2XU Official Sponsor to Welsh Triathlon
2XU wetsuit testing day Postponed
29th June 2009

The 2XU wetsuit testing day has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and we hope to re-arrange it at a later date, keep an eye on the website for further information.

Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Triathlon
10th June 2009

 

 

There will be a level 1 Coaching course taking place at Cardiff, UWIC on 8th/9th and 22nd August. If anyone is interested in gaining a level 1 Coaching certificate in coaching triathlon, please contact:

Andy Lane at eastwalescoaching@britishtriathlon.org
2XU Wetsuit Testing
4th June 2009

Welsh Triathlon have teamed up with their official sponsor 2XU to offer the great opportunity to try out the full range of award winning 2XU wetsuits absolutely FREE. Try before you buy, it’s the true test!

We aim to do this in conjunction with the Parc Bryn Bach Aquathlon event, 30th June. This is a wonderful and unique opportunity for all abilities and ages.

Furthermore, Welsh Triathlon are pleased to offer their members the opportunity to receive 20% off 2XU Compression Clothing when two or more compression items are bought at any time (Visit http://www.2xushop.co.uk and place an order by entering the code "welshtri09" into the 'promotional code' section on the website.

2XU Welsh Grand Prix Series 2009
4th June 2009


2XU are providing the following prizes to be spent with 2XU (http://www.2xushop.co.uk:

  • 1st Male and Female £150
  • 2nd Male and Female £75
  • 3rd Male and Female £50

To be eligible for Welsh Championship medals and prizes you must be a member of Welsh Triathlon (don’t forget to enter the ‘W’ prefix on all race entries).

Job Vacancy – Welsh Triathlon Development Manager
28th May 2009


Salary £22,000 - £24,000 + Pension + Expenses

Welsh Triathlon, in conjunction with the British Triathlon Federation, is looking to appoint a Development Manager for Wales.

The Development Manager will play a major role in the development of triathlon in Wales through their commitment and personal drive. The role holder will have a natural talent for developing strong relationships and close collaborations with key individuals/clubs/other stakeholders, and the ability to facilitate and advise on the organisation of activities and events.

The successful candidate will be a keen triathlete or have a background in sports development, and have previous experience in a similar customer-oriented role. Strong influencing, communication and project leadership are essential skills for the role.

To apply:

A letter of application and a completed application form should be emailed to sueroberts@britishtriathlon.org, or posted to HR Manager, British Triathlon, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX.

Closing Date for applications: 8 June 2009

Interviews will be held at the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on 18 June 2009.

British Triathlon is an equal opportunities employer. Details of our equal opportunities policy can be found on our website: www.britishtriathlon.org under ‘About’ and then ‘Policies documents’.

Application form

Job description

Job Vacancy – Welsh Triathlon Office Coordinator (part-time)
28th May 2009


Salary £21,000 pro rata + Pension

Welsh Triathlon, in conjunction with the British Triathlon Federation, is looking to appoint an Office Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Welsh Triathlon Committee.

The contract will be on a fixed term (11 months) part-time basis (3-4 days per week). The actual arrangement of the hours is flexible.

To apply:

A letter of application and a completed application form should be emailed to sueroberts@britishtriathlon.org, or posted to HR Manager, British Triathlon, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX.

Closing Date for applications: 16 June 2009

Interviews will be held in Skewen, Neath on 29 June 2009.

British Triathlon is an equal opportunities employer. Details of our equal opportunities policy can be found on our website: www.britishtriathlon.org under ‘About’ and then ‘Policies documents’.

Application form

British Age Group Aquathlon Championships 2009
21st May 2009

Incorporating the Welsh Aquathlon Championships

British Triathlon in conjunction with TriFitness are proud to announce that the British Aquathlon Championships 2009 will be held in Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar on the 18th July 2009.

There are races available for all age groups, including youth, junior and senior age groups. To be eligible for British Championship medals you must be a current home nations member. To be eligible for Welsh Championship medals you must be a member of Welsh Triathlon.
Entry Fees
Senior: £20.00
Youth & Junior: £15.00

Non members - day licences required

Senior: £2.00
Youth & Junior: £1.00

Follow this link to enter

Entries close on the 10th July 2009

Start time
First wave - 10.00am

Distances
Adults & Juniors - 750m Swim, 5km run

Youths - 400m Swim, 2.5km run

Venue details
Parc Bryn Bach, Tredegar, NP22 3AY

Changing, toilets, catering, spectator entertainment, car parking, camping

One lap lake swim, multiple lap run course (flat)

Further details
As further details become available they will be posted here and emailed to entrants

If you have any questions please email info@britishtriathlon.org or call 01509 226161

  
Welsh Junior and Youth Duathlon Championships
29th April 2009

Prestwold Hall was the venue for the Welsh Junior and Youth Duathlon Championships which was incorporated into the National Duathlon Championships. First off was the junior males with Luke Watson setting a personal best for the first 5km run and was well placed on the bike in one of the lead cycle groups. On the final run he maintained a fast pace to hold off the group and finish 7th overall and took the Welsh duathlon title. Younger brother Jake stepping up to junior this year also had a very good race finishing strongly 18th pace overall and taking 2nd in the Welsh Duathlon Championships. In the female junior race Elinor Thorogood produced another strong display on the bike and clawed her way back with a very good final run to finish 4th overall and take the Welsh duathlon title.

In the male youth race Wales fielded a strong group of athletes from the talent ID squad. At the end of the first run leg Iestyn Harrett established a small lead closely followed by Liam, Grant, Josh and Owain James. He managed to hold on to his slender lead working well in a small cycle group. In hot pursuit Liam and Grant who were cycling hard to bridge the gap but were unable to do so when they reached the transition for the final run leg. Iestyn maintained his good run form to take the Welsh duathlon title and finished 8th overall at the Nationals. Meanwhile Liam managed to make a small break on Grant and held on to the finish to take second place closely followed by Grant. Swim specialist Josh Harris put in an excellent effort to come close behind in fourth place closely followed by Owain James.

Overall there were very good performances by all the Welsh athletes who contributed to some excellent racing at the nationals.

Results

1st Junior Male - Luke Watson

2nd Junior Male - Jake Watson

1st Junior Female - Elinor Thorogood

1st Youth Male - Iestyn Harrett

2nd Youth Male - Liam Lloyd

3rd Youth Male - Grant Westcott

Junior, Youth and Tristar Championship races
3rd April 2009 

Below is the list of Welsh Championships races for Junior, Youth and Tristar 2 and 3. Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each event. At the time of publishing the Aquathlon Championships for Juniot and Youth have yet to be confirmed and will be published soon.

The Welsh Triathlon Championship race at Bryn Bach Parc on 27th June will be the selection race for the Inter Regional Championships (IRC) for Youth and Tristar 2 and 3. This will be an open water swim and competitors will require wetsuits.

Junior

Welsh Duathlon Championships - Prestwold Hall, 26th April

Welsh Triathlon Championships - Tuska, 23rd August

Welsh Aquathlon Championships - TBC

Youth

Welsh Duathlon Championships - Prestwold Hall, 26th April

Welsh Triathlon Championships - Bryn Bach Parc, 27th June

Welsh Aquathlon Championships - TBC

Tristar 2 and 3

Welsh Triathlon Championships - Bryn Bach Parc, 27th June

Job Vacancy – Welsh National Performance Development Coach
31st March 2009

British Triathlon, in partnership with Welsh Triathlon and the Sports Council of Wales, is looking to appoint a Performance Development Coach based at the Sports Council for Wales headquarters in Cardiff.

