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.


Handbook Club & Event Registration Closes on 30th November
25th November 2008


Information is being collated for the 2009 British Triathlon Annual Handbook, which will be sent to all members of Triathlon England, triathlonscotland and Welsh Triathlon in January.


Event and club details are an integral part of the publication, allowing Home Nation members to plan their season around specific races and to view regional club details. The final closing date for club and event information is 30th NOVEMBER. All details received after this date will not be included in the Annual Handbook.


To register your club or event, simply click on to the British Triathlon Federation home page and choose event registration and/or club registration in the 'useful links' bar on our homepage, log in, and simply enter or update your details.


National Volunteer of the Year Awards 2008
19th November 2008

The National Volunteer of the Year Awards took pace at the weekend and a number of Welsh winners travelled to the East Midlands for the ceremony. There was tough competition to win a national award, however the Welsh nominees did us proud with Helen Jenkins (Tucker) winning the Female Elite Triathlete of the Year and the Gower Peninsula Triathlon winning the National Event of the Year. Well done to all the other volunteers who have worked so hard and have given their time to triathlon throughout the year.

Welsh Volunteer of the Year Award Winners:

Category Winner
Volunteer of the Year  David Astins
Young Volunteer of the Year Manon Williams
Coach of the Year Neil Tatnel and Richard Jones
Official of the Year John Nicholls
Club of the Year Celtic Tri
Event of the Year Gower Peninsula Triathlon

Welsh Grand Prix Series 2008
25th September

Attached are the final results of the Welsh Grand Prix Series. Points are finalised from the best 3 scores. For further information regarding the Welsh Grand Prix Series please contact the Series Coordinator.

Final Results


National Volunteer of the Year Awards 2008
29th August 2008

Nominations are underway once again for the National Volunteer Awards 2008. This is your chance to help recognise those individuals who you feel have made an immense contribution to the sport over the past year.

Nominations are being taken for the following awards:

  • Volunteer of the Year
  • Young Volunteer of the Year (14 – 25 years)
  • Coach of the Year
  • Official of the Year
  • Club of the Year
  • Event of the Year

Please contact your Regional Development Manager for more information, or to request a nomination form. Welsh Nomination forms must be returned to the Regional Development Manager by 25th September.

Online voting for regional winners begins on 3rd October and closes on 13th October.

National winners will be decided by an independent panel on 20th October and the results will be announced at the Annual Awards Dinner on Saturday 15th November at the Hilton East Midlands Airport Hotel, Castle Donington.


Triathlon Coaching Courses
1st September 2008

The dates have been released for the autunm level 1 and level 2 triathlon coaching courses which will take place at the UWIC campus, Cardiff. If anyone is interested in becoming a triathlon coach or wants to further themselves in coaching, please contact Andy Lane (course coordinator) for further information.

Level 1: 11th/12th and 18th October

Level 2: 1st/2nd, 22nd/23rd November and 6th December


Welsh Regional Academy training days
1st September 2008

The Welsh Academy will resume this autumn training with the following dates below at the National Pool, Swansea. If anyone is interested in attending these days please contact: Andy Bartlett

  • Saturday 27th September
  • Saturday 18th October
  • Saturday 29th November
  • Saturday 20th December

Welsh team 7th at Inter Regional Championships 
1st September 2008

The Welsh team competed at the Inter Regional Championships on Saturday 30th August at Aldershot. The team came 7th overall despite being two athletes down due to injury. The professionalism and motivation of the team was exceptional and all athletes can congratulate themselves for demonstrating team spirit and unity.

The overall standard, as always, was very high and the Welsh Team responded with two podium finishers; Siwan Thomas-Howells 1st Tristar 2 and Elinor Thorogood 2nd Youth with Megan Withers and Liam Lloyd narrowly missing out on a top three position.

At the conclusion of the day the general consensus was one of satisfaction and achievement for having done so well. An enjoyable day had by all!

Many thanks has to be extended to all the parents, family and friends who travelled so far in order to support the team.

We now look forward to next years IRC event which is to be held at Brynbach Park, Tredegar.

