Wednesday 14 July 2010

Robyn's E News 14 July 2010


Hi All,

The Tour de Crash is certainly churning out some casualties this year. Ouch! If you aren't tuning in, you are missing a real roller coaster of rider fortunes.

If you ever wonder why triathlon rules for age group athletes have no drafting allowed, think about it. If pro cyclists racing the TdF find it hard to stay upright at times, the potential is there for absolute carnage if drafting was legal in age group triathlon.

TA rules are in place to promote fairness and safety during our events and the draft zone is there to give you an out if something does happen up ahead of you!

Did you like that subtle plea for no drafting at our event on Sunday?

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 18 July 2010
Lake Alexander
Triathlon
7.30 am
400m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director: Phill Hatty 0418 669 964
Registration: Jason Jones /Ryoko Jones
Timekeepers: Jason Jones / David Crane
Fruit / Ice: Shaye Hatty

Note:

1. Membership is now due. Please renew prior to Sunday otherwise ODM rate will be charged.

2. This is a non drafting event.

3. As we don't have road closure for this event, competitors are required to stop if traffic lights are RED.

FOR SALE/WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: 2010 model Giant Alias women's mountain bike. Ridden twice, as-new condition. RockShox Tora 302 coil s/PopLock, Shimano SLX/Deore 27 speed drivetrain, Shimano M486 hydraulic disc brakes, Giant Connect alloy components. $800 Contact Kiah: 0402 003 112

2. FOR SALE: ZIPP 606 wheel set, $2500 Contact Micko 0422 738 969

3. FOR SALE: Last of DTC uniform stock. Men's Swimmers: 1 x M $32.00; Mens TriSuit: 1 x M $150; Mens Tri Singlet: 2 x M $65
Women's Tri Pants: 1 x S $66; Womens Tri Singlet: 1 x S $65; Women's 2 piece: 1 x M 1 x S $55 Contact: darwintriclub@bigpond.com

4. Items for E News by 8pm Sunday please.

LEVEL 1 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COURSE Expressions of Interest:

1. Thanks to those who have already responded.

2. The course scheduled for Friday 23 July 2010 which is Show Day in Darwin.

3. Would you be interested in attending during the day rather than the evening?

4. Please email eo@triathlonnt.com.au with your preferred time on the Friday or phone Phil Blumberg for further info on 0414 852 091

OTHER NEWS:

1. WTC have released the new rules for future qualification for pro athletes for Ironman and 70.3 World Champs. Briefly for Kona, it is now a pointscore basis with best of 5 results counting from IM and 70.3 events (max of 3) with points weighted to IM events. I wonder if the next step, down the track, is to introduce a points system for age groupers to qualify?? Will watch with interest.

2. Challenge Wanaka fees are set to rise at the end of this month.

3. We are hoping for a large turnout at the upcoming Technical Officials Course. We desperately need to increase our pool of available TO's but this is also a fantastic opportunity to learn the rules of our sport. Currently scheduled for Show Day, please email eo@triathlonnt.com.au if you can attend and your preference for a day or evening time slot.

4. Technical Officials can be anyone from our community. Obviously an interest in triathlon is generally required, so if your partner, family member or friends would like to be in the middle of the action while you are competing, let them know about the course and encourage them to attend as well.

5. Entries are coming in for Finlay's 2010 NT Long Course Triathlon at Lake Bennett 15 August 2010. Please enter as early as possible to assist organisers. Entry at www.triathlonnt.com.au Individual Members $20

6. The newly formed Gove Tri Club is now up and running . Triathletes in Gove first contacted Triathlon NT back in 1992 about forming a tri club. This didn't happen but Runners North did affiliate on and off for a couple of seasons. These are exciting times for triathlon in the Territory, with lots of work being done on the junior front in Darwin, Gove and Alice Springs.

7. President John Thyne is now a TA Recognised Practicing Level 1 triathlon coach. Congratulations John.

8. Alice Springs Masters Games triathlon and duathlon happen in October. More info at: www.alicespringsmasters.com.au

9. Our latest tri baby now has a name! Saffron and mum Kylie are doing just fine.

10. Don't forget to pick up a flyer from pools & bike shops and get your kids/friend's kids/neighbours kids/school mates etc entered in the Junior Come and Try Day 22 August 2010.

BLAST FROM THE PAST:

1. Attached is a copy of an NT News race report on the 1989 Olympic Distance event. Mention is made of a 300m wade sorting "the men from the mice". A few familiar names are mentioned. See attached pdf.

