Nunawading Triathlon Club has a long and distinguished history.

Nunawading Triathlon Club was formed in 1990 as the sport of triathlon was emerging as a popular source of fitness and competitive sport. Over the years, membership numbers have fluctuated, peaking at around 150 in the mid '90s. With a number of members retiring from the sport, and others moving out of the area, club numbers dropped off somewhat before steps were taken in 2000 to rebuild NTC to its earlier strength.

In October 2000, the club conducted its first Get Into Triathlon (GIT) program to introduce budding triathletes to the sport. Participation exceeded all expectations, with many applicants having to be turned away. Coupled with the exposure gained from the Sydney Olympic Games, the GIT program served to introduce a number of new members to the club. Whilst numbers at the 2001 edition of GIT were more manageable, a further influx saw the club grow further.

Membership has now stabilised at around 85, with 100 considered an optimum number to ensure the club is large enough to maintain its profile, whilst being small enough to nurture a club and team atmosphere.

Over the years, NTC has been represented by all standards of triathletes, from the beginner to those who have represented Australia in World Championships, and all those in between. Our members participate in events throughout metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria and some frequently travel interstate to compete. NTC is regularly represented on the podium of some of the more popular races in Melbourne, a testimony to the growing strength of the club, and the standard of triathlete we are able to attract.

This season has seen a number of stand-out performances of some of the club's members. Rohan Ware, Rod Clarke & Celine Hepworth all qualified and will be attending this years Triathlon World Championships in New Zealand competing in their respective age groups. Brooke Condon also became National Duathlon Champion in her age group qualifying her for the World Championships in Switzerland.

Newer entrants to the sport usually start with the shorter races which may take less than 30 minutes, and most progress through to longer races, with the Olympic Distance of 1.5km / 40km / 10km seen as being a seriously challenging milestone. Then there are those who thrive on the challenge of the Ironman distance, and NTC has a growing group that travels to Forster each year for the Ironman Australia Triathlon.

Full details of training sessions and other club particulars can be obtained from our website at www.nunatriclub.com or from any member of the committee.