Sharks Triathlon & Cycling Club

Annual Report

2008 / 2009

 It is with great pleasure that I present the report on The Sharks Triathlon & Cycling Club for 2008 – 2009. This year has seen the Club continue to build on its successes from the past years

HIGHLIGHTS

1. Junior Development Program – This year saw the continuation of the Sharks Junior Development Program. Our thanks goes to John Wevers who conducted this program throughout the winter months leading up to the start of the season. The program attracs up to 20 kids aged from 6 through to 16. The results of this program continue to be outstanding with improvements in individual performances from all participants and some age group category podium finishers and winners.

2. Organising the inaugural Redlands Classic Bike Ride. In conjunction with the Rotary Club – Victoria Point, the Sharks Tri Club was responsible for co – ordinating the three bike courses and providing marshalling over the course. The Ride attracted approx 350 participants, which helped raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.

4. Individual Results: 2008 – 09 Qld Tri Series

• U12 Female – 1^st  Monique Wevers
• F 7-9 yrs - 1^st  Alexandria Wevers
• F 10-11 yrs – 3^rd  Bayleigh Gibbards

• M 10 – 11yrs - 2^nd  David Pinto
• U 16 Male – 3^rd  Chris King
• M 40-44 yrs -  1^st  John Wevers
• F 55-59 yrs -   3^rd  Margot DeGannes

5. Top Ten Placings : 2008 – 09 Qld Tri Series

• F 7-9 yrs                    Jessica Ashworth
• F 13-15 yrs               Laura Cahill
• M 13-15 yrs               Luke Beauchamp
• F 16-34 yrs               Steph Beauchamp
• U12 Male                Lachlan Ashworth
• U14 Male                Jeremy Gralton & Kyle Devlin
• U16 Male                Simon Lane
• M 16-34yrs                Josh King
• M 10-11 yrs               James Copperthwaite
• M 40-44 yrs               Richard Cahill
• M 55-59 yrs               John Dixon
• M 60-64 yrs               Ian Graham

5. Club Membership – Has continued to grow over this period, with over 120 members currently. The success of the Junior Development program has attracted families to the Club. And at the other end of the scale there is a growing number of athletes joining the club for the training benefits of Ironman racing.

6. Events: The Club was represented in numerous events throughout 2007 – 2008 including

Richard Cahill

President

Sharks Triathlon & Cycling Club

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