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Triathlon WA is pleased to announce that Mel Farley has been appointed in the role of Executive Director.

Mel brings over 20 years of event and operational experience from a diverse range of industries including State Government, not for profit, and membership-based organisations. She previously held the role of Triathlon WA Executive Officer from 2002 – 2005.

With a passion for seeing the sport of triathlon thrive, and experience working in our office team this season as the Commercial Operations Manager, Mel will continue driving strong strategic, financial, and community outcomes. We are confident that her passion, drive and experience will continue to deliver great growth for our sport.

We also wish to thank and farewell our outgoing Executive Director, Olivia Birkett. Olivia led the team for the first half of this season and implemented strong governance and financial management practices that will be her legacy here at Triathlon WA. We wish Olivia the very best in her new role as CEO of Tennis West.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

ABOUT TRIATHLON WA

Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) is the State Sporting Organisation responsible for the development, promotion and governance triathlon and multi-sport throughout Western Australia. TWA a not-for-profit organisation which is governed by the Board. TWA is one of eight State/Territory Associations, which make up the membership of the national body, AusTriathlon. Triathlon WA’s purpose is to achieve a sustainable sport in which members and stakeholders are well serviced and represented. TWA looks to inspire Western Australians to embrace triathlon as a lifestyle, recreation, or sporting pursuit.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Board through the Chair, the Executive Director provides leadership, direction and overall management of all activities, business operations and services delivered by Triathlon WA. The role may also work with the Board in the developing and implementing of long term strategy, to achieve the organisation’s vision. The Executive Director oversees the day-to-day activities that achieve Triathlon WA strategic priorities.

The position is permanent full time; however a flexible approach to working hours is required due to the nature of working within a state sports association. The nature of the position requires some out of hours and weekend work, which is recognised in the remuneration package offered. The position will be based at Sports HQ, 203 Underwood Ave, Floreat WA.

Please see the position description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Applications close 15 January 2024.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience at a senior management level.
• Excellence in organisational management.
• Financial management.
• Development of commercial, sponsorship and marketing opportunities to hence organisation.
• Strong marketing, public relations and revenue raising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders (desired).
• Politically astute leader with the ability to set clear priorities
• Keen analytic, organisational and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to develop and operationalise strategies

Please see the position description for a full list of position requirements and desired attributes.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Tertiary Qualification(s) in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience. Ideally within the areas of Business, Sport Management and/or Event Management.
• Australian Institute of Company Directors qualifications or similar

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A current, concise CV and a covering letter demonstrating the position requirements and relevant experience must be submitted to the Triathlon WA President.
      
Contact Person: Brenden Koh
Email: president@wa.triathlon.org.au
Phone: 0434 603 671

Applications will close 12pm AWST on Monday 15 January 2024.

All contacts and enquiries are held in the strictest confidence.

On Sunday, December 17, 2023, the City of Joondalup Coastal Quest Triathlon at Whitford Nodes in Hillarys hosted the 2023/24 Triathlon WA State Sprint Championship.

Coastal Quest features a high-energy, spectator-friendly course, drawing crowds along the run and bike paths. Rolling hills and a strategically placed roundabout introduce a challenging element for both seasoned athletes and beginners.

The day began with a refreshing cool breeze, gradually warming as the sun woke for the day. Although light winds created some choppy conditions during the swim starts, the brilliant blue of the ocean provided an ideal backdrop for the State Championship race.

The event was buzzing with fun energy all morning. Liv Smith, serving as both commentator and DJ, kept the atmosphere lively by taking song requests from the crowd. It was delightful to see members of the Mandurah Tri Club grooving along to Taylor Swift tunes.

With the added significance of being an interclub series event, the sight of club tents lining the event village was spectacular.

Despite a few unexpected setbacks on race morning, the event village and course were very well organised by Geoff and the team at XTR Multisport making for an exhilarating, quality race for all participants.

OPEN MALE RACE:

In the Open Male category, we saw some of WA’s best including Matt Burton (Oceanic), Kurt Wesley (North Coast), Reece Harris (Mandurah), David Bryant (Stadium), Ronan Hays (Mandurah), Rowan Kerr (XTR), Christophe Gardner (Bunbury), and Noah Tonkin.

Wesley and Harris were neck and neck first coming out of the swim and into T1 and out onto the bike, with a full minute lead ahead of Burton. Kerr and Hays were next out of the water followed by Tonkin, Gardner and Bryant.

