Notice of Annual General Meeting 2023

Notice is hereby given that the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Association of Singapore will be held on Friday, 29 September 2023 at 7:00pm, via electronic means.

The 2023 AGM will transact the following business: –

  1. Welcome Address
  2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 2022 AGM held on 29 September 2022
  3. To approve and confirm the Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2023.
  4. To approve and confirm the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2023.
  5. To appoint the external Auditor for the ensuing Year – 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
  6. To transact any other business brought forward in accordance with the Constitution of TAS, Clause 14.4 – “Full Members who wish to table a resolution for the General Meeting’s approval must notify the Secretary General in writing at least fourteen (14) days before the date of the AGM.”

For enquiries with regards to the 2023 AGM, please email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org

By Order of the TAS Managing Board

SG-Coach Level 1 Full Integration (Triathlon)

Triathlon Singapore will be conducting a SG-Coaching level 1 Full-Integration Triathlon Course for aspiring Triathlon Coaches!

In collaboration with SportSG, this course will cover THREE main certifications:

  1. Foundational Sport Science (FSS)
  2. SG-Coach Level 1 (Theory) – Inclusive of Values & Principles in Sport (VPS) and Safe Sport
  3. SG-Coach Level 1 (Technical) – Triathlon Specifics

FSS and SG-Coach (Theory) will be completed at the participants own pace via E-Learning online platform, SportSG-ED, while SG-Coach (Technical – Triathlon) will be conducted in a classroom settings. Estimated 20 hours of Online E-Learning, and 46 hours of classroom and practical sessions (excluding exams)

Course Objective

This is a community coaching course targeted for existing coaches (in other sport), teachers and community leaders working with beginners, children and youth in sport. This course will provide a broad perspective of coaching, roles and responsibilities, teaching methodologies and sport-specific skills for the sport of Triathlon.

The work of coaches at this level will be vital in supporting the development of new and existing triathletes. Participants will be introduced to the fundamental skills of Triathlon.

Pre-Requisites

  • Be 18 years of age and above
  • Ability to Swim and Cycle
  • Possess (of have the intention to possess) the following, which is a requirement to register themself as a Level 1 Triathlon Coach in the NROC :
    • Triathlon Singapore (TAS) Membership
    • Standard First-Aid Certification with CPR & AED
    • Life-Saving Level 1, 2, 3 or higher

Course Schedule

Date: 6 to 20 March 2023
Time: Own Time
Venue: SportSG-ED E-Learning
Modules: FSS and SG-Coach Theory

Date: 21 March 2023, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: SportSG, ActiveSG room
Modules: Course Introduction, Coaching Philosophy & Practices, Rules & Regulations of Triathlon, Anatomy and Physical Preparation

Date: 23 March 2023, Thursday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: TBC
Modules: Theories of Coaching, The Coaching Process, SwimmingDate: 30 March 2023, Thursday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: TBC
Modules: Swim Practical, Cycling and Transition

Date: 4 April 2023, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: Sports Hub Sports Museum, SportSG ActiveSG room, 
Modules: Cycling and Transition Practical, Running

Date: 11 April 2023, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: Sports Hub Sports Museum, SportSG Active Health Room 3
Modules: Running Practical, Sports Nutrition, Safe Sport (Triathlon)

Date: 25 April 2023, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: SportSG CoachSG Room 1 & 2
Modules: Designing a Lesson plan with GFL, Improving Performance, Sports Safety

Date: 2 May 2023, Tuesday
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 (1 hour lunch break)
Venue: SportSG CoachSG Room 1 & 2
Modules: Sports Safety (Walk the Ground), Assessment Preparation and Review, Peer Coaching Feedback, Building a Positive Culture

Date: 6 May 2023, Saturday
Time: 09:00 to 13:00
Venue: Sports Hub Sports Museum, SportSG CoachSG Room 1 & 2
Modules: Final Assessment

Date: July 2023 (Exact date to be confirmed)
Time: TBC
Venue: SportSG
Modules: FSS Exam

Date: July 2023 (Exact date to be confirmed)
Time: TBC
Venue: SportSG
Modules: SG-Coach Theory Exam

Course Fees:

The total course fees is SGD $1,250 (inclusive of the compulsory SportSG-ED platform license fee)

Other Fees:

For FSS and SG Coach Theory Exam, participants will have 4 attempts. Re-assessment fees of $54 (inclusive of GST) will take effect after 4th failed attempt, for two more attempts.