Tristar 2 Male Position Female Position
  Deri Stewart 14th Siwan Thomas-Howells 1st
  Eliot Hoad 21st Caitlin Thompson 14th
         
Tristar 3 Liam Lloyd 5th Megan Withers 4th
  Owain James 17th    
         
Youth Iestyn Harrett 11th Elinor Thorogood 2nd
  Jake Watson 14th Amy Colburn 29th
  Alex Matchett 17th    

Grand Prix standings after 5 events
20th August 2008

Grand Prix standings


Tucker finishes 21st in Beijing Olympic Games Triathlon
18th August 2008

Team GB’s Helen Tucker finished 21st in the women’s triathlon at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games today.

Tucker had led the leading pack going into the last lap of the 40km cycling and was right up with the leading group in eighth at the second transition. But Australia’s Emma Snowsill made a decisive break at the start of the run and went on to take gold in a time of 1:58:27.66.

Tucker, aged 24 and competing at her first Olympic Games, came home in 21st place in 2:02:55 – 4 minutes and 28 seconds behind the winner. Tucker said: “I had a really good preparation, but it just wasn’t my day. I didn’t feel awesome, but I tried to stay in a good tactical position on the swim and the ride, so if any breaks came, I could make the most of them.

.“Going into the run my legs felt really heavy and I couldn’t progress. I’ve had limited running this year because of injury,” she added. “I didn’t have an ideal transition from the bike to run – my shoe got caught and cost me a few seconds. “But this has been a great experience. I know what the pressure is like now and I can use it for the future. It has inspired me to go on and do better things."


National Youth and Junior Aquathlon Championships
28th July 2008

Saturday 26th July saw the National Youth and Junior Aquathlon Championships being held at Bryn Bach Parc. In the Youth category Jake Watson finished second, while older brother Luke Watson also finished second in the Junior category. Well done to both lads.

Welsh Youth Triathlon Championships 
25th July 2008

The small number of youth athletes travelled down the M4 corridor to Eton to contest the Welsh Youth Triathlon Championships. The race was also a European Championship qualifying race and many of Britians best youth athletes were present.

In the male youth race Jake Watson was first Welsh athlete out of the water quickly followed by Iestyn Harrett and Luke Cornish. Jake was able to hold on to his slender lead on the bike over the chasing athletes. On the run leg Iestyn Harrett managed to make up some time but was unable to catch Jake Watson who finished 1st, Iestyn Harrett 2nd and Luke Cornish 3rd.

Overall the male youths finished 10th, 11th and 20th respectively in the European qualifying race against a quality field of athletes narrowly missing out on a qualifying place.

In the female youth event, Elinor Thorogood was the only athlete competing for the Welsh Championships and took the crown respectively.

In the European qualifying race Elinor was third out of the water and put in the fastest bike split of the day in an attempt to close the gap on the lead female. On the run leg she had moved into second place out of transition but the impressive bike leg was now taking its toll as she slipped back a few places to finish 5th overall. Well done to all the athletes and parents who travelled to Eton for an excellent days racing.

The remaining athletes to be selected for the IRC team are: Jake Watson, Iestyn Harrett and Elinor Thorogood.


Grand Prix Results
14th July 2008

Attached are the latest GP standings after 4 events.

Results


Tuska Welsh Sprint Championships
9th July 2008

There are still places available at the Tuska Welsh Sprint Championships. If you are interested in entering you will have to be quick as the closing date for enetries is Sunday 13th July. For further enquiries please contact Pencoed Tri Club.


Important Notice - Welsh Triathlon Membership Numbers
22nd June 2008

Since 1st April 2008 your Welsh Triathlon membership number will have changed if you were previously a member. It will be prefixed by the letter W, English athletes will have their membership cards prefixed with the letter E.

It is imperative that you enter this full number on all entry forms for races. This change has been made so that race organisers can easily identify Welsh athletes and work out results for Welsh Championship events and Welsh Grand Prix events.


Welsh Aquathlon Championships
22nd June 2008

Entries are still available for the Welsh Aquathlon Championships which will be held at Aberavon Beach, Port Talbot on Sunday 6th July. This is also the 4th race in the 2008 Welsh Grand Prix Series and part of the Youth and Junior Series events.