This is a critical new role leading the development, coaching and management of a Nationwide programme of talent identification and development in Wales to find and nurture athletes who progress onto the British Triathlon World Class Programme

The Welsh National Performance Development Coach will lead the preparation and delivery of Welsh teams at all levels including the British Inter Regional Championships, Home Nation Championships and the Commonwealth Games. They will develop a comprehensive infrastructure throughout the country to ensure a pipeline of talented Welsh triathletes capable of achieving international senior success for Great Britain and Wales in 2014, 2016 and beyond.

Applicants will need to be a qualified to BTF Level 3 coach or have equivalent experience of qualifications. They must possess a thorough understanding of elite sport and the development of talent and young people as well as excellent communication skills and an ability to engage with a wide variety of personnel.

The role will involve substantial travel throughout Wales and applicants must be able to spend periods of time away from home at weekends and evenings.

The position will be managed through a Performance Management Group comprising representatives from British Triathlon (BTF), Welsh Triathlon (WT) and the Sports Council for Wales (SCW) with formal line management from the BTF Performance Development Manager.

For an informal discussion on the position, please contact Heather Williams, Performance Director
heatherwilliams@britishtriathlon.org
Mobile +44 7739526 559

To apply:


Applications in writing, detailing your qualifications, experience and interest in the role, should be sent marked Private and Confidential to Sue Roberts, HR Manager, British Triathlon, PO Box 25, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3WX or via e-mail to sueroberts@britishtriathlon.org.

Closing date for applications is 8 April 2009.
Interviews will take place in Cardiff on 20 April 2009.

British Triathlon is an equal opportunities employer. Details of our equal opportunities policy can be found on our website: www.britishtriathlon.org under ‘About’ and then ‘Policies documents’.

Related documents:

Welsh National Performance Development Coach

Application Form

Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting 2009
21st February 2009

Welsh Triathlon had their AGM today in the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

Chairman’s report – click here to view.

Rick Velati’s performance report – click here to view.

Gareth Hall’s development report – click here to view.

Tony Goddard provided his treasurer’s report. Members of Welsh Triathlon can contact the secretary for a copy.

There were no resolutions put forward.

Dean Hardie was re-elected as Chairman

Steve Butler was elected as Vice-Chairman (1 year)

Bethan Fowler was elected as Secretary (1 year)

Matthew Harvey withdrew from the treasurer’s post

Scott Powell, Clare Hoskins and Tom Roberts were elected as Executive Officers.

The next AGM will be in February 2010.

Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting 2009
1st February 2009


The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Triathlon will be held at 10am on Saturday, 21st February 2009 in the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Click here to access the agenda.
Nominations were received as follows:

Chair: Dean Hardie I have been the Chairman of Welsh Triathlon for the last 4 years and wish to stand for re-election. I’m involved in triathlon as an athlete, coach, doctor, referee and volunteer. I am on the British Triathlon board of directors as the Welsh Home Nation representative. Triathlon is my passion and I have a lot of time to give to the sport.
Welsh Triathlon has grown in strength and stature over the last few years and we have a strong committee of volunteers who devote their time and energy to help organise and promote our great sport. As Chairman I would feel honoured to lead Welsh Triathlon and take us into the next era with all the help from my friends on the Executive Committee.

 

Vice-Chairman: Steve Butler (for 1 year)

 

My name is Stephen Butler I am forty eight years of age and I am very passionate towards Triathlon and its development in Wales. I have been involved with Triathlon for approximately sixteen years. The majority of this as a competitor but due to a recurring back injury the past six years has been spent as a Committee member & Coach with Pencoed Tri Club. My role as a committee member with Pencoed Tri is Events Coordinator. I organise three races throughout the year which have proven to be very successful on the Welsh race calendar. I have been on the Welsh Triathlon executive committee over the last two years.

If elected to carry out the Vice-Chairman position, I feel my past experiences with sport and Triathlon will enable me to develop in this role and help create a solid working relationship within the association and its associated clubs and members.

