More that 800 athletes competed in the event.
Results can be found here.
At the launch of the 2XU Triathlon Series at Elwood yesterday, Executive Director of Triathlon Victoria,Grant Cosgriff was delighted to announce the partnership with SME360 to deliver the Victorian SchoolsTriathlon Championships on March 4, 2018 as part of a multiyear agreement.
Grant Cosgriff said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with SME360 which will deliver achampionship event for Victorian schools and importantly invest in the future of triathlon participation. WithSME360’S history and professionalism, we look forward to creating an event of national significance and the‘nursery’ of our future champions”
This event will be held in conjunction with SME360’s existing marquee event, The Melbourne CorporateTriathlon, which gives terrific opportunity for shared resourcing and a great platform to profile triathlon.Combining these two very different events, will bring an estimated 6000 competitors to the ‘starting line’ which will not only create a fantastic spectacle for all participants, but it will also increase the prospect of additional commercial partnerships supporting triathlon events.
CEO of SME360, Martin Jolly said “We are delighted to announce this partnership with Triathlon Victoria andwhilst we continue to grow our event portfolio, triathlon is a major part of our focus and we are proud to joinforces to ensure the continued development and growth of the sport. On top of this we get to provide theopportunity for more school aged children to enter triathlon and take on the challenge of multisport.”
In addition, SME360 have been awarded the rights to host the 2018 Victorian Sprint Triathlon StateChampionships at the iconic Portarlington venue. With over 30 years of history the venue delivers a ‘must do’race for every Victorian triathlete.
The key event dates:
2018 Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships
Event Date: Sunday 4th March 2018
Location: Elwood Beach Park, Ormond Esplanade, Elwood
2018 Triathlon Victoria Sprint State Championships
Date: Sunday 18th March 2018
Location: Portarlington Pier, Portarlington
Register your interest by emailing bree.gaskin@sme360.com.au or events@vic.triathlon.org.au and we’ll send you further information and alert you to any event updates.
Registrations will open shortly, and further information can be found at both websites, www.SME360.com.auand www.triathlon.org.au/vic
Media Enquiries
SME360 Media – Brad Wright
P: (03) 9595 3000 | M: 0416 207 526E: brad.wright@sme360.com.au
Triathlon Victoria – Jessica Whitby
P: (03) 9598 8686 | E: marketing@vic.triathlon.org.au
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