Applications:

Please complete the google form here.

Closing Date for Registration: 3 March 2023, Friday 17:00pm

The course will need a minimum of 6 participants to run, and only a maximum capacity of 18 participants, based on a first come first serve basis.

For more information, please visit here

or email Mr. Eugene Ong at: eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org

32nd SEA Games, Phnom Penh Cambodia

Triathlon Singapore updated the selection Policy for the 32nd SEA Games. The amendments are found in V1.4.

Please take note of the key dates:

Appendix A: Timeline

(released by SNOC on 26 September 2022)

1 November 2022Longlist and Nomination start via SportSync
12 December 2022Technical Handbook Distribution
19 December 2022Deadline for longlist and Nomination
17 January 2022Selection Committee meeting
18 January 2023Appeal Process Begins
1 February 2023Appeal Deadline
23 February 2023Appeal Committee Meeting
28 February 2023Sports Entry by Name Deadline
27 March 2023 to 10 April 2023Attire distribution (TBC)
12 April 2023Team Manager Meeting (TBC)
15 April 2023Team Singapore Flag Presentation (TBC)
5 May 2023Opening Ceremony

AGM 2022 Matters

This is a reminder that Triathlon Singapore will be conducting our 2022 Annual General Meeting on 29 September 2022, Thursday, 7pm, via electronic means.

The following business will be transacted:

  1. Welcome Address
  2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
  3. To approve and confirm the Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2022.
  4. To approve and confirm the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022
  5. To elect the nine (9) Governing Board Members for the next term (2022 to 2024)
  6. To appoint the external Auditor for the ensuing Year – 1st April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
  7. Any Other Business

Attached documents:

  1. Minutes of 2021 AGM
  2. Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2022
  3. Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022
  4. List of Nomination Candidates for the AGM Election.

Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the upcoming 2022 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Association of Singapore will be held by way of electronic means. Details as follow:

  • Date: 29 September 2022 (Thursday)
  • Time: 7.00 pm
  • Venue: Zoom Meeting Room

The 2022 Annual General Meeting will transact the following business:

  1. Welcome Address
  2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 2021 Annual General Meeting.
  3. To approve and confirm the Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2022.
  4. To approve and confirm the Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022
  5. To elect the nine (9) Governing Board Members for the next term (2022 to 2024)
  6. To appoint the external Auditor for the ensuing Year – 1st April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
  7. Any Other Business

Important Notes:

  • Who can table a resolution for AGM? Full Members can table a resolution for AGM by 15 September 2022.
  • Who can attend AGM? Each affiliate (full member and associate member) is entitled to have one (1) authorised delegate to attend the AGM, and must RSVP by 15 September 2022.
  • Nomination Process:
    • Nomination period will be from 6 Sept to 22 Sept 2022.
    • All nominations must be proposed by a Full Member and seconded by another Full Member.
    • All nominees must include their personal bio, and a declaration form of any personal or business interest that may be of concern to TAS and its member
    • Nominees must be a paid up individual member of TAS, be at least 21 years of age and shall be Singapore Citizen or PR
  • Who can vote during AGM? Only Full Members have voting rights.
  • Please refer to Annex A for time line process of AGM 2022.

By Order of the TAS Management Committee

Annex A

Time Line Process of AGM 2022 :

DateInstructions
6 September 2022  TAS to send out to all affiliate members and publish on website: Notice of 2022 AGM by electronic meansAttendance / Resolution FormNomination Form for 2022 AGM ElectionForm A (Candidate’s profile and declaration)  
15 September 2022  Submission of Attendance and Resolution Form to be done by 15 September 2022, 5pm.  
20 September 2022  Submission of Nomination Form, Form A to be done by 20 September 2022, 5pm.  
22 September 2022  TAS to send out to all affiliate members and publish on website: Minutes of the 2021 AGMAnnual Report for the year ending 31 March 2022Audited Financial Statements for the year ending 31 March 2022Name List and profile of all nominees for electionUpdated AGM Agenda, with tabled resolutions (if any)  
27 September to 29 September 2022 (Before 2pm)  TAS to send out to all full members, details of Online Voting on 27 September 2022.   Online Voting done by full Members. Deadline 29 September 2022, 2pm   TAS to send out login information to all delegates  
29 September 2022  AGM by electronic means will commence from 7pm   Affiliate representatives to login to AGM virtual meeting room via Zoom, from 630pm for pre-registration, with details provided.  

