In conjunction with this offer, Tri-Fit has announced that anyone joining the club will have their membership expiry date set to 30-Jun-2013.  Visit our Join page for details.

This would be of interest to new triathletes who would then be covered by insurance while training and be eligible for entry discounts when racing.  Also, anyone wishing to compete at the ITU World Championships must be a TA member before the selection races in order to earn points. 

TQ members are also eligible for a number discounts ranging from 10% to 20% available from a variety businesses:
Brooks, Scody, Avanti, In2Tri, 2XU Brisbane, The Run Inn, Fusion Cycles, Active Stride, DNA Nutrition

For further details, visit www.triathlonqld.com.au/JoinTQ.aspx

TQ Members are also invited to attend the Triathlete Education Seminars for free.  The first one is next Wed, 15-Feb, with a subject of Injuries and Prevention. Visit the TQ web-site to obtain a nomination form if you wish to attend.

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The Calendar has been updated with a number of triathlon and running events for the remainder of the season to help you plan for the next few months. While some events are 'full' (Mooloolaba, Bryon Bay), there are many other events you can still get into.

If you are considering in competing at the 2012 World Championships in your Age Group (aged as at 31-Dec-2012), there is still time to earn selection points.
Australia can send up to 20 per age group (Male and Female), and not everyone in the top 20 will want to go so the positions 'roll down' to those who are able to attend.  Don't count yourself out unless you try!

 See * Note
* Note:  The Auckland Age Group races are currently scheduled for Monday, October 22

The Spain and France teams are unlikely to be full so the selection process will be a formality.

The Auckland Olympic Distance (and to a lesser extent Sprint Distance) will be full in a number of Age Group categories so in order to represent Australia you will need plan your selection races accordingly.  

The upcoming selection races for the Olympic and Sprint Distance events are shown below. 

Please visit the Triathlon Australia website for details on the selection policy and processes and any updates:
www.triathlon.org.au/Events/National_Qualifying_Series_-_Age_Group_World_Championships.htm

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We wish to share this with everyone as it may prevent you from being caught out by turning up with an illegal bike or speedsuit. 
(The posting of the information below has been approved by TQ)

U14 competitor and Aero Bars
As per the Triathlon Australia Policy Document – “Competitors under 14 years of age as at age determination date, as per the Under 19 Race Distances Tables defined in Table 1 and Table 2 below, are not permitted to compete in Triathlon and Duathlon events on a bicycle fitted with aero bars.” Reference: TA Policy Document pg 8 - www.triathlon.org.au/Assets/Triathlon+Australia+Digital+Assets/Resources/Technical/TA+Policy+Document_June+2011.pdf

Speedsuits
This is defined in the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules as “A speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material such as nylon or lycra and must not include rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The speedsuit may contain a zipper.”  Reference: TA Race Competition Rules - www.triathlon.org.au/Assets/Triathlon+Australia+Digital+Assets/Resources/Technical/TA+Race+Competition+Rules.pdf

There has been confusion as to the policing of this and determining whether or not a suit contains rubberised material. It has been decided by the National Technical Committee that a technical official must consult the speedsuit label if it does not list any rubberised material (most specifically Polyurethane which can be seen as Pu-Cr on the label and Neoprene – which may be seen as Np or NP) then it is presumed that it is not in sufficient quantity to be legally required to be on the label and is therefore considered a legal speedsuit.

If the label has been removed the official is to presume it is because it made reference to the existence of rubberised material and is therefore deemed illegal. The only recourse is for the competitor to provide evidence that this is not the case i.e. find an identical suit with the label still attached to disprove the officials presumption.

Display of Race numbers
Cycle Course – 3.6 A competitor must clearly display the race identification number(s) at all times on the bicycle course if provided by the Race Director. Those not complying may incur a Stop/Start penalty. However if the Technical Official considers that the identification number has been unintentionally lost, then the competitor will not be penalised.
Run Course - 4.3 A competitor must clearly display the race identification number on their front at all times on the run course if provided by the Race Director. Those not complying may incur a Stop/Start penalty. However if the Technical Official considers that the identification number has been unintentionally lost, then the competitor will not be penalised.

Therefore the technical official must ascertain what identification number(s) are being provided by the Race Director to ensure that they do not incorrectly penalise any competitor. This does not put any obligation on Race Directors to provide race numbers but for officials to ensure competitors use all numbers provided correctly.

