TRIATHLON VICTORIA
FROM THE TOP
W
elcome to the Victorian
section of edition 22 of
Multisport Magazine. It is
really starting to feel like
the start of the triathlon season .... the
weather has improved, the morning chill
disappeared and the thought of a bay
swim is no longer connected to an ice bath
here in Victoria!
Triathlon is something that’s mobile,
adventurous, challenging and best of all
diverse. Training can take you to beautiful
places, have you engage with interesting
people and have you ‘out and about’ when
sometimes you’d rather be looking at the
back of your eyelids.
10 RACES INCLUDING 4 VICTORIAN
CHAMPIONSHIPS.
WILL YOU BE ON THE
START LINE?
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As Victoria’s obsession with the AFL dims
many of our members will begin to plan
out their racing calendar, taking particular
note of the second annual Victorian
Triathlon State Series. The chance to race
and accrue points towards the age-group
champion award, and similarly for clubs
to have bragging rights as the premier
club is on offer. Will Bayside and Geelong
Performance Coaching defend their
respective titles, or can we expect some
new challengers?
All too often I get told that triathlon’s
too hard, I’m not fit enough, it’s expensive,
etc and whilst I can understand this
perception, it is up to us as a community
to show people that the starting point is
anything but that. That’s why we’re really
excited about our TriActive program. It is
about getting triathlon into the option list
when people are looking for something to
do to be active. It’s a small starting point
- just 2 x 1hr sessions a week leading into
a mini enticer triathlon. We’re partnering
with the State Sports Centre Trust and
VicHealth to deliver programs over the
next 6 weeks, finishing with participation
in the ActiveTri and Gatorade triathlon
events. No matter what shape, size, age,
or level of experience, we offer a program
that is inclusive, welcoming and genuine
about finding the right balance for you
and getting you to the starting line. We
encourage people to start small, think big
and be open to the future opportunities
that triathlon can offer.
So find a TriActive program or triathlon
event near you. I guarantee there will be
someone just like you toeing the start line,
doing their personal best and celebrating
the finish line.
Keep safe and have fun this summer!
Grant Cosgriff
Executive Director, Triathlon Victoria
What if you’re not a member?
Well, put simply you should be!
Members get connected to clubs,
coaches and like-minded people to
train with, learn more and have fun.
Members are also afforded year round
training and racing insurance coverage
which provides great piece of mind,
especially when out training on the
bike. So, what’s stopping you? Give the
office a call or search www.trivic.org.au
for your nearest club and join at
http://www.triathlon.org.au/
Membership/Annual_Membership.
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MORE OFTEN.
MORE VARIETY.
MORE OPPORTUNITIES.