CLUB AWARDS
Each season the club has a number of awards in which club members are able to compete in. Below are the details of those awards. The awards are presented at the end of season Awards party.
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Triathlete of the Year Award
Determined by points in Eligable races
Committee & Coaches
All Members
Award Criteria:
This Award recognises the Club member that excels in the sport of triathlon whilst competing for the Club. This member has been a consistent high performer in races in their category for the season. They possess attributes such as positive attitude, perseverance, drive and determination. They are an active member of the club, participating in training sessions and special events.
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Most Improved Triathlete of the Year Award
Committee & Coaches
Committee & Coaches
All Members
Award Criteria:
This Award recognises the Club member who has made the most significant gains in the sport of triathlon for the season regardless of podium results. The recipient of this award has made marked improvements in their personal athletic performance across the three disciplines. This may be reflected more significantly in one or more of the three fields. They would commonly be considered a familiar face at training sessions.
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Novice of the Year
All Members
Head Coach & Coaches
All Members who have taken part in Novice Course in the current season
Award Criteria:
The recipient of this award is someone who must have taken part in the PTC Novice Course Program and has then gone on to excel in the sport or at least 2 disciplines in the sport. They would have taken part and done well in a triathlon since completing the course. They will have become an integral part of the club participating in club training sessions and generally considered to have found success in the sport this season
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Rookie of the Year
All Members
Club Committee & Club Coaches
All Members new to the Club who have not taken part in a Novice Course
Award Criteria:
The recipient of this award will be a new member to the Club for the season. They have not completed the novice training course. They have a passion for the sport of triathlon, participating in club training sessions and generally considered to have found success in the sport this season
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The Rob 'Slim' Wiles GUTSY Award
All Members
Rob Slim Wiles
All Active Members
Award Criteria:
To be awarded to a member of the club who has proven themselves to be particularly outstanding or gutsy throughout or at a point during the season. They may be considered to have gone above and beyond what would normally be expected as reflected in their actions in training or competition. They may have come to the assistance of a fellow athlete (club member or not). This person would be considered a courageous or compassionate member of the club.
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Clubbie of the Year
Club Members
Club Members
All Members & Social Members
Award Criteria:
Clubbie of the year is a club member or supporter considered to be most involved in general club activities such as competition, event organisation and support activities. This individual gives their time in the cause of ensuring the running of events and functions, and has the interests of the club and all members at heart. This person does not have to be a competitive member but widely considered a keen supporter and team builder within the club. They are a positive influence on members both at training sessions and races.
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Coaches Award
Head Coach
Head Coach
All Members
Award Criteria:
This award is nominated and presented at the discretion of the head coach. The recipient is chosen based on many factors considered to be pertinent to the sport of triathlon. This person won’t necessarily be the highest performing member of the club but will demonstrate exemplary attitude and effort. They give it their best at training sessions, demonstrate great responsibility, respect the sport, their fellow athletes and coaches. They are pleasant to be around, enthusiastic, attend training and show willingness to learn. They may have overcome a fear or hurdle in their journey.
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Golden Chain Set Award
All Members
All Members
All Members
Award Criteria:
This is a traditional award with recognising those of us manage to do something stupid in the pursuit of triathlon excellence.