Last weekend we saw Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium athletes in action at the Queensland Schools Cross Country Championships in Brisbane and at the Moreton Mongrel Marathon and Half Marathon.

At Queensland Schools Cross Country Champs Peyton Craig qualified for the Qld team that will head to Tasmania for the National Champs. He was involved in a sprint finish where 2 seconds separated the first 4 with Peyton taking the silver medal. He backed up the next day to take 3rd place in the teams relay.

Jazzy shults, Meg and Macey Roberts, Ryan Marsh, Kayleigh Foster and Emma Dann all ran well in their respective age categories. Never easy going up against full time runners, but they raced well. Meg backed up with a bronze medal in the Team relays the day after the individual races.

Onto the Moreton Mongrel that consisted of all running on the sand and sand dunes for the Marathon and Half Marathon distances. Kate Gazzard had a strong showing in the marathon where she took out the overall race win by 22 mins in a time of 4.41.06. Not just female but also beat the males in too!! While Hubby Tim Jarrold took part in his first ever half marathon thru the sands and dunes as well where he finished 4th male in a time of 3.02.33. Well done you 2 legends.

Queensland Schools Cross Country Championships - 16.07.17
Peyton Craig - 2nd Place 12 Years Male 3km - qualified for Qld Team
Jazzy Shults - 21st Place 13 Years Female 3km
Macey Roberts 23rd Place 15 Years Female 4km
Meg Roberts - 23rd Place 17 Years Female 4km
Ryan Marsh - 26th Place 14 Years Male 4km
Kayleigh Foster - 37th Place 14 Years Female 4km
Emma Dann - 56th Place 16 Years Female 4km
Teams Relay - 17.07.17
Meg Roberts - 3rd Place 17 Years Female (Team of 4)
Peyton Craig - 3rd Place 12 Years Male (Team of 4)

Moreton Mongrel Run - 16.07.17
Marathon
Kate Gazzard - Overall Race Winner
Half Marathon
Tim Jarrold - 4th Place Male

.What a season for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes that were in action throughout 2016 - 2017. There has been some remarkable performances from the Team. Leading the charge this year was Romy Wolstencroft and Zsolt Dallos who took out the Female and Male Athlete of the year.

Romy Wolstencroft had a break out year and continued to improve throughout the season. The hard work she has been laying down in the pool contributed to some great performances that ended with 2nd place Senior Girls at National Schools Triathlon Championships after defending her Qld Schools Triathlon Title win the win in Senior Girls. She took out her first race win in the Queensland Triathlon Series Race # 3 on home soil. She also had a 3rd, 4th and 5th in the series. Also won the Glenelg Triathlon the day after competing in the Australian Junior Series Race # 3 where she finished 12th ITU Junior.

Zsolt Dallos season culminated with 3 Australian Titles in the 35-39 category ( 2nd Long Course, 3rd Sprint and Olympic Distance), won the Triathlon Queensland State Series and was 6th overall at Hervey Bay 100 taking out his category. He has qualified for the World Long Course at Penticton and Olympic Distance Champs in Rotterdam.

From a Coaches point of view, Head Coach Toby Coote, was pleased to see the development of some great junior athletes into the Open / Elite Category. There is a great Junior based being formed once again and this was signified by SCTA Juniors being selected in the Qld Team of the 14th year straight with a  total of 47 athletes being selected.

The Age Group side of SCTA is continually growing and seeing the development of these athletes over the past year is very gratifying, seeing the hard work being rewarded with some outstanding results. It will only keep growing for the future years to come.

Rachel Games is another that has performed well over the season. Highlight was getting a start in the WTS race on the Gold Coast. The first by a Pacific Island athlete male or female. She won the ITU Pacific Island Championships and has met the qualifying criteria for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Peyton Craig had a great year taking out both the All Schools and the Queensland Schools Aquathlon Championships and finishing 2nd at the National Schools Athletics Championships 11 years 800m. He has a huge future ahead.

Some times its not all about the athletes either, Sue Fairweather has been an integral part of SCTA for the past couple of seasons as a Technical Official. She not greets SCTA athletes but all athletes with a smile, is very courtesy and is always on hand to help no matter the situation. This was shown again as she took out Triathlon Queensland Technical Official of the Year for the 2nd year in a row.

SCTA Australian Champions include Brodie Gardner (Elite Cross Tri), Kate Schultz (30-34 Cross Tri). Runner Ups in 2nd place go to Emma Dann (14-15 Sprint), Jordan Gover (45-49 Sprint), Maureen Cummings 55-59 Sprint) and Jake Hynes (15-19 Olympic Distance. While in 3rd place went to Maureen Cummings (55-59 Olympic Distance) and Tania Gover (40-44 Sprint).

Well done to our members that gained selection into the Australian Team for upcoming World Championships. Brodie Gardner (Cross Tri Elite), Jordan Gover (Aquathlon, Aquabike and O.D), Tania Gover (Aquathlon, Sprint), Zsolt Dallos (Long Course and O.D) and Rebecca Ungermann (Long Course and O.D).

SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship holders, Ryan Marsh and Kaya Shults, represented the Squad, Sponsors and themselves extremely well in performance and sportsmanship. It's a long tough season and it didn't go without a few dramas but the way they performed and continued to push themselves in training and racing, I couldn't have asked more from a Coach's perspective.

Ryan Marsh - Had a great season that ended up with his selection in the Qld Team for National Schools Triathlon Champs. He went around the country racing the National Junior Series where he finished with 2 x 2nd places, a third and a 6th to finish 2nd in ITU Youth B Australian Youth Triathlon Series. He won the Queensland Triathlon Series 13 years Male and placed 3rd in the Triathlon Queensland State Series for 12-13 Years Male. Read Ryan's Junior Scholarship Season review click Here

Kaya Shults - Had an eventful year with a bike crash just after Christmas that saw her out of action and in plaster with a fractured scaphoid. But she got back on track to be selected in the Qld Team for National Schools Triathlon Champs where she finished 8th Intermediate Female. She took out 4th place at Qld Schools Triathlon Champs where her plaster only came off a week before the race. So to qualify was a massive achievement in itself. Before the bike crash, she was in very good form and was looking forward to a great performance at Round # 2 of the National Junior Series after making the "A" Final of ITU Youth A at round # 1 where she finished 14th.

There are so many results to note but great performances from the following include Melissa Charlton, Jessica Lee, Jazzy shults, Michael Hooper, Maddison Dutton, Matt Wolstencroft, Jan Harvey, Scott Marsh, Mark Corcoran, Lucy Bowden, Mitch Baker, Maureen Cummings, Warren Venaglia, Chris George, Kayleigh Foster, Sarah and Chris Pye, Emma Hogan, Olivia Latimer, Meg and Macey Roberts just to name a few.

Full wrap up of race results below. Well done to all the SCTA athletes that competed.