Entry forms and race details can be found on www.celtictri.com


National Club Championships
17th June 2008

As usual the Welsh National Club Championships will be included in the Welsh Standard Distance Championships which are being held in Bryn Bach Park on Sunday 22nd June.

The positions will be based on:-

1st, 2nd and 3rd male
1st, 2nd and 3rd female

Points will be awarded for the competitors position within their category, 1st = 1pt, 2nd = 2pts ….. 43rd = 43pts.

Clubs may enter as many or as few competitors in the race but only the three highest positioned athletes will count. All competitors must be full Welsh Triathlon members and present there current membership card at registration.

Clubs without competitors or having insufficient competitors in any given category will be awarded the highest points total for that category.

The club with the lowest combined score will be declared the winner.

Clubs must be British Triathlon affiliated on the day of the race and from within Wales.


IRC Team Selection
16th June 2008

The following athletes have been selected to race for Wales at the Inter Regional Championships held at the K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley on 30th August. Could you contact Andy Bartlett to confirm your availability. The remaining Youth athletes will be selected after the Eton Youth Super Sprint on 19th July.

Category Male Female
Tristar 2 Deri Stewart Siwan Thomas-Howells
  Elliot Hoad Caitlin Thompson
Tristar 3 Liam Lloyd Hywelis Thomas-Howells
  Owain James Megan Withers
Youth Alex Matchett Amy Colburn

Welsh Championship Events
14th June 2008

From 1st April 2008 Welsh Triathlon membership numbers have changed. All the numbers are prefixed with W. The reason for this is to make it easy for race organizers to identify Welsh triathletes from English and Scottish ones on computer databases. As a result it is easy to produce Welsh Championship results immediately after the race. However not all athletes have been entering their complete number on the entry forms – it is important that you do so.

To be eligible for Welsh Championships athletes must produce a valid Welsh Triathlon membership at registration. Day licences and expired licences are not acceptable. Please whenever entering a race online or by post enter your full WT number with it’s W prefix.

Race organizers. If your race has been given Welsh Championship status it would be helpful to question on the entry form whether the athlete is Welsh and make it clear that the full membership number needs to be entered. Welsh Triathlon will provide all Welsh Championship trophies for presentation but it is up to the organizer to produce the results. Whenever possible Welsh Triathlon will have someone at the race to present the trophies but this cannot always be guaranteed.


Welsh Triathlon Executive Committee
13th June 2008

From 1st August Welsh Triathlon will be losing their Vive-Chairman and Secretary as they will be moving on from Wales. We wish Terry Jones and Bridget Heath all the best in their new jobs and thank them both for all the work they have done for us over the years.

The Committee will be looking for replacements for these positions as well as 1 other vacant position. So we are looking for 3 interested and motivated individuals to come forward to join the Committee and contribute to the running and organization of triathlon in Wales. The roles are wide and varied and a mixed skill set is required.

The positions are all voluntary, but if you have a passion for the sport they can be exciting and fulfilling. If you are interested or would like to make some enquiries then please contact Dean Hardie the Chairman.


Level 2 Referees Course in Cardiff
13th June 2008

Welsh Triathlon will be putting on a Level 2 referees course in WIS, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff on Thursday 24th July starting at 6pm and will be run by our very own Tom Roberts.

The course will be free of charge to Welsh Triathlon members. It is open to Level 1 referees. If you have not done a Level 1 referees course this can be done by downloading a pack from the British Triathlon Federation website. Look under volunteers, then referees and download the home study pack. There is normally a £15 charge for completion of this but we have negotiated with BTF to have this waived if you complete the Level 2 course on the above date.

The course will be limited to 12 referees. Please apply to Gareth Hall if you are interested. We would like to see every triathlon club in Wales having at least one Level 2 referee.


Helen Tucker wins Triathlon World Championships in Vancouver


Corus Great Britain's Helen Tucker, 25, was crowned as the 2008 triathlon world champion today in Vancouver, Canada as defending champion, Portugal's Vanessa Fernandes, could only manage tenth.

