Hi All,
The weather is on the improve and there have been dragonflies sighted (perhaps slightly confused dragonflies according to the BOM). The numbers of members out and about training is on the increase and there is lots of chatter about events coming up over the next few months.
JUNIORS:
Juniors have a triathlon coming up 15 March 09 at the Ski Club. Register by 7.30 for 8am start. If you are able to assist please turn up and ask where the very busy Junior Committee volunteers need help.
NEXT EVENT:
22 March 09
Super Sprint Race
Lake Alexander
7am
300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run
Roster:
Race Director: Steve Denton
Registration: Aaron Collins / Mark Anzin
Timekeepers: Ruby Donohoe / Mark Edmonds
Fruit / Ice: Ernie Koch
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED: Tri/racing bike to suit 187cm (6'3") male wannabee, nearly anything considered. Phone Simon (H) 8948 0581 or (M) 0401 118 360 or email simon.cruickshank@nt.gov.au
2. FOR SALE: Kayak $350 Contact Natalie.Mcmaster@nt.gov.au
3. MASSAGE - Do you need to relax or loosen up those muscles from all the hard training sessions? For a Swedish massage or a Sports massage in the comfort of your home contact Alexandria 0414 875 382
4. FOR SALE: Spirit surf ski and carbon fibre paddle $1200 the lot. Contact Craig 0427 771 814
5. FOR SALE: TC-1 hard case bike box wanting to sell. Very good condition, 4 years old. No dings, cracks or wheel damage. Comes with extra foam for packaging and extra straps for security $400 Contact Rod 0417 996 923
6. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please
OTHER NEWS:
1. An update on Alison Croser's IM NZ result, official results now showing Ali with an age group 5th. Well done Ali.
2. Interested in a 4 day cycling training tour in Malaysia in April? Further details www.tribob.com
3. Triathlon NT will hold a Level 1 Coaching course on the weekend of 23/24 May 2009, with the aim of training coaches to develop junior triathletes in Darwin and regional NT. If you are genuinely interested in working with DTC juniors, and would like to become an accredited Level 1 Triathlon Coach, please contact Kylie on shefs@aapt.net.au for an application form or more information. Please note, we need to finalise numbers, and positions on the course are limited, so please respond BEFORE MONDAY 16 MARCH 09.
4. The annual Bintan Triathlon takes place weekend 23/24 May 09. Based on Bintan Island, a tropical paradise only 55 minutes by ferry from Singapore, Bintan provides the perfect backdrop for this ever-growing triathlon festival. Again further details at www.tribob.com
5. The ITU recently announced the creation of an Under23 (U23) Triathlon Ranking System to commence this season. Young and aspiring athletes aged 18 to 23 will be able to accumulate points towards this ranking at the U23 ITU Triathlon World Championships, ITU Triathlon World Cups and their respective U23 continental championships.
6. With the Perth Challenge happening this weekend, earning selection points for the Age Group team for World Champs on the Gold Coast is on a lot of minds. After Perth there is one remaining race where points can be earned to make the Olympic Distance team ie the Geelong Challenge taking place 3-5 April.
7. And on selections, if you are hoping to make any of the teams (Olympic Distance [OD], Sprint Distance [SD] or Long Distance [LD] ) please make sure you are aware of the closing date for applications as these will be strictly adhered to. Selection criteria can be viewed at www.triathlon.org.au
8. Please note - NT Long Course Triathlon was a selection points earner for LD World Champs (October in Perth) and NT Sprint Distance Championships was also a points earner for those targeting the SD World Champs (September on Gold Coast).
9. On the Australian age group teams there are a number of points to consider. First up, it is fully self funded. Secondly you are required to sign an athlete agreement. They aren't just a rock up the day before events. Again all this sort of detail is available on Triathlon Australia's website and if you are seriously thinking of competing at any of the ITU Age Group World Championship events, I strongly recommend that you familiarise yourself with all the relevant documents.
10. Lisa Quinell (Exercise Physiologist of Q2 Health, ABN 77 549 540 286) will be facilitating a Beep Test for any members interested in quantifying their fitness capacity on Wednesday 18 March 09, 6.30am at Marrara Athletics track at $2 per person. Please contact Lisa on 0411 816 744 if you wish to attend & she will forward required forms and further information.
TRIATHLON TRIVIA:
Q: Who won the Arafura Games Triathlon in 2007?
A: David Esposito (2.04.53) from Noumea and Sophie Hawken (2.19.18) NT.
Safe training,
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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