Let us help you give the special triathlete in your life a gift they will love.  Here are our top 10 suggestions!

1. Xmas Training Camp

2. Personalised or Customised Program

3. Atlas Cycle Kit or Tri Suit

4. Entry into the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon 2019

5. Entry into the McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon Festival 2019

6. Entry into the 7 Cairns Marathon 2019

7.10-visit multi-pass 

8. Atlas Cooler Bag

9. One month squad training

10. Donate to their fundraising page for the Island Charity Swim

All Passes and merchandise can be mailed directly to you!  Please email info@atlasmultisports.com.au for mailing.

Congratulations to our 2018 Atlas Award Winners!

The wait is over. . . Six-month membership has arrived. Becoming a member of Triathlon Australia has never been easier or more affordable. This new six-month option is available to anyone that hasn’t previously been a Triathlon Australia member and who want to join our tribe and set their fitness goals for 2019. The six-month option commences on January 1, 2019, and will run through until June 30, 2019, and with a whopping 35% off the regular membership price, it’s the perfect way to kick-start your New Year’s resolutions!

The six-month membership provides you with all the benefits of an annual Triathlon Australia membership, including full insurance while training and racing. An overview of the other great member benefits can be found here.

A Membership also eradicates the *One Day Membership you currently purchase every time you participate in a triathlon.

*A One Day Membership fee is a component of your race entry fee; the amount differs depending on the distance of the event.

** Save $50 based on industry average of 3 events annually.

PLEASE NOTE: This offer is only available for NEW TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA MEMBERS who want to purchase an Adult or Junior Membership, with a Family option also available. Coaching, professional, and development memberships are not included in this offer.

Learn the following from Physiotherapist David Castle-Burn

• How to avoid the most common and frustrating injuries triathletes suffer from.
• Improve your performance from identifying and correcting key areas of weakness that already hinder your current performance and potential.
• Learn how to treat and recover from injuries fast.
• Hosted by our resident triathlete and Physiotherapist David Castle-Burns.

Location– Physio Professionals Buderim

Shop 4/72 Burnett St, Buderim Q 4556

When – 6 pm Thursday the 25th October 2018

How to book – Ph 5408 0158 or book right here on Eventbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/triathlon-injury-prevention-performance-seminar-tickets-50471640034

www.physioprofessionals.com.au/tri

 Or Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/events/566039193815376/

Well done everyone who completed the swim/bike/run time trials this week.  We hope you are seeing  progress!

20km Cycle 02/10/2018

• Casey 30:43
• Jase 30:43
• Mick 31:37
• Helen 31:47
• Tim 31:57
• Kim 32:17
• Greg 32:17
• Jo 35:23
• Ginny 32:47
• Paul 37:36
• Susan 36:23
• Leona 38:30
• Susie 41:18
• Brenda 38:41
• Kat 37:50
• Fiona 40:55
• Fiona 43:30

1km Swim 03/10/2018

• Susan 19:30
• Kaitlyn 21:20
• Grant 15:50
• Alex 19:30
• Paul 18:18
• Helen 18:50
• Lisa 20:20
• Susie 21:40
• Ginny 17:10
• Leona 19:15
• Fiona 20:50
• Fiona 23:50
• Gaye 20:08

5km Run 03/10/2018

• Fitzy 18:45
• Jase 18:45
• Kim (4.75km) 18:45
• Greg 20:25
• Mick 22:05
• Helen 21:38
• Krista 21:45
• Alex 23:05
• Justin 23:37
• Jonah (3km) 20:35
• Kaitlyn (3km) 18:04
• Susan 25:39
• Leona 25:41
• Fiona 25:40
• Susie 27:39
• Paul 27:16

August was a busy month in the Atlas Calendar with the completion of our two major events; the McDonald’s Brisbane Marathon Festival on August 5 and the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon on August 19.  We want to thank all of our squad for their patience with us over this time.  We would like to make special thanks to some Atlas members; Inna Atkinson and Susie Bardsley for the hours they spent at registration, Ruth D’hennin for organising all of the Rockers for Knockers team and volunteers (plus all of the Atlas vols who supported her), Helen Greenfield, Nathan Fitzakerley and Dave Ogg for pacing, Dave and Kate Price for managing the elites, Grant Edwards, Dave Matthews, Jack Matthews and Paula Free for lead bikes, Kim Alexander for hosting, Mark Laforest (M1) for commentating both events, Vanessa Ng for her podiatry expertise and of course Greg Biggs for his tireless energy and helping with both the Brisbane and Sunshine Coast.  We are very grateful to everyone who rolls up their sleeves for the events and we thank you.

