A Word from the Head Coach

"We have an incredible community of athletes here at Tri-Alliance. You all have ambitious goals, dreams, and aspirations and we are here to support you in achieving them. However, lately, we've noticed a concerning trend – a lack of commitment and consistency in training.

First and foremost, let me preface that this message comes from a place of experienced passion for the sport and a genuine desire to see each and every one of you succeed. I know that you have the potential to achieve great things, but it's essential to understand that success in triathlon, as in any endeavour, relies on respecting the process and guidance from our coaches, and following the carefully crafted training programs.

Triathlon is not just a sport; it's a journey that requires consistent effort and dedication. The path to achieving your goals is not going to be easy, but it'll be in overcoming challenges that you truly grow as an athlete and as an individual.

It's frustrating for us to notice that some of you are struggling to maintain the consistency required for your success. I understand that life can get busy, and there will be days when you feel tired or demotivated. But we’re here to help you to succeed, and for that to happen, we all need to be on the same page and fully committed.

So, here's a challenge to all of you: I want you to refocus your energy and dedication on the journey ahead.

Be the athlete who rises to the occasion, who understand that every training session is a building block toward your goal, and who shows up ready to give their best each time.

We believe in your abilities and your goals, and we know you have the potential to shine. It's time for you to put your words into action – show us what you’ve got!"

~ Ollie ~

It's Time To Sign

We have had a great partnership with Elwood Life Saving Club for many many years and we truly believe in supporting the amazing work they do. That's why we're encouraging all our members to get behind the club and sign up as a member for the 2023/24 season. Not only will this support our community, and get you access to hot showers on training days, but it will also provide you with the opportunity to be eligible for a foreshore parking pass (will save you loads in parking fees...or fines when you get done for forgetting!).

Associate Membership fees (non-patrolling) for the 2023/24 season are $100. ELSC are also offering a number of training opportunities for their members. So, make sure you get on board and support the local community.

You will need to ensure that you have a current Working with Children Check, which has Elwood LSC and Life Saving Victoria listed as organisations. They will not be able to process your renewals without this.

Once you have your ELSC membership sorted, you can then apply to the City of Port Phillip for a Foreshore Club parking permit. Both are simple processes – juts follow the links below (in order) and get yourself sorted for the season ahead!

TriShop is Growing!

You may have sensed that we're in the midst of some major growth and expansion, and we couldn't be happier about it! 🎉 This expansion isn't just about our awesome TA sessions; it also involves our beloved TriShop. But before we dive into the details, we'd like to take a moment to formally introduce Kris, who now oversees all things TriShop. #HiKris

The changes we're making are a breath of fresh air, and we're seriously lucky to have an amazing team helping us make this happen. What does this mean for you? Well, it means a few cool changes to how you shop and get your orders, making everything way more efficient. So, let's break it down for you.

All the fantastic Tri-Alliance gear you love is now conveniently located under the "Teams Wear" tab in our TriShop.

Our stock primarily resides offsite in a warehouse (for now). Once you place an order, it gets picked, packed, and then it's on its way to you via one of two options:

1. Shipping: If you chose this option, your order will be sent straight to your doorstep.

2. Pickup: If you prefer to grab your gear in person, your order will be waiting for you at the MSAC office.

No matter which way you roll, you'll get an email notification as soon as your order status changes from "processing". Shipped orders will even come with a tracking number. If you're opting for pickup, just know that there's usually someone chillin' in the MSAC office between 9am and 5pm every day, and your order will be right by the door with your name on it. If you're ever unsure, give us a shout to confirm we're there before you swing by.

Got any questions about your order, our products, stock levels, or maybe you want to chat about a unique pickup plan? Hit up Kris and the TriShop team directly at [email protected]. Trust us, they've got all the inside info and can hook you up quicker than Ollie and Michelle can!

There's a Mini Squad in Town!

TriKids is gearing up for an exciting 8-week training program! It kicks off on October 18th at Albert Park Lake and October 21st at Elwood Beach. This program is perfect for your little ones who want to gear up for the upcoming triathlon series. With experienced coaches and on-the-spot support at the 2XU Tri Series events, it's a fantastic opportunity for them to shine.

They'll have two sessions a week, focusing on biking and running on Wednesdays and swimming and running on Saturdays. Plus, they even have special race-ready sessions to help your kids confidently cross that finish line.

And guess what? Every kid who joins gets a sweet welcome pack. If your friends or family are looking for something like this, don't hesitate to recommend TriKids – they're all about making it work for your family's busy schedule.

Reach out at [email protected] or 8488 8045 to learn more and get your little champs involved.

Time to Enter?

One of the amazing benefits of your Tri-Alliance Annual Membership is your gift of 20% off your race entries!!!! That's a huge saving and we want all of you to use it.

So, here's the deal...

You will only be able to take advantage of this offer when:

a) you enter under TRI-ALLIANCE

and

b) you do it AT THE TIME of registration (it cannot be applied retrospectively).

When you are entering, select "TRI-ALLIANCE" as your club and hit "JOIN". It will prompt you for a password, which you can get by choosing "Click here to request it". That triggers a request to us for approval. Once done, you'll receive an email with the code and voila!

If the above scenario does not happen you won't be able to get your discount and you won't be linked to us. So ensure it has my name (Michelle Allan) attached to the club request and you cannot go wrong!