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Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Triathlon

Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness are hosting their second annual Triathlon in aid of COPD Support Ireland and Our Ladies Hospice & Care Services.

There will be three different events; the “Tri-A-Tri” – A 250 km Swim, 6km Cycle and a 3km Run. The “Individual Sprint” – 750m, 20km Cycle and a 5km Run. And a “Team Relay” (3 Person Team) – 750m Swim, 20km Cycle and a 5km Run.

Before each event, there will be a safety briefing in the Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Meeting Room detailing routes etc…This must be attended by each participant. The swim aspect of each event will take place in their 25m Pool. The Cycling will then take place on Spin Bikes before the Running section, which will take place in the Lawn’s Park adjacent to the centre.

Following the event there will be a prize giving ceremony in Tim Young’s Pub. To register, call into the reception and ask for Aimee or Emer to receive your sponsor card. Online donations can be made on Ballyfermot Sports and Fitness Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.