Wednesday 1 June 2016

E News 1 June 2016

E NEWS 1 JUNE 2016


 
Congratulations to all our members who competed at Lake Bennett at the weekend in Triathlon NT's NT Standard (Olympic) Distance Championships and well done to those who went the distance for the very first time.

Special mention on Brett Verity's win - that's now a total of seven NT OD titles.

A huge thank you to all our members who assisted at this event.  RD Glenn Grant was aided by an awesome crew of volunteers and we thank you all for giving up your time on the day to support the athletes.

Our committee is currently working on our event calendar for next season and these will be posted to our website as soon confirmed.  Meanwhile we have our duathlon coming up and a whole host of dry season events favoured by our members (see Other News below).
 

RESULTS:

1.  NT Standard Distance Triathlon C'ships, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

2016 NT Champions:

Male:  Brett Verity 2:13:55  Female:  Hannah Johnston 2:38:59

Age Group Winners:

20-24:  Jack Donovan | Shannon Hercus
25-29:  Luke Fronsko | Sally Broadley
30-34:  Heath Porter | Hannah Johnston
35-39:  Jamie Baldwin | Jackie Crofton
40-44:  Brett Verity | Melissa Lind
45-49:  Tina Sanderson
50-54:  Ron Griep | Jo Duncan
55-59:  Robson BondVicki Woodrow
60-64:  Clare Labowitch
65-69:  Graeme Parsons 

Full results here
 

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 12 June 2016
Duathlon #2
Dripstone Park  (will confirm location asap, may change due to works in area)
6km run | 20km bike | 3km run or short option 3km run | 14km bike | 1.5km run
7am

Online entry now open here

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Weatherald
Registration:     Rena Walker | Jo Duncan
Fruit | Ice:         Volunteer required (please email darwintriclub@gmail.com if you can fill this spot)
 

MEMBERSHIP:

1.  Early bird membership for 2016-2017 is available for NEW members from today (1 June 2016) - 13 months for price of 12.  Sign up here

2.  EXISTING MEMBERS will either auto or manual renew on 1 July depending on how you have set your membership renewal options.

3.  Now would be a good time to have a read of Triathlon Australia's membership FAQs so you are up to speed with the renewal process.

4.  Non members signing up now will be eligible to compete at Duathlon #2 on 12 June 16.
 

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Swimming NT Open Water #1 Sat 4 June 16

2.  City 2 Surf Sun 5 June 16

3.  Territory Open Paddling Series various

4.  Surf 2 Turf Fri 17 June 16

5.  Fannie Bay Swim 26 June 16

6.  Stork report:  Congratulations to Jo Ellis & Jordan Phasey on the arrival of their first born - a beautiful baby daughter.

7.  Murray Valley Encephalitis warning for Darwin

8.  NT Long Course Triathlon 10 July 16

9.  Katherine Ultra Challenge 31 July 16

10.  Countdown has started for those doing Ironman Cairns & Ironman 70.3 Cairns next week .  It's taper time, enjoy!

11.  Casuarina Coastal Reserve upgrade is in full swing.  We'll confirm location for our duathlon asap.
 

PICS OF THE WEEK:

NT Standard Distance podium
L-R Heath (3rd), Brett (1st), Luke (2nd)
L-R Kylie (3rd), Hannah (1st), Jackie (2nd)
Photos:  Kimberlie Baldwin 



Cheers,
Robyn 


Robyn Stanley
E News
Darwin Triathlon Club

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