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PLEASE SEE BELOW NOMINEE PROFILES FOR THE UPCOMING ELECTION FOR TRIATHLON WA (TWA) BOARD MEMBERS.

Elections of the three vacant positions in accordance with Rule 25.2.5 of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated.

If the number of nominations exceed the number of vacancies to be filled, a secret ballot shall be taken in such a usual and proper manner as the chair directs.

The secret ballot directed by the chair will take place via Elections Australia PTY LTD. Voting will open at 10:00am (WST) on Thursday 23rd September 2021 and close at 12:00pm (WST) Friday 1 October 2021. The outcome of the vote will be declared at the AGM. All members that are entitled to vote as per the constitution will be delivered the instructions for online voting via electronic email on Thursday 23 September 2021

TWA IS COMMITTED TO GENDER DIVERSITY WITHIN ALL LEVELS OF THE SPORT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, INCLUDING A BALANCED REPRESENTATION OF GENDER WITHIN ITS LEADERSHIP.  

MS. MORGAN MARSH

Skills Met Category A: Human Resources, Governance, Risk Management, Business Management, Strategic Planning 

Skills Met Category B: Connection to TWA, Director Qualification

PERSONAL STATEMENT: I have been involved in triathlon since 2007 and it has provided me with so many opportunities to travel, to challenge myself and achieve things I would have previously said were impossible. Having recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors course I would like the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of triathlon in Western Australia and be part of assisting other people to embrace all the benefits triathlon can bring.

MR. BRENDEN KOH

Skills Met Category A: Human Resources, Governance, Risk Management, Business Management, Strategic Planning

Skills Met Category B: Board Experience, Connection to TWA, Government Relations 

PERSONAL STATEMENT: I served TWA as an Elected Board member for the previous two years have an excellent understanding of the challenges and decisions facing the Association. During my time on the board, I feel I have made a solid contribution to the advancement and governance of TWA.
I have a strong connection with the Triathlon Community having been a Triathlete for over 14 years. 8 years as the President and 13 years on the committee of UWA Triathlon Club. I have raced for Australia in the ITU Age Group Sprint World Champs, completed 12 70.3 Distance Triathlons and 1 full Ironman in Busso. I have previously been a Race Organiser for the Champion Lakes Women’s Triathlon, so I understand and am passionate about the sport

MR. GARY ITZSTEIN

Skills Met Category A: Human Resources, Financial Management, Governance, Risk Management, Business Management, Strategic Planning

Skills Met Category B: Board Experience, Connection to TWA, Director Qualification, Government Relations 

PERSONAL STATEMENT: Triathlon has been a large part of my life since 1985 and I expect this to continue. I have recently retired from full time work and as a result have the time to give back to the sport. I am a logical, practical thinker who is used to working as a board member. I have no conflict of interest and only want what is best for the sport. As can be seen from the above, I have significant experience working with NFP organisations and given the current debate about the structure of TWA I believe the time is right to step up and help the sport that I love.

MR. JOHN MCCANN

Skills Met Category A: Human Resources, Financial Management, Governance, Risk Management, Business Management, Strategic Planning

Skills Met Category B: Director Qualification, Connection to TWA 

PERSONAL STATEMENT: Following many successful years participating in triathlon, I have been looking for opportunities to expand my contribution to the sport. I gained my coaching qualification in 2015 and have enjoyed helping others to achieve their health goals through triathlon and endurance sports. My prior employment prevented me from participating in external boards but gave me a strong foundation in management and the skills required to be an effective board member. Since retirement, I have been seeking board roles, like this one, that are aligned with my skills and interests. I am excited about the challenges that our sport faces in Australia now and feel I have the skills and experience to help steer Triathlon WA through these challenges and in the best direction for members and the sport

MR. SIMON MATTIACCIO

Skills Met Category A: Human Resources, Financial Management, Governance, Risk Management, Business Management, Strategic Planning

Skills Met Category B: Board Experience, Connection to TWA

PERSONAL STATEMENT: My nomination for TWA board membership is founded in the belief that this will provide me an opportunity to continue my involvement with community sport by offering value at the policy and governance level – enabling me to give something back to an industry which has been fundamental to my life since I was a grass-roots athlete in my youth.
I am passionate about the continual improvement of sport and recreation in the community. As a highly popular sport in WA, I believe TWA plays a significant role in this – which I would value the opportunity to contribute to.

The Triathlon WA Annual Awards ceremony will be held this Sunday, 30 May at Public House in Perth City. Kicking off at 2pm, our triathlon community will come together to celebrate the 2020/21 season and the accomplishments of some our members, as our Annual Awards function honours the state’s Triathletes of the Year along with a number of sport service awards.

For a summary of the awards to be presented, please see below.

Triathlete of the Year

The Senior and Junior Triathlete of the Year awards will be awarded, having been determined throughout the season based on the following;

Senior Triathletes of the Year: Awards are presented to the three highest point scoring male and female athletes in their nominated category. An athlete’s best seven (7) results from the State Series events will be considered.

Junior Triathletes of the Year: Awards are presented to the three highest point scoring male and female athletes in their nominated category. An athlete’s best four (4) results from the State Series events will be considered.

Development Program Athlete of the Year

This Award is presented annually to a TWA Development Program athlete that has shown outstanding commitment, improvement and performance throughout the season.

Steve Barrie Award

In recognition of the significant contribution life member Steve Barrie made to the sport, the Board renamed the Technical Official of the Year Award in his honour in 2007.

