E News 14 December 2016

E NEWS  14 DECEMBER 2016   Our ConocoPhillips Xmas Splash n Dash was an awesome way to finish our 2016 events and judging by the feedback, with the racing fast and furious, everyone had a ton of fun. A huge thank you to our roster volunteers, RD Robbie Weatherald, our rego team of Clare Labowitch & Alice Wade and our catering crew Roger Decurtins & Diane Napier for their much appreciated efforts.  Thanks also to Tony Cox, Geoff Cronin, Daryl Stanley, Tania Sloane (water safety) and all those who just jumped in to assist and make this event a huge success. We would also like to acknowledge & thank ConocoPhillips who hosted our post race bbq & refreshments and Cycle Zone Darwin, Korgan Hucent of Ray White Bayside and Telstra who supported our lucky draws.   President's Message: President Luke Fronsko and your Darwin Triathlon Club committee would like to thank all members who have raced this year, all our wonderful volunteers who have given of their time, our coaches who have continued to assist members to achieve their goals and our sponsors who have contributed to our events … together we have had another fantastic year of triathlon and we look forward to bringing our members more of the same in 2017.   Results: 1.  Xmas Splash n Dash, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run Male:  Jason Hamilton 20:52   Female:  Rachel McLean 19:35 Full results here 2. Ironman 70.3 Ballarat, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run Luke Fronsko 7th M25-29 4:26:33   Pointscore: Our pointscore leaders at halfway point of the season are: U20:      Kyle Farrier 20-24:   Megan Gallagher 25-29:   Luke Fronsko | Rachel McLean 30-34:   Matthew Dames | Kylie Scholz 35-39:   Chris Monahan | Ruth Roberts 40-44:   Brad George | Ryoko Jones 45-49:   Glenn Grant | Tina Sanderson 50-54:   John Thyne | Jo Duncan / Gayle Viney 55-59:   Rob Weatherald | Moira Wigley 60-64:   David Hancock | Clare Labowitch 65-69:   Daryl Stanley   2017 Club Event Date Savers: Add these early 2017 events to your calendar: Sun 22 Jan 17 - Aquathlon #3 - Lake Alexander - 750/5 or 250/2 - 7am Sun 29 Jan 17 - Aust Day Triathlon - Lake Alexander - 300/10/3 - 7am Sun 29 Jan 17 - Come & Tri for non members - Lake Alexander - 150/5/1 - 7am Sun 19 Feb 17 - Off Road Triathlon #2 - Lake Alexander - 300/15/3 Entry for Come & Tri now open here  - we encourage you to send to someone you know who has expressed an interest in trying a tri and maybe offer to give them a few tips over the Christmas break.   Volunteers required: WE NEED YOU 1.  We have a number of spaces on our event rosters that need filling. 2.  Urgently require a volunteer to be RD for our first event, Aquathlon #3, on Sun 22 Jan 17.  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com  if you can fill this spot. 3.  Please check our events calendar and email if you can fill any of the remaining spots.  If everyone volunteers for a roster duty at least once a season all our events can go ahead.   Other News: 1.  We farewelled Rosie Sullivan this week. We wish Rosie, Mark and family all the best with their move to Victoria. 2.  Also handing in their timing chips, Brendan Sullivan & Chris Monahan.  Good luck with your new challenges. 3.  Date Saver:  Katherine Ultra Challenge - 6 August 2017 4.  Want to ride 1500km from Alice to Darwin 4-11 June 17 & raise funds for Smiling for Smiddy?  There are a few spots left - More info here. 5.  Great to see Brad Beven inducted into the ITU Hall of Fame.  Brad was a regular visitor to Darwin & competitor (and winner) at the Arafura Games Triathlon. 6.  Some of our junior members attended a recent bike skills camp at the AIS - Sophie Ashley, Rhys Harris, Hugh Lyons, Laleeta Das & Carter Brearley.   PIC OF THE WEEK:  Says it all really - our whole of club ConocoPhillips Xmas Splash n Dash got a big thumbs up! Last E News for 2016:​ Seems everyone is flat strap, including yours truly, so this will be the last E News in your Inbox for 2016. I hope you have enjoyed E News again this year, I’ve certainly enjoyed bringing it to you! Over the Christmas / New Year period, any announcements, results etc will be posted direct to our website & our Facebook page.   Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Cheers, Robyn  Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club  WEBSITE   FOLLOW US FACEBOOK: Darwin Triathlon Club TWITTER:      @darwintriclub INSTAGRAM: @tridarwin