2022 Age Group Team Triathlon Singapore

Calling all age group athletes!

Do you know that if you’re a Singaporean or Singapore PR, you can qualify to represent SGP at the World Triathlon Age Group World Championships? You will be racing against top age group athletes from across the globe, and you might be crowned the World Triathlon World Champion in your Age Group!

World Triathlon had announced the dates for the 2022 World Triathlon Age group World Championships:

SportDateEventDistance
Duathlon10-12 JuneWT Age Group Duathlon World Championships – Targu Mures Romania (https://transylvaniatriathlonfestival.ro/)  Standard – Draft Illegal Sprint – Draft Legal  
Triathlon22-26 JuneWT Age Group Triathlon World Championships – Montreal Canada (https://montreal.triathlon.org/)  Sprint – Draft Legal Mixed Relay – Draft Legal  
Aquathlon18 AugustWT Age Group Multisport World Championships – Samorin Slovakia  Standard – 1km Swim / 5km Run  
LD Triathlon21 AugustWT Age Group Multisport World Championships – Samorin SlovakiaLD – Draft illegal – 2km Swim / 80km Bike / 18km Run  
LD Duathlon3-4 SeptWT Age Group LD Duathlon World Championships – Zofingen SwitzerlandLD – Draft illegal – 10km Run / 150km Bike / 30km Run  
Triathlon23-26 NovWT Age Group Triathlon World Championships – Abu Dhabi UAESuper Sprint – Draft illegal Standard – Draft illegal  

Eligibility:

1. Singapore Citizen (or Singapore PR for at least 3 years)

2. Paid up individual member of Triathlon Singapore

3. Has not represented another National Federation in the current calendar year.

4. Had finished in the top 10 of your Age Group at any local sanctioned races.

5. For draft-legal races, must have completed a draft-legal endorsement by TAS

6. Complete Pre-Participation Examination.

Self-Funded:

Athletes will have to bear the following costs:

1. Travel and Accommodation

2. Race entry fee (through Triathlon Singapore)

2. Travel insurance and any other relevant insurance

3. Team Uniform (Race Suit and Team TS Polo Tee)

Process:

  1. Athletes ensure they are eligible.
  2. Email to (eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org) at least 45 days before the race, indicating their intent to race.
  3. Athlete will be entered onto the wait list via the WT online entry system.
  4. WT will generate the Start List, 30 days before the race.
  5. TAS will notify athletes of the results.
  6. Athletes can opt to participate in the TAS funding model.
  7. Athletes can proceed with their travel arrangements once their name is approved to the Start List.
  8. Withdrawal from start list: athletes should immediately email to TAS to request withdrawal. A penalty might be imposed by WT, which may include a ban from any start list for the next 30 days.

Closing Dates to express Interest:

30 April, 12 Noon – WT AG Duathlon World Championships, Targu Mures Romania

8 May, 12 Noon – WT AG Triathlon World Championships, Montreal Canada

4 July, 12 Noon – WT AG World Championships (Aquathlon & LD Triathlon), Samorin Slovakia

20 July, 12 Noon – WT AG World Championships (LD Duathlon), Zofingen Switzerland

9 October, 12 Noon – WT AG Triathlon World Championships, Abu Dhabi UAE

Notice: Change in Appointments

In a strategic move for the new year with new challenges, the Triathlon Association of Singapore (TAS) will be discontinuing the TAS Technical Director role. The responsibilities of the Technical Director role will be absorb into the High Performance Sub-Committee which continues to be lead by Mr James Middleditch.  

With effect from 1st Jan 2022, Mr Eugene Lee will relinquish his role as Technical Director (Part Time Contract). We would like to thank Mr Eugene Lee for his dedication and commitment to TAS and to the development of the sport of triathlon in Singapore and the region.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Triathlon Association of Singapore will be held on Tuesday, 28 September 2021 at 7.00pm, via electronic means.

