Fairbrother ITU Squad Selection Trials

Selection trials for the Fairbrother ITU Squad will be held this year in Hobart on Sunday, August 31.

 The run will be at the Domain Athletics Track at 11:30am.

 The swim will be at Clarence Swim Centre at 4:00pm.

 Target times are:

Swim – 50m pool, push start1000m
Male – 13:45 min
Female – 14:45 min
Run – 400m tartan running track5000m
Male – 18:00 min
Female – 20:00 min
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2008 Annual General Meeting

This years AGM is to be held on the 31st of August in the Merino Room at the Old Woolstore in Hobart from 2-3pm
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2008 - 2009 Membership 

Don't forget its time to renew meberships once again. To join Triathlon Tasmania you can either download the latest membership form  or alternativly you can join online through the Triathlon Australia website. More details here
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2008 Triathlon Awards Dinner

Once again Triathlon Tasmanian triathletes, friends and family celebrated their successes at the annual awards dinner. This was a great night and allowed everyone to enjoy some of the camraderie that makes our sport so great. Congratulations to all this years award winners and to everyone who contributed towards making this season the success that it was.

More details here
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Triathlon Photos 

Devonport Triathlon  22 March  & National All Schools.

Check out all the action from the Devonport Triathlon and the 2008 All Schools taken by MD Proshots.
Photos available for sale.

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2008 School Sport Souvenir Polo Tops Sale

2008  School Sport Australia National Triathlon Championships
Souvenir Polo Tops $44.00 each including postage anywhere in Australia 

More Information HERE
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State Series Points After Round 2

Okay two races down and your starting to wonder how your fairing against your fellow competitiors. Check it out here along with other details about the series.

Don't forget: In order to give yourself the best chance, you must compete in at least 3 of the Open or longer distance races of the 4 races on offer.

Your best 3 results will be used to determine the age group winners and place getters.

Please note that the shorter distance races are designed for novices and DO not count in the State Series.

More details including points etc here.

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Technical Update

Wondering about what it  takes to be involved with the TIS or what  actually are the TA race rules. How about  TT's award criteria. Check it out on our latest technical page where we'll try and keep you informed about some of  TA's and TT's various policies and other documents.
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Endura

Endura sports system are a proud sponsor of Triathlon Tasmania. Exclusively to Triathlon Tasmania members, you will have the opportunity to purchase direct form the endura warehouse the complete range of Endura products and have them delivered directly to your front door. For more details please click here.......

Endura sports system are a proud sponsor of Triathlon Tasmania. Exclusively to Triathlon Tasmania members, you will have the opportunity to purchase direct form the endura warehouse the complete range of Endura products and have them delivered directly to your front door. For more details please click here.......

More details Here

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2008 School Sport Australia

National Triathlon Championship

All Schools
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TIS Triathlon EDS - Selection Criteria

Athletes must be a bona fide resident of Tasmania.

Athletes must be a current member of Triathlon Tasmania.

TIS Triathlon EDS – Automatic Selection
 
All athletes must meet one of the following qualifying criteria for automatic:
     

  • Finish in the top 60% of finishers in an ITU/ETU International Points Triathlon (Elite) - Example: 20 Finishers = 12th place or better
  •  Finish in the top 50% of finishers in a TA National Series Events (Elite & U23)
  • Finish in top 30% of finishers in the Australian or Oceania ITU Junior (U19) Championships
  • Finish in the top 25% of finishers in an ITU Junior (U19) TA National Series Event
  • Meet the minimum time trial standards as set by Triathlon Australia for National ITU Junior Team eligibility

 TIS Triathlon EDS – Discretionary Selection

Triathlon Tasmania reserves the right to nominate up to a maximum of six (6) athletes to the TIS EDS program that do not meet the automatic selection criteria. These athletes must:

  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to ITU drafting style races at an elite level.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to training, racing and succeeding at the elite level.
  • Have a current NCAS registered coach in triathlon
  • Submit a detailed training and competition plan for the upcoming season.
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Insurance Questions

Ever wondered about insurance issues relating to triathlon and membership. Here we have attached an 07/08  summary provided by Triathlon Australia which should help in understanding what is what.

Further information of course can be obtained by contacting the state office or Triathlon Australia direct.

Check it out here

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Coach Education

Interested in Coaching others or looking for a greater undertstanding to help with your own training ? Then check out the new  Triathlon Australia (TA) Coach Education Overview and Competency Framework.

TA has recently re-structured the coach education pathway from the old 3 levels to the new 5 level coach education program.

The new levels are:
  • Level 0 Tri-Skills Triathlon Coach
  • Level 1 Club/State Triathlon Coach
  • Level 2 National Triathlon Coach
  • Level 3 Elite Triathlon Coach
  • Level 4 High Performance Coach
If you are interested in exploring further then check out the details in the attached PDF, the TA high performance website or simply contact  Triathlon Tasmania who will  be happy to give you more details.

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