Summerhill Academy was delighted to welcome four top athletes from Pentathlon UK as part of an exciting new initiative to introduce obstacle course racing into the modern pentathlon.
The sport is undergoing a transformation, with obstacle course racing being introduced as the fifth event in modern pentathlon. Athletes will now face high-energy challenges such as rope swings, monkey bars, and the thrilling ‘tsunami wall’.
To support this change and introduce the sport to a younger generation, Pentathlon GB has partnered with the Youth Sport Trust to develop innovative teaching resources designed specifically for primary schools.
Summerhill Academy is proud to be one of only a handful of schools across the UK trialling the new materials, after the school won a recent Youth Sport Trust award for its PE provision.
During their visit, the athletes observed a lesson in action and joined pupils in tackling the obstacle course, encouraging and coaching them through each challenge.
The visit concluded with a lively Q&A session, giving pupils the chance to ask questions and learn more about the athletes’ careers and the exciting changes to the sport.
Sally Goodridge, PE Lead at Summerhill Academy, said: “It’s fantastic to see schools like Summerhill Academy embracing this new chapter in modern pentathlon.
“The enthusiasm from our pupils was inspiring, and we hope these new resources will spark a lifelong love of physical activity and sport.”
Summerhill Academy would like to thank the visiting athletes, and everyone involved in delivering such an inspiring and action-packed session.