Bridgend's Tucker, who met the British Triathlon Olympic selection criteria two weeks ago in Madrid, was part of a British and American driven breakaway which included the heavy favourite, Fernandes. However she and Sarah Haskins of the USA drove off the front of the bike pack to establish an unassailable two minute lead by second transition as the British women controlled the chasing pack allowing the pair to escape.

Having run side by side for 9.9km, Tucker unleashed a strong kick to out-sprint Haskins as she crossed the line in a state of disbelief and elation. Further back New Zealand's Samantha Warriner pipped Australia's Erin Densham for bronze.

"Vancouver is my new favourite place," said a delighted Tucker, shortly after crossing the finish line in two hours, one minute and 37 seconds, four seconds ahead of Haskins. "It's not going to sink in for a few days. I wasn't planning on coming to worlds; it was kind of a last-minute decision. I'm glad I did now. The cold weather definitely made it harder, coming out of the swim my feet were really numb and tiredness started to set in a lot quicker on the bike."

Tucker becomes only the second British woman to win the world championships after Leanda Cave won in Cancun, Mexico, in 2002. Her victory marks an exceptional return to form following two injury plagued years.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 8 March 1984
Born: Elgin, Scotland
Lives: Bridgend, Wales
Coach: Rick Velati & Marc Jenkins
Website: www.helentucker.co.uk

Nickname:
Hobbies: Walking dog, shopping
Fav music: Happy music to train to
Fav film: Star Trek films
Fav place: Merthyr Mawr sand dunes
Fav food: Fruit salad
Hero: Steve Prefontaine

Words to live by: "Only put off tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone."
Luxury item for a desert island: Boyfriend and dog
What would you do if you weren't a triathlete: Astronaut
Fav quote: "It ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done." - Rocky Balboa


Major Achievements
National Triathlon Champion 2006
Under 23 European Triathlon Championship bronze 2005
Salford Triathlon World Cup bronze 2005
Beijing Triathlon World Cup bronze 2005


2008 Results
1st Viña del Mar ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup, Chile
1st La Paz ITU Triathlon Pan American Cup, Argentina
13th Mooloolaba BG Triathlon World Cup, Australia
13th New Plymouth BG Triathlon World Cup, New Zealand
14th Ishigaki BG Triathlon World Cup, Japan
2nd Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup, Spain


Welsh Youth Triathlon Championships
10th June 2008

Due to the cancellation of the Llanelli sprint triathlon the Welsh Youth Triathlon Championships will be held at the Eton Youth Super Sprint on 19th July 2008.


Llanelli Sprint Triathlon Cancelled!  
12th May 2008

Due to unforeseen circumstances Llanelli Sprint Triathlon has been cancelled on 18th May 2008.


Welsh Triathlon Academy Day
26th April 2008

Saturday saw Wales' best young triathlon talent emerge at Swansea National Pool for another Welsh Academy Training day. All athletes were put through a rigorous training schedule covering many aspects of triathlon including turbo session, track intervals, triathlon specific swimming and tranistion. The academy days have been very successful with the number of athletes participating has gradually increased. Well done to all athletes who attended and all parents and coaches who have given support to both athletes and the training days. There will be a break academy days over the next few months due to the racing season but hopefully be running again by September.


Welsh Grand Prix Championships Race 1
25th April 2008

The first of the Grand Prix race took place at the University of Wales, Newport ISCA Duathlon on the 20th April. In the male race there was a very strong field of athletes with Phillip Matthews first into tranistion after the first run leg, closely followed by Rhys Jones and Matthew Newman. On the bike leg Richard Wilder recorded the fastest bike split, moving the field of athletes but was unable to catch Rhys Jones who had now moved to the front of the pack followed by Richard Wilder, second and Matthew Newman, third. The race was going to be decided on the final run leg and with Rhys Jones recording the second fastest split time on the first run leg. It was expected that he would come home first as he did. Richard Wilder held on for second and Matthew Newman came home in third.

The female race was also closely contested with the first three females entering tranistion at virtually the same time, led by Katherine Broomhall, then Angela Jones and Debbie Cook. However, Katherine's strength on the bike began to show as she pulled away from Angela and Debbie. In the final run leg Angela Jones tried hard to close the gap but was unable to catch Katherine Broomhall who finished first, followed by Angela Jones, second and Debbie Cooke, third.

