School Tri and Bike Wise

2013 Haumoana School Triathlon

 and Bike Wise Month Activities

Monday 11^th February
Dear parents/caregivers

Year 4, 5 and 6 children will be involved in cycling activities as part of Bike Wise month and our fitness and physical education programmes. These will take place Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during Weeks 3 & 4.  Please check bikes and ensure that your child has a working and safe bicycle for these days.  All cycling takes place on school grounds.

These fitness activities include a Triathlon on Wednesday 20^th February (1.30 – 3.00 pm). Order of the legs are Run, Bike, and Swim (flutter boards are optional for the less confident swimmers). The children will compete in Year groups and the distances concerned are easily achievable by all the children in the senior syndicate.  This event is designed to enable all children to attain success by completing the 3 disciplines, as well as enabling some to be competitive with their peers.

For the triathlon children will need to bring:

• Togs
• A bike (in good working order)
• Helmet
• Shoes (compulsory on the bike)

Parents and family members are welcome to come along to support the children.