COFFS Harbour Triathlon Club has won the NSW Triathlon Club Championships Division 3 for the first time.
Twenty-eight of the club’s athletes competed in a range of endurance events across various age groups on 17 May in Forster.
Eleven volunteers travelled with the competitors to offer support and cheer their teammates on.
“What an unforgettable weekend,” Club President Chris Hamilton said after the club topped the Division 3 results.
“The atmosphere was buzzing, and the weather was on our side.
“To every athlete who gave it their all and to those who stood shoulder to shoulder cheering them on, you embodied the true spirit of this club.”
Chris said the club’s “unity and passion” set it apart from the competition.
“Take a moment to be proud,” he told club members.
“Victories like this don’t happen by accident – they come from hard work, commitment, and an unshakable team spirit.”
At the championships, club member Craig Cusack was named Technical Official of the Year by NSW Triathlon.
Volunteer coordinator Dean Caton was recognised as the club’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) for the season.
MVP is a peer-voted award, recognising a member who has demonstrated commitment to bettering their club.
“Many of the club team tick these boxes, however I felt Dean overall took it that little bit further consistently all season,” Race Director Adrian Hawke told News Of The Area.
The NSW Triathlon Club Championships has long been considered an “end of season trip” for clubs across the state.
After the racing was complete, the celebrations began.
“It was a beautiful day,” said Adrian.
“The water was warm, the ride and run courses fast, and beers from 10am to celebrate the end of the season.”
By Andrea FERRARI
