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Quest for Glory at the State Sprint Champs 2021

The Triathlon WA community is on a high after the GWM Ironman in Busselton last weekend. It was a particularly big week for WA athlete Matt Burton (Oceanic) whose first child was due on race day! Luckily, bub arrived a few days early so Matt was able to race down to Busso and claim the Ironman title.

There is no rest for the wicked with the third Triathlon WA State Championships event taking place this Sunday, 12 December at Whitfords Nodes in Hillarys.

The City of Joondalup Coastal Quest is an event not to be missed as it returns to the iconic Whitfords location after road works forced a move in 2020. Over 500 athletes will take to the start line on the stunning Northern Beaches of Perth. Triathletes will be treated to pristine conditions following a scorching hot week in Perth.

The competition will be just as fiery with several athletes vying for Triathlete of the Year (TOTY) points at the State Sprint Championships. Equal first on the male leader board, Zeke Tinley (Bunbury) and reigning Ironman Matt Burton (Oceanic) will be eager to separate their standings and claim the top spot after round three. Guy Crawford (Fremantle), Jonney Sammut (UWA) and Kurt Wesley (North Coast) will bring the fire in the Open Male category, putting Zeke and Matt to the test. David Bryant (Oceanic) returns to the State Series scene after a successful Paralympics campaign in Tokyo earlier this year.

After a third-place finish at Ironman last weekend, Kate Bevilaqua (Fremantle) will be lining up against Katherine Ryan (Stadium) and young guns Aleisha Wesley (North Coast), Indie Arbuckle (Team XTR) and Madison Toovey (North Coast). Ryan stepped up to the Open Female category this season and has already established herself as a strong contender for the TOTY crown, finishing third in the State Duathlon. After winning the first two State Championship events, Wesley will be hoping to increase her early lead with another win this weekend.

The Brynt McSwain trophy will also be up for grabs this Sunday as it is once again awarded to the fastest male triathlete at the Triathlon WA State Sprint Championships. Brynt McSwain was a Triathlon WA member and previous State Champion across several distances in the sport. Brynt was one of a kind that contributed hugely to the triathlon community.

He tragically lost his life in October 2014 when he was knocked from his bike commuting home from work. Brynt’s life and legacy is celebrated on an annual basis through this trophy that his named in his honour.

Jonney Sammut (UWA) will be seeking to pull off a hat-trick and hold on to the title after winning the Brynt McSwain trophy for the last two years.

Whilst the City of Joondalup Coastal Quest is a Triathlon Australia Age Group WT World Championship Qualifying race, there is something for everyone, with a selection of short races including Sprint, Bolt, Duathlon, AquaBike and TinLins.

The City of Joondalup Coastal Quest will kick off at 7:00am on Sunday, 12 December 2021.

TWA Office Closure and Relocation

In the New Year, TWA will be leaving our office base at Beatty Park and relocating into the newly created Sports HQ, in Floreat. We are excited by the move to a centralized location where a number of State Sporting Associations and Peak Bodies will be housed under one roof. 

The TWA office will formally close 5pm Tuesday, 21 December for the Christmas break. We anticipate our move into Sports HQ will be within the first few weeks of January 2022, and as such TWA staff will work remotely after the break. Staff will be contactable via email and phone during office hours recommencing on Tuesday, 4 January 2022.

The Stars Align For TWA & Star Physio

Triathlon WA is over the moon to announce that Star Physio has come on board as a partner for another year.

Star Physio’s physiotherapists, exercise physiologists and rehabilitation gurus are well trained in their respesctive fields to help patients recover from injuries and gain optimum health.

In addition to physiotherapy, massage, pilates and rehabilitation, Star Physio offers “Bikefit”. This involves professionally fitting a bicycle to its rider using the assessment and intervention skills of a physiotherapist with specific expertise in cycling and its biomechanics.

Star Physio has three convenient clinic locations – Hay Street Mall in Perth CBD, Mosman Park and West Perth.

Star Physio will be delivering expert physio and injury management content for TWA members, a coaches conference and a club-based support program. More information is coming soon so watch this space!

TWA Goes the Distance with Keep on Running

Triathlon WA is delighted to be partnering with Keep On Running in 2021/2022.

Keep On Running is a specialist running store that stocks a variety of running, racing and track shoes. A range of running clothing and accessories such as Garmins and nutritional products are also available for men, women and kids.

Keep on Running is owned and operated by an Australian Running Champion who has 25 years of experience selling specialty shoes.

Located in Floreat and Applecross, race into one of the Keep On Running stores to find the right fit.

If you are a current TWA member, keep an eye on your inbox for a discount code coming soon.

TWA Ties the Knot with Caterpy and Lasso

Triathlon WA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Caterpy and Lasso for 2021/2022.

Caterpy Australia produces the ultimate no-tie shoelaces perfect for athletes and kids. The laces provide the right amount of tension through the shoe, adapt to different foot shapes and remove the hassle of tying.

Lasso produces support and compression apparel that improves circulation and stabilises joints for better movement. With built in ankle, foot and arch support, these socks are perfect for training and performance.

As part of the partnership agreement, Christmas has come early for TWA members who can expect to receive an email with a discount code for any purchases made through Caterpy and Lasso.

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New TWA Board Members Announced

Triathlon WA (TWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors to its Board following the October Board Meeting.

Lauren McGregor brings 15+ years’ experience in finance and private equity to take on the role as Treasurer. She has recently completed her MBA, and previously held the role as a Finance Director for a Not-for-Profit Charity. Lauren has been involved in the sport of triathlon since 2007, from a novice competitor she progressed through the sport to be a three-time Kona finisher and overall age-group champion at Ironman WA.

Henrietta Farrell brings over 16 years’ experience at major international events (Commonwealth Games, Olympics) in a senior marketing lead. More recently, she has gained experience with the State Government, managing stakeholder management and communications with the construction of Perth Stadium. She currently is working within an Executive role for the State Government and has recently completed an AICD course. Henrietta has been involved in the sport as a participant and volunteer since 2014.

In addition to the newly appointed members, Brenden Koh was appointed to the Vice-President Role to support along side Steve Lyon.

On behalf of Steve Lyon, President of Triathlon WA we welcome our newly appointed Board members and look forward to working together to continue to grow the sport in WA.

Hot Weather and Talent at the EXSS State Duathlon

The Duathlon State Championships event was held on Sunday, 24 October at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. 200+ athletes participated in the EXSS Sprint Duathlon testing their endurance in the balmy conditions south of Perth.

Triathletes gave it their all, running and cycling their way to the finish line. Racing took place across three distances including Long Course (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run), Bolt Course (400m swim, 12km bike, 2.5km run) and Novice (100m swim, 6km bike, 1km run).

Just like the weather, the talent was flaming hot out on the course. With Triathlete of the Year (TOTY) points on the line, both Senior and Junior athletes put on an incredible show of skills.

UWA Triathlon Club athlete Nick Thompson took out top spot in the Male Open category, claiming his spot on the TOTY leaderboard after withdrawing from the State Standard Championships earlier in the season. Hot on his heels was Matt Burton (Oceanic Triathlon Club) who crossed the finish line a close second, followed by Zeke Tinley (Bunbury Triathlon Club) in third. Both Burton and Tinley added to their round 1 success, currently sitting equal first on the TOTY leaderboard.

Hot off a win in the LGM Industries Bunbury City Classic, young-gun Aleisha Wesley (North Coast Triathlon Club) seemed unaffected by the quick turnaround, taking out top spot in the Open Female category for the second week in a row. Right behind her was clubmate Madison Toovey (North Coast Triathlon Club) in second place, and Katherine Ryan (Stadium Triathlon Club) in third place. Athletes Indie Arbuckle (Team XTR) and Jessica Claxton (Team XTR) also added to their earlier success, gaining points on the TOTY leaderboard.

Reigning junior age-group TOTY winners, James Kjellgren-Lewis (Fremantle triathlon Club) and Joshua Neervoort (Fremantle Triathlon Club) had impressive performances in the Long Course race. Not afraid to keep up with the senior athletes, Kjellgren-Lewis and Neervoort finished first and second respectively in the 16-19 category, with Daniel Stewart (EFS Triathlon Club) coming in third.

Emily White (Exceed Triathlon Club) raced her way to first place in the 16-19 female category, claiming points to reach second place on the TOTY leaderboard. Abbie Crew (North Coast Triathlon Club) came in second, and the current TOTY leader, Eva Czislowski (Break Your Limits) placed third.  

