Sunshine Coast Tri Club

🏊🚴🏃 President's Report

Welcome to the new triathlon season! 🎉 Thank you all for your ongoing support. It's fantastic to see that 54 members have already renewed—a brilliant start to the year! 🙌

Our welcome packs were posted on Friday and should be arriving at your doorstep soon. Keep an eye on the letterbox! 📬 You'll be the envy of the transition area at your next race. 😎
The past couple of months have been packed with racing, and our members have been doing the club proud. 💙💛

We have to start with our incredible ladies' team, who took out the 24-Hour Ultra—an absolutely epic achievement! 🏆💪 And of course, a huge congratulations to Sean for his outstanding effort as well. 👏

At Ironman Cairns, a special mention goes to Phil for taking on a full Ironman just weeks after completing the Noosa Marathon. That's some serious endurance! 💥 Congratulations also to Alison and Gabi for representing the club in the Aquabike. 🚴🏊

Sue has been on a roll, setting impressive PBs at both the Brisbane and Cairns Half Marathons. Outstanding running! 🏃‍♀️🔥
Well done to Kim, Janelle and Lindsay for completing the Hervey Bay Half Marathon. Another fantastic achievement! 👏🎖️

A big shout-out to TJ, who finished 2nd in the Fukushima Time Trial against a very strong field, racing on a road bike. That's simply nuclear! ☢️🚴🥈

And finally, well done to everyone who has taken part in the many swim events, fun runs and other races over the winter months. Whether you were chasing a podium 🥇, a PB ⏱️, or simply enjoying the day 😊, it's fantastic to see so many members out there representing the club. 🙌

Our winter training sessions have been very well attended, and it's been great to see so many familiar faces each week. The consistency, encouragement and club spirit have been outstanding. 💙 Keep up the great work! 👏😊

⏰1 July = Membership Renewal
To train with Sunshine Coast Tri Club , you’ll need a suitable and current AusTriathlon membership.

✔ Protection for every training session

✔ No one-day race fees

✔ Support the day to day running of our club

Don’t leave it to chance
Learn More -

https://www.triathlon.org.au/insurance/standard-membership/

🚴❤️ Join Us for the 20th Anniversary Cycle of Giving ❤️🚴

For 20 years, cyclists across the Sunshine Coast have come together to support life-saving cardiac and transplant research. On Saturday 25 July, we invite riders from all Sunshine Coast cycling clubs to join us for this special anniversary event and help continue a tradition that has changed lives.
Choose from:
🚴 20km Social Ride
🚴 40km Vista Ride
🚴 70km Hinterland Challenge (including Montville)
⚡ 40km eBike Coastal Cruise
Whether you're a regular cyclist, weekend rider or simply looking for a great morning on the bike, we'd love to have you with us. After the ride, enjoy a complimentary sausage sizzle, coffee van, raffles and giveaways and the company of fellow cyclists supporting a wonderful cause.
Can't make the ride? You can still help by purchasing a ticket in our 20th Anniversary Mega Raffle, featuring more than 12 fantastic prizes, including a luxury 3-night stay at RACV Noosa Resort.
🎟️ Register for the ride: $50
https://www.scbclub.net/register/
🎟️ Mega Raffle:
https://www.raffletix.com.au/noosaescape2026
💙 Donate:
https://tcg.org.au/cog26
There's also a $45 limited edition 20th Anniversary wind vest (perfect for chilly morning rides) https://www.scbclub.net/cog-kit/
Together, we can help create hope for those whose lives depend on advances in cardiac and transplant research.

Our old club tent has found a new home with the Landsborough Scout Group, and they were incredibly happy and appreciative to receive it.

The group has very limited equipment and often needs to borrow gear from another club, so if anyone hears of sporting or outdoor equipment being given away, the Landsborough Scouts would love to be considered 🥰

More info about the group here: https://share.google/WAOaucBW6Tq4lEdFI

Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club – President’s Report

A bit of a mixed bag over the last few weeks, with session attendance down slightly. Not entirely sure whether that’s end-of-season fatigue 😩 kicking in, the less-than-inviting weather 🌧, or perhaps everyone discovering the joys of sleeping in! Hopefully we’ll see numbers bounce back as the sunshine returns.

