Tetrathlon is Modern Pentathlon but without horse jumping and is for athletes 18 and younger.
Horse jumping is only compulsory for ages 19 and up in age groups Juniors, Seniors and Masters.
Tetrathlon presents opportunity for all age groups to represent the Province at SA Champs, ages 17-18 Youth A World Champs and Junior Olympics.
Tetrathlon starts with a swim discipline, followed by the fencing discipline. Points are scored at these two disciplines that determine the staggered starting order for the combined event (also known as Laser Run).
