Triathlon

Triathlon is a fun and exciting sport where children get to swim, bike, and run (scoot or walk) all in one go! It’s a great way to stay active, challenge yourself, and have a blast with friends. Triathlon can be a combination of any of the three main disciplines, and can take place indoors or outdoors, flying solo or in teams.

Triathlon events offer a unique and dynamic opportunity to engage children in a multi-sport experience that promotes physical fitness, teamwork, and personal growth encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle.

Primary Formats

Active Skills for Life Festival for KS2 (SEND-inclusive format): The Active Skills for Life Festival format is all about having fun while mastering the basics of swimming, biking (or scooting), running and transition skills. Each game is a fun-filled challenge that introduces children to different aspects of triathlon, whether they’re going solo or teaming up with friends. You can pack in as many challenges as you want – the sky’s the limit!

Team Relay for KS2 (SEND-inclusive format): The Team Relay focuses on teamwork to complete as much distance as possible in a set time frame through a combination of swim, row, bike, scoot or run (the choice is yours).

Secondary Formats

Team Relay for KS3 and KS4 (SEND-inclusive format): The Team Relay focuses on teamwork to complete as much distance as possible through a combination of swim, row, bike, scoot or run (the choice is yours).

The Team Relay Gym Challenge for KS3 and KS4 (SEND-inclusive format): The Team Relay Gym Challenge focuses on teamwork to complete as much distance as possible through a combination of rowing, biking and running (or any 2 of the 3) on gym equipment.

Triathlon, Duathlon or Aquathlon for KS3 and KS4 (SEND-inclusive format): Triathlon, aquathlon, and duathlon are exciting multi-sport events perfect for children of all abilities. Triathlon combines swimming, cycling, and running; aquathlon includes swimming and running; and duathlon features running and cycling. These events cover short distances, and children can participate in as much or as little as they like, making it a fun and flexible way to get active!

Equipment needed

• Cones
• Stopwatch
• Whistle
• Bikes or scooters (only needed if cycling/scooting is included)
• Helmets (only needed if cycling/scooting is included)
• Swimming pool (only needed if swimming is included)
• Rowing machines (only needed if rowing is included)
• Treadmill (only needed if running on a treadmill is included)
• Route markers (arrows, start and finish signs)
• Pen or pencil
• Score sheet/results sheet (if you want it to be competitive)

School Games formats

Learn more about the School Games formats for your chosen age group (Primary or Secondary) by selecting the appropriate document below.

The layout is similar with each document providing information in the following order for:

• SGOs (highlighted pink) to support delivery of inter-competition and advocacy of the sport to schools
• Schools (highlighted green) to support delivery of intra-competition and curricular sport
• Young people (highlighted blue) to set up and deliver the proposed format activities

Free School Games activity resources are available here.