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Multi-Year Sports Plan

FY2018 to FY2021

Triathlon Association of Singapore

30 November 2017

MYSP

Triathlon Association of Singapore MYSP 2018-2021

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Section 1: Multi-Year Sports Plan Page

• Introduction 3

• Key Achievements 4

• Purpose, Vision & Objectives 5

• Strategies & Outcomes 7

• Tactics & Measures 8

• Deliverables & Targets 14

• Multi-Year Budget Projections 18

Section 2: Annual Plans (FY18)

• Annual Operating Plan 21

• Annual Operating Budget 27

• Annual Grant Requirement 34

Section 3: Supporting Annexes

A. Organisation & Secretariat Structure 36

B. National Coaching Structure 43

C. Membership Structure & Status 45

D. Governance & Compliance Status 47

E. Business Plans & Models 48

F. Events Strategy & Plans 49

G. National Competitions Program 54

H. Sport Development & Pathways 60

I. Coaching Development & Pathways 72

J. Officiating Development & Pathways 75

K. Elite Athlete Development & Pathways 84

L. Elite Athlete Carding Matrix 108

M. Current & Potential Spex-Scholars 109

N. Daily Training Environment 110

O. Overseas Training & Competitions Program 111

P. High Performance & Major Games Plans 113

Q. Sport Facilities Plan 114

R. SWOT Analysis 115

S. Environmental Scan 1172

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• Key Achievements

• Key strategic objectives of new MYSP

• Projected cost for delivering new MYSP

• Revenue targets and main sources of income

• SportSG grants requested

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Key Achievements (MYSP 2014 to FY 2017)1. Youth Development – 1 Boy & 1 Girl qualified for Nanjing 2014 YOG by coming in top 5 Asian Nation. 2. Major Games – 2014 YOG (Top 3 Asian Boy, Top 4 Asian Girl), 2015 SEA Games (1 Bronze Men), 2017 SEA Games (1 Bronze Men)3. Governance – Won the Charity Transparency Award 2016 . Achieve IPC Status in April 2017. 4. Capability Development – SG-Coach Level 1 Triathlon integrated program developed and endorsed in 2015.5. Finances – Successfully reduce overall liabilities by 75%

Key Strategic Objectives (MYSP 2018 to FY 2021)1. HPE – Focus on Youth & junior athlete program to develop next generation of HPE elite athletes2. HPE – Improved HPE Plan and strategic investments to support elite athletes to deliver medals at SEA Games, as well as closing standard gaps

between Asian athletes to within 5% of winners time by 2021.3. Sports Pathway – Increase participation numbers, with a focus on women and Youth. (Enhanced)4. Sports Pathway – Increase overall membership (individual, affiliate members) (Enhanced)5. Business – Increase sponsorships/donations significantly, to be able to support TAS programs. Tap on 1 Team Singapore Fund. (Enhanced)6. Governance – Improvement in governance Standards, transparency and accountability, to achieve a stable NSA. (Enhanced)7. Rebranding of Triathlon Singapore – Improve awareness and association with the sport. Building a foothold in the extreme sports category (new)

Projected Investments1. An estimate SGD$2,400,000 is required to fully implement MYSP 18-21.2. TAS Business – SGD$320,000 (Annual average of SGD$80,000)3. Donations/Other Grants – SGD$320,000 (Annual average of SGD$80,000)4. 25% of TAS Business to Reserves – SGD$80,0005. Total Grant requested from SportsSG over the next 4 years – SGD$1,920,000


K e y O b j e c t i v e s

Objective 1(NSA Governance) (Enhanced):

Strong leadership with improved standards in governance and

administration

Objective 2(Business Capability) (Enhanced):

To improve on financial health and sustainability

Objective 3(Sport Pathways Development)

(Enhanced): To grow participation in the sport

by providing strengthened leadership & drivers, and increased opportunities.

Objective 4(High Performance) (Enhanced):To provide an environment that

produces high performance elite athletes who can excel in Major

Games and international competitions.

V i s i o n

To be an internationally acclaimed nation who makes multi-sports (Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon) a lifestyle that lead’s to excellence.

P u r p o s e

TAS strives to exercise fair and judicious supervision of Multi-Sports (Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon) events in Singapore and internationally, ad to promote Multi-Sorts (Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon) among all, and to

achieve excellence for international recognition.

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Focus, Flexibility, Fore-Sight, Fast

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• Developed and implemented Selection Policy for 2015 SEA Games

• Met 2015 SEA Games qualifying time: 2 Men, 2 Women qualified.

• 2014 YOG qualifier: 1 boy, 1 girl qualified for 2014 YOG by coming in within top 5 Asian Nation.

• 2014 YOG: Boy Individual top 3 Asian, Girl Individual Top 4 Asian

• Reviewed and improved National Triathlon Training Scheme Structure

• 2015 SEA Games: Men: 1 Bronze and 1 4th placing

• Developed and implemented Selection Policy for 2017 SEA Games.

• Met 2017 SEA Games qualifying time: 2 Men, 2 Women qualified.

• 2017 SEA Games Men: one Bronze and one 4th placing

• 2017 SEA Games Women: one 4th and one 5th placing(Overall improvement from 2015 SEA Games)

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• Appointed a Triathlon Competition Manager and 2 Assistants, to work closely with SINGSOC for the implementation of the 2015 SEA Games Triathlon event

• Collaborated with ActiveSG to successfully conduct 2 awareness programs 2 different ActiveSG centres.

• 1 Technical Official certified as ITU Level 3

• 2 Coaches certified as ITU Level 2

• 1 Coach certified as ITU Level 1• 1 Coach and 1 Technical Official

certified as ITU Facilitators• Collaborated with Sports Hub to

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• Award tender of TAS National Triathlon Championship event to Metasport for 2 years (2014, 2015)

• Award tender of TAS National Aquathlon & Duathlon Event to Metasport for 2 years (2015, 2016)

• Award tender of TAS National Triathlon Championships Event to Orange Room for 2 years (2016,2017)

• Award tender of TAS national Aquathlon & Duathlon Event to Orange Room for 3 years (2017,2018,2019)

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• Timely and accurate reporting of financial and non financial disclosures.

• Reviewed and improved on the TAS Financial SOP, to be compliant and in accordance to Sports SG financial regulations.

• Completed Financial Regulations (FR) Compliance Audit.

• 2016 Charity Transparency Award –Winner (Small Charities)

• Adoption of new TAS Constitution that is fully compliant with TAS current practices and latest CIP/Charity Code of Governance

• Achieved IPC Basic Tier Status for the year (2017 to 2019

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Objective 1Strong leadership with improved standards in

governance and administration

Strategy 1.1: Identify and address governance weaknesses (Enhanced)

Strategy 1.2: Update Constitution that is aligned to IPC best practices

Strategy 1.3: Ensure audit findings are free of Major risk lapses & governance inadequacies

Strategy 1.4: Updating membership framework and eligibility to expand the triathlon family

beyond the current sport categories (New)

Desired Outcome:

Stable NSA which the community can trust

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To improve on financial health and sustainability

Strategy 2.1: Re-build the TAS Brand and profile (Enhanced)

Strategy 2.2: increase sponsorships, donations and other sources of revenue

Strategy 2.3: Improve on Management and Staff’s capabilities in business

Desired Outcome:

Increase in revenue and reserves. Sound management

with strong business capabilities

Objective 3

To grow participation in the sport by providing

strengthened leadership, drivers and increased

opportunities.

Strategy 3.1: Regular community programs – with a focus on Women & Youths

Strategy 3.2: Better quality mass participation events

Strategy 3.3: To grow annual membership (individuals and clubs) (Enhanced)

Strategy 3.4: To improve communication (Enhanced)

Strategy 3.5: Enhanced coach development pathway

Strategy 3.6: Enhanced technical official development pathway

Desired Outcome:

•Increase numbers in domestic race starts, especially in

women and youths•Increase numbers of Coaches

and TOs•Increase numbers of

Members (Individual/Affiliates)

Objective 4

To provide an environment that produces high performance

elite athletes who can excel in Major Games and international

competitions.

Strategy 4.1: Focus on youth & junior athletes development to prepare the next generation

of HPE Elite athletes

Strategy 4.2: Refine HPE Program by including a Talent ID strategy and HPE athletes

pathway (Enhanced)

Strategy 4.3: Careful HPE resources allocation and planning

Strategy 4.4: Provide and ensure HPE coaching and support of the highest standards

Strategy 4.5: Quality HPE local & regional events to facilitate competitive opportunities

Strategy 4.6: National HPE Training Centre

Desired Outcome:

Increase pool of TAS Elite athletes represented at all Major Games and winning

medals constantly.

Healthy pool of athletes in Youth and Development

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Objective 1: Strong Leadership with improved standards in governance and administration

Strategy 1.1Identify and address governance

weaknesses(Enhanced)

Tactics for Strategy 1.1:1. To check against Charity governance evaluation checklist, for any non-

compliance.2. To check against ITU Classifier indicators, to see which necessary area is lacking3. Establish sub-committees within the Management to address non-complaint

and concerns4. Take on a sport governance role, bring the fraternity and partners together

under one organization. Enhanced transparency and engagement with stakeholders

Performance Measures• Evaluation checklist report and ITU

Classifier indicators report• Measures to address weaknesses

and concerns• Awareness and perceived

leadership in the community

Strategy 1.2Update Constitution that is aligned

to IPC best practices

Tactics for Strategy 1.2:1. Review of current Constitution2. Proposed necessary amendments after consultation with Sports SG and Charity

Performance Measures• Approval of Constitution

amendments by Sports SG, Charity & ROS

• Adopt new constitution

Strategy 1.3Ensure audit findings are free of Major risk lapses & governance

inadequacies

Tactics for Strategy 1.3:1. Audit Committee to review findings from previous FR Audit, to ensure corrective

measures to address risk lapses had been addressed and complied with till date.2. Review of TAS current polices on financial regulations, Finance (Expense) SOP,

Human Resources, and ensure all staff have access and are aware of such policies

Performance Measures• Internal Audit report with minimal

or no lapses identified• Improved policies

Strategy 1.4: Updating membership framework and eligibility to expand

the triathlon family beyond the current sport categories (New)

Tactics for Strategy 1.4:1. To provide greater opportunities for triathlon subcategories to enter the

organization and participate in the development of the sport.2. Increase membership types and voting eligibility

Performance Measures• Increasing base and type of

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Objective 2: To improve on financial health and sustainability

Strategy 2.1Re-build the TAS Brand and

profile(Enhanced)

Tactics for Strategy 2.1:1. Strategic planning exercise with key Stakeholders to

communicate, understand current perceptions, identify gaps , information gathering and learning.

2. Rebranding triathlon as a unique extreme sport that requires mastery and skill across 4 domains

3. Promote the triathlon brand that attracts tops business leaders for its health and competitive nature, a sport that builds individual character and nurtures strategy and tactical skill development

Performance Measures• Establish a National Alignment plan• Better relationship with stakeholders• Annual survey of stakeholders on

reputation of TAS and brand awareness

Strategy 2.2Increase sponsorships, donations, and other sources of revenue

Tactics for Strategy 2.2:1. Annual fundraising event, in conjunction with Sports

Development2. Crowd-funding by reaching out to the Triathlon Community 3. Development a sponsorship and fundraising plan4. Review current revenue sources and seek improvement

measures5. Review resource allocation plan, and expense policy

Performance Measures• % increase of cash and in-kind

sponsorships/donations• % increase in annual surplus

Strategy 2.3Improve on Management &

Staff’s capabilities

Tactics for Strategy 2.3:1. MC Members / Staff to be involved in any NSA engagement

sessions to better understand industry practices2. To send MC Members / Staff for any useful courses which will

build expertise in the core areas of functions

Performance Measures• Number of Courses attended by

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Objective 3: To grow participation in the sport by providing strengthened leadership, drivers and increased opportunities.

Strategy 3.1Regular community programs – with a focus on Women &

Youths

Tactics for Strategy 3.1:1. Work with stakeholders to conduct regular introductory programs at selected

venues/centers, at subsidized fees for participants. TAS branded/co branded. Increasing presence and visibility

2. Introduce a Women-in-Tri program for Women, to help them complete their first race.

3. Introduce a Try-a-Tri program for Youths to help them complete their first race. 4. Provide an avenue for non-club AG athletes to train regularly for races5. Conduct workshops to educate AG athletes on Triathlon knowledge and skills

Performance Measures• % increase in overall

participants• % increase in women

participants • % increase in youth

participants

Strategy 3.2Better quality mass participation events

Tactics for Strategy 3.2:1. Deliver a positive experience of triathlon: better quality events, more organized

National events’ structure, better recognition for outstanding performers2. To ensure all events are sanctioned by TAS before it is given support by approving

agencies and Sports SG.

Performance Measures• Zero non-sanctioned races in

Singapore• % increase in satisfactory

level of local events

Strategy 3.3To grow annual

membership (individuals and clubs)

(Enhanced)

Tactics for Strategy 3.3:1. Increase membership drives in events, clubs, schools2. Ensure valuable and attractive tangible benefits for members3. Encourage formation of new clubs by providing assistance and support.4. Develop a strategy to promote a strong local Triathlon Club Culture 5. Establishing an active sports and programming calendar 6. Enhance benefits for coach and technical officials to be members 7. Reviewing membership eligibility and voting rights to increase sport type and

disciplines

Performance Measures• % increase in number of

affiliate clubs, and ordinary members

• % increase in individual members


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Objective 3: To grow participation in the sport by providing strengthened leadership, drivers and increased opportunities.

Strategy 3.4To improve communication

(Enhanced)

Tactics for Strategy 3.4:1. Develop and launch new website with cleaner look and more

efficient in providing relevant and current contents. 2. Launch TAS Twitter, Instagram and YouTube accounts3. Improve on Facebook communication4. Implement a monthly newsletter for members to ensure updates on

news within the Triathlon community, upcoming local and regional races Inspiring stories, recognition of outstanding individual athletes or clubs etc

5. Improve data management capabilities and resources 6. Establishing fixed sport categories that will enable better

management of athletes and age group programmes

Performance Measures• % increase in website hits• % increase in followers on

social media

Strategy 3.5Enhanced coach development

pathway

Tactics for Strategy 3.5:1. Ensure equal opportunities for active coaches for conducting

development courses, and for further education.2. Develop and Launch a TAS Coaching Portal3. Recognition for outstanding coaches4. Good remuneration package for coaches conducting TAS run

programs


coaches at all level

Strategy 3.6Enhanced technical official

development pathway

Tactics for Strategy 3.6:1. Ensure equal opportunities for active TOs for officiating, and for

further education.2. Develop and Launch a TAS TO Portal3. Recognition for outstanding TOs4. Good remuneration package for TOs


TOs at all level


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Objective 4: To provide an environment that produces high performance elite athletes who can excel in Major Games and international competitions.

