Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships
The 2020 event is hosted within the ‘Fun Tri Distance’ of Race 5 2XU Triathlon Series – 15th March, Green Point Brighton
Triathlon Victoria and O2Events are delighted to bring you the best school sport event experience in Australia.
The sport of triathlon offers juniors a unique challenge and introduces them to a lifestyle sport that builds resilience, improves confidence and keeps the focus on finish lines, not finish times.
The Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships provides the opportunity to participate in triathlon as an individual, or as a team of two or three.
To learn more about how your school or students can get involved in, please contact us.
Focus on fun
When participating in a triathlon, the focus is on having fun. It’s not about winning or losing; it’s about having a go.
While triathlon is undoubtedly a challenge, it’s also a rewarding and exhilarating experience. All you need is confidence in one or all disciplines that are requred: swim, bike and run.
You’ll also need to commit to a little training to help build confidence and determination to cross the finish line.
The Victorian Schools Triathlon Championships welcomes juniors to participate as an individual, or as a team of two or three.
Individual athletes complete a full triathlon (swim, bike, run) over a specific distance (determined by age/school year).
For teams, each athlete completes either the swim, the bike or the run. In this event, one person can do two legs if they choose and be a team of two, not three.
Event details
Date: Sunday 15 March 2020
Venue: Green Point Brighton (Fun Tri – 2XU Triathlon Series – Race 5)
Time: 7:45am
Entry Information:
Entries Open: Thursday January 30th 2020
Entries Close: Sunday March 8th 2020
Entry Age: Minimum 12 years as at 31 December 2019
Entry fees
Individual: $65.00
Complete a full triathlon (swim, bike, run) over the distance.
Team: $85.00
Each person completes either the swim, the bike or the run to combine for a single team time. The team is categorised by the oldest team member).
Entry distances:
300m/10km/2km – Junior, Intermediate and Senior
Triathlon Victoria discounted junior membership
New junior triathletes, who haven’t previously been a Triathlon Victoria member, can access a discounted membership offer. Please visit the Triathlon Victoria website for full details.
| Distance | 300m / 10km / 2km | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior (Years 7 & 8) | ✔ | |
| Intermediate (Years 9 & 10) | ✔ | |
| Senior (Years 11 & 12) | ✔ |
Race information
Click here for race map.
| Saturday Event Kit Collection | 12:00pm – 2:00pm |
| Sunday Event Kit Collection | 5:45am – 7:15am |
| Bike Check In | 5:45am – 7:25am |
| Pre-Race Brief | 7:30am |
| Start Time | 7:45am |
| Presentations Approx | 8:45am |
Swim: Staggered wave starts in an open rectangular course in front of the Elwood Life Saving Club at Elwood Beach.
Cycle: A flat out-and-back course from Elwood Beach, left onto Ormond Esplanade, Beaconsfield Parade, to Armstrong St and return on the southbound lanes. Full road closure for cycle course (closed to all car traffic).
Run: Transition area onto bike path, north towards the Elwood Canal and return along foreshore paths to finish.
Please remember: The Victorian All Schools Triathlon Championships is a mass participation event with minimal equipment requirements. A roadworthy bike and correctly fitted helmet are required. We also welcome athletes with a disability to enter the multi-class category.
Marquee Booking
If you would like to book a marquee for the day please email info@o2events.com.au
Frequently Asked Questions
A school may elect to enter all students into the event (individuals and teams) however it is more efficient to create a ‘school’ group and have students enter individually as their date of birth is required to ensure that they/their team is in the correct category.
Team entries will automatically be allocated to the category of the oldest team member. I.e. if a 13-year-old (junior) and 17-year-old (senior) enter as a team they will race in the senior category.
All event communication will be handled by O2events as our delivery partner. They will communicate directly with schools, sports associations and individuals where necessary. Triathlon Victoria are also available to assist with event information prior to registration and will be onsite at the event to support your event day experience.
Race packs can be collected from the venue on either the Saturday (day prior to race day) between 12:00pm – 2:00pm or Sunday (race morning) between 5:45am – 7:15am.
Participants are encouraged to rack their bike early. Please allow extra time given the large number of participants (parking is restricted in the area so they may have up to a 15 minute walk/ride to race site) and your registration pack must be collected from the registration desk prior to racking. You will need to have your helmet correctly fitted prior to entering transition and racking bike. Click here to view our helmet fit information.
Yes. A transition tour will be conducted by Triathlon Victoria staff at 2:00pm on Saturday March 14.
Yes. If you would like to book a marquee for the day please email info@o2events.com.au
Transition will be set-up in such a manner that all school championship competitors will be in an area to the north of ‘transition’.
There is no teacher access to transition on Sunday morning prior to race start or during the event. Triathlon Victoria staff and accredited volunteers will be available in the transition area support athletes to ensure a positive experience and that athletes are unimpeded when moving through the area.
The number and size of ‘wave starts’ depends on entry numbers within each category. All efforts will be made to keep participants from the same school, and schools within an association within a single wave, however this cannot be guaranteed. Wave order is scheduled for Senior, Intermediate and Junior from the scheduled start time with alternating gender.
You may wear a wetsuit in the swim. However, the use swimming aides (flippers, pool buoys and/or watercraft of any description) is not allowed.
Raise your hand to attract the attention of the lifesavers from the Elwood Lifesaving Club. They will be positioned along the swim course in Inflatable Rescue Boats and on rescue craft/boards. The lifesavers will provide you support and should you wish to rest a moment and ‘catch your breath’, they will stay with you and assess the situation prior to either executing a rescue and bringing you to the beach, or supporting you to continue with your swim.
All participants receive a finisher’s medal as they cross the finish line. Formal presentations for first, second and third placegetters (male and female) will be conducted on stage once all participants have completed the School’s championships – approximately 8:45am.
Individuals will be able to access their results via the results button on the website and through a post event email.
If your school has not been created in the system, search for ‘Independent School’ and select this option. Later in your registration you will be asked to type your school name and please complete this field so we can get you connected to your school and the aggregate points competition.
With over 2000 competitors across the various events the site will be very busy. School competitors will be able to collect their bikes and exit the site after the presentations (anticipated 8:45am). When exiting the race venue competitors are requested to take great care when crossing Beach Rd and avoid crossing the bike course.
Competitor bikes will be ‘racked’ firstly by event type (individual or team) and then by age category. These arrangements are to ensure the integrity of the competition and racks are marked with the competitors name and race number.
If you are unable to complete the swim course you will be transferred to the beach by our water safety team. There your race number will be recorded and you will be assessed and provided any medical care. Should you be in a position to continue you will be directed to transition where you can move to the bike leg, or hand over your timing chip if a member of a team. Your timing chip will record all your race times and you’ll get to cross the finish line, however you will be ‘unplaced’ in your category.
Teachers and student can make entry changes until close of entries by accessing the admin section of the registration system. If changes are required after the close of entries these should be done at the event registration desk on Saturday 12noon – 2:00pm or Sunday prior to the race starting.
No, you are all set to go and will automatically be entered in the Schools Championships
Contact Us
Please let us know if you have any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.