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2018 - 19 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipients ​

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2018-19 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Macey Roberts
Macey Roberts was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2018-19. Some of Macey's achievements included -
  • 2nd Place 15-17 Years - 5km Run Sunshine Coast Marathon
  • 4th Place 16-17 Years - Queensland Aquathlon Champs
  • 4th Place 16-19 Years - QTS #5 Robina
  • 5th Place 16-17 Years - Triathlon Queensland State Series
  • 6th Place 16-19 Years - Australian Sprint Champs Luke Harrop Memorial
  • 7th Place 16-19 Years - QTS # 3 Kawana
  • 9th Place Senior Female - Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs
  • 11th Place Senior Female - Queensland Schools Triathlon Champs
  • 13th Place 16-19 Years - QTS # 6 Caloundra
  • 13th Place U/17 Girls - Queensland All Schools X Country
  • 25th ITU Junior Female - AJYTS race 1: Super Sprint Race Weekend Runaway Bay + 6th Place ‘B’ Final

This is what Macey had to say about receiving the 2018-19 Junior Scholarship "I feel absolutely honoured to have been the female recipient of the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy/Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Program for the 2018-2019 season.
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​The squad is simply a family and I thank each and every one of its members for making it this way with all of your support. I love training with Toby as he makes every ability feel welcome and never puts pressure on me to perform. Toby has always made me feel proud of myself after every race regardless of what I come and he has helped me improve and gain knowledge about triathlon. The biggest thank you without doubt goes to Toby, for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to be the scholarship holder this season, it has been an honour and an experience that has definitely helped me in every way possible.

​To the sponsors of the program, a massive thanks for all the products and support over the year.


I strongly encourage fellow SCTA juniors to apply for next seasons scholarship as it will be an amazing experience and you will gain so much more insight into the triathlon world.

Thanks for a truly amazing season legends!"
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2018-19 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Peyton Craig
Peyton Craig was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2018-19. Some of Peyton's achievements included -
  • Australian Junior Boys Champion - Australia Schools Triathlon Championships
  • Australian Champion U/14 Years - Australian Sprint Champs Luke Harrop Memorial
  • Australian Champion U/14 Boys - Australian Schools Cross Country Champs
  • Australian Champion U/14 Years - Australian Aquathlon Champs
  • Queensland Champion Junior Boys - Queensland Schools Triathlon Champs
  • Queensland Champion 12-13 Years - Triathlon Queensland State Series
  • 1st Place ITU Youth "B" - AJYTS Race # 1: Super Sprint Race Weekend Runaway Bay 
  • 1st Place ITU Youth "B" - AJYTS Race # 2 - Canberra Double Race
  • 1st Place U/14 Years - QTS # 5 Robina 
  • 2nd Place ITU Youth "B" -  AJYTS  National Series
  • 2nd Place 11-14 Years - 5km Sunshine Coast Marathon ​
  • 2nd Place U/13 Years - QTS # 2 Raby Bay
  • 3rd Place Junior Male - Queensland All Schools Triathlon Champs
  • 4th Place ITU Youth "B" - AJYTS Race # 3 - Australian Triathlon Champs Devonport

This is what Peyton had to say about receiving the 2018-19 Junior Scholarship ​" Well the 2018-19 was a long hard season but was definitely worth it in the end, there were many learning curves as well as many highs but there were also some lows.

This season really taught me what is needed to succeed in this sport and how much I can learn from bad performances. Main highlights from the season were obviously being National schools champion as well as winning a race at Canberra in the AJTS series against boys 2 years older than me, however the main part out of the season was Devonport, I had a bad race here and this race taught me a lot and I definitely wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I did if it wasn’t for that race.

​But overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better season, and it definitely wouldn’t have achieved without all the people who have supported me through the SCTA Protector Aluminium Junior scholarship so to all the sponsors I thank you!


Lastly a HUGE THANK YOU to my coach Toby who has been by my side the whole season encouraging me, supporting me, guiding me and most of all for his coaching. 

