The Trans-Tasman Tri-Series is a bi-annual event between SLSNR, NSW Central Coast and NSW Country branches. This Representative event sees each region select teams of 18 members, (3 male/3 female from U17, U19 & Open age groups) to complete a full beach program across three test events.
This series, now into it’s 4th decade of competition, has a rich history with a huge amount of talent growing from this series. Former alumni of this event include:
Nutri-Grain athletes Dannielle McKenzie, Ali Day, Hayden Smith, Jemma Smith, Trent Martin, Chris Moors, Jacob Lollback, Ben Carberry, Corey Fletcher, Karlee Nurthen, Kirsty Higgison & Jy Timperly.
Olympians Caitlin Regal (nee Ryan), Erin Taylor, Teneale Hatton & Lachie Tame.
World Champions Rachel Mayhew (nee Clarke)- Ocean Ski, Mel Cracroft-Wilson (nee Howard) – Beach Flags.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 4th-12th January 2023, exact dates TBC
Venues: TBC – NZ or NSW
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
These are now open through the below links:
COACHES AND TEAM MANAGERS: CLICK HERE
ATHLETE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: CLICK HERE
SELECTION EVENTS:
Selection criteria for this team will be based of the below three events/criteria:
- Race event, 5th November, Red Beach (info to follow)
- Auckland All-In, 19th November, Orewa
- Historic Results
The Whangamata Classic or The Invitational will not be included as selection events as flight details need to be confirmed and finalised by the end of November 2022.
The Northern Region Trans-Tasman Tri-Series Team will be selected in accordance to the SLSNR Athlete Selection Policy (Click here to view).
UPDATES:
Please see the below for relevant updates on the team/program: