Brooklyn Tryathlon

Brooklyn School Fun Tryathlon 2015  -  On Friday 6th March our Brooklyn School Tryathlon will happen. The purpose of this event is to give all Brooklyn students the opportunity to participate in a multi sport challenge, and as training for those doing the Weetbix Tryathlon (8/ 3/ 15), team building between our ‘Big Buddies and Little Buddies’ (junior and senior buddies), fitness and also to have some fun with exercise!

We will start with the seniors at 9.30am and the juniors at 11am. Parents and family welcome so come along and support us!

Training:

In preparation for this event the seniors (Year 5-8) will be training each day at 2pm. Please ensure you have gear at school on  Monday 23rd February. 

• Togs and towel
• Checked (roadworthy) bike and helmet
• Footwear for running (if you choose)

The student’s in year 4 competing in the Weetbix Tryathlon are welcome to train together with the seniors at 2pm daily also.

The juniors will train in class time. Please bring ‘wheels’ (scooter and bikes) on Wheels Wednesday) if possible. 

Training and the event order as follows...

Seniors;
The swim will flow into the bike, which will be along Old Mill Road to the Brooklyn Domain and then return to the school grounds for the run section on the back field.
Juniors; 

In age groups, the children will begin with bike/wheel leg going around court & concrete area. Run around back field and swim in the pool.

Senior participants will be timed for their efforts through the course and children will be awarded certificates at the next possible assembly. 

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