🎄 Merry Christmas from Launceston Triathlon Club!
As we wrap up 2025, we want to wish all our members, families, volunteers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a safe, active and joyful holiday season.
📸 November Highlights
November has been a huge month for the club, with fantastic participation and community engagement across events:
🏫 Schools Triathlon Challenge – Training Clinics
Over 40 enthusiastic participants joined our training clinics—well done to all the young athletes preparing for race day.
🏖️ Noosa Triathlon
A great turnout of LTC members competing in the largest Olympic-distance triathlon in the world. Amazing effort by everyone who made the trip!
🏊 Riverside Aquathlon –Supporting Transplant Australia
Nearly 90 participants took part in this meaningful event—thank you to all who supported such an important cause.
🚴♂️ Season Opener @Georgetown
Our first triathlon of the season kicked off with great energy and strong participation.
📘 Strategic Planning
We have been working on a comprehensive 3-year StrategicPlan. Once the Action Plan is finalised, we look forward to sharing it with all members.
📅 Upcoming Events
14th December – Coles Beach
Coles Beach Triathlon is back! LTC is proud to support Cradle Coast in bringing this event to life. We encourage members to get along and show support.
3rd January 2026 – Bridport Triathlon
Entries are OPEN!
This event is a World Qualifier, State Championship, and part of the Aus3 Live Kids Series.
We expect large numbers again—don’t leave it too late, as the event sold out last year.
1st February – St Helens
We are aiming to open entries before Christmas.
💪 Training Information
Regular Sessions
Mon/Wed/Fri mornings @ Riverside
End-of-Year Sessions
🌊 Open Water Swim Sessions
Save the dates:
Children are welcome to join Nippers at 10:30amfollowing the swim.
January 2026 Training
We will be offering a variety of sessions throughout January for those staying locally.
These will be advertised via social media — or let us know if you’d prefer a dedicated January Messenger group.
💰 Grants & New Equipment
We are very fortunate to have secured funding through the ActiveTas Club Grant.
This funding has enabled the club to purchase
These will significantly expand our training options and event capability. A huge thank-you to the Tasmanian Government for their support.
♻️ Fundraising – Recycle Rewards
LTC has joined the Recycle Rewards Program.
Our first campaign “Fill the Training Bucket” aims to help keep training costs low and increase opportunities for members.
What can be recycled?
Simply scan the club barcode at the recycling station before depositing your items.
If you can’t make it to a station, you’re welcome to bring your recyclables to any race.
💡 Great Suggestions from Members
We’ve received outstanding ideas recently — and we’d love your help to bring them to life!
Looking for
🚴 Ladies Scottsdale Loop Ride
Tuesday 30th December
All levels welcome—whether you complete part or all of the loop, you’ll besupported throughout.
Please RSVP if you’d like to join.
🔬 Research Opportunity
A PhD study is seeking participants 18+, notcurrently holding a TIS scholarship.
Study focus:
The impact of within-session recovery with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) onperformance, metabolic and perceptual responses during repeated sprint cycling.
For more info:
Brock Kenny
📧brock.kenny@myacu.edu.au
📞0400 260 577