2008 GP Series Results Race 1


Home Nations Duathlon Championships 2008
22nd April 2008

The British Elite Duathlon Championships were held in horrendous conditions on Saturday 19th April at Bryn Bach Parc, Tredegar.
This event also incorporated the 2008 Home Nations Duathlon Championships.

The Welsh team consisted of:-

Alex Lewis (Senior male)
Rhian Roxburgh (Senior Female)
Luke Watson (Junior Male)
Mannon Williams (Junior Female)


Unfortunately, Scotland and Ireland had difficulty getting a team together, which just left Wales and England to battle it out for the Home Nations title. It was very close between the both teams, but England had the slight edge.

In the senior male race Alex found the going tough, in his first race after returning from injury and pulled out midway through the bike section.

In the Senior Female race Rhian was slightly off the pace in the first run, but absolutely blitzed the bike leg which elevated her into the Silver medal position. During the final 5k run Rhian held her form to secure a thoroughly deserved silver medal.

In the male junior race Luke showed good form, with a solid bike leg and impressive second run leg to finish sixth in the British Junior Duathlon race.

In the female junior race Manon Williams competed well, showed great determination and appeared to thoroughly enjoy with a constant smile on her face.

Congratulations to all the athletes who participated in very challenging conditions.


Welsh Youth and Junior Duathlon Championships
21st April 2008

 

The Elite British, Junior and Youth Duathlon Championships took place on Saturday 19th April in apalling conditions at Bryn Bach Parc, Tredegar. This event also incoorporated the Welsh Junior and Youth Duathlon Championships.

In the male youth category there was a strong Welsh presence with Liam Lloyd who took the lead on the bike leg and held onto the lead with a strong second run to take the Welsh title. An excellent achievement from an athlete who is still in Tristar 3. He was closely follwed by Jake Watson in second and Alex Matchett third.

In the female youth race a strong bike leg from cycling specialist Ruby Miller gave her enough of a lead to take first place from a chasing Elinor Thorogood. Both females finished 3rd and 4th in the British Duathlon race

In the male junior race Luke Watson showed good form with a solid bike leg and impressive second run leg to take the Welsh Junior Duathlon title and finish high up the rankings in the British Duathlon race. Manon Williams also had solid race to win the Welsh female Duathlon Championships. Well done to all the atheletes who participated in some very tough conditions.
Results  
   
Welsh Youth Duathlon Championships  

1st Male - Liam Lloyd

2nd Male - Jake Watson

3rd Male - Alex Matchett

1st Female - Ruby Miller

2nd Female - Elinor Thorogood

   
Welsh Junior Duathlon Championships  

1st Male - Luke Watson

1st Female - Manon Williams


Welsh Youth and Tristar Triathlon Championships
2nd April 2008
  • The Welsh Youth Triathlon Championships will take place at the Llanelli Sprint Triathlon on 18th May 2008. An entry form can be download below.
  • Llanelli Sprint Triathlon entry form

  • The Tristar 2 and Tristar 3 Welsh Triathlon Championships will take place at the Cardiff Junior Triathlon race on 31st May 2008 at Maindy Leisure Centre. An entry form can be download below.

    Cardiff Junior Triathlon entry form


National Inter Regional Championship team - 2008 Selection Policy
2nd April 2007

The Team will consist of male and female Tristars 2, 3 athletes and Youth Triathletes.

There will be two male and two female in the Tristar Categories and three male and three females in the Youth Category.

Tristars


1. The winner of the Welsh Trisatr Triathlon Championships (IRC selection race) Cardiff Junior Triathlon, 31st May 2008 will gain selection.

2. The second placed athlete will be selected by a Welsh Triathlon selection committee. Please note, only under exceptional circumstances will the second placed athlete not gain selection.

Youth


1. The winner of the Welsh Triathlon Championships (IRC selection race) Llanelli Sprint Triathlon 18th May 2008 will gain selection.

