Wowee…what a weekend!  We knew it was coming at some point, but not only has the easing of Lockdown #6 come sooner than we thought, but it is also bringing more freedoms than we thought.  Hallelujah!  Huge thanks have to go to everyone who has rolled up their sleeve and received the jab.  Without you all contributing to the greater plan (and protecting yourself at the same time) this would not have been possible.  Bring on the 80% DD mark next!

So, amongst all our excitement, I guess you really want to know, what does this mean for me? Well, it means we’re back to group sessions!  Basically, so long as you are double-dosed, you can join us for Saturday long rides or combo, Sunday combo, swimming (pool or bay), Tuesday morning runs and Hot Laps!  We’ll continue hosting our Tuesday night wind trainer sessions online, so keep using the links in your programs.  I guess the only bad news is that the flexibility sessions will be over to you now to complete in your time.  And we won't be running trivia this Friday, as we are sure there will be much better things you could be doing with your first night of freedom!

A must at the beginning of every session, is that every athlete will need to sign in using the QR code.  This will bring up the Service Victoria app and allow you to show the coach your digital vaccination certificate.  We will continue using this platform, whilst we update our software, at which time we will let you know that your status can be updated via your dashboard.  The QR code is embedded in all the sessions on the timetable, is in this NL and there will be a hardcopy at sessions.  HOT Tip: at your first session, save the Tri-Alliance location to your favourite check-ins in the Service Victoria app.  This will mean it’s a simple one-click at every session thereafter!

Please read even more details below, including the announcement by ELSC that all members/visitors will need to be fully vaccinated.  The updated roadmap has been linked and there is also an updated timetable.  Whilst we are still waiting for even more information to be communicated by government agencies, I have included all we do know at the moment.  We will continue to update you all as we navigate our way through this new territory.  And whilst we know the TA Family is great at supporting one another, especially as we take these first steps together, please get in touch with us if you have any concerns, if you feel I have overlooked anything, or if you have seen/received contrary information.  When we support each other, we support the team.

And finally, just to put all your minds at ease…there has been no change to the Roadmap Out of Activewear guide.  Phew!  We can carry on and wear activewear!

"Sport Integrity Australia have advised Triathlon Australia that from the 1st of January 2022, all Glucocorticoid (GC), “cortisone”, injections will be prohibited in-competition. This is a new ruling, making their classification consistent with oral GC preparations. GC injections are permitted out of competition, however, most commonly used GCs have a wash-out (clearance from the body) period of between three and five days while some types of GCs can stay in a person’s system for up to 60 days for intra-muscular injection. This means that some injections given before competition can be detected in an in-competition sample."

Please read the Athlete Flyer linked below to make sure you are aware of these changes by Sport Integrity Australia (formerly ASADA).