Strategy 4.1Focus on youth & junior athletes development to

prepare the next generation of HPE Elite athletes

Tactics for Strategy 4.1:1. Implement and adopt a Youth Development Strategic Plan & pathway2. Introduce a Youth and Junior Academy to nurture talent 14-19 years of age

into the U23, development and Elite Squad3. Improve communication with HPE junior athletes, parents and TAS

Performance Measures• Number of Youth/Junior athletes in

Academy• Established Parent’s Committee

Strategy 4.2Refine HPE Program by

including a Talent ID strategy and HPE athletes pathway

Tactics for Strategy 4.2:1. Review of current HPE program to be more evidence/performance driven2. Set progressive but realistic targets peg to national standards in the

individual components of swim, bike and run3. Develop a better system of Talent ID and tracking of athletes progress4. Ensure professionalism by developing a contract to detail the appointment

of HPE athletes, their roles and responsibility, code of conduct.5. Selection policies into the HPE Program to be reviewed every year to make

necessary changes/improvements according to current standards.

6. Being the best of the best – focus recruitment on the best athletes in all the disciplines of triathlon rather than the second and third tier athlete. Emphasizing on the elite nature of the sport

Performance Measures• National Performance Standard

(NPS) Table • HPE Athletes pathway table• Increase number of athletes in the

program• Improvement in athletes NPS

Strategy 4.3Careful HPE resources

allocation and planning

Tactics for Strategy 4.3:1. Strategic investments in talented Youth & Junior athletes to develop them

into the next generation of HPE Elite athletes2. Strategic investments in HPE Elite athletes whom are more likely to meet

the objective of the HPE program3. Establish overseas competition plan to direct athletes to the appropriate

competitions for their development4. Set progressive but realistic competition targets, peg to current standards5. Raise funds to support HPE athletes in their development

Performance Measures• Performance of Youth/Junior athletes

at overseas competition• Performance at YOG qualifier & YOG• Performance of Elite athletes at

overseas competition• Amount of funds raised


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Objective 4: To provide an environment that produces high performance elite athletes who can excel in Major Games and international competitions.

Strategy 4.4Provide and ensure HPE

coaching and support of the highest standards

Tactics for Strategy 4.4:1. Seek the assistance of SSI to bring HPE athletes to the next level, by

providing the appropriate support.2. Develop a system to provide strong leadership and expertise

towards HPE development - Engage Key Roles in Coaching: HPE Director, Head Coach, Youth and development coach.

3. Raise funds to support the necessary additional headcounts4. Encourage and ensure collaboration between NSA Coaches and

athlete’s club/personal coaches

Performance Measures• Established Coaching Committee• Established Athletes Committee• Amount of funds raised• Reports and recommendations by the

relevant coaches

Strategy 4.5Quality HPE local & regional

events to facilitate competitive opportunities

Tactics for Strategy 4.5:1. Introduce a new format of National Competition, National Triathlon

Championships Series: includes a National Junior Series, National Sprint Series and National Standard Series.

2. Implement a National Duathlon Championships3. Profiling of these championships and HPE athletes to create

awareness and build a “fanbase” 4. Collaborate with SEA partners to tap on their available resources –

race venue, training venue, joint training, sparring partners

Performance Measures• % increase in number of athletes in the

NTC Series• % increase in AG participation in World AG

Champion

• Training Camps and competitions in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines

• Media Coverage on NTC Series

Strategy 4.6National Triathlon Training

Centre

Tactics for Strategy 4.6:1. Find resources and funds to start a National Triathlon Training

Centre as a hub for to bring the athletes and coaches together for shared learning, and foster a conducive environment to build a stronger HPE Team.

2. Centralized training to track progress, encourage cohesiveness of athletes, and promote shared learning between coaches.

Performance Measures• Setup National Triathlon Training Centre


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Performance Measures FY2017

BaseFY2018 Updates

Key Deliverables / Incremental Targets

FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021

Strategy 1.1: Identify and address governance weaknesses

• Evaluation checklist report and ITU Classifier indicators report

• Measures to address weaknesses and concerns• Take on a sport governance role, bring the fraternity and

partners together under one organization. Enhanced transparency and engagement with stakeholders

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Evaluation Checklist and ITU Classifiers indicators report

completed. Areas that are lacking had been identified and measures will be implemented to address weaknesses

in FY2019.

Sub Committees had been established and in the process of working out the terms of reference and areas of focus

for our MYSP.

Complete evaluationchecklist

Implementmeasures to

address weaknesses

Review of evaluation checklist

Fullcompliant with COG and ITU

Classifier requirement

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Strategy 1.2: Update Constitution that is aligned to IPC best practices

• Approval of Constitution amendments by Sports SG, Charity & ROS

• Adopt new constitution

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The review of the TAS Constitution is still in progress, to ensure all

requirements and best practices of IPC are included.

Review of current

Constitution, proposed

amendments

SportSG & Charity approval of amendmentsto Constitution

Adoption of amended

Constitution


• Internal Audit report with minimal or no lapses identified• Improved policies

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FR Compliance Audit for FY2018 completed with 2 low risk audit findings. There are no Major risk

lapses & governance inadequacies.

FY2019 will review the Audit report and address audit findings to ensure zero lapses. TAS Policies will also be reviewed and Improved/enhanced.

Conductreview of FR audit report and progress

reports

Measures in placed to

address all identified audit

risks lapsed

Review of TAS FR SOP and

other financial policies

Review on compliance measures to

address audit risks


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FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 FY2021

Strategy 2.1: Re-build the TAS Brand and profile

• Establish a National Alignment plan• Better relationship with stakeholders• Annual survey of stakeholders on reputation of TAS and

brand awareness (% increase)1. Rebranding triathlon as a unique extreme sport that

requires mastery and skill across 4 domains2. Promote the triathlon brand that attracts tops business

leaders for its health and competitive nature, a sport that builds individual character and nurtures strategy and tactical skill development

NA

Engagement with key stakeholders conducted. Ground Inputs and feedbacks will be reviewed and included in TAS MYSP, to ensure

alignment with the fraternity.

Review of MYSP conducted with consultant Deloitte.

Recommendations will be reviewed and included in our MYSP planning.

Strategicplanning with stakeholders on national alignment

plans

Full activation of national

alignment plans. Establish

baseline on stakeholder’s satisfaction

5% 5%

Strategy 2.2: Increase sponsorships, donations, and other sources of revenue

• % increase of cash and in-kind sponsorships/donations• % increase in annual surplus

$22,0000

FY2018 - $10,000 donations raised so far, with a further $20,000 in the

pipeline. Fy2018 annual surplus $30,810

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Strategy 2.3: Improve on Management & Staff’s capabilities

• Number of Courses attended by MC/Staff0

FY2018, Key Staff attended the Olympic Sports Administration

Course. Staff and MC Members also attended several courses conducted

by SportsSG and Deloitte.

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Strategy 3.1: Regular community programs – with a focus on Women & Youths. TAS branded/co branded. Increasing presence and visibility

• % increase in overall participants• % increase in women participants • % increase in youth/kids participants

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FY2018 – 2 events cancelled (Trifactor AquaRun and

Singapore Duathlon) - overall participants of 8949

- Women 2327- Youth/kids 1072

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Strategy 3.2: Better quality mass participation events

• % increase in satisfactory level of local events• Zero non-sanctioned races in Singapore

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Did not manage to establish base for satisfactory level of

local eventsThere are a few community

events that have yet to obtain sanction from TAS – NUS

Biathlon, etc

Establish base 5% 5% 5%

Strategy 3.3: To grow annual membership (individuals and clubs).1. Develop a strategy to promote a strong local Triathlon Club

Culture 2. Establishing an active sports and programming calendar 3. Enhance benefits for coach and technical officials to be

members 4. Reviewing membership eligibility and voting rights to

increase sport type and disciplines• % increase in number of affiliate clubs• % increase in ordinary members• % increase in individual members

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Strategy 3.4: To improve communication1. Improve data management capabilities and resources 2. Establishing fixed sport categories that will enable better

management of athletes and age group programmes• % increase in website hits• % increase in followers on social media

Did not measureFB Likes - 2,879

FB Likes as of 1 December 2018 – 3081

Establish baseFB Likes - 3500

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20%FB Likes - 5,000

20%FB Likes -

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Strategy 3.5: Enhanced coach development pathway

• % increase in number of coaches at all level• % increase in number of NROC registered coaches 74

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FY2018, 25 Coaches registered in NROC. Several

others are not yet registered as they are still getting their

other requisite coaching certifications (Lifesaving

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Strategy 3.6: Enhanced technical official development pathway

• % increase in number of TOs at all level103 150 200 250 300


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Strategy 4.1: Focus on youth & junior athletes development to prepare the next generation of HPE Elite athletes

• Number of Youth/Junior athletes in Academy• Established Parent’s Committee

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FY2018,National Youth & Junior Academy form with

10 athletes (4 boys, 6 girls)Parent’s committee form.

Establish Base

20% 20% 20%

Strategy 4.2: Refine HPE Program by including a Talent ID strategy and HPE athletes pathwayBeing the best of the best – focus recruitment on the best athletes in all the disciplines of triathlon rather than the second and third tier athlete. Emphasizing on the elite nature of the sport

• National Performance Standard (NPS) Table • HPE Athletes pathway table• Increase number of athletes in the program• Improvement in athletes NPS

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FY2018, National Elite Squad = 7 (5 Men, 2 Girls)

National Development Squad = 9 (7 Men, 2 Girls)

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Strategy 4.3: Careful HPE resources allocation and planning

• Performance of Youth/Junior athletes at overseas competition

• Performance at YOG qualifier & YOG• Performance of Elite athletes at overseas competition• Amount of funds raised

FY2018,Performance for YOG = 1 Girl qualifies for YOG. Top Asian for the YOG qualifier and

YOG actual. Overall position, 11th / 32Performance at SEA Championships =

Women came in 2nd, Men came in 4th and 6th.

Performance at Continental Cup races = Men and Women met race targets of 5% for Men and 8% for Women, of winner’s time.

Maintain race targets.Qualify for

YOG,CG and AG

Maintain race targets.

Medals at SEA Games

Maintain race targets

Maintain race Targets


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Strategy 4.4: Provide and ensure HPE coaching and support of the highest standards

• Established Coaching Committee• Established Athletes Committee• Amount of funds raised• Reports and recommendations by the relevant coaches

TAS added a HPE Headcount – Technical Director (Contract from Jan 2019 to June

2019, with an option to extend for a further 6 months. HPE and Athletes

development KPIs will be given, and the TD are expected to meet these KPIs.

Overall improvement in the HPE environment and standards are expected.

Engaged HPE Head Coach.

Quarterly submissions

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of HPE reports.

Quarterly submissions of

HPE reports.


of HPE reports.

Strategy 4.5: Quality HPE local & regional events to facilitate competitive opportunities

• % increase in number of athletes in the NTC Series• % increase in AG participation in World AG Champion

• Training Camps and competitions in Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines

• Media Coverage on National Championships

Number of athletes in NTC = 12Number of AG participation at World

Champs = 7

The 2019 NTC will be reviewed and enhanced to attract more interest in

participation.

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Strategy 4.6: National Triathlon Training Centre

• Setup National Triathlon Training Centre NASource

CommunicatePlan Implement Maintain


Annual Plans

Financial Year 2019


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Address governance weakness

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To bring Fraternity and partners together under TAS and to enhance transparency and engagement with stakeholders

• Improved awareness and leadership in the the community

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Internal Audit on FR Compliance

1.3Ensure minimal audit risks, and measures to counter them

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Strategic planning exercise with stakeholders

2.1

Engagement with key stakeholders in the Triathlon community to understand perceptions and gaps, and align the community in a common goal

• Establish a National Alignment Plan

• Increase the community’s confidence and trust in TAS

Q4

Rebuilding TAS Brand and Profile

2.1

Marketing campaign to rebrand triathlon as an extreme sport

Promoting the brand and values to top business leaders and partners

• Marketing campaign on social media platforms

• Engagement sessions with partners and business leaders

Q2-4

Fundraising Charity event – Women’s Tri /

Corporate Tri2.2

To organize an annual fundraising event, in conjunction with Sports Development Strategies

• Raise at least $100,000

• Increase participationQ4

Courses on sponsorshipsand fundraising

capabilities2.3

Send MC and Staff to improve their knowledge and capability

• Strong MC and Secretariat team with sound business capability

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3.14 hours session to introduce kids/youth to aquathlon (Swim, Run), and fundamental skills

• To conduct 6 programs of 30 participants each

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Youth/Women Aquathlon program

3.14 hours session to introduce youths/women to aquathlon (Swim, Run), and fundamental skills

• To conduct 6 programs of 20 participants each

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Women In Tri program 3.1

8 weeks program (3 times a week). To support women from beginner to completion of their first triathlon race

• 2 x programs, 30 participants each

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Try-a Tri program 3.1

8 weeks program (3 times a week). To support youths from beginner to completion of their first triathlon race

• 2 x programs, 30 participants each

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Para-Triathlon program 3.1

8 weeks program (3 times a week).To support para-athletes from beginner to completion of their first triathlon race.

• 1 session of 10 para-athletes

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3.14 times a month, to provide an avenue for non-club athletes to gather together to train

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Aquathlon3.2

Increase opportunities for participations in different categories – Kids, Youth, Junior, Sprint, Standard, to participate in a fair and safe race.

Also an Opportunities for Coach and Technical officiating further development

• Talent ID of potential athletes

• Increase participations in Triathlon events

• Increase satisfactory level of participants

Q3, Q4

To improve communication

3.4Improve social media and data management capabilities

• Regular newsletters and well resourced website

• Database of performance results

Q3, Q4

Coaching Capability Development

3.5Coaching Courses and seminars, Overseas leadership opportunities

• 1 Tri-Skills• 1 Level 1• % increase in NROC

Coaches/TAS members

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Officiating CapabilityDevelopment

3.6TO courses and seminars, overseas officiating opportunities

• 1 CL2• 1 NTO Level 1• % increase in

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4.1 22 Sessions per year • Top 5 Asian Nation Q1

Youth & Junior Academy – Supported Races

4.38 athletes (+2 coach) will be supported for 3 overseas races

• Top 5 Asian Nation Q1

Youth & Junior Academy – Subsidized Races

4.38 athletes (+2 coach) will be subsidized for 3 overseas races

• Meet race targets Q1

Youth & Junior Academy– Training Camp

4.38 athletes (+2 coaches) will be supported for 1 training camp

• Foster Team Spirit Q4

National Triathlon Series- National

Junior/Sprint/Standard Championships

4.5

Series of races, where the best athletes in Singapore (& invited foreigners) race head to head in the most competitive environment, for recognition and prize money. Also an opportunity for draft-legal racing for performance focused athletes

• Talent ID of potential athletes into HPE Programs

• Enhancedcompetiveness in HPE athletes in the domestic race scene.

