What an amazing bunch of Juniors Athletes the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium has.  The way in which all the SCTA Juniors handled themselves throughout the racing here is a true testament to the hard work and dedication that has been laid during the winter base and we are seeing the results from this.

From a Coaches point of view there is still plenty of work to do on the development of each of you all, but the way in which you conducted yourselves is a true resemblance on the character of each and every one. 

The SCTA Junior Scholarship holders Romy Wolstencroft and Jake Hynes and Scott and Ryan Marsh, Macey and Meg Roberts, Peyton Craig, Kayleigh Foster, Jazzy Shults and Seth James. Well one to each one of you on your performances over the past 4 days.
 
All 4 days of racing was held in very warm, humid and tough conditions when the wind picked up in the afternoon. The aim is to gain as many points as possible to get yourself into the “A” Final where they took 16 athletes. The “B” Final had 17-32 and the “C” Final was 33-49.
The racing schedule for Youth “A” and Youth “B” raced over 5 races as followed
Thursday
Race # 1 - 1500m Track Run
Friday
Race # 2 – Criterium – 200m Run / 4km Cycle / 200m Run
Race # 3 – Aquathlon – Youth “B “ 400m Swim / 1.2km Run / Youth “A” 200m Swim / 1.2km Run
Saturday
Race # 4 – Triathlon -  200m Swim / 4km Cycle / 1.2km Run
Race # 5 – Triathlon Final – 300m Swim / 6km Cycle / 1.6km Run
 
​The racing schedule for Junior raced over 6 races as followed
Thursday
Race # 1 - 1500m Track Run
Friday
Race # 2 – Criterium – 200m Run / 4km Cycle / 200m Run
Race # 3 – Triathlon - 200m Swim / 4km Cycle / 1.2km Run
Race # 4 – Aquathlon –  400m Swim / 1.2km Run Saturday
Saturday
Race # 5 – Triathlon -  200m Swim / 4km Cycle / 1.2km Run
Sunday
Race # 6 – Triathlon Final – 400m Swim / 8km Cycle / 2.4km Run

A big thanks to all the families involved that has made my job so much easier. A massive thanks to Peter Marsh for setting the tents up and making sure all the SCTA Team had shade for the last 4 days over some very warm and humid days.

Report on each of the Juniors that competed over the 4 days of action

Romy Wolstencroft - Your willing to learn and progress is the reason you are so dominant in your racing at the moment. When you stuff up, you did it well this weekend, but your character is defined by how you overcome those disappointments and the way you move forward. The 6th and final race of the weekend showcased when you get it right, you get it right. To take out the final in such convincing form shows the hard work that has been put in for the past 2 years. Your dedication to becoming one of the best is a true pleasure to coach

Jake Hynes - 4 years ago you started in the “C” Final in your first attempt…. Step forward 4 years and you toed the line in the “A” Final. The progression and development from that day has been huge. Plenty of ups and downs and that was evident in the racing. But the old Jake would have let it upset the outcome of the race. The composure that you showed over the past 4 days of racing is a testament to how far you have come, the hard work that has been laid. For the start of the campaign we are in a good space. Keep up the great work. It will happen

Jazzy Shults - What can I say. The eye of the tiger came out this afternoon in the Youth B "A" Final she took the race to the girls and was spent by the end. There was nothing left in the tank. What you did over the past 3 days shows the hard work that you have put in over the past couple of months. 

Peyton Craig - First time competing here and at the bottom of the age group. The way you built thru the 3 days coming over the disappointment of day 1 and executed thru each race and to see the progression and results flow. 

Macey Roberts - One tenacious competitor right here. You got a sniff in the C final and that was it. They couldn't run you down. For someone that does a majority of their training via program with your sister and visits to the SCTA team in school holidays. The commitment, positive attitude and the willing to improve and listen, makes my job as a coach so much easier. 

Ryan Marsh - always hard stepping into the bottom of an age category where you are racing some giants that have grown and developed way faster than you have. You may have given up a ton of strength and power, but you counteracted that with the skills that you have perfected over the past 2 seasons. Just hang in there and you will see the results in the years to come as you grow and develop. I know there was disappointment but it gives you a chance to better prepare for the future and development.

Kayleigh Foster aka shorty, first time competing at this level and this race weekend. The attitude that you show is a testament to the character that you are. You raced hard, with a smile on your face. This was a great learning experience, that will further enhance you as an athlete.

Scott Marsh - First time at this race weekend which was a massive eye opener for you. Not one of the fastest guys out there but you got in there and had a great go at it. The skills shone out. The way you finished off the run in the final shows the hard work that you have been putting in over the past couple of months. 

Seth James PNG - First Ever Pacific Island Nation to line up in this race. The way you handled yourself over the 3 days is a testament to yourself, your country and your Coach Rachel James. The progression we saw from each race to race # 5 saw a massive leap that will further enhance the future that you will have in this sport. Well done.

Meg Roberts - Time and time again you get in there and have a good go at it. Unfortunately, a previous ankle issue has flared up and won't allow you to race the Junior "C" Final tomorrow. A big year with grade 12 completed. But you raced out today with true grit and determination to finish off well. Rest up as more is to come

Triathlon Australia National Junior / Youth Series Race # 1 Super Sprint Race Weekend Runaway Bay – 14-17/12/17
Romy Wolstencroft - Junior Female – 40 competitors
Race # 1 – 4th Place
Race # 2 – 8th Place
Race # 3 – 9th Place
Race # 4 – 13th Place
Race # 5 – 17th Place
Race # 6 – 1st Place “A” Final
6th Place on Point score
 
Jake Hynes – Junior Male – 47 Competitors
Race # 1 – 14th Place
Race # 2 – 3rd Place
Race # 3 – 9th Place
Race # 4 – 4th Place
Race # 5 – 13th Place
Race # 6 – 10th Place “A” Final
10th Place on Point score

Jazzy Shults - Youth “B” Female Final – 29 Competitors
Race # 1 – 5th Place
Race # 2 – 2nd Place
Race # 3 – 3rd Place
Race # 4 – 3rd Place
Race # 5 – 3rd Place “A” Final
3rd Place on Point score

Peyton Craig - Youth “B” Male – 32 Competitors
Race # 1 – 6th Place
Race # 2 – 9th Place
Race # 3 – 3rd Place
Race # 4 – 11th Place
Race # 5 – 7th Place “A” Final
7th Place on Point score
 
Scott Marsh - Youth B Male – 32 Competitors
Race # 1 – 30th Place
Race # 2 – 16th Place
Race # 3 – 31st Place
Race # 4 – 29th Place
Race # 5 – 13th Place “B” Final
31st Place on Point score
 
Kayleigh Foster - Youth A Female – 48 Competitors
Race # 1 – 34th Place
Race # 2 – 10th Place
Race # 3 – 17th Place
Race # 4 – 26th Place
Race # 5 – 10th Place “B” Final
31st Place on Point score

Macey Roberts - Youth “A” Female – 48 Competitors
Race # 1 – 23rd Place
Race # 2 – 12th Place
Race # 3 – 26th Place
Race # 4 – 30th Place
Race # 5 – 1st Place “C” Final
33rd Place on Point score
 
Ryan Marsh - Youth “A” Male – 48 competitors
Race # 1 – 20th Place
Race # 2 – 8th Place
Race # 3 – 17th Place
Race # 4 – 29th Place
Race # 5 – 9th Place “B” Final
30th Place on Point score

Seth James - Youth A Male – 48 Competitors
Race # 1 – 48th Place
Race # 2 – 15th Place
Race # 3 – 48th Place
Race # 4 – 47th Place
Race # 5 – 13th Place “C” Final
46th Place on Point score

​Well done you should all be proud of your performances over the weekend.

Another successful weekend of racing from the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes that were in action at Race # 4 of the Queensland Triathlon Series and Taupo 70.3. With 22 Athletes competing, they recorded 16 podium finishes with 9 x 1st Places, 5 x 2nd places and 2 x 3rd places.

At Raby Bay for Round # 4 of the QTS saw some tough conditions with the swirling wind and warm temperatures. Some exciting racing out there on the course. In the Long Course (900/25/6) we recorded 4 x 1st Places with Lucy Bowden (25-29), Timmy Hortz (30-34), Tania Gover (40-44) and Pauline Ashley (45-49). Brett Stalley recorded his 3rd podium from his 3rd race with a 2nd (55-59).

In the Super Sprint (400/15/4) Jake Hynes took out the overall win with a great race in the 16-19. Other age group wins went to Rachel James (30-34) and Gary Turner (65-69). Finishing 2nd was Ryan Marsh (14-15) and Kayleigh Foster (14-15). While Kelly Enright 3rd (30-34)

In the Enticer (200/5/2) PNG's Seth James recorded a 2nd (U/16) and gained some valuable race experience. While in the Kool Kids (200/2/500) The ever consistent Finn Barlow 1st and Fastest overall female (10-11). Parker Duetzmann recorded another podium with 2nd (7-9). It was great to see the hard working Pipi Barlow landed a 3rd (7-9)

At Taupo 70.3 in New Zealand, an algae problem resulted in another race being converted to a duathlon. Marion Tuin, had a great race coming back from the flu with a win in her category.