TQ is planning an LTO (Local Technical Officials) course on Saturday the 22^nd of September in Brisbane at Sports House running from 9am-12pm. 

If anyone would like to register or know more about the course email Tracey directly at technical@qld.triathlon.org.au or view the TQ website http://www.triathlon.org.au/State_Associations/QLD/qld/Get_Involved/Officiating.htm

Alex SLSC Aussie Gold Luncheon

Sunshine Coast – 16th August 2018 at  BCC Cinemas Sunshine Plaza 

Click here to purchase tickets

Now in its fourth tour, the Run Nation Film Festival has selected the very best running films to leave your heart pounding and your mind mesmerised. Watch these inspiring stories – and if you’re running at the 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon, get pumped for the best running festival in Australia!

Presented by Travelling Fit, the 2018 collection of original short films will focus on human-interest stories that use running as the medium of storytelling.

Two hours of heart-pounding of running – you won’t break a sweat, but you may wipe a tear. From the elite athletes’ experience through to the back of the pack runners, you’ll live the good, the bad and the painful. Because it’s more than just tracks and trails, roads and ultras; these are films that will inspire you to put on your sneakers and pound the pavement.

Sit back and watch real-life stories with heart, soul and passion that will leave you thinking, talking and to inspire you to reach your next level best.

For further information or to purchase tickets please Click Here

Triathlon Australia has recently amended the Race Competition Rules which will come into effect on Sunday 1 July 2018. TA will be communicating rule updates directly with members on Monday 2nd July.

Please read the complete race compeition rules which are available on the Triathlon Australia website.

We have summarised the amendments as follows:

1.1.j – The rule prohibiting the use of communication devices & headphones – this rule has been updated to align with ITU & Ironman definition, allowing athletes to use various forms of technology to track & record their race. There is now no rule that excludes the use of a mobile phone during racing – but you can not use them in a “distracting manner”) – ie no calls, texts or 2 way radio usage, no headphones or music, no photos or social media. 

2.7 – Calf sleeves.  This rule has been amended for clarification, but not changed.  You are allowed to wear calf sleeves under a wetsuit. If it is a wetsuit optional swim and you choose not to wear a wetsuit, you can’t wear calf sleeves in the swim. You are allowed to put calf sleeves on in T1 following the swim.

5.2 – Mount line – This rule is clarifying that you must have one full foot on the ground after the mount line before you mount the bike, and one full foot on the ground before the dismount line at the end of the bike leg.

1.4 – Outside assistance.  An athlete can not physically assist the forward progress of another athlete on any part of the course. Ie – you cannot provide an unfair advantage/disadvantage to another competitor. 

2.8 – Swimskins.  This rule clarifies that a swim skin is constructed from 100% textile material only, and that it can’t extend past the shoulders or knees. A rubber gripper is ok. You can test whether your swim skin is allowed by holding the fabric up to a light – if you can see through it, it is textile.  If you can’t, it most likely contains banned materials.

6.6 – Blue card time penalties – This rule clarifies what you are permitted to do in the penalty box.  You may consume food and drink that you are carrying with you. You may not do any kind of bike maintenance/adjustments, or go to the toilet while the penalty time is being served – unless the penalty clock is paused.

5.6 – Transition area conduct  (new rule) – you can not mark your position in transition to make it  easier to find your bike. Any items deemed to be marking a location will be removed (eg, chalk markings, flags, balloons). A bright towel on the ground would not be considered a marker, but a bright towel hanging over the bike seat may be.

5.7 Transition area conduct (new rule) – only equipment used in the race can be left in transition. I.e, you can not leave bags in transition.

If you have any questions relating to the updated Race Competition Rules, call our Technical & Sanctioning Officer, Tracey Zammit on 07 3369 9600 or email her on technical@qld.triathlon.org.au