August and September has seen a increased hive of activity within SBTC – With Six triathlons already in the bank for the season please let us know when you are participating in events so we can make sure receive your well earned points in the 2011-12 Triathlete of the Year… and also so we can track and cheer you on!!!

For those of you with a TQ Membership, please note that on 25^th September The season is hotting up with the TQ ‘Bring on Spring’ Aquathlon set to take place on Sunday the 25th of September.  The weather forecasts are suggesting that we are set for a hot week so why not pull your togs out of hibernation and register for Race 3 of the TQ State Series.  With the parklands hosting the Bring on Spring Festival, there will be something for everyone so bring the whole family down for a day in the sun.

To register or for more information please click here. http://www.triathlonqld.com.au/Redirect.aspx?id=7a6d6c26-6934-4722-9c0b-6d7a767e445b&redir=http://www.triathlonqld.com.au/Events/TQEvents/TQStateSeriesRace3-TQBringonSpringAquathlon.aspx

Mid way through September I am proud to celebrate our 145^th member already for 2011/12. With a membership that continues to flourish we continue to ensure we remain Brisbane’s lowest cost/ high value triathlon + social alternative for those that cannot commit week in week out. We love our Tri-hard enthusiasts of all levels whom each get the best out of your limited and precious time you can dedicate to training, competing and socialising.

This support is one of the main reasons why we have been able to acquire the resources and equipment required for a successful Triathlon club. In combination with the allocation of State Government Funding, our enclosed and sign written SBTC Trailer will arrive ahead of the Noosa Festival on 26^th-28^th October. This will house and transport our Marquee, 6-Burner BBQ, Transition Racks etc. etc for our Race Days and Training Days.
Noosa is shaping up to be a cracking event for SBTC with over 54 individual competitors and a number of others competing with teams. If you haven’t already, seriously consider coming up to Noosa for our training weekend on the 1^st + 2^nd October. Mel Gillespie has again organised two solid days of training which is equally separated with a great social event on the Saturday afternoon at the Noosa Surf Club to link in with the AFL Grand Final. All of these training and social attractions make it worthwhile for all SBTC members to come along and not just those lucky enough to have a spot at Noosa.

If you cannot make the Noosa Training weekend then the Bribie Triathlon Series www.bribietri.com and the Gatorade Series http://www.usmevents.com.au/Triathlon___Multi_Sport/Gatorade_Queensland_Tri_Series.htm should be on your race cards. Both events offer a range of distances and options that cater from beginner to aspiring elite.

Lastly I am delighted to announce that Melanie Gillespie has accepted the club’s offer to fund her Triathlon Qld – Level 1 Coaching Course. As Training Co-ordinator, Mel has provided our club with training credibility greater than we could have dreamed of. Mel will undertake this training on the 26^th +27^th November and will moving into the position of Coaching Co-ordinator.

Of course Luke Stafford will continue as Swimming Coach and Chris Weier Running + Condition Coach so that Mel can continue to intertwine the disciplines and develop the most effective training schedule she determines as appropriate.