DESPITE several efforts and investigations into alternate venues, Triathlon Victoria and the Shepparton Triathlon Club made the difficult decision to cancel Victorian Aquathlon Championships for 2023, due to be held on Sunday, January 29 in Shepparton.
The annual event was cancelled due to adverse weather that has caused unsafe algae levels in Kialla Lakes.
Triathlon Australia’s Victoria state services manager, Murray Newham, said the abandonment of the event was a huge blow for the Shepparton Triathlon Club and for the entire community.
“The Victorian Aquathlon Championships are a significant event on our calendar that everyone was looking forward to,” said Newham.
“The Shepparton community has been through so much recently with the floods. It would have been great to see this event proceed, not just for the residents, but to highlight this great area to those travelling from across Victoria and interstate.
“We are extremely grateful for all the challenging work Shepparton Triathlon Club have put in behind the scenes in the planning for this event and appreciate the support of the local council too.”
For more information, including details concerning 2023 Australian Age Group Multisport Team Selection, please contact Triathlon Victoria on (03) 9598 9696.