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4.3 22 Sessions per year • Foster team Spirit Q1

HPE Elite Games Prep –Supported Races

4.36 athletes (+1 coach) will be supported for 3 races

• Meet race targets• Improve NPS

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HPE Elite Games Prep –Subsidized Races

4.36 athletes (+1 coach) will be subsidized for 3 races

• Meet race targets• Improve NPS

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4.36 athletes (+1 coach) will be supported for 1 Training Camp

Foster team Spirit Q4


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James Middleditch, Daniel Sng, Fabian William, Aw Yizhong, Paul Rachmadi

Management Committee Members (Co-opted):

Denise Wong, Shawn Wee, Lloyd Ngoh, Chang Shuwen, Hafidz Jaafar


TAS Secretariat

DAVID HOONG

President

EUGENE LEE

Honorary Secretary

STEVEN CHAN

Asst. Hon Secretary

PETER CHUA

Treasurer

RAYMOND CHONG

Deputy President

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OFFICE

•Administration

•Human Resource

•Charity / IPC

•Corporate Governance

•Strategic Planning

FINANCE MANAGEMENT

•Book Keeping / Accounts

• Internal & External Audit

•Budget

•Resource Allocation

•Reserves

•Financial Regulations

BUSINESS CAPABILITY

EVENTS MANAGEMENT

•Sanctioning

•National Calendar Events

•National Triathlon Championships Series

SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING

•Branding & Commercial

•Hospitality

•Merchandise

•Media & Public Relationships

•Website & Social Media

•Sustainability

•Fund Raising

SPORTS PATHWAY

DEVELOPMENT

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

•Awareness programs

• Introductory programs

•Beginners programs

• Intermediate programs

•Age-groupers

CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT

•Coaches

•Technical Officials

•Business

Membership

•Members benefits

•Affiliate Members

• Individual members

•Triathlon Clubs

HIGH PERFORMANCE

ELITE SQUAD

•Local and Overseas Training

•Local and Overseas Competition

•Athletes Pathway

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

•Local and Overseas Training

•Local and Overseas Competition

•Athletes Pathway

•National Youth and Junior Squad

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High Performance Committee

• Ensure the smooth implementation of the HPE Programs (HPP Policy)

• Fair selection process of athletes and coaches (Selection Policies)

• Talent Identification

• Monitoring of athletes (Centralize Training, Time Trials etc)

• Elite Athletes Development Pathway

• SpexCarding, SpexScholarship, SSI & NYSI support

• Overseas Training and Competition (Budget & Resource Allocation)

James Middleditch

Eugene Lee

Steven Chan

Events Committee

• Event Sanctioning process, to ensure quality and safe events by responsible Event Organisers

• Generating revenue through events.

• Tender of TAS events

• DOR Membership and Event Insurance packages

• National Age Group Championships (Recognition of deserved AG athletes)

• National Triathlon Championships Series events (Conceptualizing a robust NTC Series)

Raymond Chong

Denise Wong

Fabian William

Business Development Committee

• Branding & profiling of TAS

• Membership Drives

• Sponsorship & Donations

• Website & Social Media

• Fundraising Activities

Paul Rachmadi

David Hoong

Hafidz Jaafar


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• Community and Grassroots programs

• Increase participation in the following: Kids, Youth, Women, Para

• Age Group Development

• Kids and Youth Development

• Women-In Triathlon Development

• Para Triathlon Development

• Work with potential partners like Sports Hub, ActiveSG centers etc

Aw Yizhong

Chang Shuwen (Women)

Lloyd Ngoh (Kids, Youth)

Daniel Sng (Para)

Coaching Development Committee

• To develop coaches and ensure further education opportunities for existing coaches

• Ensure all coaches obtained NROC

• Local and Overseas Coaching Courses

• Coaches Code of Conduct

• Coaches database / Coaches Portal

Eugene Lee

Steven Chan

Shawn Wee

TO Development Committee

• To develop TOs and ensure further education opportunities for existing TOs

• Local and Overseas TO Courses

• TO Code of Conduct

• TO database / TO Portal

Peter Chua

Daniel Sng


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OMAR ABU BAKAR

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SHERLYN CHOW

Book Keeping / Accounts (Part-Time)

General Manager

Sports Development High Performance Business

Development / Sponsorship

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Accounts/Book Keeper (Part-Time)

Accounts & Finance Executive (Part-Time)

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Business Development Executive

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For FY2019, for a more functional and effective secretariat team, there is a need to recruit one additional headcount:

Accounts & Finance ExecutiveRoles:1. Book Keeping2. Accounts receivables / Accounts Payable3. Payroll4. Invoicing / payments5. Finance Management6. Audit Control

Moving forward, to enhanced the secretariat team, 1 more staff needs to be recruited:

Business Development ExecutiveRoles:1. Business Development2. Sponsorship & Marketing3. Events

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Athlete’s Personal Coaches

Community Level Coaches


HPE Coach

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Youth Coach

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There is an urgent need for this Technical Director to look into matters to do with High performance, Youth athlete Pathway Development and Coaching Pathway Development.

Functions1. Main - Oversee and implement the current High Performance Plan2. Main – Oversee the Youth Athletes Pathway Development to build on our current potential crop of Youth athletes and their talent.3. Annual review of High Performance Plan to update current standards, athletes and competitive analysis4. Collect and provide analysis, Data and Statistics of HPE athletes5. Work with athlete’s personal coach on athlete’s training and competition plan6. Work with SSI on athlete’s support7. Tracking & Monitoring of athlete’s progression in the High Performance athletes pathway and National Performance Standards8. Talent Identification of potential athletes9. Oversee the education of youth and development coaches.

Targets:Immediate/Mid term – Attempt qualification for 2020 OlympicsLong Term – Prepare a Team ready for the 2022 Asian games, 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2024 Olympic Games

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TAS Annual Memberships:1. Ordinary Members - $200

2. Affiliate Members Triathlon Clubs - $100 (FOC if Triathlon Clubs have 10 TAS individual members) Associate - $100 (FOC if associate members are sponsors and/or participating merchants of TAS membership Scheme)

3. Individual Members Adults - $36Adults (belonging to a TAS affiliated Triathlon Club) - $24Adults (TTS Squad, Technical Officials, Coaches) - $24Junior (under 19 years old) - $12

Day-of Race MembershipsNon TAS Annual Member needs to purchase a Day of Race MembershipSprint, Standard, Long Distance - $4Shorter Distance - $2

2019 enhancementsImproved membership benefits

Increasing attractiveness and benefits of being members – through loyalty benefits such as insurance coverage, discounted entry fees for members, access to training clinics, provision of statistic and performance tracking. Establishing an active sports and programming calendar – creating a full and exciting year long events schedule for members and the fraternity. Community events or programmes. Elite training events and training camps among developmental and elite squads that are – TAS supported and or club organized.


2017 StatusIndividual – 100Ordinary Members – 4Affiliate Members - 3

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Benefits of Annual Membership:1. Insurance: Public Liability and Personal Accident Insurance coverage while participating in domestic sanctioned events2. Enjoy discounts from participating merchants3. Eligibility to wear the 5 Stars uniform to represent SGP at ITU Age Group World Championships events 4. Eligibility to race in the National Triathlon Championships Series to win Prize Money5. Eligibility to join coaching and Officiating Courses, to enhanced your Triathlon Pathway.6. Receive monthly newsletter on Triathlon news, features, race reports.7. Join in the Triathlon Fun Tri Club – for training sessions8. Lower event Entry Cost (Exempted from Day-of Race Membership fees)9. Support TAS and contribute to Triathlon Development in Singapore

Proposed activities:1. To include training for sanctioned event, depending on cost2. To source for affordable exclusive travel Insurance while training and competing in overseas sanctioned races3. To source collaboration with travel agencies to provide discounts for group booking4. To be more active in looking for participating merchants to provide discounts/vouchers – Gyms, Training Partners, Recovery, Bike Shops,

Triathlon specific Equipments and Brands5. Quarterly newsletter to update members on Triathlon happenings, features, race reports etc6. Introduce members centralized training – avenue for non-club athletes to train7. Organize trips for regional sanctioned races.

Strategies to grow club affiliations:1. Encourage formation of new clubs by providing assistance and support.2. Strengthen relationship with existing clubs by engagement and communication.3. Conceptualize and implement a National Club Championships Series


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TAS recognizes the importance for good governance and have been taking the necessary steps administratively and in partnership with stakeholders to improve the local ecosystem and engagement.


Performance Measures FY2018 Updates

Strategy 1.1: Identify and address governance weaknesses Evaluation Checklist and ITU Classifiers indicators report completed. Areas that are lacking had been identified and measures will be

implemented to address weaknesses in FY2019.

A renewed focus on strengthening TASs leadership role in the sporting fraternity. Improving engagement and dialogue. Open communication and discussions have help to better align goals and plans to meet the

desired outcomes on the ground

Strategy 1.2: Update Constitution that is aligned to IPC best practices Adoption of best practices and requirements under the IPC have been implement.

Evaluations have begun to strengthen the wording of the constitution, its composition and goals to meet the changing sporting landscape in

Singapore


FR Compliance Audit for FY2018 completed with 2 low risk audit findings. There are no Major risk lapses & governance inadequacies.

FY2019 will review the Audit report and address audit findings to ensure zero lapses. TAS Policies will also be reviewed and Improved/enhanced.

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Enhanced Ecosystem and partnership

Enhanced Ecosystem and partnership

Current TAS Ecosystem

Establishing a common brand that brings together and supports different disciplines, events and distances.

Sanctioned Event OrganisersMore Schools

Long and short distances

More Clubs and corporates

Recognized extreme sportTop athletes

recruitment

Partner Event Organisers

SEATA, ASTC ,CGA & ITU

Sprint & Olympic Distance

Selected Clubs and Schools

All tertiary institutions

IRONMAN, Super League Triathlon,

Challenge Triathlon, Powerman

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Events is an integral component of Sports Development in Singapore. The sport of Triathlon depends a lot on events to retain existing participants and also to attract new participants into the sport. Without events, the sport of Triathlon will almost be non-existence in Singapore.

Unlike many other Sports (like swimming, cycling or running), It is not possible for people to take part in Triathlon on a casual or daily basis. At any day, a friend may invite another to go for a run, swim or cycling session together, or play a game of basketball, tennis or badminton. For Triathlon, it is not possible to do so, unless in the context of an organized event.

Thus, it is important to keep the event calendar as vibrant and diversify as possible. It is also important to maintain quality, safety and fairness of organised events to provide a positive experience for all participants, especially the beginners, kids and youths. In this aspect, TAS will continue to police event organisers for any irresponsible and errant actions.

Besides shorter events to enable entry intro the sport for, a more competitive element of national competition over the whole season might attract performance-focused Age groupers to retain their participations in local events, rather than to venture abroad. More overseas participants might also be attracted to Singapore in this aspect.

Strategy 1: To seek the support of Sports SG and other approving agencies on the sanctioning of Triathlon events in Singapore:Event organisers that directly approach Sports SG or approving agencies for support in organising a Triathlon event in Singapore, are to be directed to TAS first to get a sanctioning letter. With TAS sanction, it means that the safety plans and technical plans of the event had been checked and verified by TAS. TAS will also send a team of expert officials to ensure the event is run in a fair and safe manner.

Rationale: Since events is so important in the development of Triathlon in Singapore, it is essential to prevent errant and irresponsible event organisers from tarnishing the sport, by giving participants a less than positive experience.


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Objective: To provide opportunities for this 2 demographics of participants (especially women), and to grow overall event participation. To also use these 2 events as a fundraising effort for TAS, and other Charity foundations.

Strategy 3: To enhance quality of event organisers and events- to develop a TAS event organizing manual to guide EO in the delivery of a Technically Sound race- Recommend EO to introduce more varieties in their events – Long Distance Tri, Mixed Team Relay, Super Sprint, Inter-Varsity, Inter-School - Train key personnel within the EO to necessary knowledge, skills and requirements in organizing multi-sport events (In-line with the international Governing Body standards)- Introduce a survey format to collect data from EO, TO and participants to establish satisfaction levels of events- Introduce a best event award to recognize outstanding EO.

Strategy 4: To strengthen the quality of Technical officials, to enable the delivery of quality events possible. (Please refer to Annex J)

Strategy 5: To introduce the National Triathlon Championship Series. (Please refer to Annex G)


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1. Event: Corporate Duathlon

Objectives:To boost corporate ties and networking through DuathlonTo encourage building of teamwork, camaraderie and overcoming challenges within corporationsTo raise funds for a Charity FoundationTo raise funds for TAS youth and women’s development projects/programs

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Event: Pink Ladies Aquathlon & Fun RunDescription: A Women only aquathlon event for beginners who want to tryout an aquathlon event. Fund raising Element: The Men will be invited to participate in a Fun Run. All proceeds goes towards support of TAS’s Sports Development Programs and a Women’s Charity of Choice.

Post Event programs: 1. A Series of Aquathlon Programs will be held to introduce women to aquathlon (Swim-Transition-Run) and the fundamental skills. (Target of

4 Programs - Please refer to slide 66) 2. Introduce the Pink Ladies Fun Tri-Club – a Club for ladies only, to train together, learn and share knowledge, pick up new skills like open

water swimming, bike handling, running techniques, transition etc (Please refer to slide 68)

Objectives:To encourage women to be active, and pick up a new challengeTo encourage women in need, to channel their energy towards sportsTo promote gender equilityTo raise funds for an adopted women’s foundationTo raise funds for TAS youth and women’s development projects/programs


Categories Age Distance

Baby Shark Challenge 7 and above 100m swim + 1km Run

Princess Dash 10 and above 200m Swim + 2km Run

Girls Power 13 and above 300m Swim + 3km Run

Super Ladies 16 and above 500m Swim + 5km Run

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Metasprint – Aquathlon 17 Feb Metasport 1135

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Provision of Technical Team (6-10 TO per race):

$80 per TO per race

NTC Prize Money:$11,700

NTC Grand Final Operating Cost: $25,000(Includes marketing and

PR.)

Metasprint – Duathlon 10 Mar Metasport 1105

Metasprint – Triathlon 28 Apr Metasport NTC Series 1392

Trifactor – AquaRun 14 Apr Orange Room -

Trifactor - CycleRun TBC Orange Room 428

Trifactor - RunSwim 16 June Orange Room 437

Trifactor - Triathlon 28 July Orange Room NTC Series 1305

Ultra Aquathlon TBC TBC 255

City60 BikeRun Oct Metasport 813

Singapore Aquathlon 18 Aug Orange Room / TAS NAC 764

Singapore Duathlon 20 Jan Orange Room / TAS NDC -

Singapore International Triathlon 29 Sept Orange Room / TAS NTC Series –Grand Final

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New: Pink Ladies Triathlon March TAS Fundraising - 300 Establish base budget

New: Corporate Triathlon TBC TAS Fundraising - 800 Establish base budget

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National Triathlon Championships Series (NTC Series)

From 2018, TAS introduce the 1st season of the NTC Series. This series will play an integral part in the development of the domestic competitive racing scene. It provides an opportunity for top athletes in Singapore to race head to head in the most competitive environment over a season of domestic races.

