Tri Alliance Winter Try the Tri 2017
Join Tri-Alliance for FREE Winter Triathlon Training
LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING
Beat the winter blues and join Tri-Alliance for seven weeks of FREE Winter Triathlon training from July 22nd to September 10th and get ready for the upcoming 2017/18 Triathlon season.
Tri-Alliance is well known for its beginner triathlon programs and due to its popularity, our Try-the-Tri program is offering participants FREE winter triathlon training program to people of all ages, genders and fitness levels from July 22 – September 10, 2017.
Our beginner triathlon training programs cover all aspects of triathlon training and provide you with a taste of the technique and skills to compete this coming season. So, whether you’re already active, or looking for a reason to get active – we’ll get you from couch to triathlete in just seven weeks!
With two groups available – a mixed male and female group as well as a female-specific group, group sizes are limited to 30 per group, with the first 10 of each group to gain access to our weekly pool swim sessions at St. Michael’s Grammar School in St. Kilda.
So, if you have been thinking about trying triathlon, now is your chance to get a head start before the 2017/18 season starts this Spring.
Group sizes are strictly limited and will be a first-in-best-dressed basis. Simply select the number of spots you’d like (if you’re booking for you and a friend), enter your details, and we’ll be in contact to establish which group you would like to be in.
We are so confident in our coaches, our training, our facilities and our culture that unlike other triathlon training clubs, we are offering this program for FREE for your FIRST Try the Tri. No gimmicks, no holding deposits, no hidden fine print – we want to spread the love, fun and passion for Triathlon with you!
As the largest triathlon community in Australia, Tri-Alliance is based in Melbourne’s Bayside region and currently trains over 200 triathletes weekly under the guidance of eight qualified and experienced coaches.
As part of the Tri-Alliance family, you’ll receive professional triathlon-specific coaching to improve your fitness and performance, train with like-minded athletes, all whilst enjoying the social side of training. With valued partners and supporters, a large network and state of the art equipment and facilities – you will not find better value anywhere else.
Our Triathlon Coaching team consists of experienced and professional coaches. These coaches are on hand to help coach and mentor you through your triathlon journey while you are with Tri-Alliance.
Our qualified triathlon coaches are approachable, friendly and ready to answer any of your questions. The best way to experience triathlon and improve your fitness is under the guidance of a coaching team – and we have this covered.
To view our coaches, click here.
Our Try-the-Tri program encompasses all of the fundamentals of Triathlon Training including the following;
- Swimming – we’ll sort out your technique, grow your confidence in the water, learn swim-specific drills and have you swimming laps in no time!
- Cycling – learn how to mount and dismount, understand your gears, use cadence and heart rate zones, ride in a group and enjoy indoor training sessions with the squad
- Running – Develop correct technique, increase your aerobic fitness, understand cadence and gain confidence in your running no matter your fitness level or speed. Nobody gets left behind!
- Transition – Nail the fundamentals of transition set up, T1 (water to bike) and T2 (bike to run)
- Triathlon Slang – You’ll learn all the terms, phrases and general Triathlon jargon triathletes use. Did you score a negative split in your session? What the heck does T2 or T3 mean? All this and more you’ll find out!
Don’t be fooled into thinking you need to spend exuberant amounts of money to get started in Triathlon. In fact, starting out is the very opposite. At Tri-Alliance, all you’ll need is a positive attitude, and any type of bike – preferably one with two wheels and that’s safe to ride on!
- Swimming – Goggles and swimmers
- Cycling – A helmet and bicycle of any make, model or design is fine! Don’t forget to bring along shoes to wear on the bike, too!
- Running – Joggers and comfortable running gear.
Tri-Alliance welcomes participants of all shapes and fitness levels. There is no prerequisite other than having a positive attitude and wanting to give triathlon training a go!
With our friendly and experienced coaches, we’ll build your confidence and help you achieve your goals. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all training, and as such we’ll ensure that your coached sessions are geared towards your fitness level and goals.
Meet new people, bring along your partner, your best friend or family member and join our mixed group and smash your goals together!
Our traditional Try-the-Tri program over Spring and Summer encompasses mixed groups of male and female participants, of all ages and fitness levels.
You’ll be coached and mentored by our male and female coaching group in all areas of triathlon training; swimming, cycling and running!
