Triathlon Programme
Dollar Academy is perfectly placed to offer a Triathlon programme, with the local landscape providing an ideal setting for swimming, cycling and running.
The Triathlon Programme is led by Sean McFarlane, one of Scotland’s leading long-distance triathletes and adventure racers. With 23 Ironman races to his name and multiple podium finishes, he brings a wealth of experience not only as an elite athlete but also as a coach and race advisor.
Given our commitment to developing the Dollar Academy Triathlon Programme, scholarship funding is available to support boarding pupils who demonstrate strong ability and promise.
Overview
Pupils at Dollar have excelled for many years at swimming, cycling and running, as well as triathlon. Over time, there has been a growing demand from students and parents alike to harness this interest and ability under a more formal structure. Our triathlon programme will equip pupils with skills to allow them to excel as athletes and more broadly in their lives. Sport for life is very much at the heart of our triathlon programme.
In addition to the outstanding training and facilities on offer in Dollar, we have a range of global partner races around the world which our athletes will have full access to. We will also facilitate and deliver cost effective warm weather training camps, utilising Sean’s experience in bringing together tailored support from his extensive network of coaches.
Facilities
Our triathlon programme will make full use of Dollar’s incredible natural environment. The school is located at the foot of the stunning Ochil hills, providing the perfect backdrop for this offering. There are numerous running and cycle paths throughout the hill range, as well as secluded lochs for open water swimming.
As well as incredible outdoor options, the school also has state of the art indoor facilities including two large sports halls, a fitness suite, swimming pool and a newly extended strength and conditioning gym. In addition to these top-class facilities, athletes have access to fully qualified nutritionists, lifestyle coaches and on-site physiotherapy to supplement their training.
Programme Tiers
Elite Level
Aimed at elite level athletes looking to compete both domestically and internationally. These pupils will be focused on improving all disciplines and their performance in each of them.
Pre-requisites
All participants should be able to comfortably do all of the following:*
• Swim 750m in a 25m pool or 500m in open water
• Cycle 30km on open roads or 25km on off-road terrain
• Run 10km on flat tarmac or 6km on hilly off-road terrain
The annual cost for Elite Level pupils is £750.
Development Level
Aimed at pupils looking to develop their skills in all disciplines, some of whom may be looking to race competitively.
Pre-requisites
All participants should be able to comfortably do all of the following:*
• Swim 300 metres
• Cycle 8k
• Run 2k
The annual cost for Development Level is £500.
*We appreciate many athletes may be weaker in one area, so the parameters stated are guidelines rather than strict minimum requirements. We are happy to discuss these on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits
We strongly believe our Triathlon Programme will be a great fit for any pupil looking to develop their swimming, cycling and running skills, as well as their overall fitness. In the pogramme, we are delighted to provide:
- Specialist coaching across all three disciplines
- Internationally renowned coaches
- Video analysis
- A fully equipped strength and conditioning gym, and a fitness suite
- Warm weather training camps
- Support from qualified nutritionists
- A range of training and race kit
- Physiotherapy
