Robyn's E News 9 Sept 09

Hi All,

It's amazing how our weather can change so completely in such a short space of time. While the rain was very welcome & washed off all the dust, it still came as somewhat of a surprise. How can our dry be over already, when it feels like it just started?

On things sneaking up on you ... I have been trying to ignore the appearance of things Christmassy in the shops as well.

Many of you are really looking forward to this weekend's reverse order triathlon. It's a fantastic format to try and with the reversal of order comes a complete new take on the way people approach the event. Those that usually smash themselves catching up on the run have the opportunity to be leading going out on to the bike .... makes for a very interesting morning. See you there ! News from a reliable source is that the backpackers have disappeared from Lake Alex as well !

RESULTS:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club Geoff Simpson Long Course Series

This series has now been finalised and trophies will be presented shortly. The winners are the best placed from three events NT Olympic Distance Triathlon Championships, Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships and NT Long Course Triathlon.

2009: Male: Tim Ellison Female: Belinda Birk


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 Sept 09
Reverse Order Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7.30am
4km run, 13km bike, 300m swim

Race Director: Kylie Sheffield 0414 494 853
Registration: Matt Brearley / Belinda Rowley
Timekeepers: Barry Sullivan / Kathy McKay
Fruit / Ice: Paul Sheffield

FOR SALE / WANTED:

1. FOR SALE: 2009 SCOTT Contessa 10 MTB suit female 5’2 or under, Shimano XT/Deore 27 spd Shimano, hydraulic disc brakes, Rock Shox Tora SL with lock out, - top model Contessa RRP $1599 only 12 kg! Ridden once approx 30 km, sell for $1200 ono. Contact Michelle 8931 2000.
2. FOR SALE: Giant OCR1 Road Bike. 44" suit rider over 5'4". Carbon forks. Blue. Shimano 105 gearing. 18 gears. Profile Design aerobars. Cleats. Excellent condition. $950. CONTACT Sandra 0408 484 327.

3. WANTED: Wind Trainers. Lee is getting a number of enquiries from parents about wind trainers to enable their kids to attend Mondays training session. If anyone has one lying around they would like to sell second hand or loan to the club, to enable these juniors the chance to give the session a go before they invest in their own please email Lee (lee.wilson@ausport.gov.au) with the details.

4. FOR SALE: Electric Blue Avanti Sprint, size M for height 5ft7-5ft11 inch. Aero bars, 2x water bottle holders, computer, serviced regularly; Ready to race. $650 Contact Tara 0429 698 197

5. FOR SALE: T23 Felt Bike, red in colour, frame size 50, 2009 Model, ultegra running gear, with tri bars. Done approx 300 km. selling due to upgrade. $1500. Contact: Simone 0417 402 868

6. FOR SALE: Cervelo P2C, new Mar ’08, Dura-ace FD/RD, small (650c wheels), new drive chain, FSA vision aero bars, comes with loads of spare tubes, free first service $3000 ono. Contact Michelle 8931 2000.

7. Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. The Gold Coast is alive with World Champs buzz.. The program proper kicks off today.

2. Bali International Triathlon date: 20 June 2010

3. Cycle Sports Mania is on Saturday afternoon at the velodrome. Check last E News attachment for details.

4. Are you interested in tennis? Linespeople and Ball Persons are wanted for upcoming Pro Circuit Events. Are you a tennis fanatic aged between 10 - 16 years for ball persons or older for line duty? Do you want the 'best seat in the house' on Finals Day ? Do you want an opportunity to be on court with some of Australia's top players ?

Tennis Australia and Tennis NT are seeking ball persons for the Northern Territory Tennis International #1 18 - 20 September 2009 and the Northern Territory Tennis International #2 25 - 27 September 2009

You will receive training sessions prior to the events and training with chair umpires before matches and Uniforms and water bottles for both events. To register your interest contact Tennis NT on 8981 5609

5. Good to see Simon Gerrans get a stage win in Spain.

6. Nikki Roddie and Ian Norton spent yesterday riding up Mt Ventoux in perfect weather.

7. Heading for Singapore early next year ... you may want to keep the annual sprint series in mind. Aquathlon date 28 Feb 2010; Duathlon 14 March and Triathlon 2 May 2010. More info: www.singaporesprintseries.com

Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club

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Robyn's E News 7 Sept 09

Hi All,

Our Presentation Night was conducted in perfect conditions with the backdrop of a fantastic Darwin sunset over Fannie Bay. How good was that? Congratulations to all our annual award winners.

