**UPDATE** The triathlon has been postponed until Tuesday 28 March.

Friday 17 March sees the return of our school triathlon and a great opportunity to encourage your child to be a part of this event.  There are both team and individual events for Year 3-8 students and it’s a chance to get involved and have a go.  Events start at the Bell Block Aquatic Centre and finish on the school field.  Competitors are required to bring togs and a towel, a bike, helmet, shoes, socks, a shirt and appropriate clothing.

We need three parent helpers to volunteer as safety marshalls on the road.  If you would like to volunteer, please email alicia.venter@bellblock.school.nz .

Events and Times:
Team Events
09:40am – Year 3/4 teams race briefing
10:00am – Years 3/4 start
10:20am – Year 5/6 assemble and race briefing
10:40am – Years 5/6 start
11:00am – Year 7/8 assemble and race  briefing
11:20am – Years 7/8 start

Individual Competitors
12:45pm – Individual competitors race briefing
1:00pm – Year 3 boys & girls
1:10pm – Year 4 boys & girls
1:20pm – Year 5 boys & girls
1:30pm – Year 6 boys & girls
1:40pm – Year 7 boys & girls
1:50pm – Year 8 boys & girls

Distances:
Years 3/4
25m / 1 length swim
2 km bike (1 lap)
1.5 km run
Years 5/6
75m  / 3 lengths swim
4 km bike (2 laps)
3 km run (2 laps)
Years 7/8
125m / 5 lengths swim
6.0 km bike (3 laps)
4.5 km run (3 laps)