Welcome

The Bondi Running & Triathlon (BRAT) club is passionate about getting people swimming, cycling and running by creating a vibrant club spirit where members are challenged to achieve greatness whilst have fun in a safe and friendly environment.

The club is for athletes of all ages and abilities and has equal numbers of men and women. Learn more about us!

What's New?

• BRAT Club Membership for 2012 is now open. Join now!
  

Note: All current members would have recently received an e-mail advising to renew their membership. If you have not received the e-mail check you SPAM folder.


• TriNSW Club Championships. 2012 is the year of the BRAT and on April 28, 2012 we intend to take back the crown of the TriNSW Club Champions. So how can you help your club achieve this great miestone?
• Renew your BRAT Club Membership for 2012.

Note: You must be a current BRAT club member to participate!

• Renew your TriNSW Membership for 2011/2012.

Note: You must be a current Triathlon Australia (or state) member to participate!

• Flag April 28, 2012 in your diary.
• Keep an eye out for more details in coming BRAT Flashes.
• Train hard and race to win!
  
• Technical Official Accreditation Workshop Your sport needs you! As the sport of Triathlon and the number of participation opportunities continues to grow the demand for the services of Technical Officials continues to grow also.
  The role of the Technical Official is one of the most important roles at any Triathlon Event as they work to ensure that races are “Safe and Fair for all Competitors”.
  

Who is suitable for the role:

• Current Competitors – who can officiate at events when they are not racing
• Ex Competitors
• Supporters and Family Members of Competitors
• Anyone who has a sense of fair play and good communication skills
  

Technical Officials receive the following:

• Free Training – an initial 4 hour education workshop run by experienced TO’s with a training accreditation
• On field mentoring and assessment
• Travel allowance when officiating at non local events
• A “Field of Play” allowance for each event
• Accommodation is normally provided by Race Director’s at major events run by Event Managers such as Elite Energy, WTC (Ironman), USM etc
• The satisfaction knowing that you have made a significant contribution that is valued by all in the sport of Triathlon
• Points for their Club at the TriNSW Club Championships
  

The next Technical Official Education Workshop to be held in Sydney

“Sports House”,
5 Fig Street,
Sydney Olympic Park,
Homebush
Saturday, February 11th @ 09:00

To Register for Technical Official Accrediatation Workshop

With the opportunity to put your theory skills in to practice at The Tri NSW Sydney Sprint Series Race 3, The Womens Triathlon on February 19, or any other event over the following 2 months

• The Trainer Moore has a new squad time table for 2012. Click here for new schedule.
  
• BRAT Club member Chris Dunn recently competed at Kona and here is an interesting read on his big day out.
  
• Congratulations to BRAT Club member Laura Siddall who is the 30-34 AG World Champion 2011 for the sprint distance triathlon and achieved a time of 01:08:57, nearly 3 minutes ahead of the next competitor. The championship was held in Beijing recently. Click here for her report.
  
• If you haven't read the BRAT "Bunch riding rules" before, or simply want a refresher, then click here.
  

Don't Miss Out

• Club Kit - cycling, running and triathlon clothing now available
  Pop into Fastgear to check your size and then order. Most sizes in stock, so don't miss out!