Another successful year for Mayo Splash & Dash Tri Heroes event
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The youth volunteers at MSP Splash & Dash Tri Heroes event at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar. PHOTOS: ALISON LAREDOImage 2 of 19
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Pupils of Currabaggan NS, Knockmore.Image 4 of 19
A pupil of Carramore NS.Image 5 of 19
A Carramore NS participant enjoying the event at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar.Image 6 of 19
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Members of the Carramore NS team.Image 8 of 19
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The final lap.Image 10 of 19
The Claremorris BNS team.Image 11 of 19
Members of the Killasser NS squad.Image 12 of 19
The Errew NS team.Image 13 of 19
A big team representing Ballintubber NS.Image 14 of 19
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Members of the Knock NS squad.Image 16 of 19
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A large representation from the Quay NS.Image 18 of 19
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Maintaining a strong pace.At the onset of 2024, Mayo Sports Partnership joined forces with Triathlon Ireland once again to launch Tri Heroes within schools across Mayo.
This initiative aims to introduce primary and secondary school pupils of all abilities to the disciplines of cycling, running and swimming, where facilities permitted.
Tri Heroes, designed by Triathlon Ireland, is a programme that strikes a balance between fun and challenge, seamlessly integrated into school curriculums, or offered as an after-school activity.
Over the course of five 45-minute sessions, students delve into the fundamentals of triathlon disciplines, culminating in a mini-duathlon or mini-triathlon event. For the Mayo Tri Heroes 2024 edition, 5th and 6th class students from numerous schools have been learning additional skills through running, cycling and swimming, led by their schools, guided by Triathlon Ireland and Mayo Sports Partnership.
The much-anticipated finale took place at Lough Lannagh, Castlebar, as Mayo Sports Partnership hosted the Splash and Dash event.
A total of 14 schools and 600 enthusiastic students participated in a thrilling 50m. swim and 1.25km. run event, showcasing their new-found skills and strength.
"We are thrilled with the response again this year and delighted to once again partner with Triathlon Ireland to bring Tri Heroes to Mayo.
"It is a huge highlight to the schools and to the kids taking part," expressed Deirdre Donnelly, community sports development officer at Mayo Sports Partnership.
The Splash & Dash Tri Heroes event continues to serve as a beacon of encouragement for youth participation in sports and healthy lifestyles, embodying the collaborative efforts of Mayo Sports Partnership, Triathlon Ireland, and the participating schools.