 

Secretary: Bethan Fowler (for 1 year)

 

I have been involved in triathlon for three years, as a participant and, most recently, as an Executive Member of the Welsh Triathlon Committee.

As Secretary, my duties involve responding to enquiries, organising meetings, taking minutes and disseminating information. I feel that I have the necessary personal qualities, interpersonal skills and abilities to carry out these duties efficiently and effectively: excellent communication skills, approachable, organised, diligent, and responsible.

Furthermore, I believe my experience, knowledge and skills as a Head of P.E. Department may be combined with the role as Secretary. Having experienced real satisfaction from my own involvement, I would like to promote to others the benefits and rewards to be gained from participation in triathlon.


In conclusion, I remain enthusiastically interested in the development of all areas of triathlon, from grass-roots participation upwards, to the more strategic aspects of the organisation of the sport. I hope to continue in this role and fully support triathlon within Wales.

 

Treasurer: Matthew Harvey

 

I am very excited at the prospect of being involved in the governing body of the sport of triathlon in Wales. Personally, I am relatively new to the sport and completed my first proper ‘tri’ on the Gower in August 2008 – an experience I found immensely enjoyable and enabled me to understand the sport’s appeal to competitors of all abilities. Outside of triathlon, my principle sport is running and I compete for Neath Harriers.

It is an exciting time for the sport in the both the UK and Wales, with a growing level of participants, events and media coverage. Furthermore, with London 2012 only 3 years away, we have an opportunity to help develop the pool of talent within Wales and to help Welsh athletes of all abilities meet their full potential.

I started to train as an accountant in 2003 and became a Chartered Accountant in 2006. During this time I have been involved in a varied portfolio of work from providing accountancy and audit services to growing businesses to advising on corporate takeovers. If I am elected to the post of Treasurer, my accounting background and experience will enable me to help the organisation meet its financial management and reporting requirements.

 

Executive Officer: Scott Powell

 

I have been involved in triathlon for 5 years as an athlete (pleased with getting to the finish line!!) and recently as an event organiser. The race that I organised last year, The Gower Peninsula Triathlon won The British Triathlon Event of the Year 2008, an award which I am very proud of. I am currently employed as a Production Manager in an engineering firm. I believe that being involved in a high pressure environment and being formally trained in project management will enable me to contribute to the excellent work already carried out by the current executive committee members.
I am extremely excited to potentially have the opportunity to share my knowledge and understanding of the standards required in event organising which will ensure that racing in Wales is a great experience for all involved.


I believe that in the gloomy current economic environment WT can flourish if we all work together and continue to set the standards that other nations will be find difficult to follow. We are blessed with a number of excellent race venues that will attract athletes far and wide.
It is also important that we create the right environment for all athletes of all abilities to reach their potential at whatever standard that may be.

 

Executive officer: Clare Hoskins

 

I raced with Cardiff Tri for 9 years in the 1990's proud to represent Wales on many occasions. The most I did then (other than train and race excessively) was to help organise a few races. I have not been involved with triathlon for several years now but am really excited with the prospect of giving some of my time to help triathlon thrive in Wales. I am currently attempting to get up to speed with Triathlon in Wales so that I am in a position to take a proactive role on the Committee.


I am a litigation and sports lawyer based in Cardiff and have experience in advising sports organisations on policy issues, risk assessments, governance and dispute resolution. I am keen to take a lead in the legal/governance issues that the Committee must deal with. I would anticipate that some of my work experience/skills would enable me to help the Committee to ensure that WT runs effectively and professionally to support athletes and comply with the requirements of modern sport.

 

Executive Officer: Tom Roberts

 

Simply put I have represented Wales at an administrative level in a local,
regional, national and international context. I believe I understand the
needs of all triathletes no matter their age or gender. I have been a volunteer for Welsh Triathletes for over 12 years and believe my experience will be advantageous for years to come. I have been involved with the modernisation process which will be of benefit to us all.

