Triathlon

Triathlon is a multi-discipline sport consisting of swimming, cycling, running and transitions. From individual participation through to team relays, it encourages children to get active via sports they are familiar with.
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What is triathlon?

Triathlon has been involved in the School Games since 2017 and the sport provides an inclusive exciting challenge for every child. 

Triathlon can be a combination of any of the three main disciplines, and it can take place outdoors or indoors using gym equipment. Triathlon events can be run for individuals or as part of a mixed team.

Find out more about how to run triathlon formats.

Equipment needed

  • Bikes and helmets
  • Cones / floor markers
  • Access to a swimming pool
  • Stopwatch
  • Bibs

Get involved

The School Games is inclusive to all young people and provides opportunities for everyone to get involved, either within school, against other local schools, or at county or regional level.

School Games Organisers

School Games Organisers (SGO) help schools coordinate appropriate competitive opportunities for all young people from Key Stage 2-4, to recruit, train and deploy a suitable workforce, and to support the development of club.

Sign up to find your local SGO

School Games formats

Learn more about the School Games formats suitable for triathlon competitions:

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Triathlon Primary Challenge

ABC, Tri Transition, Tri Runners
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Triathlon Primary Competition

Full, Modified
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Triathlon Secondary Competition

Triathlon, Aquathlon, Dry Tri
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Why Triathlon?

GO TRI Schools Games Relays

Quick and easy triathlon activities

Be it 10-minute or lesson-length activities, we have a range of activities suitable for all ages and abilities to encourage young people to stay active throughout the day.

Triathlon: Tri Runners

Tri runners develops the discipline of running to prepare pupils for this element of the triathlon. Activity: PairsPurpose of activity: Inc…

Duration:

Less than 30mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

British Triathlon: Activity Hub

The Activity Hub is the home of free Active Skills for Life resources and information for families, including: At Home Exercise Vide…

Duration:

Less than 10mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Nudge Up Triathlon: Warm-Up

Nudge Up: Triathlon warm-up is a simple, fun triathlon-based challenge, that requires no specific equipment! Activity: Individual Purpose o…

Duration:

Less than 10mins

Equipment:

None

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Nudge Up Triathlon: As Many Rounds as Possible

Nudge Up: Triathlon AMRAP is a triathlon challenge that encourages pupils to achieve their personal best in a fun As Many Rounds As Possibl…

Duration:

Less than 30mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Nudge Up Triathlon: Transition

Nudge Up: Triathlon transition is a fun triathlon-based warm up, that introduces pupils to the transition element of the sport. Activity: I…

Duration:

Less than 30mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Nudge Up Triathlon: Challenge

Nudge Up: Triathlon Challenge is a fun triathlon-based warm up, that introduces pupils to the three triathlon activities of swimming, cycli…

Duration:

Less than 30mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Triathlon

Triathlon is an individual competition that consists of a swim, cycle, and run, completed as a continuous event. Activity: Individual Purpo…

Duration:

Less than 30mins

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2

Triathlon: ABC

Triathlon ABC develop pupils Agility, Balance and Co-ordination (ABC) skills which are crucial in being successful in the full version of t…

Duration:

30mins or more

Equipment:

Basic

Key stage:

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
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