Officials' Information Booklet
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1 CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL .................................... 3 WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA ..................................................................................... 4 WELCOME FROM THE TRIATHLON NATIONAL SECRETARY ................................................................... 5 WELCOME FROM TRIATHLON AUSTRALIA ........................................................................................... 6 WELCOME FROM TRIATHLON NEW SOUTH WALES ............................................................................. 7 2017 HOSTING PERSONNEL ................................................................................................................. 8 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CODES OF BEHAVIOUR ............................................................................. 9 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA STUDENT PLEDGE ................................................................................... 11 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY ....................................................................... 11 EVENT PROGRAM AND RACE SCHEDULE............................................................................................ 15 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA CEREMONIES .......................................................................................... 16 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA EDUCATIONAL EXCURSION & TRAINING SESSIONS .................................. 16 MEET OUR CHAMPIONS .................................................................................................................... 17 SITE AND COURSE MAPS ................................................................................................................... 20 SITE MAP ...................................................................................................................................... 20 JUNIOR COURSE MAP .................................................................................................................... 20 INTERMEDIATE COURSE MAP ........................................................................................................ 21 SENIOR COURSE MAP .................................................................................................................... 21 AQATHLON COURSE MAP .............................................................................................................. 21 RACE RULES ...................................................................................................................................... 22 SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA SERVICE AWARDS RECIPIENTS ................................................................ 25 COMPETING TEAMS .......................................................................................................................... 26 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY .................................................................................................. 27 NEW SOUTH WALES ...................................................................................................................... 28 QUEENSLAND................................................................................................................................ 29 SOUTH AUSTRALIA ........................................................................................................................ 30 TASMANIA .................................................................................................................................... 30 VICTORIA ...................................................................................................................................... 32 WESTERN AUSTRALIA .................................................................................................................... 33 LOCAL AREA FACILITIES AND SERVICES .............................................................................................. 34 24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS .................................................................................................. 34 AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE ............................................................ 35 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 36 SIGNATURES ..................................................................................................................................... 37 FOLLOW US ON /SchoolSportAustralia @SchoolSportAust @SchoolSportAust www.schoolsport.edu.au 2 WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TRIATHLON FESTIVAL Triathlon Australia, in conjunction with School Sport Australia, is happy to welcome you to the inaugural Australian Schools Triathlon Festival. The Australian Schools Triathlon Festival is a new multi-sport initiative presented jointly by School Sport Australia and Triathlon Australia scheduled for 18-21 April 2017 at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in Penrith, NSW. “The Australian Schools Triathlon Festival is an outstanding opportunity for secondary school students from all over Australia to be part of this exciting new national multi-sport festival aimed specially at students,” Triathlon NSW CEO Phil Dally said. In order to cater for all student capabilities and aspirations, Triathlon Australia and School Sport Australia has created a multi-tiered events program. “With the combination of the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships and the inclusion of participation Triathlon, School Relay and Aquathlon events into the Australian Schools Triathlon Festival, it opens up a whole new opportunity for students to participate in this dynamic sport on a variety of levels regardless of their experience or skill level,” Dally said. The Australian Schools Triathlon Festival has two categories; the existing School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships and the new Australian Open Schools Triathlon. These two events encompass 5 events in total; 2 for the School Sport Australia Championships and 3 for the Australian Open Schools Triathlon. For students to compete in the School Sport Australia Triathlon Championships they must be selected into their respective state school sport representative teams. Selection into state school sport teams qualifies the students to race in the prestigious School Sport Australia Triathlon Championship Titles. The new Australian Open Schools Triathlon however allows any secondary student to register and compete for their school against schools from across the nation. It is Triathlon Australia’s hope that the new Australian Schools Triathlon Festival will provide a brilliant introductory platform to triathlon for those who are new to the sport, as well as continuing to develop a lifelong love of triathlon for those who are already familiar with this wonderful sport. 3 WELCOME FROM SCHOOL SPORT AUSTRALIA On behalf of the Board of School Sport Australia, I welcome all students, teachers, team officials and parents to the inaugural Australian Schools Triathlon Festival, incorporating the 27th National Schools Triathlon Championship. Established in 1981, School Sport Australia is responsible for the development and promotion of school sport in Australia. Each year school sport representative opportunities are provided for over 6,000 students. State and Territory school sport bodies work collaboratively and have accepted responsibility for implementing School Sport Australia programs, assisting in policy development and providing, through their individual state/territory networks, the maximum number of opportunities for students to participate in the broadest possible range of sporting activities. School sport is offered at district, regional, state and interstate level and each year, hundreds of thousands of Australian students are provided with participation opportunities. Approved international programs and the Pacific School Games are features of the national school sport calendar. International competitions planned during 2017 include Football, Hockey, Netball and Water Polo, plus schools representing School Sport Australia will be invited to participate at International School Sport Federation competitions in Athletics and Tennis. Interstate sporting competitions provide opportunities for students to participate in sport at the highest level. These Championships are an integral part of the School Sport Australia program, not only for their sporting benefits, but also for the immense educational, cultural and social benefits they provide for the participants. I extend to all students my best wishes in their pursuit of selection for their State or Territory team and wish them an enjoyable and rewarding experience as they pursue their personal goals in this particular sporting endeavour. Representing a State or Territory is an achievement of which you can feel very proud. I hope that all competitors, team officials, organisers and supporters associated with this Championship derive satisfaction and fulfilment from their involvement. In closing, I wish to acknowledge and thank the SSA Triathlon Organising Committee, Triathlon New South Wales, Triathlon Australia, the Championship officials and all of the officials from the competing States and Territories for their contribution in ensuring the success of the Championship. Graeme Jennings President School Sport Australia 4 WELCOME FROM THE TRIATHLON NATIONAL SECRETARY Welcome to all competitors, team officials and parents to the inaugural Australian Schools Triathlon Festival, incorporating