Leweston Pentathlon Biathle/Tetrathlon Easter Residential Training Camp And Triathlon (Swim/Bike/Run)
You are invited to join us for our Easter Residential and Non-Residential Training Camp at Leweston School, which occupies a campus of 46 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Sherborne, Dorset.
This camp is aimed at 9 to 18-year-olds who wish to develop their skills in Biathle, Pentathlon and Triathlon. Participating athletes will enjoy a programme of daily running and swimming activities; the camp will also offer the opportunity to try OCR (Obstacle Course Racing) fencing, shooting, and cycling. All training will take place on the Leweston campus.
Mick Flaherty, National Triathle and Biathle Coach, will be managing the camp and training programme. Mick will be supported by specialist triathlon, fencing and shooting coaches. All levels of athletes will be equally involved, with groups organised according to ability. All equipment will be supplied by the school, including guns and fencing kit. An example daily training programme can be seen below:
• Swimming 3 to 4 swimming training sessions; working on stroke improvement, open water swimming technique and stamina. • Running 1 session each day.
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• Run/Swim Back to back training.
• Bike/Run Back to back training.
• OCR Obtacle Course training with Scott Phillips
• Fencing 1 session each day working at the appropriate level for the individual
(Fencing equipment provided)
• Shooting 1 session each day working on technique, static and combined (Guns provided)
• Cycling 1 session each day working on biking skills, stamina, bike maintenance and set up. Athletes 14 and above will do some road cycling but must bring a spare inner tube and repair kit if they wish to go out on the road.
• Transitions 1 or 2 sessions per week on setting up your equipment in transition, and how to get through transitions as efficiently as possible.
You must bring your own bike (including mountain bikes) and a safety helmet must be worn throughout all bike training.
Land Training and Strength and Conditioning will take place during the week. In the evening, after the last activity, there will be the opportunity to take part in 50 minutes extra shooting, fencing, or swimming. Every athlete will do running and swimming each day, you can then choose from one of the 3 options, when you make your booking:
Option 1: Bike only Option 2: Fence & Shoot only Option 3: Fence, Shoot & Bike
Fencing Lessons One to One
For an extra £22 you can sign up for additional one-to-one fencing lessons during the camp. This will be split into 3 x 15-minute lessons, if you wish to sign up, please add this to the booking form. Please note there is limited availability.
The camp will culminate with the Leweston Biathle taking place at Leweston School on Saturday 12 April 2024. All participants that attend the full week will automatically gain free entry into this competition. Once you have signed up for the full week, we will send you a promotional discount code to enter online through Pentathlon GB. Athletes that are doing 4 or 5 days only, and one of the days is the race day, will also be sent the code for a free entry to the race. Those athletes who are not attending the full week and doing the 3 or 4 day option will need to enter the event online through Pentathlon GB website sport80.
All accommodation will be at Leweston School in single sex dormitories. Male and female chaperones will always be on site. All meals will take place in the school dining hall.
Please note that photography and filming may take place during this camp for promotion and publicity. Please indicate on the booking form, if you do not wish for your child to be photographed or filmed.
The cost of our full residential camp is £650.40 per person; this will cover all meals, accommodation, coaching, equipment and facility charges. Alternatively, for those in the locality there is a non-residential option of £470.40 per person covering coaching, equipment and facility charges, lunch and snacks. There is also the opportunity to book 3, 4 or 5 days. The cost for individual days is £135 per day for residential and £100 per day non-residential. Please note that these must be consecutive days and the 4 or 5-day bookings can include the race day. All prices include VAT and we do accept childcare vouchers. Please contact Sarah Hull for all booking enquiries on 01963 211073 or via email hulls@leweston.dorset.sch.uk.
The camp will commence at 10:00 on Monday 7 April 2025. For participants having to travel a long distance, and for the additional charge of £45.00 per person, the school will accept arrivals from 17:00 on Sunday 6 April. Supper on Sunday evening will not be provided, but breakfast will be available on Monday morning. The camp will conclude after the Leweston Biathle on Sunday 12 April at approximately 14:00.
Places for the camp are limited. To avoid disappointment, please book online via School Hire by 15 March 2024.
How to Book
1. Please click the following link https://leweston.schoolactivity.co.uk/
2. Childcare vouchers can be used. Please email events@leweston.dorset.sch.uk to be set up as an offline customer on School Hire. You will then be required to log into your childcare voucher provider and pay in the usual way.
3. If you are a Leweston parent, a discount of 10% will be applied after booking, please email hulls@leweston.dorset.sch.uk for this to be applied.
4. If you have more than one child attending the camp, a sibling discount of 5% will be applied after booking. Please email hulls@leweston.dorset.sch.uk for this to be applied.
Should you require further information regarding our school, please visit our website at www.leweston.co.uk.
If you have any questions regarding this training camp, please email flahertym@leweston.dorset.sch.uk or telephone 01963 211071.
We look forward to meeting and coaching those that are able to attend.
