FRONT N' CENTRE
MULTISPORT
MAGAZINE
F R E E TO A G O O D H O M E
Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Shane Smith
BREAKING ALL
THE RULES
BY RACHAEL CHARLES
I
t has been my great privilege to step into the incredibly oversized shoes
of Shane Smith for the May issue of Multisport Magazine. Between rolling
out Super League Triathlon, assisting with the Mother’s Day classic and
taming his facial hair, Shane has been jetting around Australia managing
the operations of a multitude of exciting events for our sport.
Multisport has been swept up in an exciting revamp in the past couple of
months; the televised elite Super League Triathlon was, without a doubt, a
game changer for the industry and has set the standard for all other events
to strive. The upcoming Long Course Weekend in Jervis Bay turns the format
of triathlon on its head and welcomes all walks of life to participate – from
the seasoned career triathletes to the group of office workers that join in the
5km run (let’s face it, they’ll walk…). There truly is something for everyone.
More than other elite sports, multisport has an overwhelming sense of
community about it. The rivalry is there, but so too is the camaraderie. It’s
amazing to see how welcoming that community is to newcomers, no matter
their starting fitness or age. With this level of support, it’s no wonder we
see athletes that started out struggling to collect the mail from a slightly
inclined 10m driveway and end up smashing everyone’s expectations and
stereotypes in elite events.
This magazine pioneers the way in multisport, not only for the coverage
of the main events, but for also discussing the topics that are considered
‘taboo’. Dealing with kids that are unwilling to continue their sporting
journey, depression in great athletes, the need for support of family and
friends in times of difficulty – these are the topics that need to be talked
about in the sporting community, and Multisport Magazine is proud to incite
such discussion.
As we head into the traditional end of the multisport season, the wheels do
not stop turning. Australia is going to play host to some truly revolutionary
events within the next few years (not to mention the 2018 Commonwealth
Games!) and if you aren’t up for participating, definitely make sure you score
a front row seat.
RACHAEL CHARLES
GUEST EDITOR
Managing Editor
Donna Noble
Sub Editor
Michaela Smith
Magazine Designer/Guest Editor
Rachael Charles
Account Manager/Event Coordinator
Adam Goodger
Contributors
Michelle Hemley, Stef Hanson, Rob Sheeley,
Phil Stoneman, Justin Granger, Matt Dymond,
Belinda Granger, Michelle Hemley, Craig
Plumridge, Darryl Griffiths, Shane Smith,
Wayne Schwass, and Noelle De Guzman
Special thanks to:
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