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Triathlon Victoria Development Program

Contact Kyle Burns (Athlete Pathway Coordinator) development@vic.triathlon.org.au for questions regarding the program 0403 246 972 or the Triathlon Victorian office Sue Sharples (03) 9598 8686

Do you enjoy the challenge of triathlon and want to be the best you can be?

NOMINATION CAMP FOR 2018-19 TRIATHLON VICTORIA DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WILL BE HELD 8th - 13th JULY 2018 at MT ELIZA - TOORAK COLLEGE

If you believe you have what it takes to be in the full program ( Development, Emerging for Talent) please email info@vic.triathlon.org.au with your phone number, latest race results, age & DoB and your aspirations for the coming season.  Our TVDP Manager, Kyle Burns will contact you for a chat and to provide more information about the camp.  Please note: There are limited spots in the full camp.

Or you’re invited to register for our Associate program experience where you get to spend a day with Triathlon Victoria’s best coaches and experience the outstanding swim, bike, run facilities of Toorak College.

This is a must experience for any budding triathlete... click here for further details

Triathlon Victoria Athlete Development Pathway

Club/Squad member – athletes starting their triathlon journey are supported to find a club/coach in their area that can support their skill development, enjoyment and progression along the pathway.

Associate member - athletes who show a keen interest in developing skills and have a commitment to racing at local events.

Development Squad - athletes who display skills and athletic ability towards the elite pathway and are beginning to race in draft-legal formats.

Emerging Squad - athletes with the skills and athletic ability to race draft-legal and are demonstrating podium results at local events

Talent Squad – athletes who display high performance skills, have a clear performance mentality and plan for future success, and feature in the top 10 at ITU draft legal events at a national level.

TVDP Mission Statement

To provide a nurturing and supportive environment for the development of athletes aged 13 to 23 years. By engaging with the ‘network’ of ‘home coaches’ we will work together to assist each individual to achieve personal excellence in training and competition.

2017-2018 TVDP

Eligibility

1.  Athletes must be at least 13 years of age and no older than 23 years of age at 31/12/2018 and thus eligible to race in the following racing categories:

a.          ITU Youth: 13-16 years of age as at 31/12/2018.  (ITU Youth A & ITU Youth B)

b.         ITU Junior: 17 - 19 years of age as at 31/12/2018. 

c.          ITU U23: 20-23 years as at the 31/12/2018. (ITU U23 & U23 Development Professional Licence)

2.  Athletes must be eligible to represent Australia.

3.  Athletes must be in good standing with both Triathlon Victoria and Triathlon Australia.

4.  Athletes must have a coach who is accredited by Triathlon Australia and is a current member.

Tvdp objectives

• assist the athlete with the skills & resources to participate and compete at the elite level
• provide athletes with an avenue to pursue State and National representation
• provide athletes with education and experience through the TVDP coaches and affiliated experts
• provide a team environment and foster a team spirit at State and National races

SELECTION POLICY

NOMINATION FOR 2017-18 close May 12th 2017

TVDP Resources

• Foam Roller Workout
• Endorsement and understanding draft legal for athletes wishing to race draft legal in open, ITU junior and ITU youth
• More information on High Performance Triathlon Australia

• Competition race rules 

• Medical & anti-doping

TVDP History

As part of the TVDP program, participants attend training camps. Detailed via each of these links are reports from previous camps which provides you with an insight into what 'camp life' is like for athletes in the program.

CAMP Mt Eliza Jan 2018

TVDP Camp 2 Geelong 2017

TVDP CAMP Geelong 2017

Also linked here is further history of team members.

• TVDP Camp 2 Geelong 2016

• Athlete categories 2016

• TVDP Camp 1 Geelong 2016

• Junior Triathletes for 2015-16

• TVDP Camp 2 Geelong 2015
• TVDP Camp 1 Geelong 2015
• Camp Life Geelong Camp - Oct 2014
• Geelong Camp
• Camp Life Ballarat Camp
• 2013 Geelong Camp
• 2013 Ballarat Camp
• 2012 Ballarat Camp