E News 2 December 2015

E NEWS 2 DECEMBER 2015 Our Christmas Splash N Dash is always fun and this year we were back to Nightcliff Pool where the big revamp of the area continues. We had to do some quick thinking to manage the course when promised gate access wasn't available, but that was all easily sorted and added to the event. Thanks to the enthusiasm of the adults and juniors alike, the joint relay was definitely the highlight with plenty of high fives happening afterwards! A huge shout out to RD Rob Weatherald, Junior Coordinator Mel Lind, water safety provider Tania Sloane, Denise, Tim, Diane, Clare & Moira and to the many other volunteers who contributed to the success of this joint senior/junior event. Thank you! With Christmas rapidly approaching many of our members depart Darwin & scatter in all directions over the coming weeks.  President Tony Cox and the Darwin Triathlon Club committee would like to take this opportunity to thank our all members who have participated in our events this year; the wonderful volunteers who willingly give of their time so members can race; the coaches who have continued to assist members to achieve their goals and major sponsors who have contributed to our events (inc Ray White Bayside, Cycle Zone Darwin and Blue Cycles) - together we have had another fantastic year of triathlon and we look forward to bringing you more of the same in 2016. We hope you all have a safe and happy festive season.   RESULTS: 1.  Christmas Splash n Dash, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run (or thereabouts). Female:  Rachel McLean 23:01  Male:  Steve Goat 23:16 Results   NEXT EVENT: Sunday 24 January 2016 Aquathlon #3 Lake Alexander 7am 750m swim, 5km run Roster: Race Director:  Clare Labowitch Registration:     Diane Napier | Vacant Fruit | Ice:         Jo Duncan Online entry open here   OTHER NEWS: 1. It is race week countdown for our latest Ironman entrants.  We have Bernie Wilson, Alex Murdock, Jemma McWiggan, Gary Wall, Jon Clark and Peter Novak lining up at Ironman WA this weekend.  Good luck!! 2. Later this month Dan Holmes, Nick Hubbard & Tim Green are on the list for Ironman 70.3 Ballarat.  Have a good day out!. 3.  CEO Triathlon Australia Miles Stewart was in town this week & met with Triathlon NT & club reps. 4.  WTC announced the demise of Ironman Japan this week.  To soften the blow, Japanese competitors will have 30 extra Kona slots allocated at Ironman Cairns. 5.  Wanting something special from your local bike shop for Christmas?  Avoid disappointment by getting in there now before the racks and/or shelves are empty, they are busy, busy.  Probably still time to order in some of those go faster items, just! 6. Shaye Hatty made the NT News this week. 7.  Triathlon NT Adult Beginner session is Sunday. 8.  Lots of members spotted at the annual Santa Fun Run at the weekend.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Synchronised pool exiting This is the last E News for 2015, I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have bringing it to you. Thanks to those members who have contributed items during the year, love getting your contributions & heads up on who is racing where & when. E News will return in the New Year.  Announcements, updates and news will continue through our Facebook page, Twitter and our website so do check in regularly.   Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 25 November 2015

E NEWS  25 NOV 2015 The distance may have been longer for Aquathlon #2 last weekend but competitors appeared to have their pacing fine tuned to suit and quite a few said they enjoyed the 3rd 200/2 the most.  Perhaps it was cooler then? A big thank you to RD on the day Brian Gallagher, our rego team of Diane Napier and Dan Holmes and Di also doubled as post race refreshment provider.  They were ably assisted by a number of willing volunteers including some pint sized help on the water station.  