Hi All,
A very successful junior (9 event) season came to a close at Lake Alexander yesterday with the NT Junior Triathlon Championships (12 & over) taking place and the younger athletes participating over various distances.
The Junior Committee, the parents who helped out & the many other volunteers are to be congratulated on such a successful season. The skill development of the kids over the season was very much in evidence yesterday. Well done to all.
RESULTS:
1. NT Junior Triathlon Championships, Lake Alexander
1. Alistair Donohoe 29.40; 2 Tim Lewis 31.24; 3 William Birk 38.50; 4 Imogen Teale 39.28; 5 Lachlan Hatty 41.20; 6 Chynna Godfrey 42.23; 7 Patrick Chin 46.34; 8 Emily Bowland 47.53
NT Junior Champions:
Boys: Alistair Donohoe Girls: Imogen Teale
2. ITU Triathlon World Cup Series, Mooloolaba, 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
Male: 1 Courtney Atkinson (AUS) 1.52.05; 2 Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1.52.16; 3 Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) 1.52.50
Female: 1 Kirsten Sweetland (CAN) 2.02.00; 2 Emma Moffat (AUS) 2.02.55; 3 Daniela Ryf (SUI) 2.03.03
3. Mooloolaba Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Elite:
Male: Dane Robinson 1.54.55 Female: Michelle Wu 2.07.19
Open:
Male: Ben Holland 1.59.19 Female: Rachel Paxton 2.09.46
Kyle Gear 4th 2.00.19
Age Group:
Heath Porter 23rd M25-29 2.13.58
Lesley Thorpe 5th F50-54 2.46.16
Angelika Hannon 13th F45-49 2.53.43
Brian Hannon M45-49 dnf (swim, bike only)
NEXT EVENT:
Sprint Triathlon
Sunday 5 April 09
Lake Alexander
7am
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Race Director: Allan Stancombe
Registration: Kyle Gear / John Thyne
Timekeeping: Helen Gould / Peter Hourigan
Fruit / Ice: Asha Mahasuria
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. TEAM WANTED: Runner available for Arafura Games Triathlon team. Contact: Hayley 0413 106 031
2. FOUND: Cycle computer at last race. Contact: Gavin 0424 001 554
3. ON SALE: ZOOT AND SHOE SALE 50% off all in store Zoot tri clothing at CycleZone. All Zoot running shoes in store $100; Shimano tri shoes $100 sizes 39,40. Contact: CycleZone 8981 4436
4. ON SALE: New SCHRAM s60 & s80 high pressure wheel sets inc. Schwalbe Ultremo tyres, normally $2395. K9 Cycles has 2 sets to offer DTC members at special price of $1995. Road test pair available. Contact Dingo 8985 6665
5. FOR SALE: Team Fitch “going overseas cleanout”. Top quality singles seen 1-2 Ironman races @ $15-$20 each ($160+ new). Mens Orca P-Flex wetsuit, good condition suit Bloke ~90kgs/190cm, good condition $100. Mens Adrenalin Aquasport “short John” (short sleeves, short legs) wetsuit, suit bigger Bloke ~90-100kgs, good condition $50. Contact: Stu on 0418 437 075.
ARAFURA GAMES TRIATHLON NEWS:
1. Entry closes - 10 APRIL 2009 - absolutely no late entries will be accepted. None, zip, zero, nil, no way, don't even ask !!
2. How to enter has been sent out via email numerous times but in case you have missed for some reason here it is again:
a. Go to www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au
b. Select the middle blue box marked Accreditation > Start your accreditation here
c. Follow the prompts and complete
d. An email will be forwarded by Arafura accreditation giving you a password to go back into your record and complete the sport specific details (need Medicare number, TA number, and passport type photo to upload etc)
e. IGNORE ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED INFORMATION - Triathlon NT have arranged to do this in bulk after close of entries.
f. No payment is required to complete your Arafura Games entry to this stage.
g. Arafura Games medal categories are 16-19, 20-24 and OPEN. Open includes all competitors who are not eligible for the 16-19 or 20-24 categories.
h. There is no team category
Then:
3. All Australian competitors must pay an event fee of Individuals - $15 TA members; $25 non-members / Teams $30 members; $45 for teams containing a non-member. This is to be paid to Triathlon NT, not Arafura Games.
4. The NT Olympic Distance Championships will be held in conjunction with Arafura.
5. Categories for this event are different to those of the Arafura Games categories so for that reason you will also need to complete an NT OD Champs entry form.
6. This entry form will be distributed later this week. It will also contain details of how to pay your event fee & where to lodge the form.
7. First NT male & female competitors who are TNT members receive perpetual trophies; medals will be awarded to each age group winner (TNT member) and the winning team.
8. Team entries must be submitted together.
9. NT Olympic Distance Championships entry closes - 10 APRIL 2009 - again, absolutely no late entries will be accepted.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Members competing in Ironman Australia head for Port Macquarie this week. Wish Phil Brownscombe, Nikki Roddie, Mick Outhred, Rob Brooks, Ian Norton, Stu Fitch and Paul Bell good luck if you see them before they depart.
2. President Triathlon NT, Amanda Donohoe is sporting an armful of plaster after a slow speed fall from her bike a week ago.
3. Today will be your last chance to order an Arafura Games walk out uniform ($50) & nominate to participate in the athlete march at the Arafura Games. Contact eo@triathlonnt.com.au (see previous E News for details and order form)
4. Photos from the junior tri yesterday are up on the Flickr page.
5. Arafura Games Triathlon has just had a change of Race Director with Col Smith stepping into the role. Please do your bit and get your accreditation finalised asap so the organising committee know the numbers they are dealing with. Again, NO LATE ENTRY will be accepted.... AND that means what it says. So go on, do it now.
Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
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