Area 5 Winter Triathlon Qualifier and 3 of 3 March 10

Trio of Tris: Everyone who takes part in all three of the Trio of Tris will get a prize for commitment. These entries can be in different classes. In each class the person with the highest combined score from all three of the Trio of Tris will receive a trophy.

Teams: Branch teams of three or four competitors with the best three scores to count. Team manager to declare teams by email to Penny Wingfield area5tetrathlon@outlook.com by midnight on Sunday 7 January.

Scores will be shared online at www.ponyclubresults.co.uk during the event. Individual and team rosettes to 6th place. Medal for best shoot, run and swim in each class. Prize giving for the Beanie Biathlon will be held in the shooting hall after the Beanbag Throw so that Biathlon competitors are free to leave. Dress code for prize giving is Branch Sweatshirts.

GENERAL To be run in accordance with Pony Club Tetrathlon Rules 2023. Late entries may be accepted at the organiser’s discretion. A Late Entry Surcharge of £5 will be charged. Queries during the competition may only be raised with the Events Secretary, Penny Wingfield, and only by the Team Manager of the Branch. Query forms can be obtained from the Shoot Check In table and should be delivered to the Scoring office. SHOOTING Protective or prescription glasses are recommended at all levels of competition and are COMPULSORY for competitors shooting at 7m. Long trousers are required. Guns must be kept in their cases until the Firing Point Steward gives the order to “unbox” them at the start of a detail, and must be “boxed” again before the competitor leaves the firing point. At all other times guns must be stored in their boxes and locked in a secure place. All guns to be fitted with a safety flag at all times except when authorized by the Firing Point Steward. No person under 18 years of age may be responsible for, or carry a gun. Guns to be charged at home. RUNNING The run is on grass and includes some steep sections. Runners will start at 1 minute intervals. SWIMMING Flotation devices are not allowed and all swimmers must be capable of swimming a length unaided. Swimmers diving from starting blocks need to have reached the level of the ASA Competitive Start Award. Certificates are not required for this event.

PHOTOGRAPHY Parents and coaches are reminded that photography is not allowed during the shooting competition or in the swimming pool. Competitors and their parents/guardians have given permission for any photographic and/or film or TV footage taken of persons or horses/ponies taking part in Pony Club events to be used and published in any media whatsoever for editorial purposes, press information or advertising by or on behalf of the Pony Club and/or Official Sponsors of the Pony Club.