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Notice of TWA Annual General Meeting

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NOTICE OF 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TRIATHLON WESTERN AUSTRALIA INCORPORATED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated will be conducted at 3:30pm (WST) on Saturday 2 October 2021. 
Members of the association will be able to attend the meeting in person at the nominated venue below OR online via Microsoft Teams (link provided below)

  • UWA Water Sports Complex, Hackett Drive Crawley, 3.30pm start OR
  • Microsoft Teams by clicking here

AGENDA: The agenda for the Annual General Meeting can be found HERE   

NOTICE: Pursuant to Rule 16.1(1) of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated dated September 2019, notice of the general meeting must be given to every Affiliated Club, Life Member and Individual Member at the address appearing in the Register kept by Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated. Notice will be given in the manner authorised under Rule 34.1 of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated dated September 2019. 

ATTENDANCE AND VOTING:  Pursuant to Rule 21.1 of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated dated September 2019, each Individual Member and Life Member over the age of 18 years at the time of the Annual General Meeting is entitled to one (1) vote at that Annual General Meeting.  No other Member will be entitled to vote. 

VOTING PROCEDURE: Voting at the Annual General Meeting will be as per 20.4 of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated dated September 2019: At any meeting a resolution put to the vote of the meeting will be decided on a show of hands unless a poll is (before or on the declaration of the result of the show of hands) demanded:
(1)    by the Chair; or
(2)    by a simple majority of Individual Members. 

BOARD ELECTION: An election for the four vacant Board positions will be in accordance with Rule 25.2(5) of the Constitution of Triathlon Western Australia Incorporated dated September 2019. 

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 2021TWA IS COMMITTED TO GENDER DIVERSITY WITHIN ALL LEVELS OF THE SPORT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA, INCLUDING A BALANCED REPRESENTATION OF GENDER WITHIN ITS LEADERSHIP. 

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

Board Nominations Profiles

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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.

Triathlon WA Annual Awards

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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.

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Matt Burton and Felicity Sheedy-Ryan Claim Victory in the State Long Course Championships

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Near perfect conditions greeted the 1100 strong field of participants at the SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon over the weekend.

Saturday morning was host to the IRONMAN 70.3, a 1.9km swim, 90.1km cycle and 21.1km run with over 900 individuals and 130 teams taking on the challenge.

There was a buzz around the event site on Saturday morning, as the WA community embraced the opportunity to take part in what was the 20th edition of the event in Busselton. The age group athletes made their way to the start line in front of the Goose Café to take on the 1.9km swim.

Alongside the IRONMAN 70.3 event was the Triathlon WA State Long Course Open Championships. This event across the same distance, provided an opportunity for professional and open athletes from Western Australia to be crowned State Open Long Course Champion. Professional Triathlete, Matt Burton (Oceanic Tri Club) and 2020 winner crossed the finish line in first place in a time of 3 hours 49 mins. Young WA talent, Nick Thompson (UWA Tri Club) and Jonney Sammut (UWA Tri Club) claimed their first podiums and showed the future of WA racing looks bright.

In the womens’s field Felicity Sheedy-Ryan took out another State Long Course Championships. The former World Duathlon Champion, said it was a tough day, but a fantastic opportunity to be back racing in WA.

Brett Johnson (Rockingham Tri Club) recorded the fastest time in the Age Group event (for the second year in a row) finishing in 4 hours. Fiona Whelan took out the women’s field in a time of 4:39.

The IRONMAN 70.3 was a qualification event for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Utah in September. 

The 20th edition of the Busselton Festival of Triathlon was not possible without the support of the volunteers. 300 plus dedicated volunteers helped to delver the event for the athletes.

Triathlon WA wish to thank their sponsors and delivery partners for their continued support of the event. The City of Busselton, Heathway and Tourism WA have been major supporters for over 20 years and we look forward to continuing the deliver the Busselton Festival of Triathlon for many years to come.