Well done to all that raced. Full results below
QTS # 4 - Raby Bay Triathlon - 10.12.17 - 900/25/6
Lucy Bowden - 1st Place 25-29 Years Female - 5th Female Overall
Timmy Hortz - 1st Place 30-34 Years Male
Tania Gover - 1st Place 40-44 Years Female
Pauline Ashley - 1st Place 45-49 Years Female
Brett Stalley - 2nd Place 55-59 Years Male
Orla Gallagher - 5th Place 35-39 Years Female
Super Sprint 400/15/4
Jake Hynes - 1st Place 16-19 Years Male - Overall Race Winner
Rachel James - 1st Place 30-34 Years Female
Gary Turner - 1st Place 65-69 Years Male
Ryan Marsh - 2nd Place 14-15 Years Male
Kayleigh Foster - 2nd Place 14-15 Years Female
Kelly Enright - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Female
Emma Dann - 6th Place 16-19 Years Female
Enticer 200/5/2
Seth James - 2nd Place U/16 Male
Skye James - 17th Place U/14 Female
Scott Marsh - 17th Place U/14 Male
Zoe Davis - 19th Place U/14 Female
Kool Kids 200/2/500
Finn Barlow - 1st Place 10-11 Years Female - Overall Female Winner
Parker Duetzmann - 2nd Place 7-9 Years Male
Pipi Barlow - 3rd Place 7-9 Years Female
Jayden James - 21st Place 10-11 Years Male

Taupo 70.3 - 09.12.17 - 1.9/90/21.1
Marion Tuin - 1st Place 30-34 Years Female

A massive weekend of racing for Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy / Protector Aluminium Athletes that were in a action at Western Australian Ironman, Kingscliff Triathlon, Australian Schools Athletics Championhsips and Queensland Athletics Champs.

In adelaide for the Australian Schools Athletics Champs, Peyton Craig ran the perfect race in the 1500m to take out the Australian Title and just miss out on an Australian record by 1 sec. He backed up in the 800m

Over in the West for the Annual Busso Ironman, a friendly shark decided he wanted to see more of the action that resulted in the swim leg being cancelled. Back up plan was a rolling start from the swim exit or the Cycle and Run component of the race. Race day the temperature was topping 34 degrees, which made for some hot and furious racing. Also late in the cycle leg a bush fire was approaching the top of the bike course as well. So very interesting day of events.

Amy Wisby had  great day out with 2nd (25-29), While Mitch Baker 6th (25-29) and Tahlia Paskin 8th (25-29) all found well to make top 10 in their respective categories. Lindsay Keating in her first Ironman was 15th (35-39). Mick Woodcock 57th (45-49) and Dean Saunders 85th (40-44) both completed their 10th Ironman. The ever consistent Tara Partridge (40-44) rounded out the SCTA contingent.

While south of the Border in Kingslciff, SCTA had athletes in both he Olympic and Sprint distance events. Brett Stalley made it 2 race podiums from 2 races with a 2nd (55-59) while our other podium finish was Pauline Ashley in 3rd (45-49).

In the Sprint Distance, Father Daughter bragging rights were on offer between Matt and Romy Wolstencroft, with both taking out the overall titles in the Men and Womens, But Matt gained the bragging rights over Romy. Romy did take out 9th place overall. While Kelly Enright landed on the podium with another great race for 3rd (30-34).

While at the Qld Little Athletics Relay state championships, Macey Roberts competed in 2 relays where she gained a 2nd (Medley Relay) and 3rd (4 x 100m Relay). 

Well done to all that competed. Full results below
​
Australian Schools Athletics Championships - Adelaide 2-4/12/17
Peyton Craig - 1st Place 12 Years Boys 1500m - Australian Champion
Peyton Craig - Place 12 Years Boys 800m

Western Australia Ironman - 03.12.17 - 3.8/180/41.2
Amy Wisby - 2nd Place 25-29 Years Female
Mitch Baker - 6th Place 25-29 Years Male 
Tahlia Paskin - 8th Place 25-29 Years Female
Lindsay Keating - 14th Place 35-39 Years Female
Michael Woodcock - 57th Place 45-49 Years Male
Dean Saunders - 77th Place 40-44 Years Male
Tara Patridge - Place 40-44 Years Female

Kingscliff Triathlon - 3/12/17 - 1.5/40/10
Brett Stalley - 2nd Place 55-59 Years Male
Pauline Ashley - 3rd Place 45-49 Years Female
Brodie Gardner - 6th Place Open Male
Jessica Lee - 11th Place 35-39 Years Female
Sprint Distance - 750/20/5
Matt Wolstencroft - 1st Place 45-49 Years Male - Overall Race Winner
Romy Wolstencroft - 1st Place 18-19 Years Female - Overall Female Race Winner
Kelly Enright - 3rd Place 30-34 Years Female
Chris Jarvis - 19th Place 25-29 Years Male

Queensland Little Athletics Relay Championships - 02/12/17
​Macey Roberts - 2nd Place - Medley Relay
Macey Roberts - 3rd Place - 4 x 100m Relay