Caloundra Triathlon Club

Caloundra, Qld 4551

Caloundra Tri Club invites all those interested in triathlons on the Sunshine Coast to join us.

September 2025 Beginners Course Outline

Below is the currently planned schedule for the 2025 Beginner’s Course. It is subject to change due to weather conditions, number and existing skillset of people registered for the course, but it outlines what you can expect for this course.

Interspersed on these days will be sessions on bicycle skills and maintenance, nutrition and race preparation.



Sat Aug 30th & Sun Aug 31st  - intensive weekend 5 hours per day.  8am - 1pm

Sat - morning pool session followed by run session at the Bin

Sun - ocean swim session followed by bike session at the Bin

Sun 7th Sep - optional Caloundra Tri Club led beginners ride (Note: It’s Father’s Day)

Sat Sep 13th & Sun Sep 14th - intensive weekend 5 hours per day. 8am - 1pm

Sat - morning pool session followed by transition/run session.

Sun - ocean swim session followed by bike session at Skippy Park & surrounds. (Note: Sunny Coast 70.3 is on this day)

Sat Sep 20th - practice tri supported by the Caloundra Tri Club at Currimundi or Ewen Maddock (weather dependent) 7am

Sun Sep 21st - Bribie Island Sprint Triatlon - https://www.bribietri.com/


Session Information

Sessions will be held at a number of locations around Caloundra, but primarily will be at:

  • Caloundra Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (CALC) – Central Park Rd, Caloundra;

  • The Bin (Caloundra Tri Club Shed) – 14 Lewis St. Caloundra (however the entrance is located in Arthur St., directly opposite the Caloundra Lighthouse Rubgy Union Clubhouse)

  • Skippy Park Landsborough 321/335 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough QLD 4550

 

Caloundra Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre (CALC)

Pool reception will have a list of participant names - please provide them with your name and let them know you are with the beginner course. Pool entry at these sessions is included in the course fee, please do not pay for your entry.  Sessions will typically begin with a 30 minute presentation prior to beginning a coached swimming session.

Please bring the following gear:

  • Swim Sessions

    • goggles, swim cap, pull buoy (if you have one), towel, water bottle and notepad if you wish to take notes.

 

The Bin – Arthur Street

Please bring the following gear:

  • Run Sessions

    • Comfortable running shoes and clothing, water bottle.

  • Bike Skills and Maintenance Session:

    • Bike, helmet and spares kit (if you have one; can purchase on day if you don't).

    • What to wear - whatever you want.

 

Skippy Park Landsborough

- 321/335 Old Landsborough Rd, Landsborough QLD 4550

 

GROUP RIDE sessions (Coached OR Optional WITH CALOUNDRA TRI CLUB)

Group rides leave from the club shed ‘The Bin’ in Arthur Street Caloundra, opposite the Caloundra Lighthouse Rugby Union Clubhouse. Roll out is at 5:30am sharp, so please ensure you allow time to pump up your tyres, put on your helmet, cycling shoes etc. prior to departure. Our routes will vary, but will generally stay in the local Caloundra area.

These sessions will provide you with the knowledge to safely and confidently ride on-road. Each session will be taken by an experienced club member with extensive riding experience. They will be at every ride to assist and support you.

Note that there will be a wide range of riding experience and equipment in these rides. We ask that if you are more experienced in riding, use this as an opportunity to support your fellow athletes so that we can all progress together. Initially these rides will focus on skills, safety and confidence. As the sessions progress we may split into groups to allow for additional experience and fitness for those who are already comfortably riding on-road. In this instance, all groups will be supported by a club member.

Please ensure that you read the Ibis Guide to Group Riding prior to our first ride. The contents of this document will be practiced during our rides to ensure the safety of everyone. Please also be aware of the Queensland road rules for cyclists.

Gear to bring to group ride sessions:

  • Bike, Bike shoes, or running shoes if using flat pedals

  • Helmet

  • Comfortable cycling wear, something with a chamois is recommended

  • Water bottle, if you don’t have a bottle cage attached to your bike we recommend getting one

  • Flashing rear light

  • Spare tube, levers and a CO2 cannister or pump to change a flat (don’t worry if you don’t know how to change a tube, we will assist you).

It is ok to use a mountain bike for our course and in the race, you will not be the only one. However, it is recommended that you look at putting hybrid tyres on. The smoother surface will significantly increase your comfort and speed on the road.

We generally finish with a coffee at one of the local coffee shops, so please bring along change for a coffee if your schedule allows. 

OPTIONAL CLUB SESSIONS

All participants are welcome to attend any sessions provided by the Caloundra Triathlon Club during the 8 week period from August 30th, 2025, for which you are covered by AusTriathlon Australia insurance. A list of our sessions is provided on the club’s training calendar.

Note that the club’s normal activities will not have targeted support for beginners, but usually will look after less experienced attendees.

  • Wednesday morning run sessions cater for all abilities.

  • Many club members also attend swim squad on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (morning or evenings) at Caloundra Aquatic Centre.  Note that these squads are offered by the Aquatic Centre and are separate to the club. Attendance at squad will be at your own expense.

  • Friday mornings are typically an open water swim at Kings Beach or Moffat Beach at 6am.

BRIBIE Triathlon Race

Our course will prepare you to compete in the Bribie Triathlon on Sunday September 21st, 2025. Full race information is available …….tba….https://www.bribietri.com/.

Note: Entry to the race for the 750m/20km/5km long course race is included in the course fee.

Caloundra Triathlon Club members will be in attendance on the day, cheering and supporting you.

Familiar faces Contact information

COACH - AILIE PAYNE (Coach Ailie aka Kelpie)

Coached sessions will be led by coach Ailie Payne. Ailie has 18 years of coaching experience, originally starting out swim coaching, and progressing to triathlon after starting to compete in the sport herself. Her background in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning sees her able to apply scientific principals towards programming for her athletes.

Ailie has coached athletes from beginner to World Championships level in Ironman, Half Ironman and sprint and has competed in World Championships at Sprint, 70.3 and Ultraman. She did however, start in the sport as an adult having never done a triathlon. She has a particular strength in knowing where her athletes are at, understanding their lifestyle priorities and working with them to achieve their specific goals no matter what life has in store.

Ailie is particularly good at working with athletes to modify life and training to make the impossible possible and reach your goals. Ailie says she has never met a person whose swimming should could not improve.

Please utilise the comment section of TrainingPeaks® to communicate with Ailie regarding training.

Email: ailie@peddlarbikes.com.au

Mobile: 0407570845

CLUB CONTACT - Mike grams (AKA Armadillo)

Mike Grams, AKA Armadillo, will be your contact for the all things administrative about the beginners course and the Caloundra Triathlon Club. Mike has been a long term member of the club. They just can't get rid of him.

Email: caloundratriclub@gmail.com

Mobile: 0457739988