Thank you all! Brian mentioned in the race brief that if everyone helped out just once a year, particularly if our more experienced members put up their hand as Race Directors, the club functions extremely well. Please take the time to check the event calendar and volunteer where you can in 2016. Our immediate aim is to fill the position of RD for Aquathlon #3 on 24 Jan 16. Email darwintriclub@gmail.com Our 2015 events come an end on Saturday evening with our annual Christmas Splash n Dash at Nightcliff Pool. This combined event with our juniors is an ideal way to kick off the festive season and to catch up with members before many start heading off  to all corners of the globe. The event counts towards our pointscore and we will have a lucky spot prize draw on the day (you will need to be there to win).  See you all on Saturday evening - hopefully decked out in Christmas theme!   RESULTS: 1.  Aquathlon #2, 200m swim, 2km run x 2 Male:  Luke Fronsko 36:59  Female:  Jac Crofton 43:05 Results 2.  Queenstown Marathon, NZ, 42km Dan Revie 87th M30-39 3:55:04   NEXT EVENT: Saturday 28 November 2015 Christmas Splash n Dash (combined junior & adult events) Nightcliff Pool 6pm (registration closes 5:45pm) 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run Entry now open here Junior details - refer email from Mel Lind.  Notes: 1.  The pool will be closed to public from 5pm and all patrons will be required to leave. Keep this in mind if you come early in the afternoon for a warm up swim or bring family (you will need to pay entry to be admitted prior to 5pm & will still have to leave the pool grounds). 2.  Our pool booking is from 5:30pm - we will get you through rego extra quick and we may also get in earlier if possible. 3.  We will have some lucky spot prizes to give away - you have to be there to win. 4.  Pointscore points are to be allocated on this event. 5.  Save some energy for our junior/senior relay.  6.  Club tees - $15 each or 3 for $40 available at this event. Ideal Christmas stocking fillers.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Brett Verity was the lucky winner of the mini ipad after completing the NT Sport & Active Recreation Master Plan survey. 2.  Some of our juniors participated in a relay at our event last weekend.  Keen as! 3.  We don't seem to have anyone on the start list at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney this weekend.  Former members Grant Preddy and Derek Cross are on the start list. 4.  Hearing the stork will be busy again in 2016. 5.  Countdown has commenced for those heading west for Ironman WA next week - Gary Wall, Jemma McWiggan, Bernie Wilson, Jon Clark, Alex Murdock and Peter Novak. 6.  We have trisuit & tri top orders back, just waiting arrival of tri pants. Email will be sent regarding collection. 7.  Seeking suggestions for practical, within budget, healthy options for post-race refreshments (food and drinks).  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com if you have any feedback to contribute. 8. Variety Santa Fun Run Sun 29 Nov 2015 9.  Nikki Roddie is in town thawing out for a few days.  Darwin climate a tad warmer than Switzerland right now. 10.  Friends or work colleagues wanting to know more about getting started in triathlon?  Direct them to upcoming beginner sessions. 11.  Members have been jumping on some super cheap flight bargains this past week, particularly for Cairns 70.3 & Ironman Cairns. 12.  Did you hear president Tony Cox on the radio on Saturday?  Tony was getting the word out there about our events and the message that triathlon is for everyone with distances to suit all ages and interests. 13.  Looking ahead - Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney will host IM 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships in 2017.  2016 location is Cebu Philippines with the event already a sell out. 14.  Got a suggestion for a new event venue (tri, du or aqua), comments on what you have liked or how we can do things better next year?  Email darwintriclub@gmail.com we value member feedback! 15.  Now go dig out those reindeer ears, you will need them on Saturday!!   PIC OF THE WEEK: Post race cool down Darwin style Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 20 November 2015

