Triathlon (Run, Bike, Swim)
Suitable for Grades 4 - 12

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Supervision

  • In-the-area supervision for cycling and running is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
  • On-site supervision by a certified NLS Lifeguard is required during the swimming portion following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.
  • Adequate fluid stations should be made available for students.

 

Instructional Considerations

  • Prior to giving students access to deep water (above chest height) for swimming or any other aquatic activity, students should be able to meet the Canadian Swim to Survive® Standard from Lifesaving Society, a sequence of three skills: roll into deep water, tread water for 1 minute and swim 50 metres.
  • Students should practice with a partner in all three events.
  • A record of students running and cycling, and the route they will be travelling, should be left in the school with the appropriate staff.
  • The teacher should modify the length of routes and swims to accommodate practicing and differences in age, ability and physical development following Kids of Steel® rules.
  • Students should be made aware of the value of wearing wetsuits to prevent hypothermia.
  • Students should be made aware of the importance of eye protection for cycling and running.

 

Equipment/Facilities

  • Regular inspection of bicycles should be done to ensure that they are in proper working order prior to use.
  • The bicycle size should be appropriate for the student.
  • Correctly-fitting approved national accredited testing authority bicycle helmets must be worn (e.g., CSA, Snell, or CPSC).
  • School or community pools should be used. Backyard pools and lake sites must not be used.
  • Teacher should choose routes carefully in terms of length (following Kids of Steel® rules), road surface, and frequency or speed of traffic.
  • Teacher should remember that, when setting the course, right turns are safest.
  • Bathing suits should be worn for swimming.
  • Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn (e.g., running shoes)

Need more information?

Triathlon Alberta
www.triathlonalberta.ca
780-427-8616

Last revised on 21 February, 2020.

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