Robyn's E News 8 February 2012

Hi All,

We still have few remaining spots to fill on this season’s calendar, so if you haven’t yet volunteered in 2011/2012 please put up your hand for one of the following openings:

Timekeeping: Sat 14 April 2012 4.30pm at Kerran Mudgway Memorial (Lake Bennett)

Fruit / Ice: Sat 14 April 2012 4.30pm at Kerran Mudgway Memorial (Lake Bennett); Sunday 4 March 2012 7am Lake Alexander; Sunday 1 April 2012 7am Lake Alexander

Theory is, if everyone helps out at just one event per year, we can maintain the number of the events you like to have and also the low cost of our fees.

A quick glance at the current calendar reveals that we have some fabulous volunteers who help out often but also have those who have yet to help out. (In some cases, a number of people have requested same day and same duty so you may have not been added due to the position already being filled).

If “not knowing what to do” is preventing you from doing your bit for the club, I’ve attached the “How To” for fruit/ice again as well as time keeping. These should largely remove the mystery from those roles.

What do we do in the future if we can no longer rely on volunteers? Reduce number of events? Increase fees? Increase event fees? No longer hold events? That’s the question your hard working, voluntary President and committee members are currently looking into and to that end are inviting your participation at our up coming Planning Day (see details below).

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 18 February 2012
Lake Alexander
Mountain Bike Triathlon (supported by SolRX Sunscreen )
5.30pm
300m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB

Roster:

Race Director: Kyle Gear
Registration: Jane Marie Kerslake / Kathy McKay
Timekeepers: Ryoko Jones / Russell Peacock
Fruit / Ice: Daniel O’Brien

Note:
1. SolRX Sunscreen are supporting this event. They will be providing sunscreen for you to try and gift packs for prizes.
2. You can order SolRX products online here

COMMITTEE NEWS:

HELP WANTED: Is there a fridge technician out there in our member base? We have the opportunity to acquire a drinks fridge for the shed but need some assistance to get it running.

FUTURE PLANNING: CLUB PLANNING DAY

1. The club is holding a planning day on Sunday 26 February from 9.30 to 4pm (venue to be confirmed).

2. This is your chance to have your say on our club’s future.

3. It doesn’t matter whether you are young or not so young, experienced or new … everyone is welcome to contribute. Lunch will be provided.

4. Want to find out more? Please contact planning day facilitator Graeme Parsons by email here . Registration essential.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. TEAM MEMBERS WANTED: 3 team members for the Lake Argyle 20km swim on 5 May 2012. If interested, please Contact Jo 0435 826 711

2. WANTED: Wanted second hand road bike. 52/54 cm frame up to $800 Contact Katrina 0448 889 206

3. FOR SALE: Brand new Newton MV² racing flat - Ladies Size US 8.5. Worn Once. This shoe weighs 5.8 ounces and has a level to the ground profile (zero pitch) and a bio-mechanical sensor plate so the foot can sense the ground quicker, allowing for a higher cadence. Cost $195 - Sell $150 Contact Sue 0402 795 558

4. Items for next E News or requests for re runs by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. With the tri season in full swing “down south”, there is another huge weekend of triathlon coming up around the country. We have a number of members competing interstate this weekend including Amy Pallentine, Justin Tranter, Belinda Birk, Steve Goat, Kylie Gaffel, Tim Green, Glen Scholz, Bertram Birk and Michelle Mitchell. Please let me know if I’ve missed you or someone you know? Good luck to all.

2. Unfortunately Chad Anderson isn’t on that list even though he would dearly love to be. He’s currently nursing injuries sustained in crit crash. We wish Chad a speedy recovery.

3. Juniors kick off the remainder of their season at Lake Alexander on Sunday.

4. Are you getting more than one copy of E News? Please advise preferred address if you are.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …
… friends are insanely jealous of your tanned legs ~ until they realise the tan stops where you bike shorts start.
… you have given up trying to go on training runs/rides with your boyfriends because they don’t take to kindly when you kick their butt
… your friend (girl) gets a new bike and tells you it’s a pretty blue. You (bloke) get a new bike and tell her the chain ring ratios.


Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Robyn's E News 6 February 2012

Hi All,

We had another brilliant turn out and perfect weather for Race 2 of our Aquathlon Series (inc NT Aquathlon Championships) at the weekend. As well as the huge participation list, we also had a wonderful turnout of spectators & supporters.

