Photo: The Birk boys get into the spirit at our Christmas Splash N Dash
Hi All,
I did do an E News last week but just as I was about to press the button a lightening strike caused my PC to blink and I lost the lot. So here's another attempt to bring you up to date prior to Christmas.
The Christmas Splash N Dash sounded like it was a fun way to end the year. A big thank you to RD Rob Weatherald and the many volunteers who helped out on the day. Provisional results are attached.
I hope you have enjoyed the E News during 2010, I've certainly enjoyed bringing it to you. Your contributions are always appreciated and it certainly helps if you can give me a heads up when you or someone you know, is racing away.
Next I would like to wish everyone a hugely happy and safe Christmas and New Year festive season. Enjoy, wherever you are spending the time.
That's also the message from President Phil Hatty and the rest of your hardworking club committee who would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members - from youngest to oldest and everyone in between - that have raced this year, all the volunteers who have kindly donated their time, our coaches who have continued to support members by conducting very affordable open sessions and our sponsors who have supported our events ... it's been a great year for triathlon and we look forward to bringing our members more of the same in 2011.
RESULTS:
1. Xmas Splash N Dash, Nightcliff Pool, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run
Results attached.
2. Ironman WA, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run
Male: Courtney Ogden 8.14.01 Female: Kate Bevilaqua 9.19.44
Steve Goat 79th M30-34 11.11.16
3. Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships, 1.9kkm swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run
Male: Tim O'Donnell 3.59.42 Female: Caroline Steffen 4.20.13
Grant Preddy 1st M18-24 4.38.30
Jamie Tomlinson 3rd M18-24 5.03.04
Korgan Hucent 30th M30-34 5.24.49
Tim Green 14th M25-29 5.35.47
Rob Brooks 21st M45-49 5.38.28
Sue Parora 2nd F40-44 5.44.12
Vincent Gilly 48th M40-44 5.51.17
Kathy McKay 5th F35-39 5.52.38
Nic Hoey 8th F35-39 6.03.00
Daryl Stanley 6th M60-64 6.05.48
Phil Blumberg 10th M55-59 6.08.48
Robyn Stanley 2nd F55-59 6.26.29
Daniel O'Brien 54th M35-39 6.31.40
Shaye Hatty dnf
4. Canberra Half Ironman, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run
Male: Ollie Whistler 3.36.18 Female: Michelle Wu 3.56.52
Grant Preddy 11th MOpen 4.17.04
Debbie Geertshuis 6th F25-29 4.26.58
Jodie McLeod 4th F45-49 5.06.31
Jo Duncan 9th F45-49 5.25.44
Angelika Hannon 13th F45-49 5.49.49
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 15 January 2011
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
Nightcliff Pool
6pm
400m swim, 3km run
Race Director: Volunteer required
Registration: Robyn Stanley / Lisa Svara
Timekeeping: Phil Blumberg / Volunteer required
Fruit/Ice: Peter Brady
NOTICE RE VELODROME USE:
1. The velodrome will be used by Cycling NT and NTIS Development Juniors TOMORROW 16th & next Thursday 23 December 2010 between 5:00 and 7:30 pm.
2. These athletes are preparing for Dec-Jan Interstate track cycling competition and will be doing motor paced pursuit training. Because of the speed and nature of the training the velodrome will be closed to all athletes outside the cycling development programs on the days and times as mentioned above.
TRAINING SQUADS OVER CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR:
1. From Daryl: Nightcliff Pool swim squad continues over Xmas/New Year on Tues & Thurs 6am-7am except Tuesday 28 Dec when pool is closed for public holiday. Open water swim sessions at Lake Alex will recommence on Monday evenings 5.30pm from 3 January.
2. From Lee: The last track session for the year will be this Friday 24 December, then take a short break and recommence on Friday 7 January. There is still no word on the opening date of Marrara track so session will continue on the Alawa oval until advised.
3. Lee & Daryl would like to take this opportunity to thank all DTC members who supported all the club training sessions throughout 2010. Have a Merry Christmas, make sure you give yourself some recovery time and we'll see you all out training again in 2011.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. WANTED: House sitter wanted for January. Comfortable fully furnished house with pool and air con. Comes complete with 2 dogs and 3 chooks. Ideal location for training, walk to Nightcliff pool or the beach and free fresh eggs daily. House available all January but particularly need someone from 15th to 26th. Contact Simon 0401 118 360
2. FOR SALE: ZOGGS swimwear range has arrived, huge discounts eg the new ULTEX range usually $130 in shops is only $35; Plus many other chlorine resistant toddler to woman's bathers. (sorry no means this time..) Contact Hollie 0421 500 286
OTHER NEWS:
1. 2011 Ironman 70.3 Singapore is 75% full.
2. General entry for SunSmart Ironman Western Australia 2011 opened online at www.ironmanwesternaustralia.com at 10 a.m. AEDT today 15 Dec 2010. Hope those of you who had this one on your tri bucket list managed to get your entry in. Entry is at 90% capacity as of a few minutes ago.
3. Congratulations to Nikki Roddie and Ian Norton. Their baby daughter Ava Elizabeth arrived a little early on Friday weighing in at a petite 2.3kgs.
4. In the first week from the opening of registration Ironman 70.3 Philippines had 200 registered triathletes for the event at Camsur on 14 August 2011! There are limited slots so don´t wait and don´t even hesitate if this is on your list of tri's to try! Note: All rooms at Villa del Rey/CWC are all taken and other hotels are slowly being filled.
5. If you are racing away over the break, good luck. If you can, please send a quick email with your results. Ditto if you spot someone in action.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...
... you use Christmas as an opportunity to replace or upgrade tri gear
... you think Christmas morning is a great time to ride (no traffic)
... you don't have to worry about eating too much on Christmas Day
Happy holidays,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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