Burton delivered an exceptionally powerful cycling performance, narrowing the one-minute gap and reclaiming the lead by the second lap. By the start of lap three and as transition approached, he further extended his advantage. His remarkable prowess in the run leg secured Burton a commanding lead, ultimately earning him the title of State Sprint Champion for the 2023/24 season.

The race unfolded with anticipation for a sprint finish between Wesley and Harris, who had maintained a neck-and-neck competition throughout. However, in a final burst of effort on the home stretch, Wesley surged ahead of Harris, securing a well-deserved silver medal. Harris finished just 4 seconds behind Wesley to claim third.

David Bryant was hot on his heels to land in fourth, with Hays (5th), Kerr (6th), and Gardner (7th) rounding out the field. Tonkin unfortunately dropped out of the race following T1.

OPEN FEMALE RACE:

The Open Female age group, though small, showcased remarkable talent at the start line, including past State Champions Aleisha Wesley (North Coast) and Sian Munks (UWA), along with Indie Arbuckle (XTR) and newcomer to elite racing, Ella Phelan (Perth).

Following the swim, two distinct packs formed: Wesley and Munks, with a 12-second gap between them, and Phelan and Arbuckle, separated by 5 seconds. As they transitioned to the second leg of the race, Munks had a super quick T1 to head out on the bike first.

Wesley quickly re-established her lead during the cycle leg, and delivered a commanding performance in the cycle and run to finish strong in first place. Although Munks showcased her strength and talent, mounting a powerful run to narrow the gap to just 5 seconds, Wesley proved to be unstoppable in the end. This victory not only secured her redemption from the Rockingham Foreshore Tri, where Munks had outpaced her on the final stretch, but also earned her the well-deserved title of State Champion.

Making her debut in the Open category, Phelan showcased a formidable cycling performance, manoeuvring through the rankings on the lapped course. Meanwhile, Arbuckle demonstrated remarkable consistency, and her strategic approach paid off with a powerful surge in the sprint finish against Phelan. Ultimately, Arbuckle secured the third-place victory, crossing the finish line just seconds ahead of her competitor.

BRYNT MCSWAIN TROPHY:

Brynt McSwain was a Triathlon WA member and previous State Champion who tragically lost his life in 2014. The trophy named in his honour is presented each year to the fastest Open Male at the State Sprint Championship.

The 2023 Brynt McSwain Trophy was presented to Matt Burton (Oceanic).

The Brynt McSwain trophy has a fitting home at Churchill Cycles, where Brynt had worked. It was heartening to learn that they had provided assistance to Dayan in restoring the old bike, allowing him to compete in the event. This act is a touching testament to the enduring spirit of camaraderie and remembrance within the triathlon community.

AGE GROUP STATE CHAMPIONS:

AGE GROUP	MALE WINNER	FEMALE WINNER
Open	Matt Burton	Aleisha Wesley
20-24	Oliver Terry	Cassy Newman
25-29	Damien McAleese	N/A
30-34	Jarrad Bowen	Melanie Wade
35-39	Joao Carlos Bernardes-Neto	Anna-Lee Martinovich
40-44	Brett Johnson	Christina Ladyman
45-49	Peter Brozicevich	Kate Atkinson
50-54	Russell Harris	Katherine Ryan
55-59	Matt McKay	Jane Hardy
60-64	Darryl Harris	Lise Ashton
65-69	Richard Burnell	Trish Vickery
70-74	David Whiteley	N/A

Seven Western Australian athletes travelled to Runaway Bay in QLD last week for the Australian Youth and Junior Super Sprint Championships, held as part of the Super Sprint Race Weekend from 14-18 December 2023.

Over four thrilling days, competitors engaged in a variety of multisport events, including the Le Mans race, Aquathlon, Mixed Relay, and the highly anticipated Super Sprint Finals on Sunday.

The team of WA travellers included Joshua Neervoort (Fremantle Triathlon Club), Connor Fraser (Bunbury Triathlon Club), Billie Mincham (Fremantle), Luke Williams (North Coast Triathlon Club), Will Cramsie (North Coast), Joshua Fletcher (Exceed Triathlon Club), and Ivan Nagel (EFS Triathlon Club).

Age categories for the event were Junior (15-18 years), Junior B (15-16 years), and Youth (13-14 years).

Day one, Thursday, was the Aquathlon. For our Junior athletes this consisted of an 8 lap swim course (400m) and a 4 lap run course (1500m). For our Youth athletes it was an 8 lap swim (400m) and 2 lap run (800m).