Thanks guys,
Peyton​

2017 - 18 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipients 

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2017-18 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Romy Wolstencroft
Romy Wolstencroft was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2017-18. Some of Romy's achievements included - 
  • Australian ITU Junior Team Selection - 2018
  • Australian Sprint 16-19 Champion Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon (Duathlon and Age Group Australian Championship)
  • Australian Mixed Relay Junior Champion AJTS # 2 Adelaide Team of 4
  • Race Winner -  Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon
  • Race Winner - Raby Bay QTS series Race 1 
  • 2nd ITU Junior Female Australian Junior Triathlon Series 2017/18
  • 4th ITU Junior Female Adelaide AJTS Race 2 / 3rd Australian 
  • 5th ITU Junior Female New Plymouth, New Zealand AJT series Race 4 (mixed with Oceania Championship) + 3rd in Oceania Championships + 1st Australian 
  • 6th ITU Junior Female AJTS race 1: Super Sprint Race Weekend Runaway Bay + Winner of ‘A’ grade final
  • 1st 16-19 Years - QTS # 5 Robina Tri
  • 1st 16-19 Years - QTS # 6 Caloundra Tri / 4th Open

​This is what Romy had to say about receiving the 2017-18 Junior Scholarship " It's has been an honour to be a part of the 2017/18 SCTA Junior Scholarship program this season.

Not only has it allowed me to progress in triathlon through the support of the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy and of course Head Coach Toby Coote; but also, through the ample support provided by the sponsors that enables the club to thrive like it does.

With their support, Jake and I were able to travel Australia competing in some of the best gear and having access to the best accommodation. This has helped us financially and to set us up for continual sponsorship and endorsements.

The scholarship program educated me about how to work with sponsors, media and has provided me with a great platform into the U23/elite scene and I cannot wait to begin next season".
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2017-18 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Jake Hynes
Jake Hynes was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2017-18. Some of Jake's achievements included -
  • Race Winner / 1st Place - 16-19 Years Queensland Aquathlon Championships
  • 1st Place - 18-19 Years Rainbow Beach Double Tri / 3rd Overall
  • 1st Place - 16-19 Years QTS # 4 Raby Bay Sprint
  • 2nd Place - 16-19 Years Male Queensland Sprint Champs / 4th Overall
  • 2nd Place - 16-19 Years Male QTS # 6 Caloundra Triathlon / 7th Overall
  • 3rd Place - OPEN Male QTS # 5 Robina
  • 4th Place - OPEN Male QTS # 3 Kawana Triathlon
  • 4th Place - OPEN Male Glenelg Triathlon
  • 10th Place - ITU Junior Male Super Sprint Race Weekend / Race # 1 Junior National Series
  • 12th Place - ITU Junior Male Australian Championships / Race # 3 Junior National Series
  • 18th Place - Australian ITU Junior Male Series
  • 22nd Place - ITU Oceania Junior Male Championships
  • ​Gained U/23 / Professional License

This is what Jake had to say about receiving the 2017-18 Junior Scholarship "The Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy (SCTA)/ Protector Aluminium Junior scholarship is an amazing opportunity to work with, promote, grow with all the SCTA sponsors and follow in the footsteps of previous SCTA scholarship holders. It is a very humbling achievement to be awarded with this Junior Scholarship and it is one that I couldn’t be more thankful for.

Lastly and certainly not the least all this could not be available without Head Coach of the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy Toby Coote with his constant supervision, guidance, mentoring and determination to help people achieve their goals to represent the brand of SCTA and himself – Thank you Toby for everything you have done and will continue to do for me personally and in the sporting field.

