Tuesday 7 June 2011

In The Beginning

Well, its time to start embracing the digital age and start keeping a record of what the students get up to whilst training with the Duncraig Triathlon Academy.
Hopefully, I can keep it current and keep everyone informed of what we get up to, allowing parents to keep track of what training the students get up to each and everyday.
Also below is the what the Academy is all about, hopefully this will get more people interested in the program and keep the numbers attending the school high.


Duncraig Triathlon Academy
Program is aimed at:
Athletes who are currently competing in  Triathlons, or involved in swimming, cycling or running activities, or members of surf clubs.
Other interested individuals who are keen  to develop their performance in Triathlon.
Girls who enjoy sport are strongly  encouraged to join the program.
Structure
Students will complete one session per week in swimming, cycling and running during class time.
Swimming sessions begin at 2.00pm and finish at 4.00pm (includes travel time).
Cycling sessions begin at 7.30am and finish at 9.45am.
The school has quality racing bikes for use by students who do not have their own road bike.
Running sessions are conducted during school lesson time.
Why Choose Duncraig Senior High School?
A proud history of competence in interschool performances, particularly in athletics and swimming.
A commitment of over 20 years to academic excellence at the school.
Nationally accredited triathlon coaches with extensive triathlon racing experience.
Close links with our State Association (Triathlon WA) and our local triathlon club (North Coast Triathlon Club).
Selection Process
Students will be selected from a trial of Year 7 students, held in term 2 of each year.
At this selection trial, students are required  to complete two time trials :
200m swim – finish under 4 minutes 45 seconds
1600m run – finish under 8 minutes 30 seconds 

 The Duncraig Triathlon Academy will offer you quality coaching in areas such as technique, race strategy, nutrition and sport psychology in a supportive environment.

Triathlon as a sport helps develop a healthy lifestyle based on good exercise and eating habits.

Testimonials
“The program introduced me to Triathlon and assisted me to represent my State twice which is something I will never forget.”
Jack (Yr 11)
“Duncraig Triathlon Academy allowed me to keep fit during the off season for footy and allowed me to exercise with my mates.”
Joel (Yr 12)
“Triathlon helped increase my fitness, while making new friends.”
Aimee (Yr 12)
“Triathlon made coming into Year 8 a fun and welcoming experience. I was able to keep fit with other motivated students.”
Julia (Yr 12)

Triathlon is an exciting sport with opportunities for athletes to progress to the top of the sport.
Skill development in swimming, cycling and running is the main priority in this program with fitness steadily improving over the years of the program.

Training is purposeful and planned according to the general principles of training.

The training program will also balance the demands of elite performance and enjoyment.

For any further queries please contact the Physical Education Department:
Phone: 6241 5000

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