Hi All,
Finally … some welcome rain to cool things down ! That was quite a brilliant sound and light display put on by Mother Nature this morning.
The BoM radar was very, very colourful.
Seems everyone is looking forward to the commencement of our 2012 program. For the guys, our Aquathlon Series will be wide open this year with 2010/2011 winner David Crane working overseas.
Thanks to those who have already placed their order for club uniform. The order closes on Tuesday so I encourage you to get your order in now and not miss out. The club subsidies the design and freight costs so that our members can enjoy quality items for training and racing at very reasonable cost. Order online here now.
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 21 January 2011
Nightcliff Pool
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
6pm (registration closes 5.45pm)
400m swim, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB (must be member to compete)
Roster:
Race Director: Daryl Stanley
Registration: Emma Winterflood / Robyn Stanley
Timekeeping: Nell Clarke / Rob Brooks
Fruit / Ice: Anna Goat
Note:
1. Entry to pool for our event is via back gate at 5.30pm. Pool closes to public at 5.15pm.
2. Don’t forget that on the run, shoes must be worn & torso must be covered (that means singlet or t shirt for the guys).
3. No ipods allowed.
4. You can assist our registration & body numbering volunteers by
(a) having correct change (notes, not coins, is always appreciated)
(b) not applying sunscreen prior to body marking
(c) if participating in a team, please sign in together
(d) bringing your membership card
5. You can assist our timekeeping volunteers by
(a) keeping the finish line area clear
(b) not chatting to our timekeeping volunteers (distractions can cause times to be missed) while the event is in progress
(c) reporting your number to timekeepers if you “did not finish” .
FOR SALE/ WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S. Top of the line bike: OCLV carbon red frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $4250. Contact David 0418 807 997
2. FOR SALE: FELT B2 TT Bike, Vision Aero Bars, Dura ace gearing, 54cm/Medium. Well used but well maintained and in good condition. No seat. $1000 Contact Grant 0418 686 172
3. FOR SALE: Timex Global Trainer GPS with HR strap. Brand new; in box, never opened. $180 call Stu 0418 437 075
4. FOR SALE: Chariot Cougar for sale. Bought 4 years ago at $1500 including accessories ~ jogging wheel, bike connection, stroller wheels and baby sling. It is red & blue & is in good condition. Only real wear & tear is the elastics that hold up the covers & a little bit of fading on the internal canvas. Also included are all the manuals that detail the safety issues etc. Asking $500. Contact Aly 0439 183 266.
5. FOR SALE: Avanti Sprint 2007. M (49-52 cm). New tires, token acrobats, shimano SPD pedals. Suit beginner. $200. Contact Juliette 0417 601 097
6. FOR SALE: Darwin Triathlon Club Tri Suits, Tri Pants, Tri Tops & Swimmers. Order online here – order closes Tuesday.
7. Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm please.
MEMBER FEEDBACK:
1. From Juliette Neve: “Our family is heading off to be Expats in Mozambique for a few years. We would have loved to have stayed in Darwin and I would have loved to have raced more within the club. What an amazing welcoming bunch you all are for members at all levels. Hopefully I can keep up the training. Thanks to all club members for the inspiration.”
2. From Paul Hollander: “I have been posted to the Blue Mountains and will not be back in Darwin for quite a few years now, unfortunately.
Thank you for all your efforts and support during my membership at the Tri club. It was a great experience that I'll be sure to continue whilst in NSW.”
OTHER NEWS:
1. Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington has announced she will be taking a break from racing this year. Wellington said, "I've given absolutely everything to Ironman over the past five years”.
"However, this year I would like to spend more time focusing on other pursuits including dedicating more time to my chosen charities, the publication of my book and more active promotion of the sport in the UK."
The tri world is buzzing with the news and much discussion centres on who will benefit most from her absence on the podium at Kona this year.
2. Also setting the tri world alight this week were comments on cyclists tweeted by hair loss know it all Shane Warne. Warne copped some serious tweet flack from the likes of Craig Alexander, Chris McCormack, Luke McKenzie et al
3. With some leaked images of the much awaited Cervelo P5 doing the rounds, Cervelo had to release a couple of pics ahead of the official launch.
4. Ray White Darwin will again sponsor our NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships (1 April). The event is also the final in our annual Sprint Series and is a selection points race for ITU Sprint Distance Triathlon World Championships in Auckland later this year.
5. Want to know more about how to gain selection for any of the Triathlon Australia 2012 Age Group Teams for ITU World Championship events?
Check out the selection criteria and nomination process here .
6. Tour Down Under got underway in Adelaide yesterday in 39 degrees and windy conditions. Spectacular crash … ouch !
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …
… you are happy to be able to grab a hand of bananas again without thinking about the cost
… you wish “someone” would invent soft, leak resistant goggles
… you have already held your tri pants up to the light to check if they need to be binned.
See you all at Nightcliff Pool on Saturday,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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