Top Singaporean Age Groupers, Singapore PR and foreigners, whom had met the entry requirements, will also be invited to participate in the NTC Series. This will increase the competiveness and provide an opportunity for them to pit their racing skills against athletes in the National HPE programs, and vice-verse. This also allows for Talent ID opportunities of athletes into the HPE program pathway.

The NTC Series will consists of 3 ranks:1. National Junior Championship Series (3 races)2. National Sprint Championships Series (3 races)3. National Standard Championships Series (2 races)

2019 NTC Series Races:Race 1 – 2019 Metasprint Triathlon / Race 2 – 2019 Trifactor Triathlon / Race 3 – 2019 Singapore International Triathlon /

Target athletes:1. Athletes in the National HPE program (Mandatory)2. Top Singaporean Age Group athletes - Not in the National HPE program3. Singapore Permanent Residents – Blue NRIC4. Foreigners – Work Pass, Social Visit Pass, Passport

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Entry requirements for NTC Series wave: 1. Maximum 80 slots per gender – First 60 reserve for Singaporeans, last 20 reserve for foreigners.2. Should Singaporeans and PR only makes up lesser than 60 slots, the remaining slots will be open to foreigners. 3. All Singaporean and Singapore PR must be holding on to TAS annual membership. 4. All foreigners must be holding on to a race license (membership) provided for by their National Federation5. Juniors (16-19 years) will be eligible for both Junior Series and Sprint Series.6. Athletes 20 years and above can only chose 1 Series – Either Sprint Series or Standard Series.7. Athletes whom did not qualify based on the criteria below, but whom wishes to join the NTC Series can write in to TAS to request for a

slot - subject to assessment on a case-by-case basis, and availability of race slots.

Criteria Junior Series Sprint Series Standard Series

Age 16-19 16 & above 20 & above

2018 Metasprint Triathlon Top 10 or within 10% of winner’s time, whichever is higher NA

2018 Trifactor Triathlon (Sprint)

Top 10 or within 10% of winner’s time, whichever is higher NA

2018 Trifactor Triathlon (Standard) NA Top 10 or within 10% of winner’s time, whichever is higher

2018 Singapore International Triathlon (Sprint)

Top 10 or within 10% of winner’s time, whichever is higher NA

2018 Singapore International Triathlon (Standard)

NA Top 10 or within 10% of winner’s time, whichever is higher

Overseas sanctioned races (For foreigners)

Within 10% of winner’s time in sprint distance Within 10% of winner’s time in Standard distance

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Scoring System:1. A separate NTC Series point table will be maintained for Men and Women athletes.2. Athletes score points in each of the NTC Series races3. Athletes’ total points acquired over the NTC Series races will be tabulated4. Top 3 athletes in the NTC Series point tables, in each of the 3 ranking series are entitled to prizes.5. Maximum athletes to score points: 306. Points for winner: 3007. Points will be decreased by 7.5% for every position.8. Events to Count: Junior (Race 1 + Race 2 + Race 3), Sprint (Race 1 + Race 2 + Race 3), Standard (Race 2 + Race 3)

Finish Position Points

1 300

2 278

3 257

4 237

5 220

6 203

7 188

8 174

9 161

10 149


11 138

12 127

13 118

14 109

15 101

16 93

17 86

18 80

19 74

20 68


21 63

22 58

23 54

24 50

25 46

26 43

27 40

28 37

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There will be 2 pots of prize money for the NTC Series:Pot 1 – For Singaporeans only (HPE Program, and Non-HPE Program)

Pot 2 – For Singaporeans (Non-HPE Program), PR and foreigners

Scenarios: 1. Should a Singaporean (Non HPE program) top the overall rankings, he/she will be eligible to prize money of (Pot 1 $600 + Pot 2 $300).2. Should a Singaporean (HPE Program) top the overall rankings, he/she will be eligible to prize money of (Pot 1 $600). 3. Should a PR or foreigner top the overall rankings, he/she will be eligible to prize money of (Pot 2 $300)4. Should the top 3 overall rankings won by Singaporean (HPE Program), and 4th overall won by a Singaporean (Non HPE Program), he/she

will be eligible to prize money of (Pot 2 $300)5. Should the top 2 overall rankings won by Singaporean (HPE Program), and 3rd overall won by a Singaporean (Non HPE Program, he/she

will be eligible to prize money of (Pot 1 $300 + Pot 2 $300)

Overall Junior Sprint Standard

First 300 300 $600

Second 200 200 $400

Third 150 150 $300


First 300 300 $300

Second 200 200 $200

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Other prizes:1. Athletes are still eligible for their respective Age Group categories prizes for the Metasprint Triathlon and Trifactor Triathlon races.

2. Athletes are NOT eligible for their respective Age Group categories prizes for the Singapore International Triathlon, they will however be eligible for prize money (separate from the pot 1 and pot 2 prize money for overall rankings)

3. Junior: Top 3 Singaporeans qualifies for the Junior Asian Championships the following year.4. Sprint: Top 3 Singaporeans qualifies for the Sprint Asian Championships the following year.5. Standard: Top 3 Singaporeans qualifies for the Asian Triathlon Championships the following year.6. Champions from the overall rankings will receive an exclusive Champion Coin.7. Top 15 Singaporeans or PR in each series rankings, qualifies for the ITU World Age Group championships the following year.

Races Junior Sprint Standard

Metasprint Triathlon As per event Age Group categories Prizes NA

Trifactor Triathlon As per event Age Group categories Prizes


First $150 $150 $300

Second $100 $100 $200

Third $75 $75 $150

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NTCSeries

National Junior Championships Series National Sprint Championships Series National Standard Championships Series

Events Race 1 – Metasprint Triathlon (Draft-Illegal)Race 2 – Trifactor Triathlon (Draft-Illegal)Race 3 – Singapore International Triathlon (Draft-Legal)

Race 1 – Metasprint Triathlon (Draft-illegal)Race 2 – Triathlon Triathlon (Draft-illegal)Race 3 – Singapore International Triathlon (Draft-Legal)

Race 2 – Trifactor Triathlon (Draft-illegal)Race 3 – Singapore International Triathlon (Draft-Legal)

Eligibility 1. Singaporean (all rewards except pot 2 prize money)

2. PR & Foreigners (Pot 2 prize money, Race 3 Prize Money, Race 3 Medals)

3. Age: 16-19 Years4. Draft-Legal Endorsed for Race 35. 2017: Top 10 or 10% of winner’s time,

whichever has a higher number

1. Singaporean (all rewards except pot 2 prize money)

2. PR & foreigners (Pot 2 Prize money, Race 3 Prize Money, Race 3 Medals)

3. Age: 16 above4. Draft-Legal Endorsed for Race 35. 2017: Top 10 or 10% of winner’s time, whichever

has a higher number

1. Singaporean (all rewards except pot 2 prize money)

2. PR & foreigners (Pot 2 prize money, Race 3 Prize money, Race 3 medals)

3. Age: 20 above4. Draft-Legal Endorsed for Race 35. 2017: Top 10 or 10% of winner’s time,

whichever has a higher number

PointsSystem

1. Maximum athletes to score: 302. Points for winner: 3003. Points will decreased by 7.5% for every position4. Events to count: Race 1 + Race 2 + Race 3

1. Maximum athletes to score: 302. Points for winner: 3003. Points will decreased by 7.5% for every position4. Events to count: Race 1 + Race 2 + Race 3

1. Maximum athletes to score: 302. Points for winner: 3003. Points will decreased by 7.5% for every

position4. Events to count: Race 2 + Race 3

Rewards 1. Top 3 qualifies for Junior Asian Championships2. Junior Champion: Exclusive Champion Coin3. Prize Money Pot 1: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $1504. Prize Money Pot 2: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $1505. Race 3 Prize money: 1st 300, 2nd 200, 3rd $1506. Top 3 in Race 3: Medals

1. Top 3 qualifies for Sprint Asian Championships2. Sprint Champion: Exclusive Champion Coin3. Prize Money Pot 1: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $1504. Prize Money Pot 2: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $1505. Race 3 Prize money: 1st 300, 2nd 200, 3rd $1506. Top 3 in Race 3: Medals

1. Top 3 qualifies for Asian Championships2. Top 5: ITU Continental Points Lists3. National Champion: Exclusive Champion Coin4. Prize Money Pot 1: 1st $800, 2nd $600, 3rd $4505. Prize Money Pot 2: 1st $300, 2nd $200, 3rd $1506. Race 3 Prize money: 1st 300, 2nd 200, 3rd $1507. Top 3 in Race 3: Medals

Top 15 Singaporean & PR qualifies for ITU World Age Group Championships the following year



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ent Sports Pathway Development

Sports Development involves:

Introducing Triathlon to the masses

Developing athletes at the grassroots community level

Developing Coaches and their pathway

Developing Technical Officials and their pathway

SPD programs promotes:

• Healthy, active living (Triathlon as a lifestyle)

• Lifelong participation (recreational and competitive)

• Safety (Race regulations; Race Sanctioning Standards)

• Fun (enjoyment of sport; celebration of personal excellence and camaraderie)

• Character development (determination, positive mindsets, overcoming challenges, perseverance, discipline, self-believe, self motivation)

• Skills development

• Engagement of Singapore’s youth and community from all walks of life.

Frequent Seminars, Clinics , camps and short courses will be held to introduce the sport of Triathlon, Duathlon and Aquathlon to the community.

For those interested to pursue training and racing in the Sport, they will be introduce to the “Sports Development” Programs. For those that are more suitable for other aspects rather than training and racing, will be transferred towards the coaching or officiating pathway.


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Programs Info: Target Group Budget

Discover Triathlon Seminar 2 hours seminar 7 to 15 years old.

16 years and above

Schools, Clubs, Sport Centers.

2 Coaches @ $280

Youth Aquathlon Program /

Discover Aquathlon Program

4 hours 7 to 15 years old.

16 years and above

Schools, Clubs, Sport Centers

2 Coaches to 15 participants

@ $350

2 Technical Officials @ $200

Girls-in Tri Program

Women-in-Tri Program

8 weeks program, 3 times a week, 2 hours

per session

7 to 15 years old

16 years and above

Schools, Clubs, Corporate, Sports

Centers

Participants from Aquathlon programs


@ $300 per session = $7,200

Youth Try-a-Tri Program

Try-a-Tri Program

8 weeks program, 3 times a week, 2 hours

per session

7 to 15 years old

16 years and above

Schools, Clubs, Sport Centers

Participants from Aquathlon Programs


@ $300 per session = $7,200

TAS Fun-Tri Club 4 sessions a month, 2 hours per session

(Open Water Swim, Bike, Run,

Brick/Transition)

16 years and above

Non-beginners AG athletes

TAS Members

2 Coaches @ $280 per

session = $13,440

Types of Sports Development Programs

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Objective: To introduce Triathlon and ensure that youths/adults are aware that this could be a sport for them!

Target Audience: Youth (7 to 15 years of age), Adults (16 years and above)

Duration: 2 hours

Group Size: Minimum 10, Maximum depends on venue

Number of Instructors: Minimum 2

Recommended program fees: FOC

Syllabus:

1. What is Triathlon?

2. History of Triathlon

3. Aquathlon & Duathlon

4. Races and Distances

5. Transition and Transition play

6. Sharing Session by Team Singapore Athletes


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ent Program: Youth Aquathlon Program / Discover Aquathlon Program

Objective: To provide participants an opportunity to pick up fundamental skills of the Sport (In Swimming, Transition and Running) through play,and utilize the learnt skills with a mini aquathlon race.

Target Audience: Youth (7 to 15 years of age), Adults (16 years and above)

Duration: 4 hours

Group Size: Minimum 10, Maximum 40

Number of Instructors: Minimum 2 (For every 15 participants, 2 coaches is required)

Recommended program: $40

Schedule:

15 minutes – Administration

45 minutes – Fundamental Swim Skills

60 minutes – Fundamental Transition and Run skills

15 minutes – Race Preparation

60 minutes – Mini Aquathlon Race

(two 15 minutes break in between sessions)


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Objectives: To provide an opportunity for girls/women to learn more about the sport of Triathlon, to give them knowledge on the fundamentalskills of the various aspects of Triathlon ( Swimming, running, cycling, Transition), as well as assisting them in picking up the sport as a beginner,until the completion of their first Triathlon Race.

Target Audience: Girls (7 to 15 years of age), Women (16 years and above)

Duration: 24 sessions - 8 weeks, 3 times a week, 2 to 3 hours per session


Number of Instructors: Minimum 2 (For every 15 participants, 2 coaches required)

Recommended program fee: $480 (Subsequent increase of 10% yearly, depending on response)

Upon successful completion of this program, a T-Shirt and certificate will be awarded to the participants.

Schedule:

Each Session will be made up of at least 30 minutes of education, 30 minutes of each components of Triathlon (Including Open Water Sessions)

The program will culminate into a Triathlon Race , where the participants will take part in their first Triathlon Race


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ent Youth Try-a-Tri Program / Adult Try-a-Tri Program

Objectives: To provide an opportunity for participants to learn more about the sport of Triathlon, to give them knowledge on the fundamentalskills of the various aspects of Triathlon ( Swimming, running, cycling, Transition), as well as assisting them in picking up the sport.

Target Audience: Kids/Youth (7 to 15 years of age), Adult (16 years and above)

Duration: 8 weeks, 3 times a week, 2 to 3 hours per session


Number of Instructors: Minimum 2 (For every 15 participants, 2 coaches required)

Recommended program fee: $480 (Subsequent increase of 10% yearly, depending on response)

Upon successful completion of this program, a T-Shirt and certificate will be awarded to the participants.

Schedule:

Each Session will be made up of at least 30 minutes of education, 30 minutes of each components of Triathlon


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ent TAS Fun-Tri Club (Pink Ladies Fun Tri-Club)

Objectives: To provide an opportunity for participants (Non-beginners) to gather and train together, learn & share knowledge, pickup skills likeopen water swimming, bike handling, running techniques, transition strategies, race strategies etc. and have fun!

Target Audience: TAS members looking for opportunities to train together

Duration: Once a week, 1 to 3 hours per session


Number of Instructors: Minimum 2

Recommended fees: $60 per month

Schedule:

Sessions will be fun, and will be conducted in an outdoor shared venue.

There will be no fixed syllabus.

Members gather together to do a fun ride, run, swim, or train in brick/transition/strength & conditioning

Each Session will be made up of at least 30 minutes of education, 30 minutes of each components of Triathlon

TAS will coordinate and organize trips for overseas AG races for members.


