IMPORTANT NOTES

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The Presidential Platform

Hello team! 

Autumn is here! I went to our FB group looking for a photo for the newsletter and 5 out of the first 8 photos are screenshots of the forecast 

We are halfway through the season with a  bit over 50 days until Busselton! It's been great to see so many people showing up at training. If you needed an additional excuse to come to the training sessions, our Thursday running sessions are also becoming the Kelpie Club with Clark, Kali and Gaia coming along for mostly pats but also a run. 

Here are the latest updates: 

• Congratulations Flick and Jonney for conquering the Joondalup Aquathlon last Saturday finishing first overall. 
• New t-shirts! We love our gray t-shirts from the club's anniversary, however we think it's time for getting some new ones. We would like to make things a bit more exciting for you, the committee is inviting you to submit a design proposal for our new t-shirts. We will vote for the favourite one and the winner get the t-shirt for free! We are hoping to have the t-shirts ready before Busso. Please email your design to me by Friday 12 March. 
• Free ticket. We have a free ticket available for the X-Adventure Race on April 10-11. Let us know if you are interested in getting it and we will put your name before picking someone at random. 
• Uni Sports Nationals. UWA is now taking expression of interests for athletes to join Team UWA and represent your university on the national stage! As a keen athlete on campus, Nationals is a perfect opportunity to represent UWA and compete against other top Australian universities. See further details below. 
• Karri Valley. Our next race in the calendar is Karri Valley triathlon. All the best to those racing next Saturday 13 March! 

I'll see you at training!

Gaby Villa 
President UWA Triathlon Club

What does the science say?  

Recovery: What does the research say?

Recreational to elite athletes try many different things to aid recovery and reduce muscle soreness. However what does the science show is most effective?

• Sleep – There is no doubt about it, sleep is the best way to recover quickly. Why is this the case? During sleep the majority of muscle repair takes place. Sleep loss has been shown to disrupt growth and repair of cells1. Aim for eight hours per night.
• Nutrition – Balanced meals at the right time can impact your recovery. 
• Foam Rollers – A systematic review of the literature found that using a foam roller for massage may help enhance joint range of motion in addition to pre and post exercise muscle performance. Whilst the evidence is not as strong as for sleep and nutrition, foam rollers are an easy and inexpensive way to take charge of your own recovery after you exercise.

Read full article 

If you have any recent discoveries you would like to share with the club just send them through!  

UniSport Nationals - Saturday 8th May at Port Stephens 

This year, triathlon will be held as part of the Port Stephens Triathlon in both the men’s and women’s standard distance races.

Event details:

• Race Date: Saturday 8th May
• Port Stephens, NSW
• Men’s, Women’s Standard Race distance: Swim 1.5km, Bike 37km, Run 10km.
• UniSport Eligibility: Must be an enrolled UWA student this semester! TeamUWA members do not have to be a UWA Tri Club member to participate.

What does it cost to be involved?

Team UWA will have a team levy of $350 which covers the following

• 3 nights Team Accommodation (6-8th May)
• Uniform (polo, competition uniform- tri suit per athlete)
• Coach/manager flights, accom. and vehicle
• Player Insurance

Own event registration $195 (Closes 2pm 12th March), increasing to $215 thereafter

Own airfares to Sydney

Own travel insurance

FREE- potential inclusion in UWA Student Athlete Development Program

What to do from here?

If you are interested in attending Nationals for TeamUWA please register your interest by contacting Shannon England shannon.eagland@sport.uwa.edu.au
Competition registration through UniSport portal

Important Information

Flexible airfares are recommended – UWA Sport will not cover the cost of airfare cancellations or changes for any matter including COVID.
UWA Travel Insurance will not cover changes to airfares related to COVID – it is recommended that athletes get their own travel insurance with COVID coverage if possible.
If there are changes to the competition related to COVID, UWA Sport will cover the cost of accommodation for the time you remain interstate.

Student Athlete Development Program

Are you an athlete on campus looking to balance elite performance with academic pursuits? The UWA Student Athlete Development Program supports student athletes, providing access to a support network within the University.

The UWA Student Athlete Development Program has been designed to support and facilitate high performing student athletes in balancing the demands of study and sport during their time at university. Through the Student Athlete Development Program, athletes gain exposure to development opportunities, have access to financial support through UWA Sport Scholarships, and are provided with the support networks necessary to aid them in balancing dual career aspirations. With over 250 athletes on campus, representing more than 40 different sports, the UWA Student Athlete Development Program is the largest and most comprehensive elite athlete university program in Western Australia.

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2020/21 Club Races

Calendar for the 20/21 triathlon racing season has been released and we couldn't be more excited. These are the races we have chosen for this season: 

Inclusion & Diversity in Sport at UWA 

Inclusion & Diversity in Sport at UWA website page is live . Please take a look and become familiar with the content. The website captures information on:

• Our commitment – to support diversity and inclusion for all
• Our priorities and initiatives – what we’re looking to do in this space
• Who to contact – to support anyone who would like to discuss their own needs and how they can be supported in sport at UWA
• Our policies and procedures – including how any equity and diversity enquiries and grievances should be managed

Over time, this website page will evolve to include more information on the work we are doing in this space. It will also include stories and information directly from our community.

Latest race reports

Now new ones this month

New Hamish Delorenzo - Busselton 70.3 Alberto Puccini - Bunbury Olympic Distance Older Tony Smith - Great Southern Ultra Challenge Gaby Villa - 70.3 Los Cabos 2019 Alison Smith - ITU Lausanne 2019 Justin Ghosh - 70.3 Philippines Rahul Jegatheva - Aquathlon Nationals All race reports

📷Tony Smith

Have your own race report to share? See the website for some instructions on how to send it through.

HELPFUL PLACES TO FIND INFORMATION

** See official UWATC Facebook page for most up to date information

** See swimming Facebook page for swimming specific info

** See the UWATC website for training and payment information and season calendar

** See Facegroup group 'Who wants to go (for a swim/ride/run)' for uncoached/informal group sessions

** See UWATC Strava group to check what training everyone is up to

** Any queries/feedback, message via the official Facebook page or email committee@uwatriathlonclub.com.au