Federation

Contact Information

Address
Room 101, Building B, Philsports Complex, Meralco Ave,
Pasig City
Metro Manila
1604
Philippines

President
Mr. Tomas T. Carrasco Jr.

Secretary General
Mr. Ramon M. Marchan

Website
http://www.triathlon.org.ph//

Phone
+6323996598

Fax
+6328092713

Email

Latest News

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  Philippines NF continues Green Triathlon programme

  As part of the Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) continued involvement in ITU’s Green Triathlon programme, a press conference was recently successfully received detailing TRAP’s initiative for 2012. ITU launched the Green Triathlon Initiative in September 2010 and TRAP has been a continued strong supporter, securing a grant for its Green Triathlon Initiatives 2012 from the Olympic Solidarity programme under its ‘2009-2012 Quadrennial Plan for Sports and the Environment’ programme. TRAP Green Triathlon Initiative 2012 held its first workshop of the year in January with the essential aim of reducing pollution and waste production in triathlon events. This will be followed by further action throughout the year including follow-up workshops, development of a website and full implementation of green plans in triathlon events. ITU Secretary General Loreen Barnett greatly supports TRAP’s active involvement in the programme. “As Secretary General of ITU, I would like to congratulate TRAP for being the first national federation to launch the Green Triathlon Initiative,” said Barnett. “TRAP's Green Triathlon programmes are all aligned with ITU’s general objectives of sustainability, social, economic, and environmental values and we look forward to taking these objectives throughout the world of triathlon.” TRAP President and ITU Executive Board member, Tom Carrasco is equally enthusiastic about the programme which is also backed by the Philippine Olympic Committee. "We are very happy with the results and inputs generated from the workshop, it shows that our stakeholders are responding well to our call for more active efforts in supporting our Green Triathlon programme and we are holding two more workshops within the first half of this year to integrate all of the ideas generated into a workable plan." said Carrasco. Support and encouragement was also offered to TRAP by Philippine Senator Pia Cayetano, a triathlete herself. “I wish to extend my warmest solidarity to the officials and volunteers of TRAP in its Green Triathlon Initiative,” said Cayetano. “The theme of your program which focuses in making triathlon events and races ‘green’ is very appropriate and timely as it underscores the need for making sports events, such as triathlon, environmentally friendly. Through your efforts, you are not only promoting a healthy lifestyle but a clean and liveable environment.” For more on the ITU’s committment to sustainability, please click here. {/exp:tagstripper:tagsToSave}

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  ITU Level 2 Coaching Course in Subic Bay, Philippines

  ITU Development was in the Philippines this past week for an ITU Level 2 Coaching Course in Subic Bay. With the increasing presence of Asian triathletes on the world stage, it is such programmes that will not only ensure they are here to stay, but also pave the way for a new generation of high level coaches. The five day course is a development initiative focusing on advancing coaching levels in the Philippines and Asian region. Funded by Olympic Solidarity with the support of the National Olympic Committee of the Philippines, participants attended from Egypt, Iran, Philippines, Singapore and Zimbabwe. Anthony Lozada from the Philippines believes the course not only offered knowledge, but also encouragement. “The course has not only equipped me with the necessary tools to produce elite level athletes, the ITU facilitators also inspired me to pursue this challenging task,” said Lozada. The three ITU facilitators imparting their expertise were Luc Morin from Canada, Sergio Santos from Portugal and Libby Burrell, Director of ITU Development. “The course is a great opportunity for coaches to gather and be exposed to current methods and the experiences of our facilitators,” said Burrell. “We are always lucky to have the invaluable support and enthusiasm of everyone involved. It is really an encouragement for the development in Asia.” The course also welcomed Triathlon Association of the Philippines President and ITU Executive Board member, Tom Carrasco who travelled to Subic Bay to meet with the group on Wednesday and Thursday. ASTC Development Coordinator Ki Woo Kyung was also in attendance at the applied course that integrates sports science with the specific preparation, planning and evaluation of the ITU junior and U23 triathlete. {/exp:tagstripper:tagsToSave}

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  ITU Technical Education Level 2 Seminar in Asia

  After a successful course in Madrid, Spain the ITU Events Department moved the epicentre of the ITU Technical Education Programme to Subic Bay, Philippines. The ITU Technical Education Level 2 Seminar was hosted and well organised by Triathlon Association of the Philippines (TRAP) and was held alongside the 2009 Subic Bay ASTC Duathlon Asian Championships. Twenty-four participants from ten countries (China, Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, Singapore, Taiwan and Chinese Taipei) attended the course which was led by Thanos Nikopoulos from ITU Technical Operations. Two International Technical Officials (ITO), Rachel Ribo from Philippines and Qin Jianqiu from China, supported the seminar as part of the ITU Facilitators’ Training Programme. The syllabus of the seminar followed the requirements of the venue and technical operations from the technical officials’ and the event organiser’s point of view. After the two day theoretical training all participants took part in the ASTC Duathlon Asian Championships, assigned as a technical official for the event. During the workshop they had to check all aspects of their assigned area with the LOC and had to work closely with the Technical Delegate. As the result of the workshop the course and the schedule of the event were changed in order to achieve a safe and fair event. Secretary General for Asian Triathlon Confederation, Datuk Balwant Singh Kler, also attended, commenting: “It is very important to have ITU Technical Education Programme in Asia because in the beginning there were only six National Federations and now we have 20. The new Federations need some education in technical rules, therefore it is important to hold such courses in at least five centres, such as the Middles East, South Asia, South East Asia, Far East Asia and Central Asia regions.” The next stop of the ITU Technical Officials Educational Programme will be in Punta del Este, Uruguay at the beginning of December. {/exp:tagstripper:tagsToSave}

• National Age-Group Triathlon Series – Sogod, Cebu

  Date: July 6, 2008 Distances: 1km Swim, 30km Bike, 1km Run For more info, plaese visit: TRAP Website {/exp:tagstripper:tagsToSave}