2016 - 17 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipients
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2016-17 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Kaya Shults
Kaya Shults was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2016-17. Some of Kaya's achievements included
  • 8th Place Intermediate Female - National Schools Triathlon Championships - 2017
  • 4th Place Intermediate Female - Queensland Schools Triathlon Champs 2017 - Qualified for Qld Team
  • 2nd Place 14-15 years / 7th female overall - Queensland Aquathlon Champs 2016 
  • 1st Place U/16 / 2nd Female Overall - Luke Harrop Memorial/ Gold Coast Triathlon Enticer 2017
  • Race Winner - Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 1km ocean swim - 2017
  • 1st Open Female Team - Noosa Triathlon - 2016
  • 2nd Female Overall - 2.5km Spring Swim Sunshine Coast - 2016
  • 7th Place Intermediate female and 1st Sunshine Coast Region All School Triathlon Champs - 2016
  • 3rd Place 14-15 /  8th female overall -  QTS # 2 - 2016
  • 4th Place 14-15 Years - QTS #2 - 2016
  • 14th Place ITU Youth A  Runaway Bay Super Sprint Race Weekend (Race # 1 of National Junior Series) - 2016

This is what Kaya had to say about receiving the 2016-17 Junior Scholarship " Receiving the SCTA/ Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship was an amazing opportunity which helped me develop as an athlete. It was a great experience to work closely with Head Coach Toby Coote and the SCTA junior scholarship sponsors.

The scholarship was a huge help both financially and mentally because I knew I had the support of the whole club behind me. It was certainly an emotional season with a touch of broken arm to top it off.

But with the help from the scholarship I was able to keep going and secured a spot on the QLD nationals team. Overall it was a great year and I’m honoured to have had such an extraordinary opportunity.

​I would recommend applying for the scholarship, especially if you are struggling financially or just need a boost of motivation. The scholarship is perfect for anyone who puts their heart and soul into training, no matter your speed.
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2016-17 SCTA / Protector Aluminium Scholarship Ambassador Ryan Marsh
Ryan Marsh was the SCTA / Protector Aluminium Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2016-17. Some of Ryan's achievements included
  • 2nd Place ITU Youth B - Australian Junior Triathlon Series Race # 2 and # 4
  • 3rd Place ITU Youth B - Australian Junior Triathlon Series Race # 3
  • 6th Place ITU Youth B - Australian Junior Triathlon Series Race # 1
  • 2nd Place ITU Youth B - Australian Junior Triathlon Series - 2016/17
  • Series Winner 13 Years - Queensland Tri Series
  • 3rd Place U/14 Triathlon Queensland Series - 2016/17
  • 4th Place 12-13 Years - QLD Aquathlon Championships - 2016
  • 5th Place Junior - Queensland Schools State Triathlon Championships - Qualified for Qld Team
  • 11th Place Junior - National Schools Triathlon Championships -  2017
  • 1st Place 13 Years- QTS # 4
  • 2nd Place 13 Years- QTS # 2 and # 3 and # 7
  • 3rd Place 13 Years- QTS # 5
  • 6th Place 13 Years- QTS # 1

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This is what Ryan had to say about receiving the 2016-17 Junior Scholarship "

2015 - 16 SCTA / HCAUS Junior Scholarship Recipients
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2015-16 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Savannah Wayner
 Savannah Wayner was the SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2015-16. Some of Savannah's achievements included
  • Australian ITU Junior Team Selection - 2015
  • 4th Place Junior - ITU World Duathlon Champs - 2015
  • Race Winner - Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon - 2015
  • Race Winner - Queensland Sprint Duathlon Champs / 18-19 Years Queensland Champion- 2015
  • ​16-19 Years  Queensland Aquathlon Champion - 2015
  • 3rd Overall Female - Moreton Bay Grand Prix Duathlon - 2015
  • 3rd Place - Caloundra Foreshore Run - 2015
  • ​5th Place - Jetty to Jetty Fun Run - 2015

This is what Savannah had to say about receiving the 2015-16 Junior Scholarship " Receiving the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy (SCTA) / HCAUS junior scholarship was an amazing experience that helped me through my final year of juniors.

During that season I competed at an international level and without the extra hand from the supporting sponsor that experience would have not been the same. I was extremely grateful when I arrived in Adelaide, that my accommodation, shoes, uniform and many small things had been sponsored for me. 

