Triathlon WA

TWA Website

To all TWA members,

A friendly reminder that registrations for the 2011-2012 season open this Thursday, 1st July.  Please be aware that your current membership expires on 30th June and as a result, you will no longer be covered by insurance whilst training for, or competing in Triathlons until your membership has been renewed.  

Benefits of TWA membership include:

You are covered for 24 hour personal accident/injury insurance while training for and competing in sanctioned races in Australia. Public Liability Insurance is also in place in all TWA sanctioned events. Further details of the insurance policy can be found on the TA website.

PLUS other benefits:

Reduced race entry fee applies for members for all TWA sanctioned races - on   average at least 15% less than non-members per event

Corporate rate advantage when making Thrifty Car Hire bookings - 240 Locations.

Sanctioning of triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon events in WA

Provision of technical services to assist in governance of rules, and heightened safety to all sanctioned events in WA.

Affiliation to WA triathlon clubs (with associated whole of sport insurance) and provision of increased club development services

Co-ordination of a State Series of events including SunSmart TRYStars Series and State Championship events.

Recognition of excellence (Triathlete of the Year) amongst members and clubs (determined by performance in State Series races) with an annual Awards Night in May 2010

Provision of regular Coaching and Technical Official Courses

Discount benefits across a wide range of Triathlon WA sponsors and suppliers

Increased promotion of the sport of triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon in WA.

All members of Triathlon WA will automatically become licensed members of Triathlon Australia. TA issues all triathlon licenses in Australia

A comprehensive website full of information and news for all levels of the sport

A quarterly newsletter - Triing Times and regular email correspondence to keep you up to date with all the latest news.

Athletics Western Australia (ATHLETICA) Affiliation.

A TWA member can receive their season membership refunded by participating in a level one technical officials course and then officiating in 3 calendar events throughout the year

Eligibility to qualify for Junior Elite Development Programs

Eligibility for selection in State and Australian teams.

Please also note that the TWA Annual General Meeting is being held on 7th Aug at Challenge Stadium.  Only current financial members (2011-2012) will be eligible to vote.  We look forward to seeing a large number of members attend - this is a great opportunity for you, as members, to see what the sport has achieved over the past 12 months.

Regards,

Nicky Scott
Administration Officer
TWA