A relaxed triathlon event held in Grampian has been hailed a success!
Tea, Talk & Tri, a celebratory event marking the half way point of Grampian’s Get Out Get Active project, took place in Aberdeen Sports Village and was run by Grampian Disability Sport (GDS) in partnership with Triathlon Scotland.
The event saw approximately 15 participants of all ages, with and without disabilities, try out swimming, cycling and running or walking in an informal environment supported by the fantastic volunteers from GDS & Andy Redman from Triathlon Scotland. Participants were given the opportunity to enter any or all of the disciplines and were offered a range of distances to choose from.
The event focused on providing a no-pressure introduction to sport and physical activity through the flexible nature of the event & the provision of beverages throughout the day, and attracted families from right across Grampian. Bikes for people without disabilities were provided by Triathlon Scotland who benefitted from funding from Cashback for Clubs, and GDS’ fleet of adapted cycles (including tandem bikes, a trike & hand cycles) was brought in to meet the needs of those with disabilities.
Participants left with a thirst for more triathlon & this has been noted by GDS & Triathlon Scotland, who are keen to ensure that ongoing triathlon opportunities are available in the future.
If you, or anyone you know, lives in Grampian with a physical, sensory or learning disability and is keen to get involved in Para Sport, please contact Alison Shaw on alison.shaw@scottishdisabilitysport.com or on 07828 744 848