This Award recognises an individual’s valuable contribution to the technical program based on their regular participation in the field of play and their contribution to the progression of the program throughout the season.

Coach of the Year

This Award is presented to a coach who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to coaching Western Australian triathletes. The winner is also recognised for having helped Australian triathletes to achieve significant competition success at both the age group and High-Performance level.

Community Coach of the Year

This Award is presented to a coach who has demonstrated a commitment and dedication to coaching Western Australian age group triathletes over the past season.

Service to Sport Award

This Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to the sport of triathlon over an extended period of time. The individual’s service may not have been directly associated with TWA but has provided significant benefit to the sport at a club, event or other association level.

Champion Club Award

This Award is presented to the club whose financial members accumulate the most points across the State Series. This includes both the Senior and Junior Series. Points are weighted on a per member basis.

Interclub Series Awards

Two sets of awards are presented following the Interclub Series; the Conference Champions and the Overall Champion Club. The Interclub Series Conference Champion Awards are presented to the clubs who accumulated the most points in their Conference throughout the Interclub Series. The Interclub Series Overall Champion Award is presented to the club who accumulated the most points overall throughout the Interclub Series. These Awards attract a $250 prize and a $500 prize respectively.

Chris Hewitt Memorial Award

The Chris Hewitt Memorial Award acknowledges the service and contribution of Chris Hewitt, past TWA and Triathlon Australia President and member of Stadium Triathlon Club. Originally known as the President’s Trophy, the Award was renamed in 2006.

The TWA President presents this Award to the person deemed to have made the most outstanding contribution to the sport of triathlon throughout the past season.

Technical Service Awards

These Awards are presented to Technical Officials who have completed a notable period of service as an official. This year, awards will be presented for 5, 10 and 15 years of service.

State Long Course Champions

Our State Long Course Champions will also receive their awards at the Annual Awards ceremony. These awards are presented to the three fastest male and female TWA athletes in each senior age group, as well as the Open category, in the State Long Course Championships. The Championship event was the 2021 SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton.

We look forward to welcoming our partners, supporters and members for this exciting culmination event for season 2020/21.

Full Steam Ahead for SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon 17th October 2020 

Firstly we would like to thank those people who have already registered to compete at this years SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton. As a locally owned and operated event, we rely heavily on the success of the event to fund and develop the services of Triathlon WA. Without the participation and support from the triathlon community this event would not be possible. 

The impact of COVID-19 on the events industry around the world has been devastating. We are extremely lucky here in WA that everyone has done their part to help flatten the curve and as such we have seen significant restrictions eased over the last fortnight. Due to these recent announcements from the WA State Government, we are confident that the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 Busselton event will take place as scheduled on Saturday 17 October 2020. 

We understand there is still some uncertainty around interstate and international participants access to WA who have currently registered, and we will be providing updated communication to these participants over the coming weeks.

We are working closely with all of our delivery partners to ensure our participants and spectators can take part in the event, with health and safety front of mind for all.

For now, we encourage our community to keep training towards their goals. Find a club or training group to keep you motivated over the next 16 weeks, to give yourself the best race day experience you can. There are no more price rises between now and the event day, but we do encourage you to register sooner rather than later. As this is likely to be one of the first major events in WA, we would hate for you to miss out on an entry.

SAMMUT AND BOGLIO WIN WA STATE SPRINT TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jonathan Sammut and Cassia Boglio were crowned WA State Sprint Triathlon champions on Sunday morning at Whitfords Nodes Park in Hillarys. Presented by XTR Multisports, The City of Joondalup Coastal Classic saw 600 triathletes compete for elite and age group titles in hot conditions.

The Elite Men’s field was the first to tackle the 750 meter swim, 20 kilometer ride, and 5 kilometer run course. Sammut exited the water in second position, took the lead on the bike, and never looked back on the run to claim his first WA State triathlon title in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

“I knew I needed to make a big gap at the beginning of the bike and I was just trying to hold it. I went as hard as I could and thankfully that was enough to get the win,” said Sammut after the finish.

22-year-old Sammut came into the race unsure about his bike and run form after battling a knee injury in the last couple of months, but managed to hold off a field of world class athletes.

“To be honest, when I saw the startlist I was a bit taken back. This is probably the best field that Perth has seen in a really long time. I am so stoked,” said Sammut.

Rio Olympian Ryan Bailie finished second, almost a minute behind Sammut. Bailie returned from his off-season in Hillarys and aims to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the upcoming months.

Matt Burton showed he pulled up well from his second place finish at IRONMAN Western Australia two weeks ago by becoming the third WA athlete to cross the line in the State Championship. Pro-cyclist and national time trial champion on the road Luke Durbridge finished ninth.

In the Women’s race it was 19-year-old Boglio who led from start to finish to win her first WA State triathlon title in the Elite category.

“I wanted to make the race my own and go at my own pace. It was my first non-drafting race in about two years, so I was happy to get it done and execute things well,” said Boglio.

As her competitors started to struggle with the hot temperatures on the run, Boglio kept her cool and held off Madison Toovey and Brooke McCoy who finished second and third respectively.

“I much prefer racing when it’s hot. I find I race a lot better when it’s getting towards 40, so I didn’t really mind. I have just been staying really hydrated the last few days,” said Boglio.

Elite and age group triathletes get the chance to race for the WA State title over the Olympic distance on Sunday 16 February 2020 in Bunbury.

For Media Enquiries Contact
Ashleigh Apps
Executive Director
Triathlon Western Australia
0409 916 553