E NEWS - 20 NOV 2015 We continue our wet season Aquathlon Series tomorrow evening with event #2 taking place at the Waterfront. Are you on the competitor list yet?  You can check that here. Our distance this week is 200m swim, 2km run x 3. Some have already indicated that they would prefer to complete only two of the three and that's fine. If you give us a heads up prior to the event and make sure the last thing you do is cross the timing mat, we can accommodate this in results. Likewise if you want to give it a go and one swim, run seems enough, that's fine as well. Again, enter the event as normal and let us know beforehand.   RESULTS: 1.  Ironman Malaysia, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run Emily Heames 4th F25-29 13:05:02 Sarah Collins 4th F55-59 13:26:07   2.  Yungaburra Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 90km bike, 10km run Tim Green 2nd Open Male 2:12:21 3.  12HR Endurance Run Results   COMING UP: Aquathlon #2 Saturday 21 November 2015 Waterfront 6pm (registration closes 5:45pm sharp) 200m swim, 2km run x 3 Entry now open here Roster: Race Director:  Brian Gallagher Registration:     Diane Napier | Dan Homes Fruit | Ice:         Diane Napier   CLUB TRI GEAR ORDER: 1.  Part of our tri gear order has just arrived & the rest will be here next week.  As soon as they are sorted and packed, an email will be sent giving collection options.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Our members pop up everywhere.  David Panjer latest in the Nine News. 2.  Junior member Matt Ellison has been named joint male winner of 2015 NTIS Carbine Club Personal Excellence Award.  3. A big thank you to John Cowie who nominated the club when he took part in the recent Super Sunday Bike Count.  John ended up doing four hours (long story) but as a result, the club will receive a $120 donation.  Thanks John! 4.  Dan Revie is heading over the ditch for the Queenstown Marathon this weekend.  Good luck! 5.  Ironman Cairns announced as Asia-Pacific Championships for the next three years with 75 age group slots 6.  Entry closes this evening for Aquathlon #2.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Great spectating opportunities at our Waterfront events means lots of encouragement for competitors!     Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   WEBSITE

E News 11 November 2015

E NEWS 11 NOVEMBER 2015 We had a great turnout of participants and lots of spectators on Saturday for our Waterfront event, the first of our annual Aquathlon Series.  It was pleasing to see the competitor numbers up on 2014. A big thank you to our RD Roger Decurtins and our other superstar volunteers whose combined efforts made this event possible for our members. Our juniors were also in action and enthusiastically participated over various distances. Thanks to Mel Lind and all who helped out with our younger members. It was a top evening and a top venue!   RESULTS: 1.  Aquathlon #1, 200m swim, 2km run, 200m swim, 2km run Male:  Luke Fronsko 23:50  Female:  Rachel McLean 24:43 Full results here   COMING UP: Saturday 21 November 2015 Waterfront Aquathlon #2 6pm 200m swim, 2km run x 3 Roster: Race Director:  Brian Gallagher Registration:     Diane Napier | Volunteer required Fruit | Ice:         Diane Napier   Online entry open here Saturday 28 November 2015 Nightcliff Pool Christmas Splash n Dash Whole of club, final event for 2015 6pm Adults: 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run Juniors: Distances to suit Roster: Race Director:  Robbie Weatherald  Registration:     Clare Labowitch | Volunteer required Fruit | Ice:         Volunteer required Online entry open here Notes: 1.  We have a few volunteer spots that require filling for our upcoming events. If you are able to help out please email darwintriclub@gmail.com   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Good to have a visit from former committee member Paul Sheffield who called in at the Waterfront. 2.  Hearing Korgan Hucent is collecting autographs - Crowie no less! 3.  On the start list for Ironman Malaysia this weekend, Emily Heames & Sarah Collins.  Good luck! 4.  We have many multi talented members.  Meet Graeme Parsons, author. 5.  Congrats to Jim Eadie's dog Chilli - winner Nightcliff Dog Race - a number of tri dogs lined up! 6.  Hearing extra 45 Ironman 70.3 World Championship slots (Sunshine Coast 2016) are allocated via the IM Tri Club program for the upcoming Western Sydney, Ballarat and Geelong events .  Do take the time to add Darwin Triathlon Club when you enter. 7.  