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ent 2019 Program: Splash & Dash @ Sports Hub

In 2017, TAS successfully collaborate with Sports Hub to conduct 2 Aquathlon awareness program – Splash & Dash @ Sports Hub. Each programsattracted 25-40 participants of different demographics – from Kids, Youths, women, adults

For 2018, Sports Hub had agreed for further collaboration to promote Aquathlon to the masses and to their database.

Venue: Sports Hub, Aquatic Centre

Type of Program: Youth Aquathlon / Discover Aquathlon program (See pg 57)

Number of programs: 6 (once every 2 months)

Target Group Size: 30 per program

Number of instructors: 4

Number of Technical officials: 2

Budget: $10,800 (for 6 sessions)

Upon completion of these introductory program, will introduce participants to join the Women-in-Tri program (Pg 62) and Youth-in Tri Program(Pg 63) , where they will join an 8 weeks program to prepare them from beginners to completing their first triathlon race.

Target: 2 Programs


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ent 2019 Program: ActiveSG Kids Aquathlon Program / Youth Aquathlon Camp

Since 2015, TAS had collaborate with various ActiveSG sports centres to conduct youth and kids aquathlon programs.

For 2018, TAS will continue in this collaboration, with the focus on more youths and women, and also with an introduction to the Try-a-Tri 8weeks for participants to consider upon their completion of the camp.

Venue: Active SG Sports Centres

Type of Program: Youth Aquathlon / Discover Aquathlon program (See pg 45)

Number of programs: 6 programs (once every 2 months)

Target Group Size: 20 participants per program


Number of Technical officials: 2

Upon completion of these introductory program, will introduce participants to join the Women-in-Tri program (Pg 62) and Youth-in Tri Program(Pg 63) , where they will join an 8 weeks program to prepare them from beginners to completing their first triathlon race.

Target: 3 Programs


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ent 2019 Program: SDSA Para Try-a Tri Program

For 2019, TAS has an objective to work with SDSA to encourage para-athletes to take up the sport of Triathlon. This is an effort to ensure thesupporting of disability development from grassroots to performance.

Venue: Active SG Sports Centres / Sports Hub Aquatic Centre

Type of Program: Try-a-Tri Program

Number of programs: 1

Duration: 8 weeks, 3 times a week, 2 to 3 hours per session

Group Size: 10


Upon completion of this program, the 10 para-athletes will be taking part in their first triathlon event.

Performance Opportunities

4 outstanding para-Triathletes will be selected to attend an ASTC Para Development Camp in Asia to further develop their skills


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ent Club Opportunities:

To build up the base of athletes, our certified community coaches can tap on existing sports clubs (Swim clubs, cycling clubs or running clubs) orTriathlon Teams. TAS will assist in providing the link-up to these “already available” sports clubs, to accept our programs, and provide them withcustomized support to enable them to successfully conduct and complete our programs.

Clubs/Teams can also be form in schools. TAS intends to introduce our programs to schools. Our Community Development Committee willstrategize the movement into schools to accept our programs as a start.

Our local competitions had seen the emergence of several Triathlon Teams being form, either in schools or in corporate companies. Our coacheswill be able to focus on these teams, as well as to forge new teams. Regular training sessions will not only improve performance, but will providean opportunity to build team bonding, camaraderie, cohesiveness amongst these schools or companies

Goals:

- Promoting a Triathlon Club Culture in Singapore

- Athletes to be given proper training, under the guidance of a certified Triathlon Coach.

- Clubs to be self-sustainable, and to be able to conduct their own SPD programs

- Clubs to be able to constantly feed potential talents into our HPP.

- Clubs to be able to have friendly competitions at AG level.

- Promoting Triathlon as a Can-Do, Lifestyle sport for the masses, where families are able to do Triathlon together.


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ent Sports Development (Community): Deliverable


2018(Actual /Forecast)

2019 2020 2021

Women 1 Program in the pipeline –scheduled for March 2019 in conjunction with International Women’s Day

2 Women-in-Tri Program 2 Women-in-Tri Program 2 Women-in-Tri Program

Youth Kids Training Clinics (4 Sessions)Youth Training Clinics (4 Sessions)

2 Youth Try-a-Tri Program 2 Youth Try-a-Tri Program 2 Youth Try-a-Tri Program

Para NIL 1 Para-in-Tri program1 ASTC Development Camp

1 Para-in-Tri program1 ASTC Development Camp

1 Para-in-Tri program1 ASTC Development Camp

Age-Groupers

Aquathlon Training Program (5 weeks)Triathlon Training Program (8 weeks)Open Water Swim Clinics (2 Sessions)Aquathlon Clinics (2 Sessions)Duathlon Clinics (2 Sessions)Triathlon Clinics (2 Sessions)

6 Sports Hub Aquathlonprograms6 ActiveSG Aquathlon ProgramFun Tri Club with 30 participants



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Capability Development: Coaching

The Coaching Development Committee will focus more on developing coaches, coaches enhanced learning, Coaches Pathway, and more importantly, to monitor the progress, code-of-conduct and ethics of coaches.

To support our various upcoming sports development programs, especially in schools, TAS wants to produce capable and committed coaches at fundamental (Tri Skills Leader) and community level (SG-Coach Level 1)

To improve our high performance sports excellence competency, Tas wants to recruit and develop more coaches at competitive (Level 2) and World Level (Level 3).

TAS intend to have a sound coaching structure and system, a solid framework in place to attract, recruit, develop and retain certified Triathlon Coaches. Through a better support system, attractive remuneration and a fair & judicious control system, fueled with the individual passion in the sports and in education, we hope to be able to develop quality coaches locally.

We intend to tap on the NROC guidelines and framework to control the conducts and ethics of the coaches.


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Capability Development: Coaching (current)

ITU Level 2: 4ITU Level 1: 1SG-Coach Level 1 (NROC): 26Tri-Skills Leader: 41Number of ITU Facilitators: 2

Available programs in place

Tri-Skills Leader (By TAS)SG-Coach Level 1 Triathlon Integrated (By TAS)TAS Facilitator Course (By TAS)

ITU Level 1 Coaching Course (By ITU)ITU Level 2 Coaching Course (By ITU)ITU Facilitator Course (By ITU)


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2018 (Actual/Forecast) 2019 2020 2021

Coaching SG-Coach Level 1 Triathlon Integrated Course and Tri-Skills Leaders Course scheduled for Feb-March 2019.

2 Coaches attended ITU Level 1

1 ITU Level 1 upgrade to Level 2

New Committee form in Sept 2018 after TAS AGM. Committee are in the process of reviewing the term of reference

Technical Director engaged from Jan 2019 onwards, to look into matters to do with coaching development. - SG-Coach Level 2 Course

Syllabus & accreditation policy

1. Conduct 1 SG-Coach Level 1 Triathlon Course

2. Conduct 2 Tri-Skills Leaders Course

3. Upgrade ITU Level 1 to ITU Level 2 (Max 2 pax)

4. At least 20 new Coaches registered under the NROC system

5. Review Committee’s term of reference

6. To develop SG-Coach Level 2 Course Syllabus and accreditation Policy.

7. To obtain endorsement from NROC for SG-Coach level 2 Triathlon integrated Program



3. Conduct 1 SG-Coach level 2 Triathlon Course








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Technical Committee (TC)


Triathlon Singapore (TAS) technical wing, the TC, consists of 11 members and meets once a month to deliberate on local Triathlon matters, development and technical education. The members are made up of Technical Officials (TOs) of various levels of merits and achievements. The TC ensures TAS maintains a good standing with Asian Triathlon Confederation (ASTC) and our international federation, the International Triathlon Union (ITU). Besides deliberating on local Triathlon matters, the TC is also responsible towards the governing of the ITU Event Organiser's Manual and the ITU Competition rules. The TC's goal is to keep improving on a fair & safe Triathlon & Multisport events in Singapore everytime, at the same time maintaining an agreed acceptable standard of any races thus providing a professional image and a fun experience for the participants.

Peter ChuaChair

Daniel SngDy Chair

Steven WongSecretary

Jimmy PhungTreasurer

Jenny WeeMember

Ong Si YingMember

Alvin TayMember

Ang Jia MingMember

Philip HallMember

Tan Thong HuaMember

David HoongAdvisor

TC’s VisionTo witness that the goals we have created in the following pages take shape; thus complimenting all other goals in this document, developing a technical team with real life event exposures will hence raise our event standards at home, by being present at every sanctioned races…


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS


Accredited Technical Officials' Education Programme (ATOEP)Beginning 2014, Singapore was the 6th country in the world and the 1st country in Asia to be awarded the Accredited Technical Official's Education Programme (ATOEP) status by ITU. Out of the 5 TO Levels, Singapore is accredited to train, develop and produce local TOs from CL1TO to NTO level (first 3 levels) without the need for courses to be conducted by ITU. With these programs running since 2013, we have developed 103 TOs, of which 93 are locally trained and certified. Our CTOs & ITOs will have to be certified by ITU after meeting their requirements. More information on ATOEP (https://www.triathlon.org/development/technical_officials/atoep_programme)

Number of Technical Officials (TO) in Singapore surpasses 100With the direction of the TC, TAS has been actively developing and producing TOs. TO numbers have not only grown progressively ever since but we have been producing quality higher level TOs. TOs serve their duties in races; to ensure safety, fairness, even conduct of the race. The TC has been working close with Event Organisers locally to ensure every races have to be with the presence on an agreed number of TOs. With 12 events in 2017, every TOs will have a chance to exercise what they have been trained in.

Total no. of TOs as of Nov 2017 = 103

International Technical Official (ITO) 2 (out of 7 in Asia, 43 worldwide)

Continental Technical Official (CTO) 8 (out of 63 in Asia, 260 worldwide)

National Technical Official (NTO) 24 (out of 267 in Asia, 1122 worldwide)

Community Level 2 Technical Official (CL2TO) 29

Community Level 1 Technical Official (CL1TO) 40

Gender ratio: Male/Female 71/32

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https://www.triathlon.org/development/technical_officials/atoep_programme


KEY ACHIEVEMENTS


Individual TO Achievements90% of all TOs certified before 2015 have experienced officiating in our local major games ie; AYG2009, YOG2010, SEAG2015. A system is currently in place for all TOs to officiate in our national events. The TC believes in the process of exposing our TOs to more events, they will self-develop and this will in place create a better TO education system in Singapore which will be touched later in this document.

Among the current 103 certified Triathlon TOs in Singapore, the following numbers have achieved further certification/achievements:-

Assignments Numbers

ITU TO Facilitators 3

Paratriathlon trained TO 10

Bicycle Technological Fraud TO 3

TOs serving as Team Leader overseas 1

TOs serving as Technical Delegate overseas 5

TOs serving the Olympics since 2008 5

TOs serving in overseas races as other positions 30

2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games2 TOs from Singapore has been selected to serve the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast

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CHANGES THAT WILL TAKE EFFECT FROM 2018 to see improvement in the quality of the organisation of the sport through technical education.


Restructuring of Technical Official (TO) course schedules

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

CL1 TO Course Mar Mar Feb Apr Apr

CL2 TO Course Aug - Mar Mar, Oct Aug

NTO Course Nov Nov - Nov

TO Facilitator Course - - - Apr

2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

CL1 TO Course Jan Jan Jan Jan Jan

CL2 TO Course Jul Jul Jul Jul Jul

NTO Course Feb Jan Jan Jan Jan

TO Facilitator Course - - Apr - -

Current TO courses annual schedule (discountinued)

Future TO courses annual schedule

The amended annual course schedules will compliment the Enhanced TO Development Pathway (following pages)

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Restructuring of Technical Official (TO) Education Pathway

Current TO Development Pathway (discountinued)Step 1: Attend CL1 TO courseStep 2: Officiate in 3 events in the next 12 monthsStep 3: Attend CL2 TO courseStep 4: Officiate in 3 events in the next 12 monthsStep 5: Attend NTO Course

Future TO Development Pathway from 2018Step 1: Attend CL1 TO courseStep 2: Officiate in 3 events (no minimum period required)Step 3: Attend CL2 TO courseStep 4: Officiate in 4 events (no minimum period required)Step 5: Attend NTO course

Summary:Current system: TO needs more than 24 months to climb to NTO from CL1TO after fulfilling requirements Future System: Highly active TO needs only 13 months to climb to NTO from CL1TO after fulfilling requirements

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Improved Technical Education System

THROUGH TO COURSES - The growth of Triathlon is much faster in other parts of the world as compared to Singapore. As such, Event Organiser's Manual and the Competition Rules are updated more frequently than before as they faced new challenges and feedbacks. Our TO courses will be updated and in-line with these changes to ensure all TOs are updated in the latest amendments and these will later be passed on to educate everyone involved in the sport. Methodologies of classroom teachings have changed and these have to be applied for us to transfer knowledge without taking too much participants' time and without seemingly overwhelming for one to absorb.

THROUGH COMPULSORY ONLINE TUTORIALS - All TOs will have to attempt a yearly online assignment to upkeep, refresh and add-on to their current knowledge. This system will be on trial for 2018 and gradually be made compulsory for all TOs to upkeep their levels.

PRODUCING COURSE FACILITATORS - A TAS TO Facilitator course will be conducted once in 4 years. Certified ITU Facilitators will run program similar to a "train-the-trainers". 0ur previous run in 2016 saw 11 candidates achieving the TAS course facilitator status. With this, TAS hopes to produce 10 local TO facilitators every 4 years to meet the education of our rate of growing number of TOs.

Annual TO Appreciation Session

A yearly TO cohesion and get-together session and providing awards to TOs whom have made progress. This will allow newly joined TOs to clear their doubts on certain TO policies and how to maximise the TO education system. Rewards/awards will be proposed to be given to highly active TOs with highest number of events officiated.

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SINGAPORE TOs in the SFTO Program in 2017

Event SFTOs from SG

2016 Hatsukaichi ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships 1

2017 ITU World Triathlon Yokohama 3

2017 ITU World Triathlon Gold Coast 1

2017 Almere-Amsterdam ETU Challenge Long Distance Triathlon European Championships 1

2017 Subic Bay NTT ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup 1

2017 Palembang ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships 3

2017 Kuala Lumpur South East Asian Games 6

2017 Hong Kong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup 3

2017 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Rotterdam 2

2017 Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup 1

2017 IRONMAN Malaysia & 70.3 Langkawi 3

THROUGH SELF-FUNDED TECHNICAL OFFICIALS (SFTO) PROGRAM - Upon the introduction of this program by ITU, TAS has been encouraging TOs to travel at their own expense to officiate in any overseas event. There is a system in place by TAS for a TO to apply for this program and how TAS will assist them to get listed. 2016 onwards saw a rise in the numbers of SFTOs from Singapore. Events such as ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Finals, ITU World Cup, recent neighbouring SEA Games and even overseas national were represented by Singapore SFTOs. TAS has been providing subsidies to encourage this learning journey.This program has benefited our local TOs officiating in a foreign country race organisation, thus experiencing and understanding various spectrum of challenges. They enjoyed the knowledgeable take-aways and brought home a totally different new perspective on improving and sustaining national events.