ITU Pacific Islands Champion
Rachel James PNG

Australian Championship Races
2 x Australian Champions, 8 x Runner Ups and 4 x 3rd Places

World Championships Selection - 5 Members
Long Course x 2, Aquathlon x 2, Aquabike x 1, Olympic Distance x 2, Sprint x 1, Cross (Elite) x 1

Queensland Championship Races
8 x Qld Champions, 10 x Runner Ups and 11 x 3rd Places

Outright Professional / Open Races
14 x Race Winners, 6 x Runner Ups, 6 x 3rd Places

Age Group Races
81 x Age Group Race Winners, 77 x Runner Ups and 54 x 3rd Places

Queensland School Triathlon Qualifiers
4 + 1 Reserve - Total over 14 years = 47 selected

Triathlon Queensland Club Championships
SCTA - 2nd Place Medium Club and 9th on Aggregate

Queensland Triathlon Series Club Championships
SCTA - 6th Place Overall behind much larger clubs

A huge thanks to all the sponsors associated with SCTA. The above results don't happen without their ongoing support Protector Aluminium, Vorgee, Metsure Insurance Brokers, Mizuno, Kawana Aquatic Centre, Rydges Hotels, Apollo Bicycles, Xterra Wetsuits Australia, Allez Sport Mooloolaba, The Event Crew and Ironman Oceania.

Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes were in action at the Caloundra Foreshore Fun Run and Gamagori Asian Sprint Cup in Japan.

At Caloundra under perfect conditions for running saw the annual 10km and 3km fun run. The 10km is a straight run from Golden Beach to Moffat Beach and always attracts some great runners. Best of the Open Runners was Selena Corcoran with 18th Female and in the Masters was Norm Marsh in 12th Place and Jan Harvey in 13th Place

In the 3km Finn Barlow was the first female across the line and 7th outright.

In Japan for the Gamagori ITU Asian Sprint Cup, Chris George lined up in the Elite Male. over the super sprint distance, there was 2 heats with 15 from each into the final. In very competitive fields Chris finished 29th.

Caloundra Foreshore Fun Run - 18.06.17 - 10km
Norm Marsh - 12th Place Masters Male
Jan Harvey - 13th Place Masters Female
Mark Corcoran - 18th Place Masters Male
Selena Corcoran - 18th Place Open Female
Toni Duetzmann - 20th Place Open Female
Melissa Charlton - 26th Place Open Female
Warren Venaglia - 29th Place Masters Male
Jessica Lee - 41st Place Open Female

3km
Finn Barlow - 1st Place 5-12 Years Female - Outright Female Winner

Gamagori ITU Asian Cup - 18.06.17
Chris George - 29th Place Heat # 1

Another busy weekend for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes that were in action at the Asia Pacific Ironman Championships in Cairns, Cairns 70.3 and the finale of the Allez Sport Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series at Elizabeth Daniels Park.

Cairns Ironman put on perfect weather for fast times in the Ironman and 70.3 races. The 70.3 straight swim with current and chop behind them, while the Ironman had a bit of current and chop to contend with in the first half of the 3.8km swim, but came home fast with the current and chop behind them.

Once out onto he bike the tailwind was there, but by the time they turn the wind had dropped out. For the 70.3 this was ideal as the wind back to Cairns was very slight. In the Ironman the wind played nicely and only saw the last 30km straight with a slight wind, that was hitting the face that we had seen in years gone by. 

The cooler temperatures throughout the day help with fast run times and we saw both Male and female Professional winners breaking the race records.

All 4 of the SCTA athlete in the Ironman had great days out. They had all done the work leading into he race and we saw that rewarded with some great performances from the all. Leading the charge finishing in 11:51:05 was Paul McDonald (80th 35-39). Rebecca Sheppard with 12:20:21 (15th 40-44) not far behind was Tara Baker in 12:28:42 (16th 40-44) and rounding out the team was Sarah Pye in 13:16:33 (24th 35-39). 

In the 70.3 race we saw some great performances from the crew. Lucy Bowden (25-29) had a great day out apart from losing her water bottles on the the first speed bump right in front of the Coach, but she got thru the setback to finish 4th and 12th Female overall. Ty Harding had a solid day out on the course with a 5th place in a very competitive 40-44 years to place 33rd overall. Norm Marsh (50-54) was back after his knee surgery with a 18th place. Chris Pye (30-34) had a good showing in 28th while it was great to see the Big Dog Kev Hammond out having another crack with 48th 35-39.

Finally at the Allez Sport Cross Country Series Race # 6, we saw Toni Deutzmann (40-49 10km) continue her dominance with another win, the consistent Olivia Latimer (U/40 10km) 2nd place as too Jazzy Shults (U/14 3km). Claiming 3rd places were Chris George (U/40 10km) and Chloe Turner (U/40 6km). Jan Harvey (50-59 10km) just missed the podium in 4th, while Kaya Shults (U/40 6km) was 6th.

Over the 6 races we saw Chris George (U/40 10km) and Toni Deutzmann (40-49 10km) were Series Winners in their respective categories. Runner Ups went to Olivia Latimer (U/40 10km) and Jazzy Shults (U/14 3km). Jen Shults (40-49 10km), Chloe Turner (U/40 6km) and Jan Harvey (50-59 6km) all recorded 3rd Places.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below.

Asia Pacific Ironman Championships - 11/06/17 - 3.8/180/42.2 - Cairns
Rebecca Sheppard - 15th Place 40-44 Years Female - 12:20:21
Tara Baker - 16th Place 40-44 Years Female - 12:28:42
Sarah Pye - 24th Place 35-39 Years Female - 13:16:33
Paul McDonald - 80th Place 35-39 Years Male - 11:51:05

Cairns 70.3 -  11/06/17 - 1.9/90/21.1
Lucy Bowden - 4th Place 25-29 Years Female - 12th Female Overall
Ty Harding - 5th Place 40-44 Years Male - 33rd Overall
Norm Marsh - 18th Place 50-54 Years Male
Chris Pye - 28th Place 30-34 Years Male
Kevin Hammond - 48th Place 35-39 Years Male

Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series Race # 6 - 11/06/12 - Elizabeth Daniels Park
Toni Deutzmann - 1st Place 40-49 Years Female 10km
Olivia Latimer - 2nd Place U/40 Female 10km
​Jazzy Shults - 2nd Place U/14 Years Female 3km
Chris George - 3rd Place U/40 Male 10km
Chloe Turner - 3rd Place U/40 Female 6km
Jan Harvey - 4th Place 50-59 Years Female 6km
Kaya Shults - 6th Place U/40 Female 6km

Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series - 6 races
Chris George - Series Winner U/40 Male 10km
Toni Deutzmann - Series Winner 40-49 Years Female 10km
Olivia Latimer - 2nd Place U/40 Female 10km
Jazzy Shults - 2nd Place U/14 Years Female 3km
Chloe Turner - 3rd Place U/40 Female 6km
Jan Harvey - 3rd Place 50-59 Years Female 6km
Jen shults - 3rd Place 40-49 Years Female 10km

A very successful weekend for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes at the Byron Bay Triathlon. Over the 3 different distances of Olympic (1.5/40/10) Sprint (750/20/5) and Tempta (300/10/2.5), saw all put one athlete on the podium.
 
It was windy with some rainy showers that converged on the race start but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the SCTA Crew. If anything it worked into their favour.
 