2. I've been asked were I get this stuff from. A self confessed triathlon tragic, over the years I've badgered long time members for a look at their treasured results and clipping collections and photocopied much for my own use. I've got a huge collection of tri mags (commercial and club) and I've never let anyone throw out something I think may have historical significance (some day). I've snaffled/rescued many a piece of paper destined for the dump. Doesn't really make for clutter free living ! Hope some of you enjoy our club history as much as I do.

Hope to see you all Sunday,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 12 July 2010

Hi All,

Nothing like the dry to get people out, about and active ! Add in the Tour de France coverage and the World Cup final & there are some very bleary eyes around this morning. If you see anyone nodding off at work today, give 'em a nudge as you go past !

We have had a fantastic response to membership renewal already! With the number of club and major events coming up during 2010/2011, it's going to be a bumper season. Our new calendar & roster is attached, please save a copy until we get supplies from printer.

Those of you who have "tri'd" our sport are encouraged to join NOW and ensure you get the most value for your membership buck !

The online link to join is https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ During registration you will also be given the opportunity to subscribe to Australian Triathlete magazine. This offer saves members $18. Alice Springs Triathlon Club and Gove Tri Club members also enter using same link.

RESULTS:

1. ITU Triathlon World Cup, Holten, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Ivan Tutukin (RUS) 1.54.21 Female: Erin Densham (AUS) 2.01.27

2. Time Life Fitness Triathlon, Minneapolis, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Matt Reed (USA) 1.48.34 Female: Sarah Haskins (USA) 2.03.49

3. Ironman 70.3 Rhode Island, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Terenzo Bozzone 4.01.15 Female: Kate Major 4.30.36

4. Boulder Peak Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Tim O'Donnell 1.54.00 Female: Joanna Ziegler 2.10.03

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 18 July 2010
Lake Alexander
Triathlon
7.30 am
400m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director: Phill Hatty 0418 669 964
Registration: Jason Jones /Ryoko Jones
Timekeepers: Jason Jones / David Crane
Fruit / Ice: Shaye Hatty

FINLAY'S 2010 NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON - 15 AUGUST 2010:

1. Online registration now open at www.triathlonnt.com.au Judging by the entries already in, the system works well.

2. We also have our first interstate entry.

5. Teams can be entered by team captain. (Hint: collect details of each team member first and decide on team name)

3. Please assist by getting your entry in early. Volunteers need to know how many tshirts to order, how many racks to take to Lake Bennett, and a million other things. Early entry will greatly assist those putting on the event for you.

4. For entries received after 26 July 2010, tshirts &/or correct size cannot be guaranteed. We don't want you to miss out so jump online today and register now.

LEVEL 1 TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COURSE:

1. Is scheduled for Friday 23 July 2010.

2. That's Show Day in Darwin.

3. Would you be interested in attending during the day rather than the evening?

4. Please email eo@triathlonnt.com.au with your preferred time on the Friday or phone Phil Blumberg for further info on 0414 852 091

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: ZIPP 606 wheel set, $2500 Contact Micko 0422 738 969

2. FOR SALE: Last of DTC uniform stock. Men's Swimmers: 1 x M $32.00; Mens TriSuit: 1 x M $150; Mens Tri Singlet: 2 x M $65
Womens Tri Pants: 1 x S $66; Womens Tri Singlet: 1 x S $65; Women's 2 piece: 1 x M 1 x S $55 Contact: darwintriclub@bigpond.com

3. Items for E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. 2009 NT Long Course Triathlon champion Charlotte McShane went 2.07.41 at the ITU Triathlon World Cup race in the Netherlands at the weekend.

2. 2008 & 2009 IM Hawaii champion, Craig Alexander, was 3rd at the Time Life Triathlon in 1.49.45

3. Weekend form guide: Kathy McKay ran up the high school hill as though it wasn't there; those targeting the ABC Half Marathon were out for a gallop, Jack Pennington's adventure race was in full swing, Steve Goat's cycling is picking up, Monica Stewart was bobbing up everywhere on the bike and long time club calendar sponsor Kyle Bawden from Fitness Works, Nightcliff is back in town and spotted out on the mtb.

4. Paul Bell is winging his way to compete in Challenge Roth with only 2kgs excess baggage.

5. Around the Bay in a day takes place 8 August. More detail: www.darwin.cycling.org.au/

6. The Australian Duathlon Series has been launched and includes our event on 19 September 2010 (watch for online entry details). For more info www.australianduathlonseries.com . Our event will be a qualifier for ITU Duathlon World Championships.

7. The Leah Cullen 10km Swim Relay takes place 24 July. Teams of 10 - each doing between 500m and 2km. Teams must be registered with a club eg Darwin Tri Club. More info: www.nt.swimming.org.au

BLAST FROM THE PAST:

In 1990 the club decided to hold women's tri's once a month. Men to timekeep. Distance 300/12/3

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News