Our members heading for Ironman WA in a few weeks are now putting the finishing touches to their training in heatwave conditions. 8.  Heading for an event between now and the end of January?  Do give us a heads up if you or someone you know is racing away. 9.  James Geddes (president Triathlon NT) represented NT at the Triathlon Australia AGM in Canberra at the weekend.  FYI TA board of directors. 10.  Want to be a national champion in 2015|2016? You have missed your chance for duathlon, but all other distances are still to be held, check details here. 11.  These are the events  to target if you dream of making the TA age group team to any of the 2016 ITU World Championship events. Check Selection policies 12.  We have had some questions about membership (eg people wanting to join DTC as a second club, some wanting to uncheck the auto renew function).  You can see Membership FAQ's here.  We also ask that you go into your record and update contact details if these have changed since 1 July. 13.  Strong rumour new IM 70.3 Thailand for next year. 14.  RIP Laurent Vidal   PIC OF THE WEEK: Our juniors gave 100% at the Waterfront Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   WEBSITE

E News 4 November 2015

E NEWS 4 NOVEMBER 2016 We have thunderstorms predicted over the coming days so it's no surprise that our wet season Aquathlon / Splash N Dash events get started this weekend with the running of our popular 200m swim, 2km run x 2 format at the Waterfront. You don't need your alarm clock (start time 6pm) and you can leave your bike at home, so how easy is that? We know some of our members may not be up for the x 2, but don't be shy, form a team or just enter and let us know at check in that you are only doing 200/2.   RESULTS: 1.  Noosa Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Rob Taylor 13th M30-34 2:12:05 Greg Bush 1st M60-64 2:19:58 Tim Wolf 47th M30-34 2:20:36   COMING UP: Aquathlon #1 Saturday 7 November 2015 Waterfront 6pm (check in closes 5:45pm sharp) 200m swim, 2km run x 2 Entry now open here As we have a 6pm start on Saturday, entry for this event will close at 8pm Friday evening. Why wait?  Get your entry in for any of the next three events now using the above link. Roster: Race Director:  Roger Decurtins Registration:     Louise Lamb | Amy Declouett Fruit | Ice:         Russell Peacock Notes: 1.  Torso must be covered during the run leg. 2.  Being at the Waterfront, this event puts us in the public eye a little more than usual and we ask your assistance in making sure we leave the area rubbish free.    JUNIOR EVENT: Saturday 7 November 2015 Waterfront Lagoon Our juniors are also having a swim/run event on at the Waterfront this Saturday. Event details will be forwarded by email from our junior co-ordinator Mel Lind or you can contact her at darwintriclubjunior@gmail.com   FOR SALE, WANTED ETC: 1.  A number of new bargain & found items have been added to our DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED Facebook page.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Have you completed the NT Sport & Active Recreation Master Plan Survey yet?  Let them know what you would like to see!  I'm dreaming big - wouldn't it be awesome if we had a designated triathlon centre with an open water swimming area, a cycle course that could be closed to traffic and varied terrain running tracks. 2.  A number of our former members were in action at Noosa including Jason Cook 2:11:46; Emma Cook 2:42:00; Angelika Hannon 2:59:58; Bertram Birk 2:53:36; Julia Gaudin 2:54:15 and Stephen Tapsall 2:51:12 3.  Speedy recovery wishes to Ron Griep who is sporting some multi-coloured road rash after a tumble at the weekend. 4.  Yes, if you thought it looked like him, Ian Norton has been in town. 5.  More info on Parap Pool redevelopment. 6.  Hearing Blue Watt will be Ironman training through the UK winter. 7.  Spotted: Jason Cook using Darwin as an Melbourne Cup excuse - view here 8.  Did you or your team get a spot at the Lake Argyle Swim?  Hearing Stu Fitch is doing the 20km solo! 9.  Up for a challenge?  Check out the Australian Alpine Ascent (3km swim, 130km ride, 30km run) 19-20 March 2016, 2 handlers & one support vehicle required. 10. Next Bali Ocean Swim - 3 July 2016 11. See you all Saturday evening.  Don't forget there are plenty of dinner options available afterwards if you want to be social later.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Lucky we don't need bikes this Saturday! It's getting hotter, so please make sure you well hydrated prior to our event  Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   WEBSITE