• Luke Williams – 3rd (Youth)
• Joshua Neervoort – 8th (Junior)
• Joshua Fletcher – 18th (Junior)
• Ivan Nagel – 29th (Junior) 
• Connor Fraser – 49th (Junior) 
• Will Cramsie – 68th (Junior)

Unfortunately, an injury prevented Billie Mincham from racing throughout the race weekend.

Day two, Friday, was the Le Mans, with Junior Athletes taking on a 400m run, 6km cycle and 400m run. Our Youth athletes competed across a 400m run, 4km cycle and 400m run.

• Luke William – 13th (Youth)
• Josh Neervoort – 4th (Junior)
• Ivan Nagel – 9th (Junior)
• Joshua Fletcher – 18th (Junior)
• Will Cramsie – 24th (Junior)
• Connor Fraser – 49th (Junior)
• Billie Mincham DNS

A severe electrical storm and heavy rain caused day two to be cut short just before noon.

Day three, Saturday, was a test of endurance for our WA athletes, with the Super Sprint race format.

Race 1:
Juniors took on the challenge of a 300m swim, cycle 6km, and 1.2km run. Youth completed a 200m swim, 4km cycle and 800m run.

• Luke Williams – 4th (Youth)
• Joshua Neervoort – 5th (Junior)
• Ivan Nagel – 9th (Junior)
• Joshua Fletcher – 22nd (Junior)
• Will Cramsie – 30th (Junior)
• Connor Fraser – 33rd (Junior)
• Billie Mincham DNS

Race 2:
In a challenging day of back-to-back racing, Juniors completed a 1.2km run, 6km cycle and 300m swim. Youth raced in an 800m run, 4km cycle and 200m swim.

• Luke Williams – 4th (Youth)
• Joshua Neervoort – 11th (Junior)
• Will Cramsie – 30th (Junior)
• Connor Fraser – 33rd (Junior)
• Joshua Fletcher – 36th (Junior)
• Ivan Nagel – 37th (Junior)

Day four, Sunday, got down to the nitty-gritty with the Youth and Junior finals. This race was a 300m swim, 8km cycle and 1.6km run.

Competing in the Junior C Male Final from WA was Will Cramsie and Connor Fraser. Will Cramsie put in a mammoth effort to claim third place, with Connor Fraser placing tenth in the race.

In the Junior A Male Final, Joshua Neervort, Ivan Nagel and Joshua Fletcher raced their hearts out to place 8th, 9th and 16th (respectively) in the race.

In a fiercely contested Youth A Men’s Final, Western Australia’s Luke Williams secured the gold and the title of 2023 Australian Youth Champion.

For the complete results from the weekend’s racing, please click here.

A huge congratulations to all Youth and Junior athletes who competed. We are very proud of your team spirit, passion for the sport and how you represented WA on the national stage. It’s fantastic to see all athletes supporting one another to be the best they can be.

Thank you so much to our Pathway Lead, Janine Kaye, for everything she has done in preparation for this weekend. Janine puts her heart and soul into supporting WA State Team athletes, and our athletes performance is a testament to her dedication and encouragement. Her support across race weekend was invaluable.

Thanks also to the athlete’s parents, supporters, and clubs for everything they have done to help ready these athletes for the next steps in their triathlon journey, and support them along the way. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for Luke, Billie, Josh N, Josh F, Will, Ivan, and Connor.

Dear Triathlon WA Community,

We would like to provide you an update regarding Triathlon WA’s senior leadership.

Our Executive Director, Olivia Birkett, who recently joined us from Tennis West, has now accepted the role of CEO at Tennis West and thus resigned from her role at Triathlon WA.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Olivia, and whilst we would have loved for her stay, we are very excited for her. Olivia’s appointment to Tennis West CEO is a testament to her skills and experience within the sports industry.

Whilst she has only been at Triathlon WA for a short period, she has made a lasting impact leading the team, providing sound governance and financial oversight while supporting the broader triathlon participation and programs in Western Australia.

“It was a difficult decision, as I greatly enjoyed working with the Triathlon WA Board and staff and have been embracing all things triathlon. A sincere thank you to all members and clubs for your support during my time at TWA. The triathlon community is a great collective of people who are positive and hard-working, and I wish the sport every success.” said Olivia Birkett.

Olivia will work through until early February 2024, whilst we initiate the search for a new Executive Director.

Yours sincerely,

Brenden Koh

President
Triathlon Western Australia

• Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) is thrilled to announce a new partner for the Busselton Festival of Triathlon 
• Global Advanced Metals, one of the world’s leading suppliers of tantalum, is supporting the event, now in its 23rd year at this iconic location 
• In 2024, the event will be known as the Busselton Festival of Triathlon, presented by Global Advanced Metals 

The Busselton Festival of Triathlon presented by Global Advanced Metals, will run from 4-5 May 2024. 

Global Advanced Metals’ (GAM) core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Responsibility are the pillars of their commitment to sustainable business operations that supports quality of life for current and future generations. 

High environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards are in keeping with Triathlon WA’s current and future plans. GAM’s environmental priorities cover items like air quality, water stewardship, waste management and biodiversity and land. 

Comments attributed to Triathlon WA Executive Director Olivia Birkett 

“The Busselton Festival of Triathlon has become a feature of the South West Region over the past 22 years, and is an important part of the triathlon racing season in WA. It features events for kids, novices, and more experienced triathletes.  

The 2024 event is expected to attract 2,000+ competitors and thousands of out-of-region visitors, generating more than $2.3 million for the local economy. 

Triathlon WA is thrilled to have GAM on board as presentation partner for the 2024 event.  Their strong commitment to the health and safety of the local community aligns well with our objectives for the Busselton Festival of Triathlon.” 

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For further information, contact: 

Mel Farley 
Commercial Operations Manager – Triathlon WA 
events@wa.triathlon.org.au – 08 9443 9778 

Following the Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) Annual General Meeting on Saturday 21 October 2023, we are pleased to announce the election of one (1) new Board Member, the re-election of one (1) Board Member, and the confirmation of two (2) new Life Members.

RESULTS OF BOARD ELECTION

Members of the Association had the opportunity to vote to fill two (2) elected Board vacancies. The two candidates selected were Brenden Koh (UWA Triathlon Club) and Steve Norton (Stadium Triathlon Club).

Thank you to our other nominees, Alana Zelones and Rebecca Speirs. We very much appreciate your nomination, and value your ongoing contribution to the Triathlon WA Community.

Brenden Koh – Re-Elected Board Member

• Previous Board and Senior Leadership Experience
• Senior Management Experience
• Club Leadership Experience
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Human Resources / People and Culture

Brenden is a returning Board Member, recently having served as President/Chair of Triathlon WA. His previous four years of board experience has prepared him to provide ongoing governance and strategic leadership. As a dedicated triathlete and former President of the UWA Triathlon Club from 2010-2018, Brenden understands the needs of athletes and clubs, and is a strong advocate for the role clubs play in our sport.

Brenden is passionate about fostering growth, inclusivity, providing opportunities for WA Athletes, and ensuring sound financial management of the sport.

He is a senior management leader with over 17 years of experience in professional roles spanning Risk, Human Resource Management, Operations management and Health & Safety. He holds a degree in Health Science, Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, and a Master in Business Administration as well as AICD qualification in Advance Governance and is currently employed as Senior Health & Safety Business partner with an ASX100 listed company.

Brenden completed his first Triathlon in 2008 and has always been an active member of the UWA Triathlon Club, including the role of President from 2010 until 2018 and is a strong advocate for triathlon clubs and the role they play in this sport.

Steve Norton – Elected Board Member

• High Level Technical Officiating Experience
• Governance & Management
• Previous TWA Board Experience
• Previous Committee Experience

Steve has been involved in triathlon for many years, having served on the TWA Board previously from 2014-2019, and the Technical Reference Panel from 2015-2022. As a Senior Technical Official for AusTriathlon and World Triathlon, Steve brings a unique skillset and wealth of behind the scenes event experience with him.

Professionally, Steve works for the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation. He has completed certifications including the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AIOCD) course on Governance Foundations for the Not-for-profit Director, the AIOCD Advanced Governance Course, and an Advanced Diploma in Management.

CONFIRMATION OF BOARD LEADERSHIP TEAM

Following the Board Meeting on 25th October 2023, Triathlon WA is pleased to confirm the below Board Members in the leadership roles of President, Vice President and Treasurer respectively.

• President – Brenden Koh
• Vice President – Henrietta Farrell
• Treasurer – Lauren McGregor

For more information about all TWA Board members, please visit the Board Page here.

NEW LIFE MEMBERS WELCOMED

We are very pleased to confirm the election of two new Life Members of Triathlon Western Australia in recognition of their distinguished and innovative service to the sport.