In addition to my administrative role I am also Regional Sanctioning Officer. This role allows me to work very closely with race organisers and their teams. The process of sanctioning and its replacement, ensure we had safe races in which to participate. I have ensured that Welsh races have a voice by sitting on the British Triathlon Events Committee. Most people hear me before they see me. I still ensure fair play in my refereeing role and most of the time I use my mantra of education not castigation. I have refereed also at local, regional, national and international level.
All of the above experiences have been fuelled by the love of this sport
and the people who make it what it is. I would like to continue to represent
the family of Welsh Triathlon.

The Treasurer will be presenting his report at the meeting and copies of the accounts will be available to all present. If any Welsh Triathlon member wishes to have the Treasurer’s report before the meeting please email our secretary for a copy.

Elinor is Thoro-ghly good!
20th January 2009

Welsh Academy Triathlete Elinor Thorogood took Bronze medal as part of the Great Britain girls team event at the Austrialian Youth Olympic Festival.

Earlier in the week she placed twentieth overall in the girls individual event.

This is a fantastic achievement for Elinor who is beginning to reap the benefits of all the hard work over the past year.
Welsh Triathlon Treasurer
17th January 2009


Tony Goddard, our present treasurer has decided not to stand for re-election in 2009 as treasurer due to work and family commitments. This means of course Welsh Triathlon will be seeking a new treasurer to be elected at the AGM in February.

The post holder would be required to keep day-to-day accounts, present the annual accounts to the Sports Council for Wales and to the members at the AGM and report to the executive committee regularly at their meetings.

If you are interested in the position then please contact the Welsh Triathlon secretary, Bethan Fowler.

Resolutions to AGM Welsh Triathlon
10th January 2009

Welsh Triathlon requests that any resolutions to the AGM be submitted to the secretary, Bethan Fowler, by the end of January 2009. Any resolutions need to be proposed and seconded by two Members of the Association.

Thorogood gains Team GB Selection
4th December 2008

The British Olympic Association have announced that Welsh Triathlete Elinor Thorogood has been selected to represent Team GB at the Austrialian Youth Olympic Festival which takes place in Sydney from 14 - 18 January 2009.

Elinor has had an exceptional year in triathlon competeing in the National Youth Championship events, placing 2nd at the Inter regional Championships and being selected on the British Triathlon Olympic Talent Squad. When asked what are the ingredients to her success? She replied,

"Dedication, hard training, good coaches and most of all support from my parents".

Welsh Triathlon wishes her good luck in the New Year!

 
Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting 2009 
4th December 2008

The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Triathlon will be held at 10am on Saturday, 21st February 2009 in the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff.

The posts of Chairman, Treasurer and 3 Executive Officers will be up for election. Nominations for these posts need to be sent to the secretary, Bethan Fowler, by the end of January 2009. A nomination form needs to be completed by the proposer and seconder on the form using the link below. The nominee will need to write a short report of no more than 200 words detailing why he/she would be suitable for the post they have been nominated for. At the beginning of February a list of nominees with their resumes will be published on the website together with the agenda for the meeting.
In 2008 the Vice-Chairman and Secretary had to resign after relocation out of Wales. Therefore at the AGM these posts will also be elected for but will be for just 1 year rather than the normal 2 year tenure.

Nomination form e-mail to Secretary

Note: Save nomination form to your computer, complete it and then to attach it to the email.

Welsh Triathlon Treasurer
30th November 2008


Tony Goddard, our present treasurer has decided not to stand for re-election in 2009 as treasurer due to work and family commitments. This means of course Welsh Triathlon will be seeking a new treasurer to be elected at the AGM in February.

The post holder would be required to keep day-to-day accounts, present the annual accounts to the Sports Council for Wales and to the members at the AGM and report to the executive committee regularly at their meetings.

If you are interested in the position then please contact the Welsh Triathlon secretary, Bethan Fowler.


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