A huge thank you to our Race Director on the day, Tony Cox. Tony’s efforts to put this event on for us are greatly appreciated.

Thanks also to the wonderful volunteers on roster who helped out and also those who just pitched in on the day. We really value your assistance at our events.

Special thanks to Noah from Mindil Lifesaving Club who was out there providing us with water safety.

RESULTS:

1. NT Aquathlon Championships, Race 2 Aquathlon Series, 750m swim, 5km run
Provisional results

1 Brett Verity 30 mins 45 secs; 2 Tim Green 31.22; 3 Ali Fitch 31.39; 4 Heath Porter 31.40; 5 Grant Preddy 32.15; 6 Tim Ellison 32.17; 7 Derek Cross 32.21; 8 Lee Wilson 32.56; 9 Jason Cook 33.07; 10 Marcus Lisle 33.18; 11 Glenn Woodrow 33.37; 12 John Arrigo 34.03; 13 Peter Brady 34.16; 14 Ron Griep 3.24; 15 Justin Tranter 34.30; 16 Blue Watt 34.44; 17 Team Wiltshire / Rossingh 35.03; 18 Brian Gallagher 35.20; 19 Joseph White 35.32; 20 Phil Lewis 35.40; 21 Russell Peacock 35.41; 22 Chris Jessop 35.45; 23 Stu Fitch 35.51; 24 Chris Batenburg 36.12; 25 Ryoko Jones 36.15; 26 John Thyne 36.27; 27 Hollie Goodall 36.51; 28 Ben Sanders 37.08; 29 David Croser 37.55; 30 Naomi Havens 38.18; 31 Nick Stabler 39.04; 32 Shaye Hatty 39.17; 33 Vicki Woodrow 39.35; 34 Dean Preddy 39.41; 35 Gary Wall 39.51; 36 Paul Usher 39.56; 37 Rowena Eastick 40.02; 38 Tara Worby 40.08; 39 Trent Jensen 40.18; 40 Team David Hancock / Ward Hancock 40.41; 41 Emmett Hartung 41.15; 42 Rosie Sullivan 41.29; 43 Daniel Eakins 41.35; 44 Lisa Eadie 41.45; 45 Phil Blumberg 41.48; 46 Peta Jeggo 41.51; 47 James Geddes 41.58; 48 Team Phil Hatty / Bella Hatty 42.47; 49 Rowan Barrow 42.47; 50 Hannah Soulsby 42.54; 51 Colin Smith 43.12; 52 Monique Eliseo 43.14; 53 Graeme Parsons 43.19; 54 Bianca May 43.23; 55 Emma Muntz 43.29; 56 Jo Ellis 43.57; 57 Danealle Gilfillan 44.24; 58 Corrine Fabian 44.46; 59 Angela Librio 44.52; 60 Karen Lewis 44.54; 61 Matt Scholar 44.59; 62 Robyn Stanley 45.21; 63 Kylie Gaffel 45.21; 64 Jacqui Brown 45.25; 65 Emma Cook 45.29; 66 Moira Wigley 46.01; 67 Barry Sullivan 46.14; 68 Renee De Jong 46.03; 69 Karen Wilson 46.14; 70 Anna Goat 47.03; 71 Lucy Thompson 47.11; 72 Sally Garnett 47.29; 73 Asha Mahasuri 47.32; 74 Belinda Doyle 48.12; 75 Patrick Giltrap 48.22; 76 Kylie Giltrap 48.23; 77 Bronwyn Rossingh 48.31; 78 Cath Meng 51.43; 79 Rose Stephens 53.15; 80 Tori Sherrock 53.15; 81 Nathan Dwyer dnf; 82 Karen Cahill dnf; 83 Phil Hatty dnf

NT Aquathlon Champions: Brett Verity / Ali Fitch

Age Group Champions:

14-15: Joseph White /
20-24 No competitors / Lisa Eadie
25-29 Tim Green / Monique Eliseo
30-34 Heath Porter / Hollie Goodall
35-39 Brett Verity / Ryoko Jones
40-44 Lee Wilson / Shaye Hatty
45-49 Tim Ellison / Karen Lewis
50-54 Peter Brady / Vicki Woodrow
55-59 Stu Fitch / Corrine Fabian
60-64 Graeme Parsons /

2. ITU Oceania Sprint Championships, Kinloch, NZ, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Aaron Royle (AUS) 58.24 Female: Kate McIlroy (NZL) 1.03.50