The next major event on the Triathlon Western Australia calendar is this coming weekend, with the Rockingham Spring Triathlon happening on Sunday, 31 October as part of the Interclub Series.

EXSS Sprint Duathlon Competition Heats Up

Competition is heating up after our first race of the season, the LGM Industries Bunbury City Classic, last weekend! Hot on the heels of the Standard Distance Championships – we have our second State Championships event, the EXSS Sprint Duathlon.

The Duathlon State Championships will be held at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre this Sunday, 24 October 2021. More than 130 athletes will compete across three distances including Long Course (750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run), Bolt Course (400m swim, 12km bike, 2.5km run) and Novice (100m swim, 6km bike, 1km run).

As Perth begins to thaw after a frosty winter, athletes will be put to the test in the warm weather at Champion Lakes. They’ll want to be well rested, hydrated and replenished ahead of what’s sure to be an incredible day of racing.

The Open Male field will be red-hot, with plenty of top local talent in the lineup. Athletes Zeke Tinley (Bunbury Triathlon Club), Matt Burton (Oceanic Triathlon Club), and Kurt Wesley (North Coast Triathlon Club) will be looking to increase their early lead State Series standings. Others vying for top points in the Open field will include Guy Crawford (Fremantle Triathlon Club), James Martin (Bunbury Triathlon Club), Reece Harris (Mandurah Triathlon Club), and Nick Thompson (UWA Triathlon Club).

Dennis Deveraux (Bunbury Triathlon Club) and Nige Young (Perth Triathlon Club) will battle it out for top spot in the para field, with Dennis taking an early lead in the State Series rankings after a great performance at Bunbury.

Reigning Open Female Triathlete of the Year, Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (UWA Triathlon Club) will make her season debut taking on hotshots Aleisha Wesley (North Coast Triathlon Club), Jessica Claxton (Team XTR), Madison Toovey (North Coast Triathlon Club) and Indie Arbuckle (Team XTR). Katherine Ryan (Stadium Triathlon Club) will bring experience to the table, having won Triathlete of the Year for her age group in 2020/21.

The junior field is shaping up to be an interesting competition with reigning 16-19 Male Triathlete of the Year James Kjellgren-Lewis (Fremantle Triathlon Club) competing against club mate and fellow age-group Triathlete of the Year Joshua Neervoort. Abbie Crew (North Coast Triathlon Club) will be contending in the long course, giving Eva Czislowski (Break Your Limits) a run for her money.

The EXSS Sprint Duathlon races will commence at 7:50am on Sunday, 24 October at Champion Lakes Regatta Centre. With something for everyone from the novice to the experienced athlete, it is sure to be a great day of racing!

LGM Bunbury City Classic 2021

The LGM Bunbury City Classic took place on Sunday, 17 October. Near on 500 competitors took to Koombana Bay to take on events across the Enticer and Standard distances. Almost perfect conditions welcomed athletes from across WA to the Standard Distance Championships and Junior State Series.

The event saw a variety of competitors from first-timers and promising triathletes to elite professionals vying for the State Championship crown. Club alley was in full swing and it was fantastic to see the triathlon community spirit on show so early in the season.

Jonny Sammut (UWA) and Aleisha Wesley (North Coast) were crowned the TWA State Standard Champions. Bunbury Tri Club’s Zeke Tinley came in second and Oceanic’s Matt Burton came third in the males. Kate Bevilaqua (Fremantle) was second and Jessica Claxton (Team XTR) was third in the females.

Senior athletes also took the opportunity to secure some early season TOTY points and State Championship Status.

Our junior athletes also took home early season TOTY points across the Enticer and Sprint distance.

The event also kicked off the TWA Interclub Points scores with the following clubs topping their conference after round 1:

  • North – North Coast
  • South – Mandurah and Fremantle
  • Regional – Bunbury

Congratulations to all who took part in the event, kicking off the new triathlon season in WA. We look forward to seeing the strong showing of competitors and atmosphere at events to come.

The event would not be possible without the dedication of the volunteers and Bunbury Triathlon Club. This event is quickly becoming a favourite on the season calendar and will be one not to miss in years to come.

Our attention now moves to the State Duathlon Championships held this coming Sunday at Champion Lakes, hosted by EXSS.