Swim is biggest ever
WITH the Balonne River nearly at full capacity and spirits on the rise, keen triathletes are eagerly awaiting one of the biggest events of the year in St George.
Battle on the Balonne joint race co-ordinator and secretary of Tri St George Susie Bardsley said they were now “rubbing their hands together” that the much-needed rain had provided security for the event to go ahead.
“Because the swim is held in the river, we started to get a bit worried as to where we would hold it,” Ms Bardsley said.
“We never would have cancelled it regardless of the river levels, it’s too valuable an event for the town.
“We would have just worked out an option B or C.”
With the introduction of the enticer distance for the first time this year, alongside the Olympic and sprint distance, there is really something for everyone.
With more than 170 competitors travelling from all over Queensland to attend last year, Ms Bardsley said they were hoping for an even better turnout this year.
“We received lots of feedback last year that the competitors loved it and it was really well run,” she said.
“When you come to these rural towns for events like this, they’re back to grassroots.
“We have attracted a couple of professional triathletes over the last year who have said it’s different and it’s not like going to the big major events.
Battle on the Balonne will be held March 28-29 and a link to register is on the Facebook page.