David Budge – Life Member
For over 20 years Dave has led innovations and grown triathlon in Western Australia to what it currently is today. He’s provided quality and inclusive events for every type of person wanting to participate in triathlon and been Race Director for over 200 Triathlons in Western Australia, including over 50 State, National and World Championship events. Dave managed the first multisport event in the summers of 1991-92, the Coca Cola Aquathlon Series. It was a 3 race aquathlon series held at Scarborough Beach. The races were pitched as a battle of the codes between surf lifesavers and triathletes. In 2001 he was part of a group from Triathlon WA who pitched a triathlon event to the Geographe Tourism Association to be hosted in Busselton. This was the beginning of a long relationship between the sport of Triathlon and the City of Busselton. Dave played a significant role in managing the event for two decades including Race Directing the event from 2008 to 2021. At its peak the event was one of the largest Half Ironman races in the world, with over 3,000 participants racing as an individual or as part of a team. The “Busso Half” had established itself as one of the iconic mass participation sporting events in WA.

Vicki Delves – Life Member
Since becoming involved with triathlon, Vicki has tirelessly contributed to the sport. Her service record exceeds expectations demonstrated through her commitment to triathlon community both in terms of sustained involvement and participant focused engagement. Vicki’s association with City Triathlon Club began as a foundation member in 1993, she has undertaken a number of roles such as head coach and coordinator of the club’s TRYstars program for 15 years and more recently, club President (2021-23). This service that she has provided has also expanded to the wider triathlon community. Vicki has also contributed to the continued development of women in triathlon. In 1997, Vicki created the Women’s Triathlon Academy. This Academy, now in its 26th year, has been an integral part of the WA triathlon landscape and provided a safe and inclusive environment for women of all ages and abilities to experience triathlon. Vicki also volunteered her time as a guest speaker for Triathlon WA’s ‘Women in Sport’ initiatives and conducted women’s only cycling sessions. Vicki has also volunteered many hours to the triathlon community outside of her coaching activities; as a supporter and volunteer at the Weetbix triathlon; supporter, volunteer and participant of Women’s Triathlon event; the lead escort rider for elite athletes at Busselton for 5 years; a marshal at the School Sport WA triathlon events and as a member of the School Sport WA board.

Congratulations to our two new Life Members, Vicki and Dave. Both very deserving recipients.

On Sunday, 15 October 2023, Champion Lakes provided the perfect backdrop for an exciting day of racing, bringing together athletes from far and wide for the EXSS Sprint Duathlon. This race marked the second event in the Triathlon WA Senior State Series and the first event for the Junior State Series for 2023/24

While gorgeous blue skies made for excellent pictures, the competitors battled fierce headwinds and swirling gusts, making the race a true test of endurance and resilience. Hats off (literally) to the race organizers and volunteers for taking these gusty conditions in their stride and making the morning enjoyable for all. Having all participants re-enter the island only amplified the excitement making it an extremely spectator friendly course.

Driving participants to the finish line were thoughts of the famous EXSS recovery buffet; a post-race feast highly appreciated by hungry athletes.

Despite the seasonal conditions, duathletes of all ages poured their hearts into the competition to deliver outstanding performances across all age groups.

OPEN FEMALE FIELD:

UWA’s Sian Munks made a scorching start, clocking an impressive time of 17:15 on the first run leg into T1. Aleisha Wesley (North Coast) and Herlene Yu (Fremantle) were hot on her heels coming into T1 in second and third place.

As the race unfolded, Munks maintained her lead of over a minute as she settled into the cycle. Wesley pushed the pedal to the metal on her bike, outpacing Munks to slot into first place with a 3-minute lead. After T2, the rankings stood with Wesley in first place, Munks in second, and Yu in third.

The stakes were high as the second running leg commenced. Munks had the fastest run, but just couldn’t close the gap set by Wesley’s lightning-quick bike leg.

Wesley managed to maintain her lead and secured the victory, earning the title of State Duathlon Champion in a time of just 1:00:04.2. Munks finished in a super close second (1:00:39.9), with Yu in third place (1:03:55.4).

OPEN MALE FIELD:

Nick Thompson (UWA) and Reece Harris (Mandurah) both had super fast first run legs, crossing the timing mat almost simultaneously. Thompson took the initial lead with a speedy T1 out onto the cycle leg, followed closely by Harris. It was neck and neck heading into the bike course.

Matt Burton paced himself on the first run, coming into T1 in third place just a few seconds behind Harris. Ronan Hays (Mandurah) and Rowan Kerr (XTR) came into T1 in fourth and fifth respectively.

