PARKLANDS Leisure Centre, OCRA and the South West Pentathlon are joining forces to support this year's Okehampton biathlon on Friday, August 22. To support the event, which is aimed at adult and youth competitors alike, Parklands Okehampton is providing pool marshals, lifeguards and use of its swimming pool. Alongside a swim, the biathlon will feature a run, the length of which is determined by age, and will take place in the surroundings of Simmons Park and the Ockment valley. Under 14s will be required to swim 50 metres and run 800 metres, while those older than 14 will swim 100 metres and run 1,600 metres. John Smith, contract manager at Parklands, said the centre was looking forward to a 'brilliant' event. To find out more call OCRA on 01837 54546.