Agenda:

  1. Welcome Address
  2. To approve and confirm the minutes of the 2020 Annual General Meeting held on 25 September 2020.
  3. To approve and confirm the Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2021.
  4. To approve and confirm the Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.
  5. To approve the proposed amendments to the Constitution
  6. To appoint the external Auditor for the ensuing Year – 1st April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
  7. To transact any other business, in accordance to TAS Constitution Clause 6.2 d – “…at least seven days’ notice in writing shall be given by member/s to the Honorary Secretary…”

Important Notes:

  • An affiliate member may appoint up to 3 delegates to attend the 2021 AGM. The delegates may only attend the AGM by observing and listening to the proceedings of the meeting by electronic means. To RSVP, please complete the Form A and send via email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7.00pm on Monday, 20 September 2021.
  • An affiliate member can table a resolution for AGM, with at least 7 days’ notice given to the Honorary Secretary. To table a resolution, please complete the Form A and send via email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7.00pm on Monday, 20 September 2021.
  • If you have any questions to raise with regards to any items on the agenda, please complete the Form B and send via email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7.00pm on Monday, 20 September 2021.
  • Voting is required to pass any resolutions tabled at the 2021 AGM. Only Ordinary Member have voting rights, and may vote by appointing the Chairman of the meeting as the member’s proxy to vote at the 2021 AGM. Ordinary Members are to complete Form C (Proxy Voting Form) and submit to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7.00pm on Saturday, 25 September 2021.

By Order of the TAS Management Committee

Time Line:

DateInstructions
7 September 2021TAS to send out to affiliates and publish on website:
Notice of 2021 AGM by electronic means
Minutes of 2020 AGM
Tabled Amendments to TAS Constitution
Proposed TAS Constitution 2021
Form A – Attendance Form, Resolution Form  
14 September 2021TAS to send to affiliates:
Annual Report for the year ending 31 March 2021
Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021
Form B – Questions Form  
20 September 2021Deadline for submission of:
Form A – Attendance Form, Resolution Form
Form B – Questions Form  

Via email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7:00pm  
21 September 2021TAS to send to affiliates:
Any tabled resolutions that require voting
Form C – Proxy Voting Form  
25 September 2021Deadline for submission of:
Form C – Proxy Voting Form  

Via email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org by 7:00pm  
28 September 2021Registration for AGM commences at 6:30pm  
AGM by electronic means will commence at 7:00pm  
Delegates to join the meeting with their names and representing organisation  

2021 SEA Games Duathlon & Triathlon – Selection Process

  • UPDATE: 5 May 2021 – Changes made to Selection Process, dates due to Phase II heightened alert. Please refer to Selection Policy V1.8.
  • UPDATE: 18 Oct 2021 – Changes made to Selection Process as a results of postponement of the games to May 2022. Please refer to Selection Policy V1.9
  • UPDATE: 8 Dec 2021 – Update to include the key dates as released by SNOC. Please refer to Selection Policy V2

Triathlon Singapore will be conducting selection trials and races to select athletes for representation at the 31st SEA Games, Hanoi Vietnam.

  • Duathlon Selection Race – 21 March 2021 (Top 2 Men & Top 2 Women)
  • Triathlon Selection Race – 11 April 2021 (Top 2 Men & Top 2 Women)

There will be 2 pre-selection time trials:

Time Trial 1 (For Triathlon & Duathlon)

  • Format – 10km Run Trial
  • Date – 7 March 2021, Sunday
  • Time – 8am
  • Venue – TBC
  • Note – Top 10 athletes (per gender) for Duathlon, will advance to Duathlon Selection Race.

Time Trial 2 (For Triathlon)

  • Format – 1500m Swim Trial
  • Date – 27 March 2021, Sunday
  • Time – TBC
  • Venue – TBC
  • Note – Taking the total timings (10km run + 1500m swim), top 10 athletes 9per gender) will advance to Triathlon Selection Race.

Athletes Eligibility

  • Singapore Citizen
  • 18 years of age as of 31 December 2021
  • Paid up member of Triathlon Singapore
  • In good Standing with Triathlon Singapore and its affiliate partners
  • Must must completed a competitive Triathlon/Duathlon Race before in the last 24 months (at least Sprint Distance)
  • Must have raced in a World Triathlon draft legal race in the last 24 months, or have to undergo draft-legal cycling endorsement before 7 March 2021 (Fees applies)

Registration of Interest – All interested and eligible athletes must register their interest to participate in selection latest by 3 March 2021. They are to attach their sporting resume.

(Note: If an athlete needs to do a draft-legal cycling endorsement, please register interest at least 1 week before the closing date of 3 March 2021. This is to ensure that a coach is available to conduct the test prior to 3 March 2021)

Contact Details – for registration of interest or any queries, please email to eugene.ong@triathlonsingapore.org

Metasprint Series 2021 – Sanctioned by Triathlon Singapore


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