2. The 1st Welsh Youth Triathlete at the Cardiff Junior Triathlon, 31st May 2008 will gain selection.

3. The 1st Welsh Youth Triathlete at the Eton Super Sprint, 19th July 2008 will gain selection.

Should one athlete gain selection more than once then a Welsh Triathlon selection committee will decide the remaining places.

ALL Athletes must fulfill the following prerequisites to gain selection for the National Inter Regional Championships team

Athletes must be members of the Welsh triathlon on the day of the selection race and eligible to race for Wales.


Welsh Junior and Youth Duathlon Championships
2nd March 2008

There has been an amendment to the Welsh Junior Duathlon Championships. Both Youth and Junior races will now take place at Bryn Bach Parc, Tredegar on the 19th April 2008 in the National Duathlon Championships. Any athletes wanting to race must have a valid WT membership card.

Entry Form


Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting 2008
24th February 2008

Welsh Triathlon had their AGM today in the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Sarah Springman OBE, the President of the British Triathlon Federation, was unable to attend but sent an address to Dean Hardie, the Chairman of Welsh Triathlon – click here to view.

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 presented his treasurers report. Members of Welsh Triathlon can contact the secretary for a copy.

There were no resolutions put forward.

Terry Jones was elected as Vice-Chairman.

Bridget Heath was re-elected as Secretary.

Andy Bartlett and Richard Jones were elected as Executive Officers.

Click here to view the AGM minutes.

The next AGM will be Saturday 21st February 2009.


Welsh Triathlon Annual General Meeting 2008
1st February 2008


The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Triathlon will be held at 10am on Saturday, 23rd February 2007 in the Welsh Institute of Sport, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Click here to access the agenda.
Nominations received are as follows:-

Vice-Chairman: Terry Jones
 

I have been involved in the sport of triathlon for the last 14 years and in that time have been fortunate to have experienced and enjoyed the sport at all levels. During this time I have always been a member of a triathlon club. I strongly believe that clubs and more importantly its members are the mainstay and lifeblood of any organization.


Welsh Triathlon has grown in strength and stature over the last few years and we now have a strong committee of volunteers who devote their time and energy to help organize and promote our great sport. Over the last 2 years I have been a member of the Welsh Triathlon Executive Committee which gives me the opportunity to put something back into the sport. I am also chairman of Celtic Tri and with the experience I have had in this position I believe that I am now in a good position to serve on the executive committee as Vice Chairman.


I have made many good friends through the sport of Triathlon and would like to continue working on the committee to ensure that the sport continues to grow and flourish within Wales and beyond.


Secretary: Bridget Heath
  I have been involved in triathlon for eight years, firstly as a participant and then as a coach, referee, a founder member of Pencoed Tri, race organiser, team manager and latterly 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, responsible.

Having experienced real enjoyment from my own involvement, I would like to put something back and promote to others the benefits and rewards to be gained from participation.

I remain keenly 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.


Executive Officer: Richard Jones
   
Executive Officer: Andy Bartlett
 

I have been involved in triathlon since 1992 as an athlete and a coach. As well as possessing a degree in Sports Science I also hold coaching certificates in triathlon and athletics. As an athlete I have competed in events from sprint to Ironman distance.

In the last two years I have been an executive officer for Welsh Triathlon where I update the website and represent WT at junior events. Recently I have been involved in launching the Welsh Triathlon Academy at the Welsh National pool in Swansea.

Re-election as an executive officer for Welsh Triathlon would allow me to continue to contribute to the development of both adult and junior triathlon in Wales.

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.


Welsh Academy Training Day
30th January 2008

Saturday 26th January saw the launch of the Welsh Triathlon Academy based at Swansea National Pool. Twenty six athletes attended the day ranging from T2 to Junior categories.

There were also a number of coaches who were able to benefit from the expertise and knowledge available from Rick Velati and Richard Jones.

The next scheduled academy day is on Sunday February 17th at the Welsh National Pool in Swansea. For anyone wishing to attend the day or requires further information please contact Welsh Triathlon.


Resolutions to AGM Welsh Triathlon
6th January 2008

Welsh Triathlon requests that any resolutions to the AGM be submitted to the secretary, Bridget Heath, by the end of January 2008. Any resolutions need to be proposed and seconded by two Members of the Association.



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