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NORTH COAST TRYSTARS

This summer will be our seventh full TRYstars season and each year the program is refined and improved.

Junior Triathlon TRYstars is:

1. A fantastic program introducing children aged 7 to 11 to the sport of triathlon (swim/cycle/run). 12 Year olds and above see our Junior Development page.
2. An opportunity to experience a new fun sport suitable for all ages.
3. A program where everyone’s a winner and the emphasis is on participation not competition.

EQUIPMENT needed by a TRYstar:

1. Bike (any type), helmet, shoes and TRYstars T-shirt
2. Bathers, bright coloured swim cap and goggles
3. Towel and warm clothes for afterwards
4. Water bottle, hat and sunscreen

North Coast TRYstars Summer Program - January  to April 2010:

Important: Children attending a TRYstars (7 - 11) activity must be accompanied by an adult.

Contact: 9 – 11 yr olds - Tracey Edwards This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 7 – 9 year olds -  Monique Quick : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Location: Please note due to building works at Sacred Heart College venues have changed for this season and training will be alternate weeks of running at Sorrento and cycling at Duncraig SHS.

Parking: Parents please park on the roads at Duncraig as we use the school car parks for the cycling sessions.

NOTE: Venues and times may be subject to change.  Check TRYstars and Junior News in NCTC Event Calendar for updates.

The program will start again after Christmas starting again on Friday 15 January at Duncraig SHS with a cycling skills session.

TRYstars Membership includes:

1. TRYstars T shirt and swim cap.
2. Membership of North Coast Triathlon Club (NCTC), Membership of Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) and Membership of Triathlon Australia (TA).
3. Free entry to the Winter Series of "Have a Go" North Coast Duathlons.
4. Free entry to the Summer Series of "Have a Go" North Coast Triathlons.
5. Weekly skill and fun activity sessions from October to April. These are run every Friday at 5pm finishing each week with a ‘splash and dash’  or mini Duathlon (run/cycle/run) and a spot prize draw. Sausage sizzles are held fortnightly at Sorrento.
6. Regular TRYstars updates and information.
7. Bike and helmet checks.
8. Insurance for racing and training.
9. End of season Party.

Further Details are available from Jodie Knierum on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TRYstars Registration: Go on line at: http://www.triwa.org.au/membership.htm#6 and follow the prompts for membership renewal on the Triathlon Western Australia (TWA) website. You will find a blue bar which says, ”click here to renew your Triathlon WA membership for 2009 – 10” Even if you are a new member, click here also!! Then follow the prompts. On the first page you will need to say you wish to join a club and choose “North Coast Tri Club”. And when it asks what category of membership type,
put in: TRYstar. for TRYstars membership (Cost: $72 for new members, Cheaper options for renewing TRYstar members and families with more than 1 child)
put in: INDIVIDUAL for Junior membership for 12 yr olds and over only (Cost: $100)

1. Then turn up to any TRYstar session with a copy of the TRYstar membership receipt.
2. Information/Registration Day on Saturday 3 October 2009 at 2-4pm at Craigie Leisure Centre. Bring bike and helmet for checking.  Bring your running shoes to join in the last of the winter duathlons commencing at 3:00pm, if you would like to participate and experience a club activity

Special Information on Membership for 12 – 15 year olds:
When signing up for TRIATHLON you have TWO OPTIONS:

1. You can choose to sign up as TRYstars members. See cost above. This entitles you to our entire TRYstars or Junior program and also allows you to PARTICIPATE in TWA races for the juniors (12 – 15), but because TRYstars is all about being a participation program, it does not allow you to receive points or Trophies in the TWA series either for yourself or for the club.
2. You can choose to sign up as Junior Competitive members. This will cost $100.00. This entitles you to our entire TRYstars and Junior program and also allows you to RACE in TWA races for the juniors (12-15), and allows you and the Club to receive points or Trophies in the TWA series. Both memberships are joined by going on line at: www.triwa.org.au and following the prompts for membership.

SWIMMING

Swimming is not included in our training but limited swimming is provided for our TRYstars on Wednesday evenings at extra cost. This is at Craigie Leisure Centre, 6.30 – 7.30pm.

A little late for some, I know, but this is the only lane space we can get!!  As the space is limited we have to set a few rules:

• This is for TRYstars who do not already swim with swim squads and would like one session a week of training
• Must be in the 9 – 11 age group.  TRYstars in this group will be expected to swim 100m easily with good technique and have basic skills in other strokes.
  
• If you are interested in being considered for these sessions please send an email to Clare Whitehead, our swimming coach on: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For those still learning to swim please use the swim schools in the area, such as Craigie, Arena and State Swim. These skills should then be practiced with regular visits to the pool or ocean.

Our triathlons include a swim leg at the start adjusted to the child’s swimming ability.  This is always checked with parents at registration for the triathlons.

North Coast Tri Club:

North Coast Tri Club started in the early 1990s, is 400+ members strong and has very experienced athletes and coaches in our midst to help out our juniors as they progress through the sport. This summer will be our seventh full TRYstars season and each year the program is refined and improved.

The club welcomes new members of all ages. Many training sessions are provided as well as the fortnightly Aquathlons in the summer. Members 12 years or over may compete in these, but must check with the race director first.

Children attending TRYstars activities must be accompanied by an adult.

HAVE A GO AND BECOME A TRYSTAR