Derby Triathlon Club Committee

Chair - Clive Holland

chair@ATderbytriathlonclub.co.uk

Since Joining DTC in 2012 I have had various roles on and off the committee.  These include Co-Chair, Chair, Vice-Chair, Junior Point of Contact, Equipment officer, Webmaster.

I have competed at all distances of triathlon from super-sprint to Ironman.  I qualified for 2020 ETU Triathlon Championships at middle (half-Ironman) distance, although I finally competed in the race in 2022 due to the pandemic!  Due to an knee injury I competed in the Aqua-Bike race, this race was held in Bilbao, Northern Spain.  I thoroughly enjoyed myself, even though the swim was hard as I did an extra 400m or so!!

I have managed to qualify for ETU Middle distance for 2025, back to northern Spain, this time Pamplona.

Secretary - Rod Zala

secretary@ATderbyytriathlonclub.co.uk

Treasurer - Sarah Millican

treasurer@ATderbytriathlonclub.co.uk

I joined the club in Jan 2011 but it took me until 2015 to enter my first triathlon.  I kept to myself at swim sessions, and it was taking part in the parkrun league that pulled me into meeting other members, joining other club sessions, gaining PB’s and the beginning of my DTC volunteering.  I’ve since completed sprint, Olympic, and middle (half-ironman) distance triathlons on the back of the sessions led by our fantastic coaches.  I admit, personally, I’m here for the conviviality, challenge, coffee & cake!  The club is very much open to, and supportive of, all.  If it seems a little daunting to you, or you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

PR Manager & Webmaster - Ryan Millican

socialmedia@ATderbytriathlonclub.co.uk

I have been a member of Derby Tri for many years. I started off as a junior attending the Thursday summer training then junior’s track over winter, lapping my mum on the adult’s session.

I now race side-by-side my fellow club member friends, who have helped support me and given me some amazing training sessions!

I regularly take part in the Track, Summer Series and Time Trial sessions, however I plan to start doing more longer distance races, looking towards Open Water swim challenges.

Welfare Officer - Daisy Edwards

welfare@ATderbytriathlonclub.co.uk

I have been a member of DTC for just over a year now, and still fairly new to triathlons, however I have enjoyed swimming and running previously!

I have Well-Being Officer experience, and want everyone within the club to be able to enjoy all that our club has to offer!

You can contact me on the above email, on WhatsApp or through SportMember if you have any issues.

Coach Co-Ordinator - Liz Burgess

headcoach@ATderbytriathlonclub.co.uk

I am here to support the members and coaches at DTC with the club’s regular coached sessions, aiming for a mixture of focused training and fun. I have a background in many sports prior to triathlon but came to triathlon as a novice in 2012 when I joined DTC. I have been fortunate enough to experience the journey from novice triathlete to representing Great Britain as an Age Group athlete for a decade now. I am passionate about helping others discover their true potential (if they wish to!) and hope others will be able to experience the joy and sense of fulfilment that triathlon has given me over many years.

Committee Member - Laura Massey-Pugh

I have been a member of DTC since 2023, which is also when I started doing triathalons. I was looking for my next challenge after doing a lot of long distance cycling and was soon hocked!
Despite being an inexperienced runner and novice swimmer I soon found out that Derby Tri Club is wonderfully inclusive and their sessions allowed me to gain lots of experience and confidence, as well as make some great new friends! I love the way the club keeps everybody motivated throughout the year and makes you feel welcome whatever you ability or fitness level.
I haven’t got any major triathalon goals on the horizon, but I am looking forward to being an active member of the club and doing a few local events next year.