Posted by Al Bieber, 31 August 2010, 9:46 PM
Triathlon Australia has today announced the 2011 Australian National Triathlon Series, along with dates and locations for other Selection events for the 2011 World Championship triathlon events over the Sprint, Olympic, and Long distances.
A summary of the information is shown below, however you should visit www.triathlon.org.au for additional information and changes.
The 2011 Australian National Triathlon Series
Will be represented by a three race Championship Series that will incorporate races for both elite and age group
competitors where where competitors will earn points for World Championship team qualification.
1. Victoria: Geelong 20th February 2011 – Elite sprint distance and age group Olympic distance
2. Queensland: Mooloolaba 26th & 27th March 2011 – Elite and age group Olympic distance
3. New South Wales: Sydney mid April 2011 with date to be confirmed – Elite and age group Olympic distance
Geelong will be the National Elite Sprint Championship and Mooloolaba will be the National Elite and Age Group Olympic Distance Championship.
2011 Australian Age Group Qualification Series
In addition to qualification points earned from Australian National Triathlon Series Races, age group competitors will be able to earn points toward qualification in Australian Age Group World Championship Teams from the following Qualification Series Races:
Olympic Distance
1. Tasmania: Devonport 15-16th January 2011
2. Australian Capital Territory: Canberra 23rd January 2011
3. Western Australia: Perth 30th January 2011
4. Victoria: Geelong 20th February 2011 (Australian Championship Series Race)
5. South Australia: Victor Harbor 13th March 2011
6. Queensland: Mooloolaba 27th March 2011 (Australian Championship Series Race)
7. New South Wales: Sydney mid April 2011 with date to be confirmed (Australian Championship Series Race)
Sprint Distance
1. South Australia: Coomealla 12th December 2010
2. Western Australia: Rockingham 19th December 2010
3. Australian Capital Territory: Canberra 9th January 2011
4. New South Wales: Kurnell 16th January 2011
5. Queensland: Redcliffe 20th February 2011
6. Victoria: Sandringham 27th February 2011
7. Tasmania: Seven Mile Beach 6th March 2011
8. Northern Territory: 27th March 2011
The age group sprint distance race in Canberra on the 9th January will be Age Group Sprint Distance National Championship.
Long Distance
1. Queensland: Capricorn Resort Half Ironman 15th August 2010
2. Australian Capital Territory: Canberra 12th December 2010
3. New South Wales: Huskisson 13th March 2011
4. Tasmania: Coles Bay 27th February 2011
5. Western Australia: Busselton Half Ironman 7th May 2011
6. Victoria: TBC
7. South Australia: TBC
2011 Australian ITU Junior Series
The 2011 Australian ITU Junior Series will be made up of the following races:
1. Queensland: Gold Coast Runaway Bay 17-19th December 2010
(Friday-Sunday racing – be aware that first event commences around midday on Friday).
2. Tasmania: Devonport International Triathlon 16th January 2011
3. Victoria: Australian ITU Junior Championships Geelong 19-20th February 2011
4. New Zealand: Wellington ITU Oceania Championships 12 March 2011
Age for ITU Juniors for the 2011 series is in accordance with the ITU rules - Athletes must be aged between 16 and 19 as at 31 December 2011 (i.e. born in the years 1995, 1994, 1993 or 1992 only!)
