to view the 2010 Annual Report - Triathlon New Zealand

annual
awards
Triathlon New Zealand acknowledged high achievers in all aspects of the
sport at the post event prize giving in Wellington in March. Awards were
handed out to those going above and beyond the call of duty in areas of
voluntary support, technical, coaching and performance.
The awards are deserved recognition for each of the
winners but also recognise the great work carried out by
the thousands of technical officials, volunteers, families and
participants in the fastest growing sport in New Zealand.
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The Triathlon NZ 2010 Award Winners and notable
mentions are:
Volunteer of the Year - Brent Hussey:
Brent is the ‘everywhere man of triathlon’ and a true
example of why our sport keeps growing. Brent is truly
representative of all of the volunteers who help our sport
grow and prosper each year.
• He is active on the national scene as a Volunteer
Technical Official
• Brent is also active locally with the Hawke’s Bay
Multisport Club, contributing at over 30 events this
season (yes 30+)
• He also contributes extensively behind the scenes with
the HBMS Club.
• As with many volunteers Brent has consistently
contributed over many years and ropes in friends and
family at every opportunity
Coach of the Year - George Hilgeholt
Coaches help the sport grow and enable participants
to move from one level to the next along the pathway
towards elite level competition – or they simply keep the
grass roots based participant fit and healthy, able to enjoy
the sport to its maximum.
• George runs a large and successful age-group squad
with many training sessions and works in with the
Auckland City Triathlon Club.
• George has also contributed as a volunteer member of
the Coaching Advisory Group, helping shape the growth
of Tri NZ’s coaching programme.
• His commitment to coaching for many years and his
passion for the sport at Grassroots/Age Group level are
yet another part of the network that is making the sport
thrive.
Davey Family
Family of the Year - The Davey Family from Wellington
Triathlon is multi-generational and as such recognises the
value in having different generations of the same family
being involved in our sport. The Davey family represents all
families who are involved in our sport.
• Cathy Davey (Mum) been a busy TO over summer
volunteering at many key National events
• The whole family has been helping out around the
Wellington Triathlons all season, volunteering their time
to ensure our sport happens.
• The boys have been racing all over the country.
Technical Official of the Year - Ray Pitch
Ray is one of our senior officials, often Race Referee, but
also more then happy to take any role given to him at an
event and work as part of the Technical Officials team.
• Ray has really stepped up this year and been a shining
example of dedication and passion for our sport.
• Not only helping at the grass roots events such as
Auckland School’s triathlons but also at key National
Championship events.
• A qualified level 2 ITU International Technical Official
Ray also volunteered his time not only at the Gold Coast
World Championships but also took further leave from
work to attend and officiate at the World Long Distance
Championships in Perth through the SPARC PM Officials
Scholarship programme in 2009.
• Ray has also been very focused on helping ensure a safe
and fair platform is available for those taking part in the
sport.
Tributes and Milestones