STATE LONG COURSE CHAMPIONS

Age GroupFemale State ChampionMale State Champion
20-24Haylee SlaterAidan Clark
Team XTR Triathlon ClubMandurah Triathlon Club
25-29Elyse LambertBen Stone
Mandurah Triathlon ClubOceanic Triathlon Club
30-34Chantal IvoryAlex Stuart
Break Your Limits Triathlon AcademyDefence Force Triathlon Club (WA)
35-39Alexandra MeekBrett Johnson
UWA Triathlon ClubRockingham Triathlon Club
40-44Eve O’HareMark Oakshott
Team XTR Triathlon Club
45-49Fiona HamptonRyan Baugh
North Coast Triathlon ClubOceanic Triathlon Club
50-54Katherine RyanMathew Jennings
Stadium Triathlon ClubStadium Triathlon Club
55-59Caroline AndersonTim Howley
Break Your Limits Triathlon AcademyFremantle Triathlon Club
60-64Robyn ScottBarry Silverlock
North Coast Triathlon ClubNorth Coast Triathlon Club
65-69Audrey HullGeorge Funk
EFS Triathlon ClubNorth Coast Triathlon Club
70-74N/ADoug Adams
Stadium Triathlon Club
OpenFelicity Sheedy-RyanMatt Burton
UWA Triathlon ClubOceanic Triathlon Club
ParatriathleteN/ANige Young
Perth Triathlon Club

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Sammut and Sheedy-Ryan Run Away Winners at State Sprint Championships

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Sunday’s warm weather challenged the 447 athletes that lined up on the start line at the City of Joondalup Coastal Quest. With the event playing host to the Triathlon WA State Sprint Championships, 181 eligible members battled it out on course for the title of State Champion.

The event catered for a multitude of distances and disciplines, with a sprint distance, an enticer distance, a duathlon and a SunSmart Kids Triathlon along the Mullaloo beach foreshore. The event was also the final event in the Junior State Series.

The Open Sprint male athletes were the first Sprint wave off the beach. 2019 State Sprint Champion, Jonney Sammut (Exceed Tri Club/UWA Tri Club) headed up a strong male field including Nick Thompson (UWA Tri Club), Adam White (Exceed Tri Club), Matt Burton (Oceanic Tri Club), Guy Crawford (Fremantle Tri Club), Reece Harris (Mandurah Tri Club), Sam Mileham (Fremantle Tri Club), Zeke Tinley (Bunbury Tri Club), Tommaso Puccini (UWA Tri Club) and Kurt Wesley (North Coast Tri Club).

Sammut led the field all day, with the fastest swim of the day and a speedy T1 setting him ahead. Burton’s work on the bike saw him challenge for top spot but Sammut held his lead and ran away from the pack on the run. Thompson and Kurt stormed home on the run to secure second and third place respectively.

As the first male across the line, Sammut was also presented the Brynt McSwain Trophy. Sammut adds his name to the trophy for a consecutive year, amongst Western Australian athletes; Jesse Thyer, Oli Stenning, Ryan Bailie, Mike Lori and Luke Bate. Since 2014, the WA State Sprint Championships has carried the Brynt McSwain Trophy, awarded to the fastest Male athlete. Brynt was a Triathlon WA member and previous State Champion who tragically lost his life in 2014 when he was knocked from his bike commuting home from work. Thanks to Brynt’s mum, Snow, for carrying on his legacy in this sport and presenting the trophy each year.

Felicity Sheedy-Ryan (UWA Tri Club), two-time World Champion, headed up an exciting Open women’s field including Madison Toovey (North Coast Tri Club), Rhianna Hepburn (UWA Tri Club), Jessica Claxton (North Coast Tri Club), Brooke McCoy (Fremantle Tri Club) and Aleisha Wesley (North Coast Tri Club).

Wesley got off to a great start in the swim, leading the pack out of the water. Her strong start was backed up by a great ride seeing her still leading the pack off the bike. However, the glory was not to be hers with Sheedy-Ryan’s strength in the run proving too much. Sheedy-Ryan finished first almost one and a half minutes ahead of Wesley after heading out of T2 neck and neck. Toovey rounded out the podium for the women’s field with another solid performance, finishing a further minute behind.

The Senior age group athletes (20+) were also vying for State Championship Status. Jason Rhine of Exceed Tri Club (35-39) had the fastest age group time with an impressive 1:00:48, followed closely by Kieran Birch of Fremantle Tri Club (30-34) with 1:00:58.

