Appointment of new Director‏

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May 30, 2012

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Michael Maroney to the Board of Triathlon Australia.

Dr Maroney, more commonly known within the triathlon community as Mick, has been appointed by the Board to fill a vacancy resulting from a recent resignation. The Board is delighted that Mick has accepted this appointment to assist our existing Directors in shaping the future of our sport in Australia. Mick's appointment is until the 2013 Annual General Meeting.

Mick has been involved in the sport for 30 years in almost every capacity possible; as a professional athlete, age group competitor, coach, race director, volunteer, and administrator. Mick’s career as an athlete has included victories in over 30 professional races, namely the Noosa Triathlon in 1989, and 3 age group world titles. Mick has also coached some of Australia’s greatest including Greg Welch, Michellie Jones, Chris McCormack and Craig Alexander, as well as a number of age group, Under 23 and ITU Junior competitors.

Mick also gives his valuable time as a member of our Age Group Committee, advising the Board on recommendations to help support our age group athletes preparing for ITU and non-ITU championship events.

Mick’s has an impressive professional background as a teacher and lecturer, holding six University degrees and a doctorate in education. Mick is currently a teacher of PDHPE and Religious Studies at St John Bosco College in Engadine, and a sessional academic at the Australian Catholic University.

Commenting on his appointment, Mick has said “I am excited to be involved at a governance level and I hope to be able to provide a meaningful and positive contribution to the sport at our national Board level.”

I am delighted to add Mick’s expertise to our Board of Directors, and I am confident that his broad range of experiences and perspectives within Triathlon will assist in driving our sport into the future.

Kind Regards,

Peter Hedge
President,Triathlon Australia