supports the ankle i.e. jodhpur boots

Running:

The running distances vary from 3000m to 1000m again depending on age. The courses vary depending on venue and can include natural obstacles. The competitors may run in heats or individually. The faster your time the more points you accumulate.

Swimming:

The swimming is done by time and the further you swim the more points you gain.  The oldest boys swim for 4 minutes but others swim for either 3 or 2 minutes.  You get a lane to yourself and if are a weak swimmer can request an outside lane.  You can swim any stroke you like and change it during the swim.

Riding Cross Country:

The x-country phase carries a maximum points total of 1400 for a clear round. The course usually incorporates a gate and a slip rail. The gate has to be opened and closed mounted within a certain time. The slip rail is done dismounted, the rail dropped to the ground, stepped over by you and the pony and the rail put back up before remounting again all timed.

All the rules and details of the points systems etc are available in the Pony Club Tetrathlon Rule book, which is available from Pony Club Headquarters.

Many of the local branches hold competitions and an Area competition is held each year.  PCTIS (Pony Club Tetrathlon in Scotland) also run events throughout the year including the Winter Triathlon Series.  This is a series of 4 triathlons run as a league from October until February.  PCTIS website http://www.tetrathlon.org is a great site detailing forthcoming events / schedules / results etc

* Scottish Tetrathlon, throughout the winter series, and most Pony clubs , run 2000m in this class at triathlons only

** – Scottish Tetrathlon, throughout the winter series, and most Pony Clubs, do not offer this class at triathlons only