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2012 Update

Posted by Al Bieber, 2 January 2012, 12:57 PM

Happy New Year and welcome to 2012!

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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Clarification of Race Rules

Posted by Al Bieber, 25 November 2011, 10:41 PM

Following the Triathlon Queensland Technical Committee (TQTC) meeting on Monday 14.11.11 the committee wished to refresh and clarify a few items which have been causing some debate and confusion, and supplied the information below to Technical Officials.

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.

Tri-Fit Social Event

Posted by Al Bieber, 24 November 2011, 10:24 PM

The Tri-Fit Christmas Social is coming!

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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Calendar Updates

Posted by Al Bieber, 23 October 2011, 6:34 PM

Firstly, good luck to those fortunate enough to receive an entry into Noosa.

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.

ITU World Championships heading to London

Posted by Al Bieber, 11 September 2011, 4:47 PM

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