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Improve uniformity and quality of Triathlon / Multisports events in SingaporeHaving several Event Organisers with different goals and intentions can proof to be a challenge for any sports governing bodies anywhere in the world. TAS is no exception. We have faced unique challenges while trying to uphold the standards, fairness and safety of the sport. With Sport SG strongly supporting us through our sanctioning requirements and process, some of these challenges have been eliminated leaving us to worry about a few.

Implementation of TAS Event Organiser's Manual (TAS-EOM) & TAS Competition Rules (TAS-CR) - Beginning 2018, all Event Organisers for TAS sanctioned Triathlon & Mutlisport events in Singapore are to organise their events according to the Event Organiser's Manual. The rules of the race are strictly adhered to the TAS Competition Rules. Both documents are in-line with the ITU and any guidelines or rules exceptions has to be approves by TAS TC.

Presence of Technical Officials - TOs will be assigned to TAS sanctioned events with the intentions of ensuring that all events are ran fair, safe and standardised throughout Singapore. The number of TOs needed can be found in the TAS-EOM. The head of the TO team is the Technical Delegate (TD) and will be the one giving directions to the technical team. The TC may appoint a Team Mentor (TM) acting a mentor to the entire technical team. The entire technical team will work hand in hand with the Event Organiser in delivering a successful race.

Event Organiser's development - TAS is working towards all Event Organiser's in Singapore to be at least a CL2TO certified. They can achieve this by attending the CL2TO course conducted by TAS yearly. Event Organisers may be given an exception to attend this level bypassing the lower level due to their already achieved knowledge towards event organising and exposure to sports. This will help them in the depth understanding the organisation of the sport and its requirements and rules. With this is place, future event organisers of Triathlon will deliver a more standardised event format and achieving a healthier working relationship with the TAS, the sanctioning body.

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NTOs & above to officiate 1 overseas event per year – TAS to make compulsory requirementBUDGET ESTIMATED: S$30,000 (S$600 PER OFFICIAL x 50)

TAS will impose a compulsory requirement for TOs with the level of NTO, CTO & ITO to officiate in at least 1 event yearly to upkeep their level. TOs will implant a higher level of confidence and responsibility with the exposure of officiating in an overseas event organisation. This will prepare our future TOs with a unique state of readiness towards parting their knowledge in their vision in improving and maintaining quality national events. This will also help to develop their approach towards understanding the challenges of local event organisers and addressing them with a more built-up knowledge approach.

Some overseas events for officiating experiences in 2018

2018 Putrajaya ASTC Powerman Duathlon Asian Championships

2018 Osaka-Castle ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup

2018 Rayong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup 2018 Subic Bay ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian YOG Qualifier and Southeast Asian Sprint Triathlon Championships

2018 Subic Bay ASTC Paratriathlon Asian Championships

2018 Gamagori ASTC U23 Triathlon Asian Championship

2018 Hong Kong ASTC Junior Asian Championships 2018 Dongdaihe ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup

2018 Chengdu ITU Triathlon World Cup 2018 Takamatsu ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup

2018 Yokohama ITU World Paratriathlon Series 2018 Tongyeong ITU Triathlon World Cup

2018 Taizhou ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup 2018 Miyasaki ITU Triathlon World Cup

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Research & Analysis

A new High performance Plan (HPP) was developed after the end of the 2017 SEA Games, when after 2 attempts in 2015 and 2017, TAS had been unsuccessful in regaining back the Gold Medals which we last won in 2005 and 2007. (Triathlon was not in the 2009, 2011 & 2013 SEA Games). TAS only managed Bronze medals for 2015 and 2017. We had fallen behind our SEA competitors, Philippines whom had a clean sweep of the top medals (2 Golds & 2 Silvers each for both Men & Women), an improvement from 2015, where they won 4 medals (2 Golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze).

With an improved HPP, complement with funding we will receive from Sport Singapore and other fundraising avenue, TAS is confident that this will be the “game-changer”, and we will be better prepared for the 2019 SEA Games and other Major Games thereafter.

What did we do?In drafting out the new HPP, TAS had did significant research of successful Triathlon federations, and the background of medal-winning athletes at the Olympic games, and their preparation in the build up to their medal-winning performances.

1. Podium athletes typically take an estimate 8 years, from Talent ID, to exposure at Junior Level (16-19 years),and finally progression to podium.

2. Talent and skills, to complement with the correct mindset, commitment and professionalism, will develop physical potential.3. Physical potential is developed further with increased participations at regional level races and strategic trainings.4. Enhanced performances and consistent success in these races will established better “odds” at medals at regional Games.5. Progression to World Cup & World Triathlon Series races through an Olympic Cycle.6. Enhanced performances and consistent success in these races will established a better “odds” at medals at World Games.

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TAS High Performance Plan (HPP)

The TAS HPP replaces the previous Triathlon Training Squad (TTS) Scheme. The HPP will be more evidence-based and performance-driven. With this new HPP, we hope to develop our talent base of youths into our next generation of Elite athletes, whilst better preparing our current Elite team to reclaim our title as SEA’s Bests.

The HPP will include athletes who• Not only have the talent and aspiration, but also• Have the required success factors (mentality, mindset, Attitude, Commitment and behaviors) In order to achieve the goal of the HPP: Success at Major Games and international competitions.

The HPP evolve around 4 focus:1. Athlete pathway – Youth & Junior development progression into the Elite athletes2. National performance Standards – Talent Identification, tracking and setting realistic Standards.3. Competition & Performance Plan – To determine Strategic investments4. High Performance Environment – Professionalism

Strategic Investments: The TAS HPP has limited resources and thus strategic investments is important. The strategy will be on:a) Youth & Junior Developmentb) Best specifics of athletes whom are most likely to meet the aims of the HPP.

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Triathlon Background / Philosophy

Triathlon is a sport with many variables. It is almost impossible to compare times between one course and another, or even so, compare times on the same course on different race days.

Variables includes:• Position of swim buoys, bike and run U-turns, number of bike and run laps• Accuracy of course (a deviance of 5-10% is allowed)• Course Terrain (Flat, Hilly, slopes)• Weather/Wind• Size of transition• Run distances of T1 (Swim to Bike) and T2(Bike to Run)

As such, development and potential of athletes cannot be track by race results alone. Many top Triathlon federations in the world (eg Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain) have been highly successful in using time trials as a means to benchmark athletes in the individual disciplines of the Triathlon (Swim, Bike, Run).

It is thus desirable for us to set minimum standards for eligibility of selection into our HPP.Athletes are then encourage to train towards improving in each leg of the Triathlon in order to gauge their improvement and their development.

In order to track the above, TAS will adopt the athletes pathway and the National Performance standards.

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Athletes Pathway

TAS will adopt an athletes pathway as a platform to identify and select athletes base on their age, potential (NPS standards)and race performance, and classify them into the HPP squads. The pathway also allows for TAS to monitor an athletes period of time in the HPP and if they are on track for their progression.

An athlete is able to enter the HPP at any stage of the pathway, as long as the requirements are met.

Squads National Youth & Junior Academy National Development Squad National Elite Squad

Age 14 to 19 16 and above 18 and above

Distance Super Sprint, Sprint Sprint, Standard Sprint, Standard

Category YOG, Junior Junior, U23, Nationals Junior, U23, Elites

Description Tracking towards YOG qualificationTracking towards SEA games qualification

Tracking towards SEA games MedalTracking towards AG/CG qualificationTracking towards Olympics qualification

Criteria NPS of 60-65% (16 and above)NYPS of 70-75% (14-15 years)

NPS of 70-75%Sprint – 1:10 (M), 1:20 (F)Standard U23 – 2:20 (M), 2:35 (F)Standard >23 – 2:17 (M), 2:32(F)

NPS of 80-85%Sprint – 1:03 (M), 1:10 (F)Standard U23 – 2:10 (M), 2:25 (F)Standard >23 – 2:04 (M), 2:22 (F)

Bike Drafting Men Women5s @ 14.0 w/kg 5s @ 12.0 w/kg60s @ 7.0 w/kg 60s @ 6.0 w/kg5m @ 5.0 w/kg 5m @ 4.0 w/kg20m @ 4.5 w/kg 20m @ 3.5 w/kg

Men Women5s @ 17.0 w/kg 5s @ 14.0 w/kg60s @ 8.6 w/kg 60s @ 7.2 w/kg5m @ 5.5 w/kg 5m @ 4.5 w/kg20m @ 4.7 w/kg 20m @ 4.0 w/kg

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National Performance Standards Table

The National Performance Standards table is a tool to measure athlete’s potential and development in the swim and run disciplines of Triathlon. It allows athletes to view where they are currently positioned against world’s best practices (in Triathlon), National Records (individual disciplines), and realistically worked towards closing the gaps.

Realistic TargetsIt is also important to highlight that current international standards in Triathlon are much higher than even our national record holders. For example, the male podium potentials in the Triathlon Junior World Triathlon Championships are posting 5km runs of 14:30 timings. While our senior National track record holder for 5km currently stands at 14:51 (about 8.66% deviance). It is not realistic to expect our tri-athletes to achieve the same standards, rather they should be encouraged to close the gaps towards our National record holder to within 5-10%.

It should also be noted that the world best practices does not reflect the world’s best times for that discipline, rather it reflects times that are required to be the best tri-athlete in the world.

To clarify, athletes who wishes to qualify for the National HPP have a range of times which they need to fulfill. For example, to qualify for the National Elite Squad, athletes need to achieve at least between 80-85% of the speed time in both the 800m swim and 5km run, or if they are weaker in one of the discipline, they need to fulfill at least the 80-85% of the speed time in the total time.

There are 2 tables: NPS (16 years and above) & NYPS (13-15 years old)

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National Performance Standards Table (16 years and above)

% Females Standards(16 years and above)

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11:40 15:45 Worlds Best Practices (Tri) 10:55 13:40

100 % 8:36 17:35 26:11 National Best Record 8:20 14:51 23:11

95 % 9:02 18:28 27:31 Ideal Realistic Target 8:45 15:36 24:21

90 % 9:28 19:21 28:49 Ideal Realistic Target 9:10 16:21 25:31

85 % 9:54 20:13 30:07 National Elite Squad 9:35 17:05 26:41

80 % 10:20 21:06 31:26 National Elite Squad 10:00 17:49 27:49

75 % 10:45 21:59 32:44 National Development Squad 10:25 18:34 28:59

70 % 11:11 22:52 34:03 National Development Squad 10:50 19:18 30:08

65 % 11:37 23:44 35:21 National Junior Academy 11:15 20:03 31:18

60 % 12:03 24:37 36:41 National Junior Academy 11:40 20:47 32:27

55% 12:28 25:29 37:57 12:05 21:32 33:37

50% 12:54 26:22 39:16 12:30 22:26 34:56

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National Performance Standards Table (Youth 13 to 15 years old)

% Females Standards(13-15 years )

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200m Swim

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Total: 200m Swim

1500m Run

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2:35 5:15 7:50 NZL Minimum Standards 2:25 4:45 7:10

2:55 5:55 8:50 TA Minimum Standards 2:45 5:15 8:00

1:59 4:51 6:50 National U17 Records 1:50 4:03 5:53

100% 2:06 4:57 7:03 National U14 Records 1:57 4:16 6:13

90% 2:19 5:27 7:46 Ideal Realistic Target 2:09 4:42 6:51

80% 2:31 5:56 8:27 Ideal Realistic Target 2:20 5:07 7:27

75% 2:38 6:11 8:49 National Youth Academy 2:27 5:20 7:47

70% 2:44 6:26 9:10 National Youth Academy 2:32 5:33 8:05

65% 2:50 6:41 9:31 2:38 5:46 8:24

60% 2:56 6:56 9:52 2:44 5:59 8:43

55% 3:03 7:11 10:14 2:50 6:11 9:01

50% 3:09 7:25 10:34 2:56 6:24 9:20

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National Youth & Junior Academy

Entry level for potential youth athletes into TAS HPP. Provides a platform for aspiring athletes with the right attributes to develop their potential and progress along the athletes pathway. (Athletes are expected to be of capability to move on to the NDS when they’d reached the age of 19 years)

Vision: To create a pathway for talented youth athletes to be develop into podium elites. Mission: To develop the next generation of National Elite athletes

Eligibility:• Age Group – 14 to 19 years old• Had qualified through their NPS timings• By invitation – Talent ID through races, and swim/run events.• Maximum 8 athletes will be selected. • (Might consider to include more on an athlete’s assessment basis, and depending on available funding)

Requirements:• Athletes must be training under a club or certified Tri-Coach• Athletes must submit a training program, certified and endorsed by TAS.• Individual programs – 80% training attendance (to be verified and submitted by athlete’s coach)

Qualification window: 1 January to 31 December of previous calendar year (To submit official results of 200m swim and 1500m run)1 January to 31 December of current calendar year (Time Trials, Swim or Run events, Races’ split times)

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Objectives:• Provide access for talented youth/junior athletes to further Tri knowledge and skills development• Sport knowledge – ITU rules, Performance racing, race strategies, training fundamentals & principles, conditioning, mechanics, nutrition• Athletes skills – Swim/Bike/Run/Transition Skills, pacing, drafting, confidence, focus• Provide additional training where necessary, performance race experience and support services for athletes/coaches• To support and compliment (NOT to replace) athletes’ regular training

Program:• Combined Training – 2 sessions per month• 3 supported races per year • 3 Subsidized races per year• 1 TAS HPP Training Camp per year• Any available ASTC Training Camps

Program Target:• To improve on NPS %• To significantly improve on athletes skills• To inculcate professionalism in athlete’s mindset and attitude• Promotion to National Elite Squad

Race Targets:Baseline - 10% of winner’s time for Men, 18% of winner’s time for womenIdeal – 5% of winner’s time for Men, 8% of winner’s time for women

The program will be led by TAS development committee, with close collaboration with athlete’s personal coach.

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Period Program

Jan to March 200m Swim / 1500m Run Time TrialBike Skills Competency Test6 Sessions Combined TrainingASTC Talent Camp Overseas Race

Talent ID / establish baseline

April to June 200m Swim / 1500m Run Time TrialBike Skills Competency Test6 Sessions Combined TrainingOverseas Race

Improvements in NPSImprovement in race performance

July to September 200m Swim / 1500m Run Time TrialBike Skills Competency Test6 Sessions Combined TrainingASTC Talent Camp Overseas Race

Improvements in NPSImprovement in race performanceFamiliarity with HPE races processes

October to December 200m Swim / 1500m Run Time TrialBike Skills Competency Test4 Sessions Combined TrainingTraining Camp Overseas Race

Improve in NPSImprovement in race performanceFoster team bonding and cohesiveness

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National Elite Squad

The NES are made up of athletes whom are considered capable of medal performance at Major Games and International Competition. They should have produced the expected results to qualify for this squad, and must have also demonstrated a commitment towards achieving excellence by putting in high standards in their training and competition.

