Monday 9 January 2012

Robyn's E News 9/1/2012

Hi All,



Here’s E News #1 for 2012 …..



While many remained at home, lots of members also headed off to all corners of Australia and beyond over the holiday period. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas (where ever you spent it) and wish you all a Happy New Year.



As is usual at this time of year, we have farewelled a number of our members who have left the Territory for greener job pastures, and we wish them all the best with their endeavours.



On the up side we have also had a number of new arrivals to Darwin. Thanks to all those who have been in touch to enquire about joining and wish to ensure you of a very warm welcome to what we think is the best tri club in Australia !!.



Membership is online via the link on our website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub or the state association website: www.triathlonnt.com.au .



RESULTS:



1. Darwin Triathlon Club Pointscore leaders at 31 December 2011



U 20: Joseph White / Louise Jettner

20-29: Justin Tranter / Kyle Gaffel

30-39: Brett Verity / Ryoko Jones

40-49: Ron Griep / Jo Duncan

50-59: Rob Weatherald / Moira Wigley

60-69: Daryl Stanley / Monica Stewart



2. Benalla Triathlon, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run



Male: Luke Bell 54.56 Female: Kate Murphy 1.03.03



Chad Anderson 2nd Elite M 57.28



3. Port of Tauranga Half, NZ, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run



Male: Cameron Brown 3.53.42 Female: Joanna Lawn 4.22.54



NEXT EVENT:



Saturday 21 January 2011

Nightcliff Pool

Race 1 Aquathlon Series

6pm

400m swim, 3km run



Event Status: CLUB (must be member to compete)



Roster:



Race Director: Daryl Stanley

Registration: Emma Winterflood / Robyn Stanley

Timekeeping: Volunteer required / Rob Brooks

Fruit / Ice: Anna Goat



SO YOU WANT TO HELP OUT:



1. We have a fantastic volunteer culture amongst our club members but for some of our newer members it can be all a bit of a mystery so the following may get you started.



Body Marking for Beginners:



1. Here are some simple instructions for those assisting with writing numbers on competitors at events



2. Numbers should be written on both arms (this allows timekeepers to move to different positions and still have a clear view of competitors)



3. Numbers are always written down the side of the arms. eg 1 5 3 would appear as:

1

5

3



4. There are years of experience behind this instruction - it is easier for timekeepers to read a number going down an arm than around it, especially as competitors dash past.



5. Numbers should always be in plain block print. NO FANCY WRITING please. eg a crossed seven can be confused with a four (4) or if smudged, can be mistaken for a nine. A flowery 3 or 5 can be confused as an 8.



6. Pens don’t work well on sweaty bodies or when athletes have applied sunscreen. We keep a roll of kitchen paper in the race box to wipe down arms.



7. There are usually spare waterproof black marker pens in the race box.



8. Now you know body marking basics, please feel free to grab a marker pen at the next event & help at registration for awhile.



9. Competitors can also assist by not applying sunscreen or insect repellent prior to being body marked and if you are of the hot, sweaty, hairy arm & leg variety, bring a towel to wipe down before presenting your appendage to be marked.



TRIATHLON NT NEWS:



1. Triathlon NT welcomes Belinda Birk to the position of EO. Belinda commenced her part time position on 1 Jan 2012.



FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:



1. FOR SALE: Timex Global Trainer GPS with HR strap. Brand new; in box, never opened. $180 call Stu 0418 437 075



2. FOR SALE: Trek Alloy road bike US Postal team bike; Blue/silver 54cm; Shimano wheels, shifters & brakes; Great condition - $500; Contact Bertram 0401 114 492



3. FOR SALE: Giant Halo 1 dual suspension mountain bike - black/silver - size medium. Hydraulic disc brakes as new condition. $900 Contact: Bertram 0401 114 492



4. 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



5. Items for next E News by 9pm Wednesday please



OTHER NEWS:



1. Nathan Dwyer is thinking life is pretty good after he ran into a car that did a u-turn in front of him on East Point Road, just before Xmas. We hope it’s not too long before he is fully recovered. Nathan may be still somewhat sore and sorry but good news is the bike is ok !



2. A timely reminder to watch your valuables if swimming at Lake Alexander. John Thyne went for a swim around Christmas and left his keys, a singlet and pair of shoes on the grass at the end of the lake. When he got back it had all been stolen. There were quite a few people hanging around but no one saw anything.



3. The road to Mandorah has been given a bit of a flogging of late with a number of members taking the opportunity of extra holiday time on their hands to ride from Darwin to the pub and/or the pub to Darwin.



4. We need only one new member to join to tick over 300 members for 2011/2012.



5. More car/bike togetherness: New Zealand pro Kieran Doe missed the Port of Tauranga Half after being hit by a car on Wednesday sustaining a fractured wrist, a "beat up shoulder", tendon damage in his hands and he was concussed. But wait there’s more, this isn’t the first time it’s happened. NZ drivers must be shockers, as Doe has been hit six times by motorists, resulting in five concussions and many other injuries.



6. Swim and run squads are now all back to normal.



7. Uniform order – need a new tri suit or training gear? A club order will be done shortly … watch your inbox for more details.



YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …



… you used Christmas/New Year as an opportunity to ramp up your run (bike/swim) kilometres

… you were upset that the pool was closed on New Years Day

… you finally got to finish Macca’s book



Safe Training,

Cheers,

Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News



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