TRIATHLON IRELAND & SPORTING PRIDE LAUNCH ‘TRY A TRIATHLON’ PROGRAMME

Triathlon Ireland, in conjunction with Sporting Pride, is delighted to launch Tri with Pride, the ‘new to triathlon’ programme aimed at getting more of the LGBTQ+ community involved in the sport.

TRI WITH PRIDE PROGRAMME

Starting on Monday the 18th of April, the eight-week Tri with Pride programme will bring participants from complete beginner all the way to fully fledged triathlete! Participants will learn the basics of triathlon, which is a combination of swimming, running and cycling. Triathlon is very doable and, most of all, great fun!

While the programme is being run both virtually and in person, a team of experienced professionals are on hand to provide support and guidance the entire way. At the end of the programme, there will be a ‘try a triathlon’ event. There will be two ‘in person’ training sessions during the eight weeks.

Training

The training programme has been developed by Triathlon Ireland Development Officer and Level 2 Triathlon Coach Gary Crossan.

General Support

Triathlon Ireland Development Officer Eleanor Condon will also host a weekly Zoom session where participants can share progress updates and talk/connect with each other.

WHO CAN TAKE PART?

Everyone is welcome! As well as members of the LGBTQ+ community, we invite their friends, family and allies to also take part in what is we hope will be a really fun and enjoyable introduction to the sport.

WHAT WILL I NEED?

You will need a pair of runners, swimming togs, goggles and hat as well as a bike and a helmet to take part in the programme. You will also need a wetsuit for the two training days and and Skerries Triathlon, which will be the end of programme race.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

There is a two-step process to register for the Tri with Pride programme. Places are limited and assigned on a first come first served basis so sign up early to avoid disappointment!

• STEP 1: Buy a Triathlon Ireland Training Membership for €25. While it is free to take part in the programme, you will need Triathlon Ireland training membership to cover your insurance while training and during the final event.
  Click here to purchase your membership.
• STEP 2: Once you have bought your TI Training Membership, you must reserve your place on the course.
  Click here to reserve your place.

ABOUT SPORTING PRIDE

Founded in 2018, Sporting Pride is a volunteer organisation, tasked with inspiring the Irish LGBTQ+ community to get active through sport, fitness and exercise. Research shows that 55% of LGBT men and 56% of LGBT women are not active enough to maintain good health, compared with 33% and 45% respectively of the general public. As a member of the EGLSF and the Federation of Gay Games, Sporting Pride also offers LGBTQ+ sports people the opportunity to represent Ireland in international competitions. www.sportingpride.ie

CONTACTS

If you have any questions about the programme, please feel free to get in touch with us at the details below.

Triathlon Ireland: Eleanor Condon eleanor@triathlonireland.com