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NORTH COAST TRYSTARS - JUNIOR TRIATHLON
TRYstars is:

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.

North Coast TRYstars Summer Program.
January  to April 2010:

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

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

Venues and times may be subject to change.  Check the TRYstars and Junior News in the club weekly bulletin “What’s Happening” for any changes. 
This can be found on the home page of this website.

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

Anyone requiring further information please contact Monique Quick for 7 – 9 year olds on: Mlquick@bigpond.com or Tracey Edwards for 9 – 11 yr olds on: Traceyandsean@gmail.com

Programs for 12 yrs and older: Triathlon Australia recommend 12 is the age for TRYstars to start to move from participation to competition in the sport if they wish.  North Coast has developed a Junior Development Program for the 12 – 15 age group with assistance from a grant from the City of Joondalup.  This provides highly qualified coaches to assist with this new program.  Go to Junior Development on this website for further information.

Swimming is not included in our training.  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, they 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: Clarewhitehead2@bigpond.com  

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.

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

DATES FOR THE HAVE-A-GO TRIATHLONS: 
All are at Craigie Leisure Centre, Whitfords Ave, Craigie.

Saturday 31 October 2009.
 Rego: 2.30pm, race briefing: 2.45pm Start: 3pm Finish: Approx: 4.15pm

Saturday 21 November 2009.
 Rego: 2.30pm, race briefing: 2.45pm Start: 3pm Finish: Approx: 4.15pm

Sunday 21 February 2010.
 Rego: 7.30am, race briefing: 7.45am Start: 8am Finish: Approx: 9.15am

Sunday 7 March 2010.
 Rego: 7.30am, race briefing: 7.45am Start: 8am Finish: Approx: 9.15am

Saturday 27 March 2010.
 Rego: 2pm, race briefing: 2.15pm Start: 2.30pm Finish: Approx: 3.45pm


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: Jodie.Knierum@hotmail.com

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.

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