PONY CLUB Tetrathlon
Tetrathlon is a challenging four phase competition requiring practical horsemanship and general athletic ability involving running, riding, swimming and shooting.
• Running phase: The senior boys run over a 3,000 metre course while senior girls and all juniors run over a 1,500 metre course and each competitor’s time is measured.
• Swimming phase: The senior boys swim for 4 minutes, senior girls and juniors swim for 3 minutes.
• Shooting Phase: Senior boys and girls shoot using an air pistol of .177 calibre at 10m. air pistol targets from the standing position. Junior boys and girls shoot using an air rifle of .177 calibre at 10m. air rifle target lying in a prone position. Scores from all four phases are added together to arrive at an individual score for each member. The best three individual scores are calculated to arrive at a team score.
Tetrathlon News
Junior and Senior Tetrathlon Training - Cancelled on Sunday 24th February
Training for Junior and Senior Tetrathletes has ben cancelled on Sunday 24th February 2019.
Training Days for the Junior and Senior Irish Tetrathlon Long List Nominees.
Training will take place on Sunday 3rd March 2019 for the Junior and Senior Irish Tetrathlon Squads Long List Nominees. The training will be held in Athy Swimming Pool starting at 8am. Training that was previously arranged for Sunday 24th February has been CANCELLED.
Fun Minimus Training Days - Dates for 2019
The following dates have been submitted by Branches for Minimus Training Days for 2019.
Nominations OPEN for Minimus and Tetrathlon Irish Squads
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Junior Tetrathlon and Minimus Irish Squads. Branches are asked to nominate members who may be interested in training and preparing for trials for possible selection to an Irish Squad.
Laser Run World Championships 2018
Pentathlon Ireland are delighted to be hosting the UIPM Laser Run World Championships on the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September in Trinity College, Dublin. This is the 4th time that these innovative championships are being held and over 400 athletes from 22 nations will be involved so we are expecting a great weekend of competitions.
Waterford Hunt Branch Girls - Winners of the Open UK Pony Club Tetrathlon Championships
2018 has been very successful for our Irish Tetrathlon Squads. The teams who have represented the Irish Pony Club both in the UK and the USA have achieved many victories and set high standards across all disciplines.
USPC International Tetrathlon Exchange - A Memorable Experience
In July 2018, the USPC held the International Tetrathlon Exchange in Tryon North Carolina, USA.
Results from the Holmestead Saddlery National Tetrathlon Championships
Results from the Holmestead Saddlery National Tetrathlon Championships may be downloaded from the Results page of the Irish Pony Club Website or by clicking on the following links:
Thank You To Everyone Who Contributed To The Success Of The Holmestead Saddlery National Tetrathlon Championships 2018
John Flood and the Tetrathlon Committee would like to express their sincere thanks to Bill Holmes and Holmestead Saddlery, our fantastic sponsors for the National Tetrathlon Championships. Their continued support is invaluable.
Provisional Scores from the Holmestead Saddlery National Tetrathlon Championships
Please click on the following link to view Provisional Scores from the Holmestead Saddlery National Tetrathlon Championships.
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