E News 30 October 2015

E NEWS 30 OCT 2015 Appears you all loved the Handicap Super Sprint and want to see it on the calendar again!  Thanks to those who gave feedback, it's always great to hear from our members! A huge thank you to RD on the day John Thyne, handicappers Brett Verity and Gary Wall as well as all the fantastic volunteers who helped out last weekend.  Together we do amazing things! Urgent:  We still require a volunteer RD for our next Aquathlon.  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com if you can assist.  If public speaking isn't your thing, we can easy arrange for someone to cover this for you. Important:  Please note our remaining 2015 events are in 6pm Saturday evening time slots and event close of entry has been set at 8pm Friday.   RESULTS: 1.  Super Sprint Handicap, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run First across the line Male:  1 Col Smith, 2 Glenn Grant, 3 Steve Goat Female:  1 Marnie Weatherald, 2 Moira Wigley 3 Tori Sherrock Results  2.  Bali International Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Male:  Mitch Robbins 2:08:58  Female:  Kylie Scholz 2:43:37 Rob Brooks 1st M50-54 2:31:34 Kylie Scholz 1st F30-34 2:43:37 Cath Hood 2nd F30-34 2:59:39 Phil Blumberg 2nd M60+ 3:02:53 Daryl Stanley 3rd M60+ 3:05:01 3.  Bali International Triathlon, Sprint, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run Leanne Fidler 2nd F30-39 1:30:28 Robyn Stanley 1st F50+ 1:39:41   COMING UP: Aquathlon #1 Saturday 7 Nov 2015 6pm Waterfront Lagoon 200m swim, 2km run x 2 Online entry open here   (you are  able to enter our next three events ie Aquathlon #1, Aquathlon #2 & Christmas Splash n Dash at same time if you wish) Roster: Race Director:  Volunteer required Registration:     Louise Lamb | Amy Declouett Fruit | Ice:         Russell Peacock Notes: 1.  This is the first event of our annual Aquathlon Series.   JUNIORS: 1.  Next event for our juniors is a swim, run at the Waterfront also on Saturday 7 Nov 2015. 2.  Juniors keep an eye on your inbox for details in upcoming email from Mel Lind. 3.  Please note:  DTC committee has checked insurance and sanctioning conditions and confirmed that all junior must be 5 years as at 31 December 2015 to be able to participate in our club events.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Official confirmation through of the cancellation of Ironman Melbourne in 2016.  Hawaii slots will be redistributed to IM Cairns, IM Australia (Port Mac) and IMNZ. 2.  Have your say on Parap Pool redevelopment 3.  NT News 28 Oct 2015 4.  Jakarta Post 26 Oct 2015 5.  Hearing Jamie Baldwin is recovering from his tumble at the Super Sprint handicap and will be watching those speed bumps from here on in. 6.  Swimming NT is conducting a Come & Try Swim Meet at Parap Pool tomorrow (Sat) at 4pm.  $10 - register on the day. 7.  Athletics NT wet season track meet at Marrara tomorrow may or may not include being chased by zombies. 8.  Update on our tri gear order - due to a slight manufacturing delay our order is likely to be dispatched this time next week.  Watch this space! 9.  Life Member Allan Stancombe left Darwin earlier this week. Safe travels! 10.  Good luck to Tim Wolf  who lines up at Noosa Triathlon this weekend.  Tim says he has ridden his decked out TT rig along Hastings St and feels there's nothing left to achieve! 11.  Due to high tides we are being warned of another peak in salt marsh mozzie numbers from next weekend.  Extensive spraying of breeding grounds is being undertaken but do cover up folks & avoid being bitten.  12.  Nightcliff Pool upgrade   PIC OF THE WEEK: Bali International Triathlon winners Mitch Robbins & Kylie Scholz Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 21 October 2015

E NEW 21 OCTOBER 2015 Our juniors had a ball at their event on Sunday! A huge thank you to junior co-ordinator Melissa Lind and her band of enthusiastic volunteers for their combined efforts to ensure all the youngsters had a positive swim bike run experience. This weekend will see the eagerly awaited Super Sprint handicap take place.  We haven't had a handicap event for a number of years and it is great to see this exciting format back on our calendar.  Be prepared for a whole new experience if you haven't yet done one. The aim of course, is to have everyone cross the line at the same time and our handicappers Brett Verity and Gary Wall have been putting in the hard yards working out start groups. The need to have all handicaps sorted for the event means entry will close earlier ie midday this Friday and no late entries will be taken, so do get your skates on and get your online entry sorted (see details below).   RESULTS: 1.  Melbourne Marathon, 42km John Thyne 148th M50-54 3:38:53 2.  Melbourne Half Marathon, 21km Gary Wall 70th M50-54 1:46:09 Clare McVeity F20-39 1:56:03 3.  NT Open Water Swimming C'ships 5km swim Female: 1 Megan Gallager 2 Moira Wigley Male: 2 Brett Verity 1km swim Female 30+: 1 Kylie Scholz 2 Angela Librio 3 Diane Napier (prov - results not yet available) 4.  NT Road Cycling C'Ships 60km Road Race: Michael Cain 3rd Elite M 1:41:40 Glen Scholz 3rd M1-M3 1:47:02 Steve Goat 5th M1-M3 1:51:43 Criterium: Michael Cain 1st Elite Glen Scholz 2nd M1-M3  Steve Goat 4th M1-M3   NEXT EVENT: This Sunday 25 October 2015 Lake Alexander Super Sprint Triathlon Handicap 7am (check in closes 6:45am sharp) 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run Online entry open here   Notes: 1.  Note change of close of entry - entry for this event closes at midday Friday.  No late entries taken. 2.  Event check in closes at 6:45am sharp.  Not checked in by then = not able to participate. 3.  All road rules to be adhered to including stopping if traffic lights are RED and keeping to left unless overtaking. 4.  No drafting or blocking allowed on the bike leg.  Not sure what this means?  Please check our Race Competition Rules.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Former member Bob Martin made top 10 at World Duathlon Championships in Adelaide at the weekend.  Bob (10th M65-69) went 2:32:51 for the 10/40/5 run bike run course. 2.  Over at Port Mac 70.3 Jason Cook knocked out a 4:51:52 (29th M35-39) 3.  We farewell Life Member Allan Stancombe from the Territory shortly.  Al & wife Anne are now heading for cooler climes.  We take this opportunity to thank him again for his contribution to the success of our club. Always a willing volunteer Al also served time on our committee and was for many years our results man (back before electronic timing).  As well, Al was a formidable triathlon competitor before his dodgy knees called time. Safe travels and all the best! 4.  A number of our members have been out of action lately.  Among them Michael Mondy who has needed some surgical adjustments to his collection of pins and screws, Monica Stewart who has had a thorough check up as well as a number members laid low with flu &/or tummy bug symptoms.  We wish you all a speedy recovery and hope to see you on a start line soon.   5.  Keep an eye out if you are walking at East Point, there has been a croc sighted. 6.  NT Gov want to hear your views on sport and active recreation and how you want it to be in the future.  You can give your input via their NT Sport & Rec Master Plan online survey.  Those completing the survey have a chance to win an iPad mini or a Fit bit.  7.  Not to be outdone, City of Darwin want to know what you want to see at Parap Pool.  Info here. 8.  You could also win a $200 CycleZone Darwin voucher if you tell City of Darwin where you might want to Park Yer Bike. 9.  Dept of Transport have launched Community Grants for those who wish to deliver Road Safety projects at a local level. 10.  We have a number of athletes heading for Indonesia to compete in the Bali International Triathlon this weekend including Phil Blumberg, Jo Ellis, Daryl Stanley, Rob Brooks, Kylie Scholz and Cath Hood.  Good luck! 11.  Don't forget that early close of entry for this weekend's Super Sprint Handicap.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Our juniors in action last weekend - ever want to be inspired, come and check out one of their club events Photo: Mel Lind Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE