It was a 'first' for more than one reason this Saturday on the wind-swept cliffs of Dingli.

It was the first multi-sport event on the island thus ushering in the 2013 Season, which promises to be the most hard-fought and exciting season in the history of Triathlon in Malta.

It was also the first ever multi-sport event organised by the newly-affiliated club of Mellieha A.C.

Overall it was a huge success topped with a very good turnout and an exciting race. The veterans of the sports racing it along the rookies was a truly impressive sight and an extra dash of excitement for partecipants, organisers and spectators alike.

The titles were clinched by Fabio Spiteri and Michelle Vella-Wood, with David Galea and Nathan Farrugia together with Hannah Pace and Danica Bonello-Spiteri completing the podiums.

This race serves as a taster and check for the Malta National Duathlon Championships which will be held on the 18 May.

One of the aims of the Malta Triathlon Federation is to assist its members and athletes not only on the racing grounds but also in whatever ways and manner possible in preparing yourself for the best performance possible.

For this reason, the Malta Triathlon Federation has teamed up with Adele Muscat, Malta's only Sport Psychologist, and is glad to invite all the members of the Federation for an Interactive SPORTS-PSYCHOLOGY Seminar entitled 'MIND the FINISH LINE'. This will be held on the 19 of March at 3pm, at the main hall in Mġarr Local Council (22, Triq Sir Harry Luke) and should take approximately 3 hours. A wheel-chair lift is available at the venue for all athletes with disabilities who would like to attend.

The Seminar will be offered free of charge to all the paid members of the MTF (registrations and payment for the 2013 membership can be done on the day). Others who might be interested can still attend upon payment of 10E.

This Seminar will be largely interactive, so you will not get bored for sure. There will be small group discussions, interactive activities and whats more, delivered in a fresh and cheerful manner typical of Adele. Adele is not new to this type of training, having 13 years experience in assisting athletes deliver their full potential by working close with them and helping them unlocking the power of their minds. She works with the Malta Olympic Committee and has vast experiences with foreign athletes as well.

The programme for the Seminar is as follows :

1)      Mental training – a necessary part of one’s training, will include information on the most used mental skills such as anxiety regulation, concentration skills such as positive self-talk, visualization, goal-setting techniques and pre-performance routines (1 hr)

2)      Concentration Worksheet (to be done individually and then discussed as a group (30 mins)

3)      Break (30 mins)

4)  Practical Exercises for Self-confidence and related areas

5) Anxiety Regulation Techniques Practical Session (20 mins)

6) Conclusion (10 Mins)

Registration for this seminar are to be received by return mail by Friday 15 March.