TAS HPP has limited resources, and will only strategically invest its resources into athletes most likely to meet the goals of the HPP.

Vision: To develop elite athletes capable of podium finishesMission: To be the best in SEA, and amongst the best in Asia and the World

Eligibility:• Age – 20 and above (athletes age 16-19 might be considered on a case-by-case basis)• Had qualified through their NPS timings or required race times• Maximum 8 athletes will be selected (3 Men, 3 Women)• (Might consider to include more base on an athlete’s assessment, and depending on available funding)

Program:• Combined Training – 2 sessions per month• 3 supported races per year• 3 subsidized races per year• 1 TAS HPP Training Camp per year• Any available ASTC Camps

Qualification window: 1 January to 31 December of previous calendar year 1 January to 31 December of current calendar year

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Expectations:• Achieve a minimum standard race time (at ITU sanctioned race) of

Sprint (18 and above) – 1:03 (M), 1:10 (W)Standard (18 -23 years) – 2:10 (M), 2:25 (W)Standard (above 23 years) – 2:04 (M), 2:22 (F)

• Demonstrating continued improvements on their NPS from minimum within 80-85%, towards the ideal 90-95% or better.• Race targets:

Baseline – 10% of winner’s time for Men, 18% of winner’s time for WomenAcceptable – 5% of winner’s time for Men, 8% of winner’s time for WomenIdeal – 1 to 2 % of Best SEA Competitor’s timing in a sanctioned race

• Progression in their position and timings at ITU sanctioned race (Asian Cup, World Cup)

Requirements:Athletes must be training under a club or certified Tri-CoachAthletes must submit a training program, certified and endorsed by TAS.Individual programs – 80% training attendance (to be verified and submitted by athlete’s coach)To submit the following documents, developed in collaboration with the athlete, their coach and TAS:

Athletes Performance PlanAthlete Competition Plan

The above plans should include their objectives, key performance targets and be reviewed every quarterly.Comply with the athlete’s code of conduct and Anti-Doping requirements.To sign a contract/agreement that they are committed to the above requirements and expectations.

The program will be led by TAS Triathlon Head Coach, TAS HPE Committee, with close collaboration with athlete’s personal coach.

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Period Program

Jan to March 800m Swim / 5000m Run Time TrialBike Testing6 Sessions Combined TrainingASTC Camp Overseas Race

Talent ID / establish baseline

April to June 800m Swim / 5000m Run Time TrialBike Testing6 Sessions Combined TrainingOverseas Race


July to September 800m Swim / 5000m Run Time TrialBike Testing6 Sessions Combined TrainingASTC Camp Overseas Race


October to December 800m Swim / 5000m Run Time TrialBike Testing4 Sessions Combined TrainingTraining Camp Overseas Race

Improve in NPSImprovement in race performanceFoster team bonding and cohesiveness

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Competitive Analysis (Regional)

Men Regional Games Women

% off winner’s Time

Time Country SEA Games 2017 Country Time % off winner’s Time

0% 1:59:30 PHI 1st PHI 2:11:14 0%

1.63% 2:01:27 PHI 2nd PHI 2:18:58 5.89%

3.26% 2:03:24 SGP 3rd MAS 2:25:44 11.05%

4.23% 2:04:33 SGP 4th SGP 2:28:04 12.83%

Men:The emergence of the Philippines was prominent over the last 2 SEA Games in 2015 and 2017, a vast improvement from 2005 and 2007 (last time Triathlon were included in the SEA games), where Malaysia and Singapore were traditional the “powerhouse” in SEA. Philippines won gold in 2015 and 2017. The best Singaporean in 2017 won bronze – 3.26% off winner’s time.

Women:With strategic investments in their athletes and HPE programs, the Philippines had overtaken the Malaysians at the top for 2015 and 2017, as compared to the last games in 2005 and 2007 (8 years ago). Philippines won both gold and silver in the 2015 and 2017. Bronze went to Malaysia – 11.05% off winner’s time. The best Singaporean in 2017 was 4th – 12.83% off winner’s time.

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Competitive Analysis (Asian – Men)

Asian Games 2014 Men’s Asian Triathlon Championships 2017


Time Country Positions Country Time % off winner’s Time

0% 1:49:11 JPN 1st JPN 1:54:22 0%

0.46% 1:49:41 CHN 3rd JPN 1:54:56 0.5%

1.72% 1:51:04 KAZ 4th JPN 1:55:49 1.27%

3.22% 1:52:42 JOR 7th JOR 1:57:27 2.70%

7.30% 1:57:09 KAZ 9th HKG 1:58:29 3.60%

8.99% 1:59:00 PHI 10th 16th PHI 2:00:50 5.65%

9.25% 1:59:17 PHI 11th 28th PHI 2:04:08 8.54%

10.49% 2:00:38 THA 12th 30th INA 2:05:35 9.81%

33rd SGP 2:06:28 10.58%

Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Jordan had been traditionally dominating, with the recent emergence of Chinese Taipei, Iran and Syria.Others like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan had been fluctuating in standards.

At the last Asian Games 2014, top 3 SEA athletes: 10/23 (PHI) – 8.99% off winner’s time, 11/23 (PHI) – 9.25% off winner’s time, 12/23 (THA) –10.49% off winner’s time. No Singaporeans were represented at the 2014 Games

At the most recent Asian Triathlon Championships 2017, top 3 SEA athletes: 16/62 (PHI) – 5.65% off winner’s time, 28/62 (PHI) – 8.54% off winner’s time, 30/62 (INA) – 9.81% off winner’s time. Best Singaporean athlete ranked at 33/62 – 10.58% off winner’s time.

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Competitive Analysis (Asian – Women)

Asian Games 2014 Women’s Asian Triathlon Championships 2017


Time Country Positions Country Time % off winner’s Time

0% 2:01:47 JPN 1st JPN 2:06:31 0%

1.09% 2:03:07 JPN 2nd JPN 2:07:21 0.66%

1.18% 2:03:13 CHN 3rd JPN 2:07:50 1.04%

1.25% 2:03:18 CHN 4th JPN 2:08:21 1.45%

1.27% 2:03:20 MAC 5th JPN 2:08:36 1.65%

4.22% 2:06:55 KOR 6th MAC 2:08:46 1.78%

5.99% 2:09:05 PHI 7th 16th PHI 2:19:18 10.10%

9.46% 2:13:18 PHI 9th 18th MAS 2:22:06 12.32%

20.47% 2:26:43 THA 12th 22nd MAS 2:32:43 20.71%

23rd SGP 2:37:40 24.6%

Japan, China, Macau, Korea had been traditionally dominating, with the recent emergence of Chinese Taipei, Philippines, Hong Kong

At the last Asian Games 2014, top 3 SEA athletes: 7/15 (PHI) – 5.99% off winner’s time, 8/15 (PHI) – 9.46% off winner’s time, 12/15 (THA) –20.47% off winner’s time. No Singaporeans were represented at the 2014 Games

At the most recent Asian Triathlon Championships 2017, top 3 SEA athletes: 16/29 (PHI) – 10.1% off winner’s time, 18/29 (MAS) – 12.32% off winner’s time, 22/29 (MAS) – 20.71% off winner’s time. Best Singaporean athlete ranked at 23/29 – 24.6% off winner’s time.

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Competitive Analysis (World)

Men:Great Britain, South Africa, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand are the traditional powerhouses. At the last Olympic Games in 2016, the best ranked Asian athlete at 46/55 (Jordan) – 10% of winner’s time, and 50/55 (China) – 13% of winner’s time. Standards are very competitive, where 2nd to 32 position were barely 3-4% off the winner’s time (Which means close to medal contention). Asia’s best (Japan) were unfortunately lapped and as such DNF. However, in order to analyze the comparison of standard, in 2012, japan was ranked 20/55 – 3% off winner’s time, and 43/55 – 5% off winner’s time.

Women:USA, Switzerland, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand are the traditional powerhouses. At the last Olympic Games in 2016, the best ranked Asian athlete at 15/55 (Japan) – 6% of winner’s time, 46/55 (Japan) – 10% of winner’s time, and 48/55 (China) – 13% off winner’s time. Standards are less competitive as compared to the Men’s, where 2nd to 18th position were 3-4% off the winner’s time (which means close to medal contention).

Gap Analysis

To expect our athletes to win a medal in the next 2 coming Olympic Cycles will be unrealistic given the gap differences between even top Asian athletes and top World athletes. Medal Potential at Asian games is not attainable yet, given the gap differences between Top SEA athletes and Top Asian athletes.

Recommendation:Improved our status in SEA first (within 1-2% off best SEA competitors timings, in order for Gold medal potential)Improve NPS to between 85-90% (Gold Medal Potential at SEA Games)Closing the standard gaps with the top Asian athletes (within 3-5% off best Asian competitors timings, in order for medal potential)Improve NPS to between 90-95% (Medal potential at Asian Games)

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Overseas Competition Plan

Levels of Triathlon competitions:1. ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final – World - Elite2. ITU World Triathlon Series Events – World - Elite3. ITU Triathlon World Cup Events – World - Elite4. ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships – Continental - Elite5. ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup – Continental - Elite6. U23 World Championships – World – U237. Junior World Championships – World - Junior8. U23 Asian Championships – Continental – U239. SEA Championships – Regional - Elite10. Junior Asian Championships – Continental - Junior11. National Championships – Local - Elites

Levels of Rankings1. World Triathlon Series Ranking – To determine the ITU Triathlon World Champion2. ITU Triathlon Points List – To determine athletes’ eligibility to enter high profile events (World Triathlon events, Continental

Championships, Olympics)3. ASTC Asian Ranking – To determine the ASTC Triathlon Asian Champion

How to earn points?1. To come in top 5-50 positions, depending on the levels of competitions2. Athletes must finished within the cut-off time, which will be determined by adding 5% to the winner’s time in the men’s event and 8% in

the women’s event.

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For FY2018, we have recruited a Triathlon Technical Director on a contract basis.For FY2019, we are looking for support to convert the contract to a Full Time.

There is an urgent need for this Technical Director to look into matters to do with High performance, Youth athlete Pathway Development and Coaching Pathway Development.

Functions1. Main - Oversee and implement the current High Performance Plan2. Main – Oversee the Youth Athletes Pathway Development to build on our current potential crop of Youth athletes and their talent.3. Annual review of High Performance Plan to update current standards, athletes and competitive analysis4. Collect and provide analysis, Data and Statistics of HPE athletes5. Work with athlete’s personal coach on athlete’s training and competition plan6. Work with SSI on athlete’s support7. Tracking & Monitoring of athlete’s progression in the High Performance athletes pathway and National Performance Standards8. Talent Identification of potential athletes9. Oversee the education of youth and development coaches.

Targets:Immediate/Mid term – Attempt qualification for 2020 OlympicsLong Term – Prepare a Team ready for the 2022 Asian games, 2022 Commonwealth Games, 2024 Olympic Games

Budget:Starting Salary $36,000 (Per annum)

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Elite Athlete Carding Matrix

Name Gender Age HPP Squad Fy2018 Carding FY2019 Carding (Application)

Wille Loo Chuan Rong M 35 Elite L4 E3

Clement Chow Sheng-Ren M 30 Elite L4 E3

Bryce Chong Sheng Cher M 21 Elite/U23 L4P E3

Jeremia Christy Suriadi F 21 Elite/U23 L4 Nil

Denise Chia Su Yin F 21 Elite/U23 L4 Nil

Cedric Chua Jian Hong M 20 Elite/U23 L4 E3

Nicholas Rachmadi M 17 Junior L4P E3P

Elizabeth Liau Le Min F 16 Junior L4P

Phoebe Kee F 18 Junior/U23 L4P E3

Aaron Richard Hunho Kiss M 18 Junior/U23 L4P E3P

Luke Chua Li Rong M 17 Junior Nil E3P

Ethel Lin Zhiyun F 32 Elite Nil E3P

Zacharias Low Zhi Zhong M 21 Elite/U23 Nil E3P

Herlene Natasha Yu Zhihui F 16 Junior Nil E3P

Emma Ada Middleditch F 16 Junior Nil E3P

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Currently, TAS do not have any Spex Scholar. We have however identified 1 athlete with the potential, based on the following critical success factors:- Race performance- Swim, Bike, Run Capabilities- Technical Skills- Tactical Skills- Mindset: Coachable, determination- Commitment towards high standards in training and competition- Attitude & Behavior- Professionalism

Name: Emma Ada MiddleditchDate of Birth: 7 May 2002, 16 years old

Description: At the tender age of 16, where for Triathlon, is the minimum age to race in the Sprint Distance, Emma excelled in her performance by winning the gold medal in the Subic Bay ASTC Junior Asian Cup. The following month, she raced in the Asian YOG Qualifier, and finished in 1st

Position (as top Asian Nation) to qualify for the 2018 YOG. At the YOG, She finished as Top Asian, in 11th Position out of 32 nations. Emma’s 5km run (off the bike) time of 17:25 is ranked 3rd overall at the YOG, and would have put her as the National record holder for 5km run.

Critical Success factor: The next couple of years for Emma is crucial for her development, as she transits from the Sprint to the Standard Olympic Distance (minimum age of 18 years old). Emma’s weakness is her swim. If she can cut 1 minute off her 750m swim time and able to exit her swim leg with the 1st lead pack of athletes, she stands a chance to be amongst the top athlete in Sprint Distance, in the world.

Targets:2020 Olympic (Sprint Distance)2021 SEA Games 2022 Asian Games

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Daily Training Environment

Creating a High Performance Environment:Currently, our athletes in HPP are training with their own personal coaches / Club Coaches. They only get to come together once every two months for a race together.

With the engagement of a Triathlon technical Director whom will start from Jan 2019, TAS will introduce combined training for our National Youth & Junior Academy and our National Elite Squad.

Benefits of a Combined Training1. Increased collaboration opportunities between TAS coaches and athlete’s personal coaches.2. Building a strong Team Identity and Cohesiveness through combined training3. Better accountability: Tracking and Monitoring of athletes in the HPP.4. Allow athletes and coaches to have more contact and communication.5. Access to an optimal training environment

Strategies:1. To source for and develop a centralized National training Centre (Centre of excellence)2. Shortlist ActiveSG centers across Singapore3. Communicate with partners for their support: CCAB, Sports Hub, Active SG4. Raise funds to afford the implementation of a Centralized National Training Centre

Targets:Finalized details by 2019Implemented by 2020

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Overseas Competition Plan

Levels of Triathlon competitions:1. ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final – World - Elite2. ITU World Triathlon Series Events – World - Elite3. ITU Triathlon World Cup Events – World - Elite4. ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships – Continental - Elite5. ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup – Continental - Elite6. U23 World Championships – World – U237. Junior World Championships – World - Junior8. U23 Asian Championships – Continental – U239. SEA Championships – Regional - Elite10. Junior Asian Championships – Continental - Junior11. National Championships – Local - Elites

Levels of Rankings1. World Triathlon Series Ranking – To determine the ITU Triathlon World Champion2. ITU Triathlon Points List – To determine athletes’ eligibility to enter high profile events (World Triathlon events, Continental

Championships, Olympics)3. ASTC Asian Ranking – To determine the ASTC Triathlon Asian Champion

How to earn points?1. To come in top 5-50 positions, depending on the levels of competitions2. Athletes must finished within the cut-off time, which will be determined by adding 5% to the winner’s time in the men’s event and 8% in

the women’s event.