Showing his strength on the bike leg, Burton overtook both Harris and Thompson during the cycle to roll into T2 in first place.

After a quick transition, Burton continued to outpace his competitors on the final stretch, taking home a well-deserved win and State Championship title in just 51:05.7, ahead of Thompson in second place (51:47.8), and Harris in third (54:19.2).

Hays finished strong to land in fourth, and Kerr crossed the line in fifth, both adding Triathlete of the Year points to the board!

AGE GROUP STATE CHAMPIONS:

Age Group	Female Winner	Male Winner
20-24	Cassy Newman (Fremantle)	Daniel Buis (North Coast)
25-29	Amie Thompson (Stadium)	Jack McLeay (Exceed)
30-34	Melanie Wade (Stadium)	Chris Williams (Fremantle)
35-39	Alexandra Meek (UWA)	Joao Carlos Bernardes Neto (Non-Club)
40-44	Anna Massey (Exceed)	Mark Oakshott (Non-Club)
45-49	Alison Thompson (Exceed)	Danny Cobb (Mandurah)
50-54	Natasha Pertwee (Rockingham)	Russell Harris (Mandurah)
55-59	Lisa Hitchcock (North Coast)	Matt McKay (Mandurah)
60-64	Lise Ashton (Fremantle)	Andrew Johns (Bunbury)
65-69	Trish Vickery (Busselton)	Steve Ware (Non-Club)
70-74	NA	Ross Clark (XTR)

JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONS:

This season saw the start of Junior State Championships, with the EXSS Duathlon being the inaugural crown to win.

Age Group	Female Winner	Male Winner
12-13	Florence Erskine (North Coast)	Dean Skroza (XTR)
14-15	Ella Rayner (North Coast)	Luke Williams (North Coast)
16-19	Erin Driscoll (North Coast)	Christophe Gardner (Bunbury)

THANK YOU:

Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to the dedicated volunteers, race directors, and staff for contributing to the success of the event. A massive appreciation goes out to the WA Technical Officials and all the athletes who participated!

More than 165 talented athletes will gather at the Champion Lakes Regatta Centre on Sunday, October 15th, starting at 8 am for the EXSS Sprint Duathlon, promising a day of thrilling and fast-paced racing.

It’s the Triathlon WA State Duathlon Championships for both the Junior State Series and Senior State Series, and it’s a chance for athletes to score some serious Triathlete of the Year Points. But here’s the kicker – it’s not just any race; it’s got the elite status of being a World Qualifying event for the World Triathlon Age Group World Championships. So, if you’re dreaming of donning the Green and Gold on the international stage, this is your golden ticket!

The racing format varies by age group. The Senior State Series and Junior State Series athletes in the 16-19 age group will take on the sprint course, which includes a 5km run, a 20km bike ride, and a final 2.5km run. Meanwhile, the Juniors State Series athletes in the 12-13 and 14-15 age groups will compete the Bolt with a 2.5km run, a 10km bike ride, and a 1.25km run.

In the open women’s category, after second place at the State Standard Distance, Sian Munks (UWA) is back to bring on some fast racing and is bound to push the pace on the run legs. Aleisha Wesley (NCTC), will be on the start line, determined to secure another State Championship win. Herlene Yu (Fremantle) fresh from representing Singapore at the Asian Games, is in excellent racing form and promises fierce competition.

The open men’s race features tough contenders, including Matt Burton (Oceanic), Reece Harris (Mandurah), Rowan Kerr (Team XTR), and Ronan Hays (Mandurah), who will battle it out for the Championship title. Burton recently clinched second place at the Standard Distance State Champs, while Harris secured fourth place. With the unique duathlon format, the race outcome promises to be an exciting spectacle.

The age group categories will witness the return of accomplished athletes such as Joao Carlos Berrnades Neto (Non Club) and Jason Bonser (Mandurah). Peter Brozicevich (Fremantle) is back in the WA racing scene after his impressive performance at the Ironman World Championships in Nice.

Anna Massey (Exceed) has her sights set on retaining her age group state champion title, and Melanie Wade (Stadium) who finished second last year, is sure to be a strong contender. Pip Laufmann (Stadium) and Jane Hardy (Busselton) are expected to showcase their skills in a highly competitive field.

To all participants, we extend our best wishes for a victorious and enjoyable competition. May the EXSS Sprint Duathlon be a thrilling event for all. Good luck and have fun!