With challenging training schedule, it was extremely satisfying to know you had that team around you. Without Toby Coote and all the incredible sponsors I don’t think I would have achieved half of what I did in the 2015/16 season. Therefore, the support of all those fantastic sponsors over that year has been helpful not only financially but both mentally and physically as well.
 
This scholarship isn’t about being the fastest or fittest, it’s about the person who shows passion in their training sessions and racing.  

If you are junior who has a love for triathlon I recommend apply. It was an amazing experience. 

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2015-16 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Jake Hynes
Jake Hynes was the SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2015-16. Some of Jake's achievements included
  • 16-19 Years Australian Sprint Distance Champion
  • 8th Place Senior Male - National Schools Triathlon Champs - 2016
  • 2nd Place Senior Boys - Queensland School Triathlon Champs - 2016
  • Race Winner - Rainbow Beach Double Triathlon - 2015
  • 1st Place 15-19 Years - Mooloolaba Triathlon - 2016
  • 16-17 Years Queensland Sprint Distance Champion - 2015
  • 16-17 Years Queensland Duathlon Champion - 2015
  • 2nd Place 16-19 Years Queensland Aquathlon Champs - 2015
  • 15th Place Open Male - QTS # 1
  • 8th Place Open Male - QTS # 2
  • 8th Place Open Male - QTS # 3
  • 15th Place Open Male - QTS # 6
  • ​5th Place Open Male - QTS # 7

This is what Jake had to say about receiving the 2015-16 Junior Scholarship " The Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy (SCTA)/HCAUS Junior Scholarship was an honor to receive as I had the privilege and a sense of Pride to be selected to follow in the footsteps of some very talented athletes who also had this amazing opportunity before me.

This scholarship was an enormous help not only with my Junior Triathlon racing but also for myself and my family for the 2015-2016 triathlon season. The support from all the sponsors of the junior scholarship has encouraged me to train and race harder not only to gain results for myself but for the sponsors as triathlon isn’t the easiest sport to compete at high levels both financially and personally. With the Scholarship there is an added commitment to perform well for the sponsors as well as my supporting network.
 
The Junior scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my training and racing as race entries, places to stay and fantastic products from SCTA/HCAUS were provided for me. The financial support provided by the scholarship was an enormous help, financially and for my training. So, a big thank you is needed for all the sponsors and supporters that helped me for the 2015-2016 triathlon season.
 
The sponsors apart of the SCTA/HCAUS junior scholarship have given me the opportunity to perform to the best of my abilities. Everything from triathlon essentials from Cannibal Australia and SCTA who have provided me with awesome gear throughout the 2015-2016 triathlon season, that not only looked good but also improved my speed in my big races, to   Endura sports nutrition which helped me stay hydrated leading into a race, during a race and help recover after the race, to X-terra/Titan performance group providing #freespeed with the Speed suit, wetsuit, water bottles and cool stylish puffer jackets.
 
I recommend applying for the SCTA/HCAUS junior scholarship if you wish to have this unbelievable chance at obtaining this overwhelming benefit of the SCTA/HCAUS junior scholarship for 2015-2016.
 
Lastly and certainly not the least all this could not be available without head coach Toby Coote constant supervision, guidance, mentoring and paving the way for me to represent the brand of SCTA and himself – Thank you Toby for everything you have done and continue to do for me personally and in the sporting field.

2014 - 15 SCTA / HCAUS Junior Scholarship Recipients
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2014-15 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Lucy Evans
Lucy Evans was the SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2014-15. Some of Lucy's achievements included
  • 2nd 15-17 Years - Sunshine Coast Run Festival 5km - 2014
  • 15th- ITU Junior - Moreton Bay Grand Prix - 2014
  • 8th 13-15 Years Female - QTS # 1 - 2014
  • 8th Open Female - QTS # 2 - 2014
  • 9th 13-15 Years Female - QTS # 4 - 2015
  • 13th Open Female - QTS # 5 - 2015
  • 12th 14-15 Years - Qld Sprint Champs - 2015

This is what Lucy had to say about receiving the 2014-15 Junior Scholarship "Receiving the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy (SCTA) / Hybrid Concepts Australia junior scholarship has been a huge help with my junior triathlon racing this past season. The support of all of the fantastic sponsors over the past year has been helpful not only financially but both mentally and physically as well.