The sprint distance was SCTA most successful campaign with 5 Athletes and 1 Team, we saw the Little Pocket Rocket Romy Wolstencroft not only take out 16-17 Years Female, but also the overall race win beating in the Males as well. Not a bad 18th birthday present.

Not to be outdone, Kate Shultz won 30-34 Years Female as well and was 2nd overall (male and female) behind Romy. In fact we had 4 athletes in the top 6 overall with Matt Wolstencroft  (Romy takes bragging rights till next year) winning his 45-49 Years Male and 5th Overall followed by Michael Hooper in 6th Overall and 20-24 Years Male winner. Rachel James had a great race to finish 2nd behind Kate in 30-34 Years Female.
 
We even saw the Coach, Toby Coote (Swim) team up with Brodie Gardner (Cycle) and Drew Westbrook (Run) to take out the Teams with a 12-minute win. Shorty AKA Kayleigh Foster had a great race in the Tempta to take out 12-13 Years Female and place 5th overall and 2nd Female
 
Onto the Olympic Distance and we saw Jake Hynes line up in a very competitive Open Men’s Field won by Josh Amberger where he finished 12th while Ty Harding battle his way thru to take 2nd place 40-44 Years Male. A great hit out for him leading into Cairns 70.3.
Well done to all that raced.
 
Byron Bay Triathlon – 13.05.17
Olympic Distance – 1.5/40/10
Ty Harding – 2nd Place 40-44 Years Male
Jake Hynes – 12th Place Open Male
 
Sprint Distance – 750/20/5
Romy Wolstencroft – 1st Place 16-17 Years Female – Overall Race Winner and 1st Female
Kate Shultz – 1st Place 30-34 Years Female – 2nd Overall and 2nd Female
Matt Wolstencroft – 1st Place 45-49 Years Male – 5th Overall
Michael Hooper – 1st Place 20-24 Years Male – 6th Overall
Toby Coote / Brodie Gardner / Drew Westbrook – 1st Open Male Teams
Rachel James – 2nd Place 30-34 Years Female
 
Tempta – 300/10/2.5
Kayleigh Foster – 1st Place 12-13 Years Female – 5th Overall and 2nd Female

Big weekend of racing for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes in action at Port Macquarie Ironman and 70.3, Queensland Athletics All Schools X Country Championships, Race # 3 of Allez Sport Sunshine Coast X Country Series and the announcements of the Australian Age Group Teams for World Championships.

At Port Macquarie for the Australian Ironman Champs and & 70.3, the athletes couldn't have asked for better conditions. With cool light breeze and mid 20's temperature we were going to see some fast racing.

Tahlia Paskin took the charge in her first ever Ironman and snuck in just over the 12hr mark with a  12.08.42 and 8th place 25-29 and 56th female overall. While in the 70.3 we were represented by Jen (25th) and Scott (36th) Shults, Greg Rehbock (30th), John Simpson (47th) and Kevin Hammond (60th). Well done to all that raced down there some great results.

In contrast to the conditions at Port Mac IM, at both the Queensland Athletics All Schools Cross Country Champs and at Race # 3 of Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series saw wet conditions which is perfect for cross country running.

At QA Cross Country Champs all the SCTA juniors ran extremely well as they are up against pure runners that only train for that. Meg Roberts led the charge with a 10th, Ryan Marsh 15th, Jazzy Shults 17th and Macey Roberts 19th. Most of these categories had in excess of 60 runners so have done a great job.

At Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series Race # 3 we saw Toni Deutzmann take out the win 40-49 10km, with Olivia Latimer 3rd, Parker Deuztmann 3rd as well with Jazzy Shults running her 3rd cross country in 3 days to take out 10th.

Congratulations to the following SCTA athletes that have gained selection in the Australian Team for the World Multi Sport Triathlon Championships to be held in Penticton Canada 18th-27th August
Brodie Gardner - Elite Male Cross Triathlon (Auto Selection for winning National Champs)
Rebecca Ungermann - 25-29 Years Female Long Course
Zsolt Dallos - 35-39 Years Male Long Course
Tania Gover - 40-44 Years Female Aquathlon
Jordan Gover 45-49 Years Male Aquathlon and Aquabike

And who have qualified for the Rotterdam World Triathlon Championships in Netherlands on 14th-17th September
Rebecca Ungermann - 25-29 Years Female Standard distance
Tania Gover - 40-44 Years Female Sprint Distance
Jordan Gover - 45-49 Years Male Standard distance

Race Results
Australian Ironman Championships Port Macquarie - 07.05.17 - 3.8/180/42.2
Tahlia Paskin - 8th Place 25-29 Years Female

Port Macquarie 70.3 - 07.05.17 - 1.9/90/21.1
Jen Shults - 25th Place 40-44 Years Female
Greg Rehbock - 30th Place 30-34 Years Male
Scott Shults - 36th Place 40-44 Years Male
John Simpson - 47th Place 50-54 Years Male
Kevin Hammond - 60th Place 35-39 Years Male

Queensland Athletics All Schools Cross Country Championships - 06.05.17
Meg Roberts - 10th Place 17 Years Girls 4km
Ryan Marsh - 15th Place 14 Years Boys 4km
Jazzy Shults - 17th Place 13 Years Girls 3km
Macey Roberts - 19th Place 15 Years Girls 4km 

Sunshine Coast Cross Country Series Race # 3 - 07.05.17
Toni Deutzmann - 1st Place 40-49 Years Female 10km
Olivia Latimer - 3rd Place U/40 Years Female 10km
Parker Deutzmann - 3rd Place U/10 Years Male 1km
Jazzy Shults - 10th Place U/14 Years Female 3km

Good luck to all racing Byron Bay Triathlon this weekend

Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes were in action at the Queensland Sprint Championships held at Moreton Bay. SCTA Athletes secured 2 x Queensland Titles with 1 x 2nd Places and 5 x 3rd Places. In Total 8 Medals from the Queensland Sprint Championships.

Perfect conditions greeted the athletes for race day at Moreton Bay. The swim was a little choppy and being a non wetsuit swim would suit the faster swimmers. A light breeze on the bike helped with a  good tailwind one way and headwind the other way. The run course was going to be flat and fast.

SCTA athletes raced extremely well and race of the day went to Romy Wolstencroft. She was the fastest Female on the day and was 18th overall amongst the Males. Jordan Gover (45-49) was our other Qld Champion for the day. Zsolt Dallos (35-39) continued his great form with a silver medal.

We had 5 finish on the podium in 3rd place and taking Bronze Medal in Queensland Championships with Ryan Marsh (12-13), Emma Dann (14-15), Jake Hynes (16-17), Rebecca Ungermann (25-29) and Chris George (30-34). Just missing the podium with a 4th place was Parker Deutzmann (7-9) and Rachel James (30-34)

It was great to see Miriam Smith back racing. She was one of a trio of girls that started with SCTA way back in 2002 and she was right back where she left off with a win in 20-24 Super Sprint, along with Kerry Barlow taking the win in 40-44.

