To ensure Triathlon remains a friendly welcoming sport for all the region has a code of conduct both for children and parents. Please take time to read these.

Overview

There are plenty of opportunities for children to compete from age 8 up to 19 and competition is always against other children of a similar age. Distances in the races are adjusted for age and should not exceed the maximum distances detailed on the British Triathlon website

Parents and Carers

Thanks for encouraging your child to enjoy Triathlon. As the representatives for Triathlon England within the Eastern Region we have a duty of care towards your child and in return we ask a few things from them and from you, namely:

• Encourage your child to learn the rules and stick to them
• Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials
• Recognise good performances, not just results
• Never force your child to take part in sport
• Never punish or belittle anyone for losing or making mistakes
• Publicly accept officials’ judgements
• Support your child’s involvement & help them to enjoy Triathlon
• Use correct and proper language at all times.

Children

You should:

• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of age, gender, ability, race, cultural background, religious beliefs or .
• Compete within the rules and respect officials and their decisions
• Be polite and respect other competitors
• Listen to what event marshals ask you to do
• Be on time for your race
• Have some input to the training that you do and the competitions that you take part in