Being a senior student in High School is stressful and with the
assistance of the scholarship it has taken the pressure off my study and training. It has allowed me to concentrate on my training, racing and study as race entries, places to stay and fantastic products from SCTA/HCAUS were provided for me. The financial support provided by the scholarship was an enormous help as triathlon is not exactly the cheapest sport to do. So, having the support from Head Coach Toby Coote, Jason Brown from Hybrid Concepts Australia and the fantastic sponsors was great to have.

The training is tailored to suit everyone whether you are an ironman, Olympic distance, sprint distance triathlete or you are in the junior series like me. Having a training program which is tailored specifically for everyone and is based around important races is amazing and takes the pressure and stress off the athletes.

The SCTA/HCAUS scholarship isn’t about the fastest, fittest or strongest, it is about the junior who is looking to improve and may even need financial support. If this is you I would most definitely recommend applying for the junior scholarship!
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2014-15 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Will Gersekowski
 Will Gersekowski was the SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2014-15. Some of Will's achievements included
  • 1st 18-19 Years - Rainbow Beach Double Tri - 2014
  • 3rd 18-20 Years - Sunshine Coast Run Festival 10km - 2014
  • 2nd 16-19 Years - QTS # 1 - 2014
  • 3rd 16-19 Years - QTS # 2 - 2014

This is what Will had to say about receiving the 2014-15 Junior Scholarship " I received the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy Junior Scholarship in the 2014 – 2015 season and with scholarship I was able to increase my understanding and appreciation of the sport.

The scholarship provides athletes with access to elite level coaching and help from generous sponsors who donate their own products to help enable athlete’s to excel to the best of their ability. Training under the watchful eye of SCTA head coach Toby Coote, I was able to learn many skills and techniques that I have been able to pass onto my own athletes that I now train and coach.

The SCTA Junior scholarship enabled me to rise to a level of triathlon where I had never dreamed of achieving on my own and for that I am forever grateful to have been given this opportunity.

One of the greatest aspect about having the SCTA scholarship was having the ability to train with a great group of athletes who specialised from marathon runners to Ironmen and women. With such a diverse and specialised group of athletes there was always someone to push you to your limits to ensure that you got the best out of your own self every session. As well as being competitive it’s also a very supportive and understanding environment to train, nurturing and guiding athletes in a positive direction.

The time I spent training under Tobe’s years of experience and race knowledge helped me learn the respect and discipline I needed to know to grow into the swim coach that I am today. I can not recommend SCTA enough to anyone looking to get into triathlon. It’s a great squad and the Junior Scholarship is an invaluable to any up and coming Junior athlete’s. Thanks’ for the Rippa opportunity Tobe’s.


2013-14 SCTA / HCAUS Junior Scholarship Recipients
Picture2013-14 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Jake Freeman
Jake Freeman was the SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2013-14.

Some of Jake's achievements included
12th Open Male - QTS # 1 - 2013
16th ITU Junior Male - Moreton Bay Grand Prix - 2013
17th Open Male - QTS # 2 - 2013
33rd ITU Junior Male - Australian Junior Series Race # 2 - 2014
10th Open Male - QTS # 7 - 2014
17th 17-18 Years - Australian Youth Champs - 2014


