It was with great pleasrue that we recently awarded James 'Jimmy' Tyler the prestigous JC Award at our End of Season Function. 
This scholarship is nominated each year by the Tri-Alliance Coaching Team and awarded to an athlete who has displayed extreme dedication, consistency and put a significant amount of time and energy into their training. They have worked hard to reach their goals, achieved personal bests and exceeded expectations.
These qualities epitomise Jimmy, who does it all with a smile on his face, thoughtful reflection, a patient ear, friendly advice and a cheeky sense of humour.   We caugth up with Jimmy to see how he feels about this recognition.

Get race ready with a spike in training this Spring over three days
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September
It's the perfect launchpad into the new racing season.

Located along the stunning Bellarine Peninsular and situated on the waters of the heads, Queenscliff boasts terrific terrain for cycling, picturesque trails along the coast and swimming in a beach that offers a variety of surf and flat waters.

Our combo sessions will be in full swing, with the preseason camp aimed at race-specific training including transition and other triathlon fundamentals.

Orca Australia has been a partner with Tri-Alliance for the past 3 seasons, supplying wetsuits and accessories to our squad. At any local or even interstate race, you will see Orca splashed across the chests of a large number of athletes.

Orca has a 20yr track record as a leading sports apparel brand, predominantly in triathlon arena. Just as triathlon embodies endurance, stamina and versatility, so does every piece in the Orca collection.

We have worked tirelessly over the past two decades to evolve, innovate and perform with our athletes. Today, Orca is recognized as the preferred brand amongst new entrant and professional triathletes around the globe.  Our story is unique: In 1992, our founder, former triathlon champion Scott Unsworth set up Performance Speedsuits Ltd in his native New Zealand, spurred by a passion to create better, faster wetsuits than those on the market.

As a Tri-Alliance athlete you have direct access to the Orca Australia range which includes a 20% discount off recommended retail pricing. With additional bonuses of a large local factory outlet in Moorabbin, Orca often attending sessions at Elwood through summer with demo suits and our very own Coach Scotty working for them, you can’t go far wrong.

The range is not just wetsuits but also covers a wider range of gear for your Tri needs:

• Open water accessories such as thermal caps, vests and booties
• Pool swimming gear – pull buoys, snorkels and paddles and the favourite Killa 180 goggles
• Swimmers for both men and women – one-piece, two-piece, jammers and briefs
• Training and race bags and rucksacks
• Compression
• Tri training suits, tops and bottoms

Current specials and clearance items can be viewed on the website. Examples include the 2018 3.8 wetsuit for $450 was $799, the Alpha wetsuit was $799 now $400 and women’s one piece swimwear at $30. Many more items available to browse at the factory.

Orca Australia Contact details:

• Factory Outlet: 7/136 Cochranes Road, Moorabbin, VIC, 3189
• Tel: 1800 228 229
• Hours: 9:30-16:30 Mon-Fri (However if you know exactly what you want Scott can often bring it to a session saving you freight and travel!)
• To access the 20% you must come in person or pay over the phone

We will be hosting an TA/ORCA ATHLETE evening on Wednesday 24th July (5pm - 8pm), where the factory will be open for walk-ins – come along, have a look and grab some gear.  TA Coaches will be there too, so come and have a chat!