Our 2016/17 Try-the-Tri Programs were so successful that spots were snapped up quickly. In fact, a high percentage of participants who graduated from our Try-the-Tri program went on to become members and joined our main training group. We’ll have these athletes on hand to help you out, share their stories and help you get through the seven weeks of training.
With a huge female contingent at Tri-Alliance, we pride ourselves on a fully-inclusive and welcoming environment. With over 65% of our female triathletes coming via the Try-the-Tri group, you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.
Our female athletes and coaches are strong, empowered and come from different backgrounds, experience and fitness levels.
As such, you’ll be coached by our female coaches Kat, Frankie and Katherine plus we’ll have the girls from the main training group train with you, to give you an insight into our main group and to talk about their stories into triathlon – many which will surprise you!
If you want to experience an all-female environment and make friends with other women whilst learning the ropes of triathlon, then this is the perfect program for you!
Our Try-the-Tri seven-week program is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels. You don’t need to a superstar runner, a fish in the water or a machine on the bike – if you’d like to give Triathlon a go, then we’d love to have you! Whether you’ve competed in a triathlon previously or if you’ve set yourself the goal to complete your first one in 2017 – Tri-Alliance offers our FREE program to people of all ages and all fitness levels.
Tri-Alliance is a fully-inclusive and welcoming environment, supporting athletes of all genders, age, sexualities, ethnicities, beliefs and backgrounds.
Please Note: If you are under the age of 18, you will need parental/guardian approval.
Our Winter Try-the-Tri program will operate on the below timetable. Participants can pick three sessions to attend per week.
There will be two swimming and running sessions to choose from whilst there is one indoor cycling session per week that participants are encouraged to attend.
MONDAY: Swimming @ St. Michael’s Grammar School 7pm
This session consists of technique and learning skills to make you a more efficient and confident swimmer in the water. Participants can choose between the Monday night session, or the Wednesday night session.
TUESDAY: Running @ Albert Park Lake 6am
Meeting out the front of MSAC’s main entrance, this session will focus on correct running technique and efficiency. Participants can choose between Tuesday morning running session at Albert Park Lake, or the Thursday evening running session at The Tan.
TUESDAY: Cycling @ MSAC 6:15pm
Meeting on the second level of MSAC above the indoor Olympic Pool, participants will be required to bring their bike and their own wind trainer (alternatively a wind trainer can be hired for just $5). This indoor wind trainer session will help you build fitness whilst also teaching you about efficiency.
WEDNESDAY: Swimming @ St. Michael’s Grammar School @ 7pm
This session consists of technique and learning skills to make you a more efficient and confident swimmer in the water. Participants can choose between the Wednesday night session or the Monday night session.
THURSDAY: Running @ The Tan 6:15pm
Meeting at the water trough and clock tower, this session will focus on correct running technique and efficiency. Participants can choose between Tuesday morning running session at Albert Park Lake, or the Thursday evening running session at The Tan.
FRIDAY: No training – Day Off!
SATURDAY: No training – Day Off!
SUNDAY: No training – Day Off!
Hello. I would love to do this but am overseas until August 13. Would this mean I am ineligible as I miss too much ?
Thanks
Amanda
Hi Amanda, Do still register as you’ll still benefit from the sessions you can make. We look forward to having you along.
I’ve always wanted to try a tri 🙂
Hi there, I’ve signed up but I’m a bit confused as to when and where we’re meeting on Saturday? My email just says- “You should be available at 22/07/2017 in Aughtie Drive, Albert Park”.
Do you have any more details?
Thanks,
Erin
Hi Erin,
We will be sending out information first thing tomorrow.
The location for the meeting point will be the Great Provider on Marine Pde, St Kilda at 11am.
Hope to see you there.
Hi Ollie,
Further to Erin’s inquiry, as I signed up after the email you mentioned was to be sent, can you please provide any additional info regarding Saturday. Is it a bike/run session or a general get-together? Thanks!
Cheers,
Adrian
Hi Adrian,
Saturdays session is an information session at the Great provider at 11am.
If you can kindly fill in this questionnaire https://vic.tri-alliance.com/winter-try-tri-questionnaire-2017/
That will help us out to get the new try the Tri into groups for the start of the program.
Thanks again,
Ollie
Hi
I’m super keen to join in. Are there any places left as I can’t see the link to join?
Thanks Claire
Hi all,
We have overwhelming reached our Max for this Try the Tri
We will look at what we are able to do about another winter Try the Tri.
Please stay tuned.