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When:  Sunday, 11-Dec-11

Where: My Thai Restaurant, 113 Haig Road, Auchenflower

Time:    5:30pm

We will be ordering from the $37 Banquet (1 and 2), which includes corkage, tea/coffee. Tri-Fit will pay a portion of this, so members will only pay $30, and if bringing a guest, the total will be $65 per couple.

New Tri-Fit members who join us will receive their Tri-Fit running cap. There will also be a few other items distributed as spot presents.

What you need to do if you would like to join us:

• Let us know you will are planning on joining us if you have not already done so. This needs to be done no later than Monday, 5-Dec, so we can adjust our booking if necessary.  If you can advise us now then that would be great!
  

• If you have advised us you were planning on attending and subsequently are unable to attend, just let us know so we can change the booking.

• Transfer your meal payment(s) by Wednesday, 7-Dec  ($30 or $65)

Account: Tri-Fit Triathlon Club
BSB: 084424 / Account No: 865189711

Be sure to put your name as a reference so we know who is making the payment.

• Look at the Banquet options http://www.mythai.com.au/My-Thai-Rest/groups.html  and advise us if you have a preference between 1 or 2.  If you have any special requests and wish to swap an item from the menu then send details them to me. This information will be passed on to the restaurant. Contact the restaurant directly if you need more information as to what is in a dish. 

• It is BYO (wine only – no beer) and fully licensed. Corkage is included with the Banquet.

We hope you can join us for some yummy food!

If you have any queries questions send to info@trifit.org.au

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I've updated the Calendar to include TQ State Series, which includes an Olympic Tri and a Sprint Distance event which will be used as an Age Group selection race for the World Championships in Auckland.  In addition to Auckland there are some European events that may be of interest (visit the Triathlon Australia web-site for selection process).

If you want to treat yourself (family and friends) to a triathlon in paradise, I recommend the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival in the Cook Islands.

Tri-Fit has had members attending the event for the past 10 years, and QLD'ers have made up the majority of the Aussies at the event.  Registration has just opened up for the event (12-May-12). If you would like further details on the event I would be happy to answer queries. Visit www.rarotri.info for details.

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The ITU has announced that London will be the location for the 2013 ITU World Championships Series Grand Final.

And just a reminder, the 2012 ITU World Championships Series Grand Final will be held in Auckland, 18-22 Oct 2012. For information on Age Group Selection process and your chance to represent Australia visit the Triathlon Australia website.

Results from the 2011 ITU World Championships Grand Final being held in Beijing this weekend are becoming available as the events complete. Follow the links below to check results of your mates.

Aquathlon - Elite, U23, Junior Elite, Age Group   (congratulations to Drew on his 5th place finish!)

Triathlon - Elite, U23, Junior Elite, Age Group Sprint, Age Group Olympic Distance

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Below are the highlights of the new rules which became in effect from 1-Jul-2011.
Please visit the Triathlon Australia website for downloads of the full rules, policies, and summary of changes:
www.triathlon.org.au/Resources/Technical.htm

Summary of the Major Amendments to the Race Competition Rules
The purpose of the Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules is to provide an atmosphere of fair competition and a safe environment in which to participate. Triathlon Australia (TA) is a member federation of the International Triathlon Union (ITU) and these rules are based on the ITU Competition Rules.

The TA Board has endorsed a number of amendments, which are effective from 1 July, 2011. The information below is a summary of the major amendments. All stakeholders are strongly urged to review the new Race Competition Rules in their entirety to ensure a complete knowledge of all of the changes.

1) Speed Suits (Rule 1.2)
A competitor may wear a speed suit at any time during an event. Please note the Triathlon Australia definition of a speed suit, detailed here:
A speedsuit must be comprised of 100% textile material such as nylon or lycra and must not include rubberised material such as polyurethane or neoprene. The speedsuit may contain a zipper.

2) Footwear for the cycle (Rule 3.1)
Competitors must cycle with appropriate footwear. This was not detailed in previous versions.