Throughout the season we have seen the following athletes race in numerous races. While they didn't place here or other races, they do go out and have go at all the races. Well done to Scott Marsh, Finn and Pipi Barlow, Jack Dann, Jessica Lee and Mark Corcoran. It was also good to see the lil monster from PNG, Jayden James, out there having a race in the 7-9.

With only 19 athletes from 82 club members, SCTA finished 9th place on aggregate Club Championships and finished 2nd in Medium Club behind the eventual winner of the aggregate club championships. SCTA recorded the 6th highest point score on the day.

Well done to all that raced. Results below.
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Queensland Sprint Championships - Moreton Bay Triathlon - 23.04.17 - 750/20/5
Romy Wolstencroft - 1st Place 16-17 Years Female - Qld Champion + Overall Female Race Winner
Jordan Gover - 1st Place 45-49 Years Male - Queensland Champion
Zsolt dallos - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male - Queensland Silver Medal
Emma Dann - 3rd Place 14-15 Years Female - Queensland Bronze Medal
Jake Hynes - 3rd Place 16-17 Years Male - Queensland Bronze Medal
Rebecca Ungermann - 3rd Place 25-29 Years Female - Queensland Bronze Medal
Chris George - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Male - Queensland Bronze Medal
Rachel James - 4th Place 30-34 Years Female 
Jessica Lee - 9th Place 30-34 Years Female
Mark Corcoran - 23rd Place 45-49 Years Male

Super Sprint - 300/8/2
Miriam Smith - 1st Place 20-24 Years Female
​Kerry Barlow - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
​Ryan Marsh - 3rd Place 12-13 Years Male - Queensland Bronze Medal
Jack Dann - 8th Place 12-13 Years Male

Kids - 200/4/1
Finn Barlow - 10th Place 10-11 Years Female
Scott Marsh - 13th Place 10-11 Years Male
Mini Kids - 100/2/500
Parker Deutzmann - 4th Place 7-9 Years Male
Pipi Barlow - 12th Place 7-9 Years Female
Jayden James - 17th Place 7-9 Years Male.

The Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Junior Athletes performed extremely well at National schools Triathlon Championships
 
The National Schools Triathlon Champs in Penrith, saw some extremely fast and furious racing in all age categories over the draft legal format over the following distances in Senior (750/20/5), Intermediate (600/16/4) and Junior (400/12/3).
 
SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship holders, Ryan Marsh and Kaya Shults were in action along with Romy Wolstencroft and Jazzy Shults. Day 1 was the individual races. 
 
Run Sensation Romy Wolstencroft the defending Qld Champion performed extremely well and had one of those famous runs from behind. After a solid swim she was 1 min 20 secs down on the eventual winner Jess Claxton from WA. Once on the bike we saw the lead diminish throughout the rest of the race. By the end of the 4-lap cycle course Romy exited the transition with a 1-minute deficit. Once the shoes were on she passed the girls one by one to eventually run herself into 2nd place only 26 seconds behind the winner. 

The pocket rocket Jazzy Shults had an absolute blinder of a race. It was set up by a great swim that saw her exit with the lead girls. A pack of 5 girls raced hard over the 2-lap cycle course staying together till they got off the bike. Once on the run we saw Jazzy settle into a good rhythm and slowing worked her way into the race and passing all but 2 girls in front of her to make her  with a 3rd place. She still has another year in this category. The smile was beaming after the race. Was great to see her execute the race to the plan.
 
Swim Machine Kaya Shults dominated up front with the lead girls out of the swim. The decision to go out alone or wait for the chase pack of 5 girls to catch was in the back of her mind. The decision was to wait and work with them. The hard thing was one of the dominant runners was in the pack. The lead girls work well together to come off with a 40 sec lead over the chase pack that contained 2 extremely strong runners. Kaya had a good transition and worked her way onto the run. She had a strong run to come away with 8th place.
 
The quiet assassin Ryan Marsh came into the race with great form. The junior males were always going to be a fast affair with some great athletes in here. The swim was going to be the key and Ryan had a slightly off day just missing the 2nd pack, which we were hoping he would make. A bike crash from a fellow competitor in front of him created a bit of confusion in the chase pack, which split into 2.  Ryan rode strongly to be in a good place off the bike but unfortunately he suffered with a few stiches, which hampered his progress on the first lap of the run. Once into his rhythm on the 2nd lap he looked a lot better and ran himself into 11th place.

Day 2 included the Team Relays in a mixed format of 2 females and 2 males in each team with the females first then males and so on in a draft legal format once again. The Teams consisted of Senior / Intermediate / Junior and an All Age Team.
 
We had some great performances once again and the disappointments for some from yesterday’s races were able to come back and show what they were able to do. This is fast and furious at its best with a 300m swim, 5km cycle and finish off with a 1.5km run then tag the next athlete. The focus point was the run and dive into the water from the podium in front of the grandstand.
 
Jazzy Shults was in the Junior Team. She had a great start in the swim to exit with the leaders and make their way thru the one lap cycle course. She exited T2 with heavy legs from her race yesterday but still ran strongly to pass the baton on. Their team went on to win the Junior Relay Title.

Ryan Marsh was in the All Age Relay Team and was tagged and entered the water with a few older athletes. He had a much better swim today and moved thru strongly on the bike and finished off with a great run. He had the fastest recorded Junior Male time on the day. Their Team went on to finish 4th Place.
 
Kaya Shults lined up in the Intermediate Team and was the lead off. She had a blinder of a swim that had her exited the water with a sizable lead over a short distance. Unfortunately the teams behind all exited the water at the same time and were able to ride her down. She looked a lot stronger in the run today and held on to take her next team member. Their team went on to finish 5th Place.
 
Romy Wolstencroft lined up in the Senior Team. She entered the water as the 3rd person of the team and had a bit of work to do. She was able to gain time on her fellow competitors during her leg and finished it off with a strong run. Her Team went on to finish 5th Place.
 
Queensland Team was once again dominant and took out all 3 trophies, The Individual, The Teams and the Overall title. When done to all and especially the SCTA Juniors.
 
National schools Triathlon Championships Penrith – 20.04.17
Romy Wolstencroft – 2nd Place Senior Female
Jazzy Shults – 3rd Place Junior Female
Kaya Shults – 8th Place Intermediate Female
Ryan Marsh – 11th Place Junior Male
Teams Relay – 21.04.17
Jazzy Shults – 1st Place Junior Mixed Team
Ryan Marsh – 4th Place All Age Mixed Team
Kaya Shults – 5th Place Intermediate Mixed Team
Romy Wolstencroft – 5th Place Senior Mixed Team

A huge weekend for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes over the weekend at the Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon, WTS Gold Coast and Xterra Rotorua.

My favourite race on the calendar was held over the weekend on the Gold Coast, where we get to remember a great mate that was lost way to early, Catching up with old mates and telling stories at the Luke Harrop Memorial Gold Coast Triathlon. The racing was no different from the days I went head to head with Luke. Fast and furious and SCTA athletes were right in the mix of it all.