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2019 Overseas Competition & Training Plan (Youth & Junior)

Date Event Cat Funding Type

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20-24 Jan ASTC Southeast Asia Development Camp Youth, Junior Subsidized Development

25 Jan Rayong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup Youth, Junior Subsidized 8% (men) & 12% (women) of winner’s time

17-22 Feb ASTC Talent Identification Continental Camp Youth, Junior Supported Selection into Team ASTC

24 Feb Super League Triathlon Singapore U19 Enduro Youth, Junior Supported 8% (men) & 12% (women) of winner’s time

27-28 Apr Subic Bay ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup (Junior)

Junior Subsidized 8% (men) & 12% (women) of winner’s time

20-23 June Gyeongju ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships (Junior)

Junior Supported Top 6 Asian Nation5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

20-23 June Gyeongju ASTC triathlon Asian Championships (Mixed Relay)

Junior Supported Top 6 Asian NationTop 3 SEA NationWithin 5% of winner’s time

15-18 Aug Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event (Mixed Relay)

Junior Supported Top 5 Asian NationWithin 8% of winner’s time

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ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Lausanne (if Qualified) Junior Supported Top 3 Asian Nation5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

22 Sept Osaka-Castle ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup Junior Subsidized 5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

12-13 Oct Hong Kong ASTC Sprint Triathlon Asian Cup Junior Supported 5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

1-5 Dec 2019 Southeast Asian Games - Mixed Relay (If Qualified) Junior Supported Medal

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27 Jan TRAP NAGT – Subic Bay U23, Elite Subsidized 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

3 Mar Tri-factor National Duathlon Championships – Clark U23, Elite Subsidized 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

7 April Clark Duathlon Classic U23, Elite Subsidized 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

27-28 April Subic Bay ASTC Triathlon Asian Cup U23, Elite Subsidized 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

20-23 June Gyeongju ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships U23, Elite Supported 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)Top 3 SEA Nation5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

20-23 June Gyeongju ASTC Triathlon Asian Championships (Mixed Relay)

U23, Elite Supported Top 3 SEA Nation5% of winner’s time

15-18 Aug Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event U23, Elite Subsidized 2:04 (Men), 2:26 (Women)5% (men) & 8% (women) of winner’s time

15-18 Aug Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event (Mixed Relay)

U23, Elite Subsidized Top 6 Asian Nation8% of winner’s time

1-5 Dec 2019 Southeast Asian Games Triathlon U23, Elite Supported Medal

1-5 Dec 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Triathlon Mixed Relay U23, Elite Supported Medal

1-5 Dec 2019 Southeast Asian Games Duathlon U23, Elite Supported Medal

1-5 Dec 2019 Southeast Asian Games – Duathlon Mixed Relay U23, Elite Supported Medal

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High Performance and Major games Plans - Overseas Competition Plan

Athletes Analysis1. Closing Time Gaps in Asia: Realistically, in order to improve our standards, our athletes needs to first improve on closing the gaps

between us and that of SEA and Asian standards. For this reason, they should target races which will earn them points for their Asian Ranking (ASTC Races and Championships). This will not only determine how high they are able to climb in the Asian Ranking, but also their performance against immediate SEA and Asian Competitors, and how they can further develop themselves and improve after each and every races. At this point of time, initial participation at World Triathlon Level of competitions is more for the development of athlete’s exposure and experience in higher profile races.

2. ITU Points List & World Triathlon Series Rankings: Once Asian Ranking had been established, it is then more realistic to discuss their progression on the ITU Points List rankings, and subsequently the World Triathlon Series rankings. These rankings will determine their potential towards qualifying for the Olympics or even medal contention. Detailed research in the pathway of Olympic Podium athletes demonstrates that medal capability will be built by consistent success in World Cup and World Triathlon Series races. Anywhere between 3% (Men) and 5% (Women) of winner’s time equates to success, and if they can maintain this standards consistently, it will be an early indicator of their potential Olympic Podium.

3. Measurement of Standards: As discuss previously, that Triathlon is a sport with many variables (It is almost impossible to compare times between one course and another, or even so, compare times on the same course on different race days). TAS had undertaken significant researches to determine a credible standard for our local elite athletes. It indicates that a credible and realistic target to demonstrate competency and credible standard, is for our athletes to finish within a time gap of minimum 12% from the winner’s time. They should then set themselves individual performance targets to close this gap to within 5% for Male, and 8% for female (ITU’s standard in order to win points), or better – 3% for Men and 5% for Women for medal contention.

4. Strategic investments of resources: By using the above measurement of standards over a few races, TAS will be able to determine the development potential of each athlete, and customize individual strategic plans for them. This will also enable us to strategically invest our already limited resources in deserving athletes whom are most likely to met the goals of our HPP – those that are deliveringperformances standards to demonstrate that they are ready to move up the pathway and beyond the Asian Ranking, to try for ITU Points List and World Triathlon Series rankings.

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High Performance and Major games Plans - Overseas Competition Plan (Overall)

Year Event Target

2018(ASTC Races Only)

ASTC Asian Cup races (Standard)SEA Sprint ChampionshipsAsian GamesCommonwealth Games

10% of winner’s time for men, 16% of winner’s time for Women5% of winner’s time for men, 8% of winner’s time for Women5% of winner’s time for men, 8% of winner’s time for Women5% of winner’s time for men, 8% of winner’s time for Women

2019(ASTC races Only)

ASTC Asian Cup racesASTC Asian ChampionshipsSEA ChampionshipsSEA Games

8% of winner’s time for men, 12% of winner’s time for womenMedals at SEA Games (1-2% of winner’s time)

2020 ASTC Asian Cup races / Asian Triathlon ChampionshipsITU World Cup Races

5% of winner’s time for men, 8% of winner’s time for Women8% of winner’s time for men, 12% of winner’s time for WomenTop 80 in ASTC Asian Ranking List

2021 ITU World Triathlon Series eventsSEA Games

Top 50 in ASTC Asian Ranking ListGold Medals at SEA Games

2022 May – Start of Olympic Qualification List racesAsian Games

Top 120 in ITU Points ListTop 30 in ASTC Asian Ranking ListChallenge for Medals at Asian Games

2023 Olympic Qualification list races Asian Olympic Qualification race

Top 100 in ITU Points ListTop 10 in ASTC Asian ranking ListChallenge for Olympic slot at Asian Qualifying event

2024 Olympic Qualification list racesOlympic Games

Top 80 in ITU Points ListQualify for Olympic Games

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Target to establish a National Training Centre by FY19, which will significantly reduce expenses for Sports Pathway programs, and HPE Training. And will open up more opportunities for athletes development and monitoring

Explore partnerships with existing tertitary institutions and partners to run training camps and TAS related programmes

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Triathlon Singapore MYSP 2018-2021STRENGTHS

• GROWING SPORTING CULTURE IN SINGAPORE • MORE SINGAPOREANS CHALLENGING THEMESELVES

TO DO MORE AND ACHIEVE MORE PHYSICALLY • GOVERNMENT RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT FOR

ACTIVE LIVING • MODIFYABLE NATURE OF THE SPORTS ALLOWS FOR

GREATER VARIETY AND TYPES OF ENGAGMENT • ACTIVE SPORTS PARTNERS • MORE PARTNERS AND STAKEHOLDERS AVAILABLE • GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH

INTERNATIONAL FEDERATIONS.

WEAKNESSES • LACK OF A DEFINED NATIONAL ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

PROGRAMME • LACK OF A SYSTEMATIC LEARN TO PLAY PROGRAMME

• LACK OF QUALIFIED LOCAL COACHES AND TALENT PIPELINE FOR DEVELOPMENT

• LACK OF INDIVIDUAL SPORT CHAMPIONS TO DRIVE THE

GROWTH OF THE SPORT. • LOW MEMBERSHIP BASE DUE TO LACK OF MASS

PARTICIPATION PROGRAMS EXPERTISE AND LACK OF PUBLICITY.

• LACK OF CO-ORDINATION AMONGST STAKEHOLDERS TO COORDINATE AND MAXIMIZE RESOURCES

• ATHLETES HAVE LITTLE COMPETITIVE CHALLEGES DUE TO THE

SMALL POOL OF ELITE ATHLETES. THEREFORE NEED TO TRAIN & COMPETE OVERSEAS DUE TO LACK OF LOCAL COMPETITION.

• LACK OF RESOURCES/FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ATHLETES AND COACHES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE

• NO DEPTH OF TEAM: INDIVIDUALS ONLY

• LIMITED SPORTS SPECIFIC SPONSORS

OPPORTUNITIES • TO ENANCE THE SPORTS ECOSYSTEM AND RIDE THE

WAVE OF INCREASING INTEREST IN SPORTS • TO ESTABLISH A MODIFIED TRIATHLON EVENT TO

CORPORATES, RECREATIONAL AND ELITE ATHLETE • CREATE INTEREST AND AWARENESS THROUGH NEW

BRANDING INITIAITVE LAUNCH, TAS ORGANISED EVENTS

• HOST MORE REGIONAL COMPETITIONS,

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS HERE IN SINGAPORE TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF TRIATHLON PROGRAMMES IN SINGAPORE

THREATS • LACK OF SYNERGY AND COORDINATION AMONG

STAKEHOLDERS IN THE DELIVERY AND PROMOTION OF TRIATHLON IN SINGAPORE

• LACK OF AQUDATE SKILLED COACHING OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH AND INTEREST IN TRIATHLON

• LACK OF UNDERSTANDING FROM PARTNERS AND EVENT ORGANISERS ON THEIR ROLE AND FUNCTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRIATHLON

• ATHLETES LACK UNDERSTANDING OF THE OPPORTUNTITIES

OF SPORT.

• OTHER SOUTH EAST ASIAN COUNTRIES DEVELOPING MORE QUICKLY

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SWOT Analysis

StrengthsTriathlon is a growing sport that has broad appeal. It is a sport that is made up of 3 disciplines (Swim, bike, run). There are so many people in our society who knows how to swim, cycle or run. In fact, most of them can do all 3, if not at least 2 of the 3 disciplines stated.

WeaknessesThe world’s best standards in Triathlon, had individual split swim and run times much faster than even our National record holders. Open water/distance swimming and running standards in Singapore needs to grow in order to boost the growth of our sport at World Standards.Triathlon in Singapore had become a feeder to other sports. Athletes are jumping over to other sports like swimming, athletics and cycling, where the correct and healthy approach is for these sports to feed their access athletes to Triathlon instead.

ThreatsA lack of Open water venues leads to event being stagnant over the years. Participants are getting tired racing in the same venue, across the whole season of races.A lack of a National Training Centre to conduct centralize training had threaten to kill off our team Identity and cohesiveness. There is a need to re-build this identity, which will do much difference during a race.

OpportunitiesLocal youth and junior athletes had proven their potential in recent years to match those of Asian Standards. We have qualified for the last YOG in 2014, by coming in top 5 Asian for both the boy and girl individual category. At the games itself, SGP came in top 3 Asian for Male and Top 4 for female. In ASTC Asian Cup races, SGP youth and junior athletes had came in podium positions on a few occasions. In ASTC Youth Training Camps, SGP had proven to be amongst the top Asian performer showing great potential.

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Environment Scan

To redefine and position triathlon as an extreme sport demanding a high degree of mastery and skill across 4 key domains. With an increasingly complex sporting environment, active individuals have often view triathlon as 3 distinct sports combined together for an event. This lack of a clear identity has limited the growth potential for the sport nationally and the ability to the establish a following among athletes. Triathlon has to emerge from being viewed as just a collective of sports and establish itself as a uniquely independent sport with key sporting traits and identity.

TAS aims to improve the access and opportunities to experience the thrills and challenges of the sport by facilitating access at various entry levels of the sport from recreational to elite. This will be achieved through sport modification and active engagement with the sporting fraternity. TAS aims to work with community startups, clubs and partners to make the sport more accessible.

The four-year plan from 2019 – 2022 also recognizes the need for elite development and outlines our broad-based participation and technical development programmes that seeks to identify and attract talented athletes into our senior and elite development pathways. Through the effective branding of triathlon as an extreme sport and a sport that distinguishes and positions itself as a sport that exciting, challenging and extreme in nature, we will be able to draw more interest and athletes to the sport.

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TAS will establish an active strategy to engage corporate partners through team building platforms and corporate challenges and new event and programme sponsorship and adoption opportunities,.

This plan covers the formation of a triathlon ecosystem in Singapore through i) broad based development and partnerships with club and teams. Encouraging and facilitating team formation and development; ii) Nurturing a membership framework that supports and encourages registrations and participation; iii) Establishing effective sport governance structure, providing sport leadership and capability development in coaching and officiating development. iv) Establishing a distinct identity and brand for triathlon, uniting various disciplines and groups of athletes under one sporting brand TAS. This will encourage a sense of belonging among all stakeholders and grow the TAS brand nationally with TAS organized training sessions and events.

Corporate involvement and sponsorship is key to the future growth of triathlon in Singapore and TAS will grow the necessary platforms and opportunities for companies to be more involved in the sports. This would be in areas such as corporate team building challenges and branding presence at local races, youth and talent development team adoption, TAS marketing and communication platforms will be additional areas for partnership and involvement.

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Environment Scan

TAS will establish an active strategy to engage corporate partners through team building platforms and corporate challenges and new event and programme sponsorship and adoption opportunities,.

This plan covers the formation of a triathlon ecosystem in Singapore through i) broad based development and partnerships with club and teams. Encouraging and facilitating team formation and development; ii) Nurturing a membership framework that supports and encourages registrations and participation; iii) Establishing effective sport governance structure, providing sport leadership and capability development in coaching and officiating development. iv) Establishing a distinct identity and brand for triathlon, uniting various disciplines and groups of athletes under one sporting brand TAS. This will encourage a sense of belonging among all stakeholders and grow the TAS brand nationally with TAS organized training sessions and events.

Corporate involvement and sponsorship is key to the future growth of triathlon in Singapore and TAS will grow the necessary platforms and opportunities for companies to be more involved in the sports. This would be in areas such as corporate team building challenges and branding presence at local races, youth and talent development team adoption, TAS marketing and communication platforms will be additional areas for partnership and involvement.

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