BATS held their 1st Triathlon event on the 1st June 2014

Blackpool Aquatics Triathlon Squad or B.A.T.S as they are affectionately known, held a junior aquathlon that was part of the North West Series and in the afternoon a Super Sprint Triathlon for all ages. This takes some organising but the B.A.T.S were more than up for the challenge. Things ran like clock-work and all the races went off on time and with no problems.

The 8 lane pool at Palatine held waves of 16 athletes that were set off in two’s swimming side by side. A 1km purpose built bike track facilitated the cycle leg and a multi-distance run course around the playing fields meant a very safe and controlled environment to race in. Add to this beautiful weather, it made for a hugely enjoyable and successful day of racing. 

In the senior race the distances of 200m swim – 5km bike – 1500m run – meant it would be fast and very intense. 

Please click HERE to see the results from the day.