RESULTS:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club Annual Presentation Night Awards:


Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Champions: Jerome Bosmans / Nikki Roddie

Aquathlon Series: Kyle Gear / Michelle Gailey
Duathlon Series: Tim Ellison / Shaye Hatty

Women's Series Winner: Belinda Birk
Runners Up: Monica Stewart 2nd; Lesley Thorpe 3rd
Sprint Series Winner: Jerome Bosmans
Runners Up: Tim Ellison 2nd; Grant Preddy 3rd

Ironman Performance: Phil Brownscombe
Outstanding Junior: Tim Lewis
Most Improved: David McLeod / Alison Croser
Encouragement Awards: Korgan Hucent / Kelly Rowe

Age Group Triathlete of the Year:
U 20: Tim Lewis
20-29: Kyle Gear / Michelle Gailey
30-39: Mark Anzin / Shaye Hatty
40-49: Tim Ellison / Belinda Birk
50-59: Robbie Weatherald / Monica Stewart
60-69: Daryl Stanley
70-79: Ernie Koch

Dag of the Year: Amanda Donohoe
Broken Spoke Award: Chad Anderson
Special Service Awards: Col Smith (permits) / Allan Stancombe (website) / Deb Lewis (awesome volunteer)

Life Membership awarded to Col Smith & Robyn Stanley


2. Ironman 70.3 Monaco, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21km run

Male: Axel Zeebroek 4.15.16 Female: Christel Robin 4.27.20


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 Sept 09
Reverse Order Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7.30am
4km run, 13km bike, 300m swim

Race Director: Kylie Sheffield 0414 494 853
Registration: Volunteers required
Timekeepers: Barry Sullivan / Kathy McKay
Fruit / Ice: Paul Sheffield

FOR SALE / WANTED:

1. FOR SALE: 2009 SCOTT Contessa 10 MTB suit female 5’2 or under, Shimano XT/Deore 27 spd Shimano, hydraulic disc brakes, Rock Shox Tora SL with lock out, - top model Contessa RRP $1599 only 12 kg! Ridden once approx 30 km, sell for $1200 ono. Contact Michelle 8931 2000.
2. FOR SALE: Giant OCR1 Road Bike. 44" suit rider over 5'4". Carbon forks. Blue. Shimano 105 gearing. 18 gears. Profile Design aerobars. Cleats. Excellent condition. $950. CONTACT Sandra 0408 484 327.

3. FOR SALE: Electric Blue Avanti Sprint, size M for height 5ft7-5ft11 inch. Aero bars, 2x water bottle holders, computer, serviced regularly; Ready to race. $650 Contact Tara 0429 698 197

4. FOR SALE: T23 Felt Bike, red in colour, frame size 50, 2009 Model, ultegra running gear, with tri bars. Done approx 300 km. selling due to upgrade. $1500. Contact: Simone 0417 402 868

5. FOR SALE: Cervelo P2C, new Mar ’08, Dura-ace FD/RD, small (650c wheels), new drive chain, FSA vision aero bars, comes with loads of spare tubes, free first service $3000 ono. Contact Michelle 8931 2000.

6. Items for next E News by Wednesday 8pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Congratulations to new parents, Ariane & Matt McCormack (Katherine) on the birth of their twins, Benjamin and Sophie.

2. Emma Snowsill has withdrawn from the Gold Coast final leg of the World Triathlon Series.

3. You may have noticed things have been somewhat "quieter" at events of late since a certain guy with a French accent left us. Here's a Jerome update for your enjoyment :
"Dear all, it has already been 4 weeks since I left Darwin and I did not have much time to think about it, but I am sure that it will hit me down the road!

After touring along the French coasts for two weeks I am back between Paris and Normandy where the weather is similar to...pommy land! I managed to injured myself running bare foot on a sand beach for over one hour to impress Marianne (my partner) and her hot girlfriend (any single aussie bloke that likes blond French girl, Micko? Probably not you need to train for the World's! Paul?...too romantic for a true Aussie!)...three days later I could not walk and the two girls were not too impressed! I must forget my Aussie side and become French and arrogant again...

I've been doing daily gym or swimming for the past two weeks and my torso has become far too developed for a former triathlete... Somehow switching to French was not too difficult despite swearing and apologising in Aussie slang... Apart from this, everything is great and I'll be in La Reunion in 7 days time after a short trip to Belgium (the country of fries, not France!) for a seminar.

All the best to Kyle and Chad for the World's. Chad please stay away from your bike until the race! We want you to wear the club's color there, not white and pizza!

Cheers from France and the French Channel (the English lost it since I got back)...Jerome".

4. If you think the face on the cover of the latest Intensity mag looks familiar you are right. Ali Fitch features in this issue.

5. Update on club uniform: orders are in with both Scody and Orca. Hoping to have Orca back by end of next week.

6. Watch the Flickr page as I have been getting some more photos (thanks to John and Peta) up from the NT Long Course.

7. Rumour mill has it that the latest in bike technology has made an appearance on the streets. Nice!

8. Our members and former members pop up all over the world doing some fantastic things. Latest is Andrew Griffin who is about to paddle the English Channel, the busiest shipping lane in the world including, container ships and super tankers, while also battling strong currents, rough water, the legendary English summer weather, hypothermia and jellyfish… Imagine paddling for 10 hours straight, over 70km, from England to France and back.

The purpose of the challenge is to raise money for the Leaside Educational Trust based in East London. The Trust offers a vital outlet using the outdoors and sport for the energy and enthusiasm of under privileged kids where traditional teaching methods often fail.

In an area where crime, poor housing, low academic attainment and unemployment are rife, the Leaside Educational Trust provides opportunities for younger under-privileged people to shine through sport and the outdoors, particularly through paddling.

It would be Greatly appreciated if you would be willing to support the Challenge and the Leaside Educational Trust by making a donation at:
http://www.justgiving.com/leasidechannelpaddle/

More information is available at www.channelpaddle.com and www.leaside.co.uk

Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Blog: http://tribloggingntnews.blogspot.com/