Join us for our Summer Triathlon Camp from 21 July – 25 July 2025, 9am – 5pm.
The Summer Triathlon Camp is open to boys and girls aged 12 to 18 years old. The camp will be led by Sean McFarlane, Head of Triathlon and qualified triathlon coach. He will be supported by other experienced coaches.
The camp will focus on improving the performance of participants in their swim, bike and run disciplines. We’ll ensure the children immerse themselves in the wonderful natural landscape we have in and around Dollar. We will also use many of the school’s own facilities, including the swimming pool, strength and conditioning unit, gym and fitness suite, working the weekly timetable around the weather. We’ll focus on keeping things fun and exciting whilst ensuring children feel that they are progressing with their triathlon abilities.
The swimming will be primarily pool based, although we’ll look to do some open water sessions too. The cycling will be on road but we will utilise traffic free cycle paths where needed. The running will be largely off road, from low level riverside trail runs to epic hill runs on top of the magnificent Ochils hills which form such a spectacular backdrop to the school itself.
Children can choose to either bring a packed lunch, or for an extra fee, have lunch provided by our external caterers in the dining hall. All children should bring their own snacks and drinks. Parents can choose to book the full week or individual days to suit busy family schedules.
All children taking part in this camp must be able to do all of the following:
– Swim 400 metres in an indoor pool
– Cycle 15 km on open roads
– Run 3km
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Sean McFarlane
Sean McFarlane is one of Scotland’s pre-eminent long-distance triathletes and adventure racer. With 23 ironman races under his belt and several podium finishes, he’s a coach, journalist, film maker and race advisor. A resident of Dollar and former pupil, he knows the landscape we have at Dollar Academy better than anyone when it comes to swim, bike and run options. It’s been his adventure playground for decades and through him pupils can now immerse themselves in that same environment and have an adventure like no other.
Paul Easto
Paul Easto is a qualified Group Triathlon Coach with more than 20 years experience in the sport. He has competed at regional, national and international level in distances from sprint to ironman and continues to race on a regular basis. He is currently a coach with Stirling Triathlon. Paul enjoys all aspects of the sport, helping athletes of all ages to develop and reach their full potential. He has particular expertise in cycling and is currently Team Manager for Solas Cycling – Scotland’s only team for junior and U-23 women.
