Bedford’s Junior Aquathlon is back this March and now is the time to sign up to take part in the continuous swim and run event at Robinson Pool and Bedford Park.
The event will take place on the morning of Sunday 24 March and the deadline to book your place is 5pm on Tuesday 12 March.
There will be competitions for each year groups – Year 3 to 11 – however because the event has a staggered start (each child will go in 30 seconds after the one before) each participant is running their own race.
Participants start on poolside, swim their allocated distance, put running clothes on at the poolside and leave via the fire exit and run round Bedford Park. The ‘clock’ is on the whole time.
After the event awards will be presented to first, second and third placed in each year group, and everyone else’s results will be emailed the following day.
Everyone participating will be given a certificate and medal for taking part.
How do I book my child on?
To book a place for your child to take part, visit bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/sports-and-physical-activity/sporting-events and click on ‘Book onto the Junior Aquathlon’.
Due to the organisation of the event, bookings cannot be taken on the day and the deadline for all bookings will be Tuesday 12 March at 5pm.
Participants just need to bring a swim suit/swim shorts, goggles (if needed) a towel, t-shirt and trainers.
You can find out additional information here: bedford.gov.uk/aquathlon
