Hundreds of Kent primary schoolchildren will be taking part in a triathlon roadshow at Hever Castle this summer, involving a day of training and culture organised by the hosts of the Castle Triathlon Series.<\/p>\n
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Eights schools will be taking part on 8 July by inviting 400 kids aged 8-11 to the roadshow, described as a pilot for what could become a national scheme that aims to combine cross curriculum activity and foster wider access to sport. More information on the \u2018TriKnights\u2019 project here.<\/p>\n
Alison Saunders, Head teacher at St Lawrence primary school (Stone Street) which will be taking part in the day, said: \u201cThis is a unique and exciting opportunity for the children to be exposed to a contemporary and popular sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is our role to expose children to changing trends in learning and sport and help motivate them to lead a healthy lifestyle. Triathlon broken down is swimming, cycling and running so naturally part of a child\u2019s life, and we hope to use this fun platform as a creative way of delivering the curriculum and benefiting the children.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The day will see the children\u2019s time split between cultural education and sport. The triathlon section will encompass a lake swim, cycle around the lake and run through the grounds pre-empted and supported by triathlon coaches who have been involved in the Olympic Games (www.thetrilife.co.uk). \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
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For more information contact Yvonne Turner at Yvonne@castletriathlonseries.co.uk.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hundreds of Kent primary schoolchildren will be taking part in a triathlon roadshow at Hever Castle this summer, involving a day of training and culture organised by the hosts of the Castle Triathlon Series. Advertisement Eights schools will be taking part on 8 July by inviting 400 kids aged 8-11 to the roadshow, described as … <\/p>\n