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Aquathlon (Swim/run)

SESSION Players complete a mini aquathlon race by participating in a swim and run leg of a . What to do PLANS > Participants complete a swim leg What you need (swim station) of 25m, then a run leg Out WC10 + Get Into It MV 19 20 C ombo > Start > Pool or safe open water. (run station) of 200–300m around the pool grounds using an obstacle course. > Marker cones, buoys or lane ropes to define playing area. > Time races and record results. > 1 set of goggles, swimsuit and shoes per player. > Stop watch. > 8 pool noodles. > Kick boards. > 20–30 tennis balls.

Scoring > No scoring is an option. > Participants try to beat their ‘time’ on their second go. Lesson link: Aquathlon is a great activity to prepare players for the and running leg of a triathlon.

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Aquathlon (Swim/run) Skills > swimming, running change it…

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h > Alter distances depending on the ability > Water depth should be suitable for the

ing Game rules level of the participants. ability level of all participants. · · Running stations may include: H > run as a solo event or team event. > Ensure participants hydrate well during or ow > Straight running. after each activity.

> Complete the course in small teams. to

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E > What strategy could you use to finish the qu

ipment course in your best time? > If working in teams, how can you work

· · together to get the best result for I n your team? C LU SION · · SION T ime