On the racing front Firstly, congratulations to all our members who raced the T100 Gold Coast — a huge effort across the board! Special mentions to Kim 🥉 and Adam 🥈 for outstanding performances and well-earned podium finishes.

The club was also proudly represented at the final Bribie Island Triathlon by Kim, Will and Will — fantastic to see our colours out there again. Well done all! 🏊🚴🏃

At the Australian 🇦🇺 Age Group Sprint Championships, Gerry flew the flag proudly and brought home 🥇 — an outstanding result!

Meanwhile, John has continued his rise to celebrity status with a terrific article in The Guardian about middle-aged triathletes. Fame, fortune and finish lines — he’s doing it all 😁

Across the ditch, TJ absolutely blasted the competition away at the 🇳🇿 NZ Nationals, bringing home a well-deserved 🥇.

Closer to home at Moreton Bay, Susie, Mark and Young Will all collected the bling with 🥇🥉🥇 performances. Great racing from the crew!

In between all the action, somehow wetsuits became legal for our Friday ocean swim 😂.

Membership continues to grow strongly, with the club now up to 64 members this year — fantastic to see the community growing both in numbers and spirit.

Finally, best of luck to club members Janelle, Sarah, Lindsay, Kim, Tracey, Raquel & Sean who are taking on the 24Ultra at the end of the month 🙌 We know you’ll do the club proud.

Thanks to everyone who continues to train, race, volunteer and support the club — rain, shine or sore legs!

Proud to have John as a valued member of our club.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/apr/04/older-australians-are-healthier-than-ever-but-this-hasnt-changed-the-way-we-talk-or-think-about-over-70s?

Older Australians are healthier than ever, but this hasn’t changed the way we talk or think about over-70s | John Quiggin People are still classified as ‘older’ or even ‘elderly’ as early as 65, even though they are now expected to keep working until they are 67

🏊‍♂️ Training with a swim buoy keeps you safe and visible in open water.
The bright high-visibility colour makes it much easier for boats, paddlers and other swimmers to spot you, adding an extra layer of safety during our Friday ocean swim session.
It’s a simple step that helps protect both you and your fellow members, and is strongly recommended by the committee.
Stay safe, be seen, and enjoy the swim 🌊

Beacon15L BE SAFE AND VISIBLE - High visibility, bright and contrast assessed 'Furnace Orange' buoy for swimming training ensures you are as visible as possible in the open water. Reflective elements provide added visibility for increased safety in open water for all conditions and seasons. KEEP YOUR BELONGIN...

Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club – President’s Report

Another few weeks for the club with strong racing performances, great participation at training sessions, and fantastic volunteer support. It’s great to see the club colours well represented across a variety of events and distances. 🏊🚴🏃

Racing Highlights
Kingscliff Triathlon – Congratulations to Adam for a fantastic 🥈2nd place in his age group.

Mooloolaba (Moo) Triathlon – Excellent club presence across Sprint, Standard, Teams and Aquabike events. Great to see so many members racing, supporting and enjoying the weekend. And how good was the BBQ 🌭, thanks Linda & John🙏
A big thank you to our members who volunteered at Moo Tri – Judith, Tracey, Sam, Kim, Will and Anthonia. Events simply can’t run without volunteers, and your support helps strengthen our club community. 🙌

T100 Gold Coast – Big weekend of racing, Several members represented the club – with Adam and Kim bringing home bling 🥈🥉.

Trail Running – Well done to Swen & Kim for representing the club on the trails.

Noosa Ultra Trail – Congratulations to Lindsay 👍 on completing the challenging 30km event – a strong endurance effort.

Training sessions continue to attract strong numbers across swim, bike and run groups. It’s great to see members supporting each other, whether preparing for upcoming races or building fitness towards longer-term goals.
The Friday ocean swim, Sunday ride and Tuesday run sessions remain highlights of the week, combining quality training with the social side that makes our club special.

Thanks to everyone for contributing to another positive month for the Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club.
See you at training – and afterwards for ☕🍺😉

Rob
President
Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club

Big thanks to all the Moo Tri volunteers – awesome to see so many of you out there supporting the athletes and keeping the day running smoothly 🙌👏
Special shout-out to our Sunshine Coast Triathlon Club legends Judith, Tracey, Sam, Kim and Antonia for flying the club colours 💙💛and lending a hand 🏊🚴🏃