2010/2011 MEMBERSHIP
Current Triathlon Australia/Triathlon Tasmania memberships expire on 30 June. Membership for the 2010/2011 season opens on 1st July (covering 12 months and based on the financial year).
In fantastic news for our members, Triathlon Australia/Triathlon Tasmania Memberships will also include membership to your local club.
That means you are joining your National, State and Local Club bodies all in one easy membership.
Triathlon Tasmania Membership will be available in two formats. Members can choose to join through Triathlon Australia (includes Triathlon Australia, Triathlon Tasmania and Club Memberships) or through their local club (includes Triathlon Tasmania and Club Memberships)
There are many and varied benefits from being involved in these areas of Triathlon.
TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA
Part of your membership fee goes to Triathlon Australia. This fee covers:
· Membership with Triathlon Australia and the provision of a membership card recognised Australia wide
· Personal Accident Insurance according to the TA policy
· Eligibility to compete for a position in the Australian team for ITU World Championship events
TRIATHLON TASMANIA
Part of your membership fee goes to Triathlon Tasmania. This fee covers:
· Membership with Triathlon Tasmania
· Administration levy
· Eligibility to compete for Triathlon Tasmania State Championships and Series Pointscore and Awards
· Eligibility to compete for end of season awards
· Eligibility to compete in member only sanctioned events through Triathlon Tasmania
· Discounted entry fees when competing in sanctioned events through Triathlon Tasmania
· Eligibility to compete, at club rates, in any event hosted and sanctioned by a Triathlon Tasmania affiliated club.
· Eligibility to attend TT Coaching and Technical Courses
· Eligibility to be considered for entry into the Tasmanian Junior Development Squad
· Regular Newsletters and information
· By becoming a member of Triathlon Tasmania you are assisting in the development of the sport of Triathlon. Your contribution enables Triathlon Tasmania to govern the sport in Tasmania; sanction races; assist club’s junior development programs; conduct development programs for technical officials; provide avenues for coach development; conduct the Tasmanian Triathlon Series; and contribute towards club development
CLUB
Part of your membership fee includes your club fee. If joining through Triathlon Australia this portion of your fee is forwarded to your club of choice along with your contact details. If joining through your club the state levy is forwarded to Triathlon Tasmania along with your contact details. There are many great benefits available for being a member of your local club. For more information from your local club visit their website.
Clubs will also offer free one-day memberships to members of other clubs, allowing you to compete in any club event hosted and sanctioned by a Triathlon Tasmania affiliated club.
· Triathlon South - www.triathlonsouth.com.au
· Launceston Triathlon Club - www.launcestontriclub.com
· Cradle Coast Triathlon & Multisport - http://cradlecoasttm.blogspot.com
AUSTRALIAN DUATHLON SERIES
The new look 2010-2011 Australian Duathlon Series was recently launched and will see one race held in each State. Tasmania’s event will be run by Triathlon South at the Rokeby Police Academy on Sunday October 3 2010 and will double as the MyState Financial Tasmanian Duathlon Championships.
DOMESTIC DUATHLON SERIES UNDER THE ONE BANNER
The launch of the Australian Duathlon Series sees each of the traditional state-based duathlon championships packaged into an integrated series under a uniform format.
Its aim is to create an Australia-wide competition that provides an opportunity for duathlon competitors to travel interstate and experience events in attractive locations. This year’s Australian Championships, for example, will be held in the beautiful Barossa Valley on August 15.
The series caters for the novice, age group and elite competitors. Each event will incorporate some or all of the following races: novice, sprint, classic and endure. The distances and surfaces (on-road or off-road) may vary according to each location.
Duathlon, of course, consists of a second shorter run leg instead of the swim leg in a traditional triathlon. So, whether you’re a duathlon specialist, an elite triathlete looking to improve your run speed and bike power, an age grouper searching for decent hit-outs over the cooler months, or a novice looking to sample a fun multisport, check out the Australian Duathlon Series.
The dates are listed below or you can go to http://www.australianduathlonseries.com for more details.
TriNSW Duathlon Series June 27 Horsley Park
Gatton Grunt - TQ Championships August 1 Gatton
SA /Australian Championships August 15 Barossa Valley
ACT Duathlon August 29 Stromlo Forest Park
NT Duathlon Championships September 19 Hidden Valley
Tasmanian Duathlon Championships October 3 Rokeby
WA Duathlon Championships October 10 Kelmscott
Victorian Duathlon Grand Final October 17 Bundoora
UPDATES FROM TRIATHLON TASMANIA AFFILIATED CLUBS:
Tasmania’s Triathlon Clubs are all busy planning for an exciting 2010-2011 Triathlon Season. For more information about membership, training options and upcoming events please contact your local club.
Remember that in 2010-2011 your club membership is included in your Triathlon Australia/Triathlon Tasmania fee or you can join directly through your club, which includes membership to Triathlon Tasmania (not TA)
Get involved in your local club today!
2010-2011 RACE CALENDAR
The race calendar for the upcoming season is currently under construction. Stay tuned for the details!
A level 2 Technical Official’s Course will be held in Launceston on Sunday 10 October, If you are interested, to register, or for more information please notify Suzie Bower via email to : bower31@hotmail.com or mobile 0400917407
TRIATHLON COACHING
If you are interested in participating in a Level 1 Coach’s Course please email your details to triathlontasmania@gmail.com
AUSTRALIAN DUATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS
Location: Tanunda, Barossa Valley SA
Event Date: Sunday, 15th August 2010
This is your chance to race for an Australian title and gain automatic qualification for the 2011 World Duathlon Championships, while enjoying the scenery and hospitality of one of Australia’s finest wine and tourism destinations.
Courses and Distances
Long Course
This is the Australian Championship and South Australian Championship race. (Minimum age is 18 as of 31/12/2010)
Run 1:10 kilometres 4 Laps of flat 2.5 kilometre course
Ride: 40 kilometres 2 laps of undulating 20 kilometre course including Menglers Hill
Run 2: 5 kilometres 2 laps of same 2.5 kilometre course
Short Course (Minimum age is 14 as of 31/12/2010)
Run 1: 5 kilometres 2 Laps of flat 2.5 kilometre course
Ride: 20 kilometres 3 laps of flat 6.7 kilometre course
Run 2: 5 kilometres 1 lap of same 2.5 kilometre course
Early Bird Entry
A 10% discount is currently available to participants who enter online before 15 July 2010. For Further details please visit the website at www.triathlonsa.org.au