2012-13 SCTA / HCAUS Junior Scholarship Recipients
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2012-13 SCTA / HCAUS Scholarship Ambassador Bonnie Atherton
Bonnie Atherton was the first Female SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship Recipient for season 2012-13. Some of Bonnie's achievements included
  • Race Winner - 5km Sunshine Coast run Festival - 2012
  • 3rd Female - Townsville Triathlon 2012
  • 2nd 16-19 Years - World Aquathlon Champs - 2012
  • 4th 16-19 Years - World Sprint Triathlon Champs - 2012
  • 2nd 15-19 Years - Noosa Triathlon - 2012
  • 8th ITU Junior - Australian Juniors Series # 1 - 2012
  • 9th ITU Junior - Australian Juniors Series # 2 - 2013
  • 2nd 16-19 Years - Australian Sprint Champs - 2013
  • 2nd Open Female - Bribie Island Triathlon # 4 - 2013
  • 5th Open Female - Mooloolaba Triathlon - 2013
  • Race Winner - Coral Coast Triathlon - 2013

This is what Bonnie had to say about receiving the 2012-13 Junior Scholarship "Receiving the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Academy (SCTA) / Hybrid Concepts Australia junior scholarship was an enormous help with my junior triathlon racing. Not only financially but both mentally and physically as I was able to concentrate all of my energy into my training knowing that all of my races would be organised for me including race entries, hotel bookings and more.  Gaining financial support in such an expensive sport was welcomed greatly. When you think about race entry fees, race suits, club uniforms, travel to races, accommodation if needed it really starts to add up... and that doesn’t include anything to do with your bike including servicing or pool entry which on its own is costly.

Having the support from both Head Coach Toby Coote and other great sponsors, in particularly Hybrid Concepts Australia (HCAUS) was great. Knowing that you had such enthusiastic and smart people working with you to achieve your goals was great also. Knowing that you could turn up to training and Toby Coote would have a specific training program tailored to you because we would know EXACTLY which races you were doing and more importantly which races you were targeting!

As Toby also reiterates, the scholarships is never about being the fastest, fittest and the person that shows the most potential. If you are a junior and are looking to give the junior season a good go, then I couldn’t recommends applying for a junior scholarship enough."
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2012-13 SCTA / HCAUS Junior Scholarship Ambassador Michael Hooper
Michael Hooper was the first Male SCTA / Hybrid Concepts Australia Junior Scholarship recipient for season 2012-13. Some of Michael's achievements included
  • 2nd Overall - 10km Sunshine Coast run Festival - 2012
  • 3rd Male - Townsville Triathlon 2012
  • 5th 16-19 Years - World Aquathlon Champs - 2012
  • 5th 18-19 Years - World Triathlon Champs - 2012
  • 2nd 14-19 Years - Hamilton Island Triathlon - 2012
  • 7th Open Male - QTS # 2 - 2012
  • 12th ITU Junior - Australian Juniors Series # 1 - 2012
  • 4th 16-19 Years - Australian Sprint Champs - 2013
  • 5th Open Male - Bribie Island Triathlon # 4 - 2013
  • 13th Open Male - Mooloolaba Triathlon - 2013
  • 3rd 18-19 Years - Queensland Sprint Champs - 2013

This is what Michael had to say about receiving the 2012-13 Junior Scholarship "Receiving the SCTA/ Hybrid Concepts Australia junior scholarship in 2012 was extremely helpful for not only myself but my amazingly supportive family. Whilst training as hard as you can day in day out, the last thing on your mind (as a junior) is how much a race, or a piece of equipment is going to cost. 

Therefore, to gain that financial support from the scholarship meant full focus and attention could be propelled towards that upcoming race or key training session the next day. Having an encouraging and passionate team behind you are a hugely important step towards success in any sport, especially in triathlon. 

With such a demanding training schedule it was extremely satisfying to know you had that team around you organising races, flights, accommodation, training gear etc. Without Toby Coote and all the incredible sponsors I don’t think I would of achieved half of what I did in the 2012/13 season. 

Lastly, to obtain this scholarship was a huge honour, and I can’t thank Toby Coote , Hybrid Concepts Australia and all the other sponsors enough for all the ‘behind the scenes action’ that occurred leading up to all the races that I, and many others competed in that season.


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