Disability Triathlon
There are increasing opportunities for those who wish to get involved in our fantastic sport at a recreational level as well as those who aspire to compete on an elite or international level.
Disability triathlon describes the growing sector of adults and children with a disability who are taking part in triathlon, and competitive triathlon is known as Paratriathlon. The emphasis of disability triathlon is inclusivity and with a growing number of disabled people wanting to take part, our clubs welcome new members all year round.
How to get involved?
To get involved in triathlon, use our Find a Club page to find your nearest club. Then contact the club to enquire about going along or simply turn up to one of their training sessions. Make sure you explain to the coaches your ability levels so they know what you can do so they can make adaptations for you to be able to join in with the club session.
If you fancy getting involved in coaching, officiating or volunteering at your local club, get in touch with your local club contact or check out our coaching, officiating and volunteering pages.
Events
You can take part in many of the events listed on our event calendar, without a formal classification. It is advisable to contact each race organiser to discuss any additional needs you may have, e.g. a chair poolside to allow you to put your prosthesis on before heading off to transition and your bike. Where possible, race organisers will accommodate you, however please be aware that not all courses are suitable for some disabilities, e.g. a run course that is not suitable for a wheelchair user due to the surfaces/terrain.
Paratriathlon
If you are interested in finding out more about the Performance Pathway for Paratriathlon, contact us at performancepathway@triathlonscotland.org.
