Following the Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) Annual General Meeting on Sunday 12 October 2025, Triathlon WA is pleased to announce the re-election of two (2) Board Members.
RESULTS OF BOARD ELECTION
Members of the Association had the opportunity to nominate to fill two (2) elected Board vacancies. The two incumbents, Brenden Koh (UWA Triathlon Club) and Steve Norton (Stadium Triathlon Club), were the only candidates, and therefore elected unopposed.
Steve Norton – Re-Elected Board Member
Steve has been involved in triathlon for many years, having served on the TWA Board from 2014-2019, and again since 2023, along with the Technical Reference Panel from 2015-2022 and again since 2024. As a Senior Technical Official for AusTriathlon and World Triathlon, Steve brings a unique skill set and wealth of behind the scenes event experience with him.
Brenden Koh – Re-Elected Board Member
Brenden is returning for his fourth term as Board Member, including four years as President of Triathlon WA. He has opted to stand down as President, but will continue to contribute as a Board member to support a smooth transition of leadership to support the ongoing success of Triathlon WA. In his President’s Report at the 2025 AGM, he took the opportunity to endorse current Board Member, Eddie Oldroyd, for the position of President.
CONFIRMATION OF BOARD LEADERSHIP TEAM
Following the Board Meeting on 29 October 2025, the Board of Triathlon WA was pleased to accept Brenden’s endorsement and appoint Eddie Oldroyd to the role of President. The leadership roles of Vice President and Treasurer were reconfirmed as follows:
- President – Eddie Oldroyd (term of appointment expires June 2026)
- Vice President – Henrietta Farrell (term expires AGM 2026)
- Treasurer – Richard Burnell (term expires AGM 2026)
For more information about all TWA Board members, please visit the Board Page here.
Board member roles on specific committees were also reconfirmed at the Board meeting.
- Audit and Risk Committee – Richard Burnell (Chair), Eddie Oldroyd
- Nominations Committee – Henrietta Farrell (Chair), Kristy Cameron
- Technical Reference Panel – Steve Norton (Chair)
- Athlete Advisory Committee – Leighton Cook (Chair), Richard Burnell
- Honours Committee – Henrietta Farrell (Chair)
- DEI Committee – Anastasiia Ploshkina (Chair), Mel Newcombe