3) Bicycle Course Time Penalty and Draft Zone Changes (Rules 3.9 and 7.5)
For all events with a nominal bicycle distance up to and including 40 km, the yellow card time penalty is now 3 minutes, with a draft zone of 7 meters x 3m. Overtaking competitors have 15 seconds to pass through this zone.
For all events with a nominal bicycle distance greater than 40 km, the yellow card time penalty is now 5 minutes, with a draft zone of 12 meters x 3m. Overtaking competitors have 25 seconds to pass through this zone.

4) Competitor Behaviour after Being Passed on the Bicycle Course (Rule3.11e)
Once passed, a competitor must immediately commence to drop back out of the draft zone of the forward competitor before attempting to re-pass.

5) Race Numbers (Rules 3.6 and 4.3)
Competitors are required to clearly display their race numbers whilst on the bicycle course and run course. Note that the event’s context and environment will be taken into account by the Technical Official when considering whether to issue a stop/start penalty.

6) Infringements Table (Appendix B)
To assist competitors with understanding the ramifications of breaking the rules a table has been included detailing examples of red and yellow card infringements.

If you have any questions please contact the TA Office on 02 9972 7999 or email us on technical@triathlon.org.au

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You can now save $40 on your TQ membership fee (previously $30). If you are not currently a member of any club, then you are invited to join Tri-Fit ($25), as you will then save more than your Tri-Fit membership fee when you join TQ.

The Tri-Fit club is made up of 'independants' who train with friends, other squads, or at their leisure.  We do not provide group training sessions, therefore we are suitable for all QLD triathletes, regardless of where you live.  Our membership file currently includes members from the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, but are predominantly 'Brisbane' based members.  Skill levels range from novice to professional, and we have members competing in all distances.  Refer to our About and Join pages for more information, or send your query to info@trifit.org.au.  

Below are the fees which have been announced by TQ for the upcoming season (from http://www.triathlonqld.com.au/JoinTQ.aspx )

Let us know if you would like more information on being a Technical Official, or contact TQ directly.

If you are a current member of Tri-Fit your membership will be expiring 30-Jun-11. Please renew before you nominate Tri-Fit as you club when renewing your TQ-Membership.

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• Preferred meeting time (morning or afternoon)
• A suggested meeting location if you have a favourite place
• If bringing non-members indicate how how many so we can reserve a large enough table

We are planning on renewing our TQ Affiliation next season so you will continue to be able to save $30 on your TQ membership if you remain a Tri-Fit member and indicate Tri-Fit as your club when renewing with TQ. Free memberships are available to those who indicate Tri-Fit as their club when joining TQ and any of the following:

• active Technical Officials
• elite licence holders
• current Tri-Fit members (2010-11 season) who indicated Tri-Fit as their club with TQ and are competing in 2011 World Championships (Tri or Duathlon).

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Australian National Series

The QLD race is the TQ State Championship Race, and the SA race is the Australian Championships Race.

Visit www.triathlon.org.au for more details on the Australian National Series

Visit www.triathlonqld.com.au for more details on the QLD State championships

Fusion Games - Duathlon Events in Newstead (17-July)

• Kids (U12) 750m/1.2km/500m
• Adults: 4k/15k/4k

Visit qsmsports.com for more details on the Fusion Games events.

Nundah Crit Series

These will be held the Sundays of 19 June, 21 August, and 18 September 2011, at the Nundah Criterium Bike Circuit, Hedley Avenue, Nundah. This is a safe and secure course. No part of the duathlon will be held on public roads.

Long Course: Run 4.2km - Bike 9.6km (8 laps) - Run 3km - Bike 9.6km (8 laps) - Run 0.8km. (totals: Run 8km, Bike 19.2km).
Short Course: Run 1.2km - Bike 6km (5 laps) - Run 3km - Bike 6km (5 laps) - Run 50metres. (totals: Run 4.25km, Bike 12km).

Visit www.clubcroc.net.au for more details on the Nundah Crit duathlon series.

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The annual Tour de Tri entries are now open for the 24 hour and 6 hour events.

The event is a 300m swim / 9k cycle / 2k run triathlon that is repeated as many times as possible over a 6 or 24 hour period.  Entrants can be individuals or teams, where teams can be made up of 2-3 for the 6 hr event, and 2,3,4, or 5 for the 24 hr event. The swim is held in the Kawana Waters Aquatic Centre so will be a non wetsuit swim.

For more details and the event and past results, please visit the Tour de Tri website.

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