Emma Moon of Phoenix Tri Club (35-39) finished with the fastest age group female time of the day. Ann Blatchford of North Coast Tri Club (70-74) celebrated her birthday in style, adding a State Sprint Championship and a photo on the podium with her granddaughters.

The Junior State Series saw the 16-19 year old’s tackle the Sprint event in exceptional form, with James Kjellgren-Lewis posting the fourth-fastest swim time of the day. Indie Arbuckle’s skills in transition and her overall strong performance saw her finish ahead of all senior age-groupers on course to take the win.

The 12-13 and 14-15 aged athletes had the enticer distance event as their junior points race. Josh Neervoort was, again, the fastest on course overall and the 14-15 years male winner. Eva Czislowski battled Bridie Crew right to the finish line to take the win by only 12 seconds. Will Cramsie was the 12-13 years male winner, joined on the top spot of the podium by Ava Henville for the girls.

Congratulations to all athletes who took part in the event. It was a great way to commemorate the memory of Brynt McSwain and close out the Junior State Series for the season. We hope to see the senior athletes at the next State Series race – X-Adventure Dunsborough.

STATE SPRINT CHAMPIONS
Age GroupFemale State ChampionMale State Champion
20-24Kelsey Todd
Mandurah Tri Club		Aidan ClarkMandurah Tri Club
25-29Sarah NisbetAlbany Triathlon Club     Agonstino ZurzoloUWA Triathlon Club
30-34Rachael DoddsNorth Coast Tri ClubKieran BirchFremantle Triathlon Club
35-39Emma MoonPhoenix Triathlon ClubJason RhineExceed Tri Club
40-44Eve O’HareTeam XTRJason McNamaraTeam XTR
45-49Kerri RenshawTeam XTRBart HollemansOceanic Triathlon Club
50-54Katherine RyanStadium Triathlon ClubMatt McKayMandurah Tri Club
55-59Caroline AndersonBreak Your LimitsLucky Phil MonksNorth Coast Tri Club
60-64Robyn ScottNorth Coast Tri ClubAlan HartleyNorth Coast Tri Club
65-69Sandy TindaleNorth Coast Tri ClubGeorge FunkNorth Coast Tri Club
70-74Ann BlatchfordNorth Coast Tri ClubDoug AdamsStadium Triathlon Club
75-79N/ADave ScottPerth Triathlon Club
OpenFelicity Sheedy-RyanUWA Triathlon ClubJonathan SammutExceed Triathlon Club
STATE SERIES STANDINGS

*Please note, the Junior State Series Leader Board will not be updated following this event as it is the last event for the Series.

The winners will be announced at the Triathlon WA Annual Awards on 30 May.

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North Coast Tri Club/Perth Hills Tri Club – Tracking Training Fees

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How does your club keep track of who has paid training fees, who hasn’t, who has run out of sessions, who showed up, and who didn’t? Is it a logistical nightmare or a simple process? When we started asking around, it seems most clubs subscribe to one of two methods:

  • A pay as you go, manually tracked system (such as the “coffee card” system where athletes purchase a 10-pass card and their attendances are marked off); or
  • They don’t charge for training.

Many clubs pointed out that the manual system relies on coaches making sure every person at the session has paid, and enforcing compliance where they hadn’t. The general consensus between clubs was that this was a large expectation to put on coaches who already have their hands full writing and leading the session.  

One club that is looking to shed it’s old manual system is North Coast Tri Club. They approached the Presidents’ Catch Up group to ask what solutions other clubs may have to this common pain, and one club had a possible solution. Perth Hills Tri Club has been exploring the use of Team App – a free mobile app available on Android and iPhone which allows clubs and teams to simplify club communications, set training sessions and ask members to indicate if they will be attending, as well as take payments.  

With members more adjusted to the use of technology thanks to 2020 and the lockdowns, this could be the perfect time to transition to a new platform for managing various club affairs. Is your club considering making a switch? We would love to hear more about what options you’re exploring. 

If you have a question for the other clubs, the President Catch-Ups are a great forum to get feedback and support from other local clubs. Send your questions or discussion topics through to Tiffany before the next meeting. 

We love hearing about and helping with initiatives our clubs have implemented that have helped them improve the culture, operations or general club life. Does your club have a great initiative worth sharing? We’d love to hear about it and share how it could help other clubs in WA, so let us know!