TRIATHLON 2018

Triathlon info

In 2018 we will have two triathlons at school in week 3 and week 4 leading up to the interschool event (regional Schools Triathlon Champs) which is scheduled for Tuesday 6 March (see below).

A couple of weeks later Nelson will host the two day National age grade Triathlon champs at Rabbit Island – find out more here  So now is a great time to get started with training as a team or individual competitor.

Nelson Tri Club is holding Chia Teen triathlon training on Monday evenings for anyone aged 10-16 aiming to compete in triathlons this year. For more information, see here

There is also still time to enter the Weetbix ‘TRYathlon held in Tahuna on Sunday 04 March. Find out more here 

Port Nelson Schools Triathlon

Enter yourself now online for the interschool event Tues 6 March at Rabbit Island

enter here

All entries must be made online before 5pm Friday March 2
ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES ON RACE DAY
Entry limit 150 competitors. Minimum age 10 years old

Race Distances/Categories:
U12 & U13 (competitors must be at least 10 years old on January 1, 2018)
250m swim/ 9.3km cycle/ 2km run (1 lap swim, 4 laps bike, 2 laps run)

Teams: There are Girls and Boys teams categories in each age group. May comprise two or three persons but MAY NOT include an individual doing the first leg of the event. A mixed team may be entered, but will compete in Boys category.
Teams compete in age group of the oldest competitor. Ages are taken as at January 1, 2018

Course Description:

Swim: Off front beach at Rabbit Island.
Cycle: On a 2.33km per lap course on main access road.
Run: On a 2km per lap course near beach front.

If you want to be part of a team but don’t know anyone to make a team with, come and see Shelley the sports coordinator in her office in the library or email.