JOIN THE IFS AQUATHLON! A SPORTING CHALLENGE FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY STUDENTS!
The IFS PE team invites all students, from CM1 (5th grade) to Terminale (12th grade), to take part in the annual Aquathlon, which will be held on:
Saturday, 30 November 2024
at the IFS AMK 3000 pool
from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm (depending on the categories)
An aquathlon is a multisport race that combines swimming and running in a continuous sequence. Participants first complete a swim, followed immediately by a run, covering set distances for each segment. Competitors aim to achieve the fastest total time, including the transition between swimming and running.
Open to all, this sporting event offers a unique opportunity for young athletes to take on challenges in both swimming and running, depending on their age category. From 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, students born between 2009 and 2014 will have the chance to compete at suitable distances, combining effort and sportsmanship in a friendly atmosphere.
Categories and race distances
- 2015 /2014 : 200m Natation et 900m course
- 2013 / 2012 : 300m Natation et 1500m course
- 2011/ 2010 : 400m Natation et 1820m course
- 2009 / 2007 : 600m Natation et 2700m course
To bring on the day of the event:
Swimsuit, a pair of goggles, a towel, a pair of socks, a pair of running shoes, a water bottle and shorts (optional)
For further information, please contact
– Mr Emmanuel de Buchère: [email protected]
– Mr Loïc Kavala: [email protected]
The deadline for registration for the aquathlon is Wednesday, 20 November
Participating in the Aquathlon offers students numerous benefits, both physically and mentally, while also contributing to their personal growth and social integration.
• Development of physical abilities
• Boosting self-confidence
• Spirit of competition and fair play
• Socialization and integration
• Stress management and perseverance
