Regional Squad Profile
The Regional Squad training program (RS) is a stepping-stone for candidates towards eventual promotion to the National Squad. Upon selection into this RS after passing the Regional Squad Qualifying Times, a period of intensive regular training will be provided for these junior athletes. Regional Squad members are entitled to certain benefit and obligation. Athletes who perform well will have an opportunity to get promoted to the National Squad.
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Name | Affiliated Club | |
Wu Chun Ming Marcus | Male 16 | |
Man Pak Lam Cass | Male 15 | AustSports Association |
Shum Mathis Hin Lun | Male 14 | Galaxy Sports Triathlon |
Au Cheuk Nam Janko | Male 12 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Chang Hao Che | Male 12 | Crest Ray Recreation & Sports Club |
Au Leong Yin | Male 12 | Sparkle Triathlon |
Wong Cheuk Yat Julien | Male 12 | Sparkle Triathlon |
Chan Pak Long | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Lau Sze Chai | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Wong Chun Him Louis | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Mak San Mau Jacob | Male 11 | Sparkle Triathlon |
Chan Oi Hei | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Hu Jiangzhi | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Kei Lap Yan | Male 11 | Sparkle Triathlon |
Rafael Fok Shing Hang | Male 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Li Travis Yat To | Male 10 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Name | Affiliated Club | |
Ma Yi | Female 12 | |
Chung Cheuk Lam | Female 11 | Energetic Triathlon Shatin |
Ho Jessie | Female 11 | The Little Dolphin Swimming Training Center |
Regional Squad Obligation
The Regional Squad (RS) is the echelon after the Hong Kong Development Squad. All RS members must be members of Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China. The purpose of the RS is to provide more systematic triathlon training for young athletes with potential. If RS members display outstanding performance and meet the requirements of the local or overseas competitions, they will be invited to join the Hong Kong team members and represent Hong Kong.
Training Arrangements
Regional Squad regular training is as follows: 2 -3 sessions on weekdays and 2-3 sessions on weekends. Detail training schedule will be announced through email and TriHK website. Apart from members’ regular training from their own swimming clubs or TriHK affiliated clubs, members could join the Swimming Training held by the TriHK in order to raise and strengthen members’ swimming technique and level. The Swimming Training are provided and instructed by experienced coaches from TriHK. RS members are exempted from the related training fee. Due to the limited quota, priority will be listed by the nomination from coach.
Additional Training
During school holidays, e.g. Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter and Summer Vacation; there will be 2 to 3 days additional weekday training or training camp offering to RS members. Pre-race familiarization training will be taken part before the race, in order to let members, familiarize with the route and gain excellent results in competitions.
Training Attendance
RS members are expected to attend RS training sessions organized by TriHK and attaining attendance rate of 70%. In addition to the RS training sessions organized by TriHK, RS members are expected to be doing other coached sessions of swim (minimum three sessions per week) and or bike and run during the week, information of which are to be made available to the RS coach.
Leave Application
If RS members cannot attend RS training session due to kinds of reasons, it is a must to apply for the leave by informing Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China with leave application form and related proof in advance. RS members should inform RS coach about the leave application in advance.
Race Participation
All RS members are required to attend in all races organized by TriHK except for the races held at Bride’s Pool Road if their cycling skills are not sufficient.
Benchmarking Participation
All RS members are required to compete in Winter Benchmarking organized by TriHK.
Squad Fee
The Squad fee is HKD$400 per month. All RS triathletes have to prepay 3 months of the Squad fees. Squad fees should be sent to Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China, either by cheque payable to “Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China Limited” or transfer directly to TriHK HSBC account at #502-118-375-838 and fax/mail and email the receipt to TriHK Secretariat for confirmation.
Conduct
Whenever undertaking triathlon-related activities, all athletes are required to behave in a courteous and sportsmanlike manner. Foul language or rude behavior directed at race officials will not be tolerated and will be considered as a failure to comply with these obligations.
Athletes are not allowed to speak with the media regarding triathlon or TriHK without prior consent from the RS coach or TriHK.
Athletes are forbidden from making derogatory remarks regarding TriHK, the Leisure & Cultural Service Department or the Hong Kong Sports Institute in any media, including on-line forums, such as Facebook.
Registration Procedure
All RS members have to be TriHK members. If you are not a member of TriHK, please register through online platform. Please fill in the RS registration form and return together with the Squad fee (3 months) to TriHK office. Cheque should be made payable to “Triathlon Association of Hong Kong China Limited”.
Resignation Notification
You are required to submit a resignation letter at least 1 month before leaving the squad. E.g. if you submit the resignation letter on 1 January, the effective date should be on 1 February as Squad fee is on a monthly basis, you are required to pay the January Squad fee HK$400 as well on this basis.
Remarks
All RS members must comply with the rules and regulations upon. TriHK reserves the right from the athletes against the obligations to the squad invitation and the RS training.
Update on 1 May 2024