Romy Wolstencroft lined up in the Open Female and came up against a cracker of the field. In her final hit out before National Schools Champs, we saw her put together a great race where she ran thru the field in the run to take out 12th. Big Dog (Kev Hammond) took out the big boys 90-99kg with Ron Craig right on his hammer in 2nd place. Maureen Cummings continued her improvement but came across a red hot Jenny Alcorn which saw Maureen in 2nd place.

Just missing the podium with 4th places were Lucy Bowden (20-24) and Michael Hooper (20-24). Toni Deutzmann (40-44) was 5th and Emma Dann was 6th (13-15). It was great to see Drew Westbrook back having a trot.

In the Enticer the SCTA crew raced extremely well with a few backing up and racing National Schools in less than 2 weeks, it was a great confidence booster. SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship holder Kaya Shults led the charge with a dominating performance in U/16 taking out the win, 11th overall and 2nd female overall. Not to be outdone her sister, Jazzy Shults, took out the U/14 title and 8th Female overall. Maddison Dutton filled the podium with a  3rd 16-24. SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Holder Ryan Marsh was selected into the rising stars development program over the weekend and saw him have a solid race with 6th place.

Brodie Gardner continued his strong showing in the Asia / /Pacific Xterra Tour with a trip across the ditch to Rotorua NZ for the next leg of the tour. With a very technical downhill section that the local boys revelled in, Brodie clawed his way back each uphill to stay in contention. A strong run allowed him to finish off in 6th place and gain valuable points towards the tour standings.

History was made at the WTS Gold Coast on Saturday with Rachel James (PNG) lining up in her first WTS event and first for Pacific Island countries. It was a tough initiation with a choppy swim to punch back into. But she gave it her all and won the crowd support with her just being caught as the best ladies in the world were dismounting causing a lap out situation and unable to finish. It was a great chance to see what the Commonwealth Games course was like and we will build over the next year leading into the Games.

Race Results
Luke Harrop Memorial - Gold Coast Triathlon - 09.04.17 - 750/20/5
Kevin Hammond - 1st Place Clydesdale 90-99kg
Ron Craig - 2nd  Place Clydesdale 90-99kg
Maureen Cummings - 2nd Place 55-59 Years Female
Lucy Bowden - 4th Place 20-24 Years Female
Michael Hooper - 4th Place 20-24 Years Male
Toni Deutzmann - 5th Place 40-44 Years Female
Emma Dann - 6th Place 13-15 Years Female
Jessica Lee - 10th Place 30-34 Years Female
Romy Wolstencroft - 12th Place Open Female
Drew Westbrook - 15th Place 40-44 Years Male
Team PNG (Rachel + Andrew) - 17th Place Teams

Enticer - 300/10/2.5
Kaya Shults - 1st Place U/16 Female - 2nd Female Overall
Jazzy Shults - 1st Place U/14 Female - 8th Female Overall
Maddison Dutton - 3rd Place 16-24 Years Female
Jack Dann - 5th Place U/14 Male
Ryan Marsh - 6th Place Rising Stars Male
Scott Marsh - 13th Place U/14 Male

Xterra Rotorua - 08.04.17 - 1/26/11
Brodie Gardner - 6th Professional Male

Well done to all that raced

Another successful weekend of racing by Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes in action at the Kingscliff Triathlon doubling as the Queensland Olympic Distance Champs and at Rottnest Channel Swim.

Firstly to Kingscliff Triathlon which saw perfect conditions for racing. Which saw Jordan Gover continue his great form in taking out the Qld title (45-49) and 16th overall.  Melissa Charlton took out the 35-39 title and 6th female overall but not being a member of TA means she is ineligible for the State title unfortunately as she has been in great form over the past couple of months. Zsolt Dallos battled sickness this week and took its toll on him but still managed to have a great race to take out 2nd (35-39) and also in Qld Champs and 22nd overall. Rounding out the podium finishers in the Qld champs was Rebecca Ungermann who took 3rd (25-29), as too Mitch Baker (25-29). Jessica Lee had another strong showing taking out 11th (30-34)

In the sprint distance, Tania Gover had another great race taking out the 40-44 title and 8th female overall, while Kelly Enright was 6th (30-34). In a very competitive Tempta distance, where a lot of the Junior Boys selected in the Qld team for Nationals were racing, saw SCTA Junior Scholarship Holder Ryan Marsh perform extremely well to finish 3rd (12-13) and 3rd overall. Rounding out the other podium finish was Parker Deutzmann in 3rd (7-9). Scott Marsh had another solid race with 17th (10-12). 

On to the 25km Rottnest Channel Swim where Peter Schultz did the solo challenge in 8hr 40 min. With the goal of completing the English Channel this is the first steps of many to get there. A few may not know but Pete has relocated to Sydney to get the cold water swimming needed to prepare for the Channel swim. And by the looks of how he went in Rotto he is on the way to achieving his goal. Great work Pete.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below

Kingscliff Triathlon - Queensland Olympic Distance Champs - 26.03.17
Jordan Gover - 1st place 45-49 Years Male - QLD Champion
Melissa Charlton - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female
Zsolt Dallos - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male - 2nd Qld Champs
Rebecca Ungermann - 3rd Place 25-29 Years Female - 3rd Qld Champs
Mitch Baker - 3rd Place 25-29 Years Male - 3rd Qld Champs
Jessica Lee - 11th Place 30-34 Years Female
Sprint Distance - 750/20/5
Tania Gover - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female - 8th Female Overall
Kelly Enright - 6th Place 30-34 Years Female
Tempta - 300/10/2.5
Ryan Marsh - 3rd Place 12-13 Years Male - 3rd Overall
Big Kids - 200/6/1
Scott Marsh - 17th Place 10-12 Years Male
Juniors - 100/3/500
Parker Deutzmann - 3rd Place 7-9 Years Male

Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium athletes were in action at Twilight Run Festival in Brisbane and Xterra Saipan over the weekend.

Firstly to Xterra Saipan where Brodie Gardner lined up as the defending champion. Brodie's day started well with a great swim putting him around the minute behind the lead swimmers. Out onto the Mt Bike course and a nail pierced his wheel where he lost valuable time fixing it. Once up and going he rode and ran himself in contention for the podium but he suffered with cramping to the lower back that halted his progress and finished 8th place. A great job considering he lost valuable time with the puncture.

While down in Brisbane under grey and rainy skies, Mark and Selena Corcoran lined up in the twilight half marathon. Both ran great times to finish 46th and 13th place respectively. Well done

Twilight Run Brisbane - 19.03.17 - 21.1km
Selena Corcoran - 13th Place 30-39 Years Female
Mark Corcoran - 46th Place 40-49 Years Male

Xterra Saipan - 18.03.17 - 1.5/30/12
Brodie Gardner - 8th Place Professional Male

A massive weekend of racing with the 25th running of the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival and National Masters Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast. Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes recorded some great results over the weekend.

The 25th running of the Mooloolaba Triathlon put on a show once again with light winds but warm and humid conditions. We saw a lot of great bike times due to the light winds but the warm conditions on the run leg took its toll. With Australian Olympic Distance Medals on the line, SCTA athletes walked away with 3 of them (4 if Mel had of been a TA member)

Leading the Australian Medal haul was Jake Hynes 2nd Tri Australia / 3rd 15-19 Years, while both Zsolt Dallos (35-39) and Maureen Cummings (55-59) both finished 3rd Tri Australia and Category. Melissa Charlton had a great race with 2nd 35-39 Female.

Michael Hooper just missed the podium with a 4th place 20-24. Also placing in the top 10 in their respective categories were, Belinda Seccombe 7th 40-44, Rebecca Ungermann 8th 25-29 and Rachel James 10th Open Female. Well done to all the SCTA athletes that raced.

SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship holder, Kaya Shults, took out the 1000m Ocean Swim in the Open Female and claimed $450 for her troubles in an M shape course with some swell. Peyton Craig claimed the win in the U/13 Males as well.

While at the Twilight Run on the Friday, under perfect conditions for running, we saw a great turnout from the SCTA Crew with Chloe Turner taking out the 20-29 title, podium places for 3rd went to Meg Roberts (16-19) and Jazzy Shults (U/16) with Macey Roberts (U/16) just missing the podium in 4th.

It was great to see Sam Penny pick up a few medals (1 x Gold, 3 x Silver and 3 x Bronze) and some PB's at the National Masters Swimming Champs on the Gold Coast. Hard to believe that a few years back Sam had some chronic back pain and turned to swimming to strengthen and relieve the pain. Fast forward and he has some bling to show for the hard work.

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival - 10-12.03.17
Mooloolaba Triathlon - Doubling as the Australian Olympic Distance Championships
Melissa Charlton - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Female
Jake Hynes - 3rd Place 15-19 Years Male - Australian Champs - 2nd Place
Zsolt Dallos - 3rd Place 35-39 Years Male - Australian Champs - 3rd Place
Maureen Cummings - 3rd Place 55-59 Years Female - Australian Champs - 3rd Place
Micheal Hooper - 4th Place 20-24 Years Male
Belinda Seccombe - 7th Place 40-44 Years Female
Rebecca Ungermann - 8th Place 25-29 Years Female
Rachel James - 9th Place Open Female
Ron Craig - 10th Place Clydesdale 90-99kg
Wade Scougall - 13th Place 40-44 Years Male
Brad Teys - 18th Place 50-54 Years Male
Kelly Enright - 19th Place 30-34 Years Female
Jen Shults - 20th Place 40-44 Years Female
Scott Shults - 25th Place 40-44 Years Male
Jessica Lee - 29th Place 30-34 Years Female
Greg Rehbock - 44th Place 30-34 Years Male
Drew Walker - 65th Place 40-44 Years Male
Norm Marsh - 76th Place 50-54 Years Male
Kevin Hammond - 83rd Place 35-39 Years Male
Russell Mason - 86th Place 50-54 Years Male
Chris Parks - 98th Place 30-34 Years Male
Ross Cross - 111th Place 50-54 Years Male
Warren Venaglia - 133rd Place 50-54 Years Male
Ross Calder - 181st Place 40-44 Years Male

1000m Ocean Swim - 11.03.17
Kaya Shults - 1st Place Open Female - RACE WINNER
Peyton Craig - 1st Place U/13 Years Male

5km Twilight Run - 10.03.17
Chloe Turner - 1st Place 20-29 Years Female
Jazzy Shults - 3rd Place U/16 Female
Meg Roberts - 3rd Place 16-19 Years Female
Macey Roberts - 4th Place U/16 Years Female
Peyton Craig - 6th Place U/16 Years Male
Kaya Shults - 7th Place U/16 Years Female
Amelia Fleischfresser - 18th Place U/16 Years Female

National Masters Swimming Championships - Gold Coast 8-11.03.17
Sam Penny - 1 x Gold / 3 x Silver / 3 x Bronze

Another big weekend for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes in action at New Zealand Ironman, Australian Junior Series Race # 4 in Perth, The finale of the Bribie Island Triathlon Series with Race # 4 and Mooloolaba Mile Swim.

Over in the West, Ryan Marsh - SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship holder, was in action at Race # 4 of the National Junior Series. With a 6th, 3rd and a 2nd in the series so far, Race # 4 was double points and end of the series. After a strong swim Ryan was in the 2nd pack on the cycle leg but couldn't close the gap to Series Leader Col Curry (QLD).

Ryan had been running well in the previous races he has been in and today was no exception. Once the Mizuno run shoes were on he left the group behind and started chasing Col down. Unfortunately he ran out of road to finish 2nd place in ITU Youth B and take out 2nd place in the series as well.

Mooloolaba Beach was the perfect setting for the Annual Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim. With a small wave to make the swim in interesting Peyton Craig led the charge taking out the win 8-12 Years 800m, while Kevin Hammond continued his recovery from shoulder operation lining up in the mile with a 10th place finish 35-39 Years.

At Bribie Island Tri for the finale of the 4 race series, under perfect conditions for racing, Marilyn Shrapnel led the charge amongst the results taking out the win in  65-69 years, While Jessica Lee has podium in all 4 races with 3rd yesterday in 30-34 Years (series tally of 2 x 2nd and 2 x 3rd places). While in the Open Categories Chris George (4th Male) and Rebecca Ungermann (5th Female) rounded out he results from SCTA Athletes.

Lastly the series results are up from the QTS with SCTA athletes securing 2 x 1st, 2 x 2nd and 3 x 3rd. Also SCTA as a club finished in 6th place behind clubs that had a larger number of participants than we did. So as a whole I am very happy with the QTS series and athlete performances from 2016-17 Season.

Well done to all that raced. See below full results from the weekend's racing

Bribie Island Triathlon Race # 4 - 05.03.17 750/20/5
Marilyn Shrapnel - 1st Place 65-69 Years Female
Jessica Lee - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Female
Chris George - 4th Place Open Male
Rebecca Ungermann - 5th Place Open Female

Mooloolaba Mile Ocean Swim - 05.03.17
Peyton Craig - 1st Place 8-12 Years Male 800m Junior Giants
Kevin Hammond - 10th Place 35-39 Years Male Mile

Australian Junior Series Race # 4 Perth - 04.03.17
Ryan Marsh - 2nd Place ITU Youth B and 2nd in the Series

New Zealand Ironman - 04.03.17 3.8/180/42.2
Tania Gover - 11th 40-44 Years Female - 13:47:29

2016-17 Queensland Triathlon Series Result from 7 races
Ryan Marsh - 1st Place 13 Years Male
Tania Gover - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
Kayleigh Foster - 2nd Place 13 Years Female
Kelly Enright - 2nd Place 30-34 Years Female
Jordan Gover - 3rd Place 45-49 Years Male
Jazzy Shults - 3rd Place U/14 Female Enticer
Parker Deutzmann - 3rd Place 7-9 Years Male Kool Kids
Matthew Nixon - 5th Place 10-11 Years Male Kool Kids
Emmna Dann - 7th Place 14-15 Years Female
Rachel James - 8th Place 30-34 Years Female
Maureen Cummings - 8th Place 55-59 Years Female
Jemma Hynes - 8th Place 10-11 Years Female Kool Kids
Zsolt Dallos - 9th Place 35-39 Years Male
Kaya Shults - 10th Place 14-15 Years Female

Well done to all that raced and best of luck to all competing in the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 

What was a very hectic weekend resulted in some awesome results from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes with the SCTA Juniors at the Queensland Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Championships, but also at QTS # 7 at Raby Bay and Tweed Coast Enduro.

Firstly at the Queensland State Schools Triathlon and Aquathlon Champs in Hervey Bay which saw 4 SCTA Juniors selected in the Qld Team with 1 reserve to compete at the National Schools Triathlon Champs in Penrith in April. SCTA has a proud history at this event with at least one junior selected in each Qld team for the past 15 years. This year continued the tradition and takes the tally to 47 athletes in total.

Romy Wolstencroft (Senior Female) the defending champion from last year, showed her intentions early with an amazing swim which saw her contact with the leaders. After 4km on the bike she led and dominated the cycle leg. When it came to put the running shoes on she showed her class with a blistering 19.45 5km run split to take the title for the second year winning by 1min 35 sec.

Kaya Shults (Intermediate Female) only having her arm out of plaster 9 days earlier, had a solid swim (apart from dropping her swim cap and had to go back to get) but quickly got going on the cycle leg to move to the front. Out on to the run course Kaya held strong only getting passed in the last 500m and just missing the podium with a 4th place and Qld Team Selection. (last year result 5th place Intermediate Female)

Ryan Marsh (Junior Male) didn't have one of his greatest swims, but capitalised on a strong bike leg that saw him come off the bike in 2nd place. After the first lap of the run he was sitting in 3rd place but faded a little to take out 5th place to qualify for the Qld Team. 23 seconds separated the first 5 place (last years result 31st Junior Male)

Jazzy Shults (Junior Female) In her first outing at the Qld Schools Champs Jazzy had a great swim to be in the first couple out of the water. She dropped a few places to come off the bike in 9th place only to run herself into 7th place. One of the girls in front pulled out of the team and Jazzy got her position. First of the girls a year younger across the line

Emma Dann (Intermediate Female) crashed her bike 2 weeks before the race which require 8 stitches in the Knee. It wasn't the ideal prep for her with limited training due to the knee, but she moved thru the field on the bike and run to finish 12th with the stitches still in. (last year result 32nd Intermediate Female)

Meg Roberts (Senior Female) in her last year at Schools Tri, had a solid day out. after a good swim for her, she was strong on the bike and had a good run to finish off.

Macey Roberts (Intermediate Female) stepping up from Junior category gives her all every time she races. An extremely hard worker in training and improving all the time. Macey had a strong cycle run combo to run down a few of the girls in front of her to finish 18th place. (last year result 12th Junior Female)

Matthew Nixon (junior Male) was his first appearance at the School triathlon champs and had a good day out against some seasoned competitors. Always a hard age group with 1 year difference in age. Matthew finished 36th.

Unfortunately Jake Hynes and Kayleigh Foster were unable to start. Jake is still suffering with bruising on the bone from his hyper extension of his knee from January race. We put in an exemption form to be available for selection into the team and they gave him the 1st reserve spot.

Kayleigh was involved in a bike crash on the Tuesday were she broke her collarbone and was unable to take her spot on the line. Kayleigh had been in good form and it was a shame that she wasn't able to start. But she has a couple more years to go so she will be back next year with a vengeance. 

In the Primary Schools Aquathlon Champs we saw Peyton Craig take out the Title winning by 10 seconds. The week previously he took out the Qld 1km Beach Run at the Qld Surf Life Saving Champs. Matthew Nixon shows continuing improvement with 87th place in a very competitive field that saw Peyton win.

At the Tweed Enduro we had Chris Pye in the 30-34 years where he took out 12th place.

While at Raby Bay the Season Finale of the QTS was held in ideal conditions with a some cloud cover and a light breeze that strengthened as the day went on. There was some strong racing in a lot of the categories as well. Romy Wolstencroft, backing up after Qld Schools, took to the Open Field where we saw 2012 Olympian Emma Jackson racing. Emma took out he win, but Romy had a solid performance to finish 3rd Female and only 20 sec slower than Emma on the 6km run.

Zsolt Dallos (35-39), Jordan Gover (45-49), Ryan Marsh (13 Super Sprint), Rachel James (30-34 Super Sprint) and Mark Corcoran (45-49 Super Sprint) continued their strong race performance with another podium in 2nd place. Tania Gover (40-44) with another 3rd, while Lucy Bowden (25-29) had a solid first race back from injury with a 4th.

Joshua Nixon (5th U/14), Matthew Nixon (5th 10-11) and Parker Duetzmann (6th 7-9) continued with their strong performances in Enticer and Kool Kids

​Full results below.

QTS # 7 Raby Bay Triathlon - 26.02.17
Long Course - 900/25/6
Romy Wolstencroft - 3rd Place Open Female
Zsolt Dallos - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Male
Tania Gover - 3rd Place 40-44 Years Female
Lucy Bowden - 4th Place 25-29 Years Female
Michael Woodcock - 6th Place 45-49 Years Male
Kelly Enright - 8th Place 30-34 Years Female
Super Sprint - 400/15/4
Ryan Marsh - 2nd Place 13 Years Male
Rachel James - 2nd Place 30-34 Years Female
Mark Corcoran - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Male
Enticer - 200/5/2
Joshua Nixon - 5th Place U/14 Years Male
Scott Marsh - 17th Place U/14 Years Male
Kool Kids - 100/2/500
Matthew Nixon - 5th Place 10-11 Years Male
Parker Deutzmann - 6th Place 7-9 Years Male

Tweed Coast Enduro - 25.02.17
Chris Pye - 12th Place 30-34 Years Male

Queensland Schools Triathlon Championships - 24.02.17
Senior - 750/20/5
Romy Wolstencroft - 1st Place Female - Made QLD Team 
Meg Roberts - 14th Place Female
Intermediate - 600/16/4
Kaya Shults - 4th Place Female - Made QLD Team
Emma Dann - 12th Place Female
Macey Roberts - 18th Place Female
Junior - 400/12/3
Ryan Marsh - 5th Place Male - Made QLD Team
Jazzy Shults - 7th Place Female - Made QLD Team
Joshua Nixon - 36th Place Male
Aquathlon
Peyton Craig - 1st Place 11-12 Years Male

Well done to all that raced

Another successful weekend of Race Results from Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes in action at Australian and Queensland Cross Triathlon Champs at Ewen Maddock Dam, Noosa Summer Swim Series and Bribe Island Triathlon Series Race # 3.

Ewen Maddock Dam hosted the Australian and Queensland Cross Triathlon Championships, where Brodie Gardner turn the tables on Ben Allen to take out line honours and the Australian and Queensland Elite Title. Its been an up and down preparation but Brodie was able to come away with win on a very hot, dusty and humid day on the trails around Ewen Maddock Dam.

Not to be outdone, Kate Schultz put in an awesome performance to take out the 30-34 Years title and the Australian and Queensland title as well. Ryan Marsh continue on his podium ways to take 2nd (12-13) and another Australian and Queensland medal to his name. While Brad Teys and Scott Marsh competed very well in the conditions.

Next to Bribie Island for Round # 3 of the Triathlon Series saw athletes competing in very hot and humid conditions as well over the 1/30/8 distance. The swim times are always quick with the tide behind the athletes. It was great to see Michael Hooper back on the comeback trail in not only taking the 20-24 title but the first athlete across the line to take overall honours. I told him to enter Opens but was happy in his age group. Jaryd Hamilton was glad he stayed in his age group as Jaryd took the Open Male title and a nice little cheque as well to go with the titled having some fun along the way. Melissa Charlton continued her winning way in the 35-39 just edging out Olivia Latimer in 2nd. Olivia finally got to a start line of a race and blew a few cobwebs out. Jessica Lee also continued her podium finishes at Bribie with a 2nd (30-34)

In the Short Course it was great to see Maddi Dutton back on the start line taking the 20-24 years title. Must have been the new bike syndrome. Well done to Marilyn Shrapnel who took out 2nd 65-69 years.

At the Noosa Summer swim Series, we saw Greg Rehbock on the podium with 3rd (30-34) 3km swim while Tara Baker just missed the podium in 4th (40-44). Tania Gover lined up in the 5km Swim where she finished 6th (40-44).

Full results below.

Australian + Queensland Cross Triathlon Championships - 11.02.2017 1.5/30/10.5
Brodie Gardner - 1st Place Elite Male - Australian + Queensland Champion
Kate Schultz - 1st Place 30-34 Years Female - Australian + Queensland Champion
Ryan Marsh - 2nd Place 12-13 Years Male 
Brad Teys - 6th Place 50-54 Years Male
Scott Marsh - TBA - Waiting for results to be posted
20km Mountain Bike 
Scott Marsh - TBA - Waiting for results to be posted
Ryan Marsh -TBA - Waiting for results to be posted
4km Trail Run
Ryan Marsh - TBA - Waiting for results to be posted
Scott Marsh - TBA - Waiting for results to be posted

Bribie Island Triathlon Series Race # 3 - 12.02.2017 1/30/8
Michael Hooper - 1st Place 20-24 Years Male - Overall Race Winner
Jaryd Hamilton - 1st Place Open Male
Melissa Charlton - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female
Jessica Lee - 2nd Place 30-34 Years Female
Olivia Latimer - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Female
Short Course - 300/10/3
Maddison Dutton - 1st Place 20-24 Years Female
Marilyn Shrapnel - 2nd Place 65-69 Years Female

Noosa Summer Swim Series - 12.02.2017
3km Swim
Greg Rehbock - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Male
Tara Baker - 4th Place 40-44 Years Female
5km Swim
Tania Gover - 6th Place 40-44 Years Female

Well done to all that raced. This weekend will see athletes in action at Geelong 70.3. Good luck to all racing

Another big weekend of racing for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes in action at Round 3 of National Junior Series, Hell of the West - doubling as Australian and Queensland Long Course Championships and QTS # 6 Caloundra Triathlon

The Hell of the West Triathlon lived up to expectations with a top temp of 42 degrees on race day with a minimum of 28 degrees. It was doubling up as the Australian and Queensland Long Course Championships. Zsolt Dallos continued to show his versatility with another 2nd (35-39) at an Australian Champs to go with his Sprint distance medal a few weeks earlier.

In Adelaide for Round # 3 of the National Junior Series, Ryan Marsh continued his podium finished with a 3rd (ITU Youth B) were he had a blistering run to finish only seconds behind the winner. Romy Wolstencroft once again found herself chasing down the girls with a blistering run that saw her come off the bike in 20th position to eventually run herself into 12th place (ITU Junior).

Both backed up the next day with Ryan in the ITU Youth A + B combined teams relay were he finished 9th (2 male + 1 Female). Romy opted not to do the relays but in the Glenelg Sprint Triathlon where she took out the Open Female Race win and some extra prize money. Scott Marsh lined up in the Enticer race to take 2nd place 13-16 Years

At Caloundra for QTS # 6 where conditions were very humid and warm with a light breeze. Made for fast racing on the bike but the look on most of the athletes crossing the line showed the run was hot and took its toll.

Leading the charge with Category wins were Maureen Cummings (55-59) Melissa Charlton (35-39) Team Shults - Jen Swim + Bike and Kaya Run (Female Teams) with Jazzy Shults taking the female title in the Enticer (U/14). Also on the podium with 2nd places went to Rachel James (30-34), Tania Gover (40-44), Jordan Gover (45-49) and Emma Dann (14-15). We had quite a few 4th and 5th places just missing the podium.

well done to all that raced. Full results below.

Hell of the West (Australian and Queensland Long Course Champs) 05/02/17 - 2/80/20
Zsolt Dallos - 2nd Place 35-39 Years Male

Australian Junior Series Race # 3 Adelaide 04/02/17
Ryan Marsh - 3rd Place ITU Youth B Male
Romy Wolstencroft - 12th ITU Junior Female

Glenelg Triathlon 06/02/17
Sprint Distance 750/20/5
Romy Wolstencroft - 1st Place Open Female
Enticer - 200/7.4/2.5
Scott Marsh - 2nd Place
ITU Youth Relay
Ryan Marsh - 9th Place Youth A + B Mixed Teams

QTS # 6 Caloundra Triathlon - 05/02/17
Sprint - 750/20/5
Maureen Cummings - 1st Place 55-59 Years Female
Team Shults Jen and Kaya - 1st Place Female Teams
Melissa Charlton - 1st Place 35-39 Years Female
Rachel James - 2nd Place 30-34 Years Female
Tania Gover - 2nd Place 40-44 Years Female
Jordan Gover - 2nd Place 45-49 Years Male
Michael Hooper - 4th Place 20-24 Years Male
Mitch Baker - 4th Place 25-29 Years Male
Kelly Enright - 4th Place 30-34 Years Female
Jessica Lee - 5th Place 30-34 Years Female
Scott Shults - 5th Place 40-44 Years Male
Chris Pye - 8th Place 30-34 Years Male
Greg Rehbock - 19th Place 30-34 Years Male
Warren Venaglia -23rd Place 50-54 Years Male

Super Sprint - 400/15/4
Emma Dann - 2nd Place 14-15 Years Female
Emma Hogan - 4th Place 30-34 Years Female
Mark Corcoran - 4th Place 45-59 Years Male
Kayleigh Foster - 5th Place 13 Years Female

Enticer - 200/5/2
Jazzy Shults - 1st Place U/14 Female - Female Race Winner
Joshua Nixon - 4th Place U/14 Years Male

Kool Kids - 200/2/500
Peter Duetzmann - 7th Place 7-9 Years Male
Jake Hammond - 9th Place 7-9 Years Male
Matthew Nixon - 11th Place 10-11 Years Male
Zak Hammond - 33rd Place 7-9 Years Male

This weekend we have athletes in action at Bribie Island Triathlon Series and at Australian Cross Triathlon Championships at Ewen Maddock Dam.