3. Vic Gatorade Series #5, Sandringham, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Elite: Male Mitchell Kibby 1.57.00 Female: Kate Murphy 2.15.32

ITU Jnr: Male: Ben Huggett 2.02.23 Female: Grace Deveson 2.20.25

Open: Male: Magnus Michelson 2.01.03 Female: No open competitors

4. Vic Gatorade Series #5, Sandringham, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Troy Drinan 1.03.11 Female: Emma-Lise Jackson 1.13.12

5. Seven Sunshine Coast Enduro, Qld, 400m swim, 7km bike, 1.8km run, 200m swim, 7km bike, 1.8km run
Male: Courtney Atkinson 40.10 Female: Emma Jackson 44.52

JUNIOR NEWS:

1. Thanks to all those who purchased raffle tickets on Saturday evening. You now have a chance to win the Orbea ODIN helmet which has been generously donated by NT Elite Cycles, University Ave, Palmerston.

2. Tickets will again be on sale at the MTB triathlon. 3 for $10 or $4 each.

3. Next Event – Juniors have a Triathlon coming up 8am start this Sunday 12 February 2012 at Lake Alexander.

4. For further information contact our Junior Coordinator Jason Jones 0439 885 797

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 18 February 2012
Lake Alexander
Mountain Bike Triathlon (supported by SolRX Sunscreen )

5.30pm
300m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB

Roster:

Race Director: Kyle Gear
Registration: Jane Marie Kerslake / Kathy McKay
Timekeepers: Ryoko Jones / Russell Peacock
Fruit / Ice: Daniel O’Brien

Note:

1. SolRX Sunscreen are supporting this event. They will be providing sunscreen for you to try and gift packs for prizes.

2. You can order SolRX products online here

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Wanted second hand road bike. 52/54 cm frame up to $800 Contact Katrina 0448 889 206

2. FOR SALE: Brand new Newton MV² racing flat - Ladies Size US 8.5. Worn Once. This shoe weighs 5.8 ounces and has a level to the ground profile (zero pitch) and a bio-mechanical sensor plate so the foot can sense the ground quicker, allowing for a higher cadence. Cost $195 - Sell $150 Contact Sue 0402 795 558

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. Barry Sullivan was speeding towards the finish line when an almighty hamstring cramp pulled him up … fast ! Ouch, I felt his pain.

2. Budgie smugglers appeared as kit of choice for a couple of the guys on Saturday. No it wasn’t our man Pete Brady, he was in fact in jammers.

3. Nice to find the cooler spots in Lake Alex.

4. Ironman 70.3 Singapore entry closes soon (max numbers or 18 Feb which ever is reached first).

5. Hearing there are bookings being made for Bali International Triathlon again this year. Being so close to home, it’s been a popular destination event for our members and with the introduction of the sprint distance as well as the fun run, it’s a good one for families. The “new” bike course is yet to be announced, but sounds similar to the original 2007 course.

6. Unfortunately Monica Stewart has withdrawn from Geelong OD event (this weekend) due to injury. Mon was the National Tri Series F55-59 age group series winner last year. She is recovering well and says she’s now on track for Mooloolaba.

7. The following information has been provided by aviation safety officer Chris Loynes of the cycling club: There has been a recent rule change which has permitted the airlines to develop policies for the carriage of small CO2 cylinders (of 28 grams or 50ml capacity – our cylinders are fine) for the purposes of inflating bike tyres. QANTAS and Virgin Australia have adopted the identical policy which is:

The carriage of small gas cartridges containing carbon dioxide (CO2) gas are permitted for carriage in either checked or carry-on baggage. The following criteria applies to the carriage of these items:

no more than four per person; cartridge capacity must not exceed 28gm (50ml) each; cartridges must be in good condition; cartridges must be packed or packaged to prevent contact or damage. (wrapped in clothing or placed in shoes is okay-don’t leave them loose in the bottom of the bike box)

Although not specified above Chris doesn’t think the allowances are cumulative, that is 1 person can’t carry 48 cylinders for 12 passengers. This is a standard policy applied to other items such as ammunition.

QANTAS advised their staff on the 20th January, Virgin last week so we shouldn’t have a problem from now on. Chris has yet to check with QANTASLINK or Air North yet, but will do so soon. Thanks Chris.

8. For those of you who only dirt bash once a year, it’s time to knock the cobwebs off the mountain bike, get the tyres pumped up and check if you need any repairs done !



Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn



Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News