First LTC NEWS of 2025/2026 Season

Welcome to the 2025–26 Season!

A big welcome to all our new and returning members! We’re excited to kick off another season full of favourite events — plus some exciting new ones.

Meet Your 2025–26 Committee

First, a heartfelt thank you to Tania Gaby and Dave Herbig, who have stepped down from the committee this year. We appreciate their time, contributions, and ongoing support of the club.

Your new committee team is:

  • Di Webb – President
  • Nathan Jackson – Vice President
  • Meg Kerrison – Secretary
  • Cindy-Anne Jackson – Treasurer
  • Sarah Springer – Events & Member Officer

We’re also delighted to welcome Michael Gibbons and Mark Matthews as new committee members.

Events This Season

  • All races will include a short course option (12 yrs +)
  • All state races (except Devonport) will also offer a short course (12 yrs +)

Stay tuned for full event details!

Training Opportunities

Thanks to the Mowbray Surf / Swim Squad partnership with Bridport Surf Lifesaving Club, we can now offer:

  • Continuous surf/tri swim-specific training five days a week
  • Sessions at a range of times to suit families
  • Affordable pricing for members
  • A spacious training venue with shared coaching expertise
  • An intergenerational squad: TRYStars, Youth, Juniors, and Seniors
  • Fun, varied, and challenging sessions with great people

Schedule Updates:

  • Mon, Wed & Fri mornings → Moving to Riverside Swim Centre (Term 4)
  • Tues 4:30pm & Thurs 4:30pm → Continue at Grammar until end of year
  • Thursdays (Term 4) → Option to become a brick session (swim + run)

👉 For more information, contact didiwebb@outlook.com or anita@anitahoward.com.

Club Championship Points

This season, championship points will be awarded across six races (not just the best three).

To qualify:

  • You must be a financial member at the time of all races
  • Points encourage participation across multiple events
  • System ensures fairness across different race strengths
  • Champions are recognised for consistency across the full season

Other News & Updates

  • We’re proud finalists (for the second year running) in the Tasmanian Community Achievement Awards – Active Tasmania Award! Winners announced 4 October.
  • New racks are now available for our TRYStars.
  • Save the Date: LTC Strategic Planning Afternoon
    • 📅 8 November | 🕐 1–4pm | 📍 Venue TBA
    • The club is built by you and your families — get involved in shaping our future!

Get Involved

We always need helping hands — if you can assist with:

  • Towing the trailer
  • Collecting signs
  • Event setup
  • Cutting & bringing fruit
  • Volunteering on course

…please let us know. Many hands make light work! 😊

Contact Us

📧 Email: ltontriclub@gmail.com
💬 Message us on Facebook or Instagram

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