For one day, the town center of Guéret will be transformed into a huge playground with swimming pool, bike park and race track. All this for more than 420 children from CE2 to CM2, already registered for the event. Registrations are closed, but in the evening, children can come with their families to try to participate.
A triathlon in the heart of Guéret
Place Bonnyaud hosts a rather unique event: a triathlon for children aged 5 to 12. In the program : 20 meters of swimming, then 1 kilometer of cycling to finish on 250 meters of running. The goal : promote the practice of sport and sell the benefits of physical activity with all the children. The event has also been designed so that children with disabilities can participate.
Children will also be made aware of several themes. They will take part in various workshops: safety on a bike, the fight against discrimination, first aid gestures or raising awareness of cardiovascular risks, for example.
A relay for children and their parents
At the end of the afternoon, at 6:30 p.m., a “relay of the heart” will be held. The child will have to swim 20 meters, then pass the baton to his parent who will then have to do 1 kilometer of running. Finally, the team must arrive together at the finish line after 100 meters of the course.
For competitive spirits who have not had the opportunity to express themselves, it is possible to be selected for the regional final which will take place on June 11 in Chinon. A draw will select 30 young girls and boys. After this phase, 84 children will compete for the grand final on July 12 at La Salvetat-sur-Agoût.