Thursday 23 March 2017

E News 23 March 2017

E NEWS 23 MARCH 2017 



Our Cyclone Blanche delayed Sprint Series finally got underway at Lake Alex in perfect conditions (the weather gods smiled on us) on Sunday. 
What an awesome lot of volunteers (members & friends) we had helping out.
 A huge thank you to Race Director Brian Gallagher who was up with the sparrows and delivered a great event for our members to enjoy.

Feedback was thumbs up all round!

Thanks also to David Hancock who helped set up buoys, signage; Jac Crofton & Brad George who handled event check in; Tina Sanderson who organised our post event fruit & ice; Gary Wall who was one of the first there & last to leave, towing the trailer, setting up the timing system etc; Julie Gallagher & Megan Gallagher helped with our drinks station; Belinda Townend (pictured) marshalled our hot corner; Daryl Stanley, Allan Barrett & Luke Fronsko were there till stumps; and thanks also to those who pitched in where needed, we really do appreciate your help.
 
The assistance of our traffic management, surf lifesaving & St John Ambulance crews was also tops!!

We do it all again this Sunday when our rescheduled Sprint #1 takes place (see below for details).

 



RESULTS:

1.  Sprint #2, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Male:  Luke Fronsko 1:14:51  Female:  Ali Fitch 1:17:04

2.  Short Option, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Male:  Kyle Farrier 43:50  Female:  Emma Winterflood 46:59

Full results here 

 


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 26 March 2017
Lake Alexander 
Rescheduled Sprint #1 & Short option
6:45am  (check in closes 6:35am)

Sprint:  750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Short Option:  200m swim, 13km bike, 2km run

Info & Entry open here

Roster:

Race Director:  Barry Sullivan
Registration:     Vicki Woodrow | Rowena Eastick
Fruit | Ice:         Jude Murdock

Water Station:   2 Volunteers required     Marshalling:  2 Volunteers required  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com 
if you can help out. 

Important update:

1.  Please note the earlier start time for this event.

2.  Transition for this event will be in the carpark on the far side of the toilet block as you drive in. 

3.  The earlier start should have the majority on the run before expected traffic to a mid morning festival event commences.


 


COMING UP: 

Sunday 9 April 17
Lake Alexander
Sprint #3 (Inc NT Sprint Distance C'ships)
7am 
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Info & Entry here
 


For Sale:

1.  TRAILER:  Due to upgrading our club trailer, our old trailer is now for sale.  Recently rewired and registered until August, we are now offering our old trailer for sale $3000 ono.  Please mention to anyone who may be interested.  Contact darwintriclub@gmail.com 
2.  CLUB TRI GEAR:  Limited items of club custom tri gear available for purchase (subsidized) as well as some club cotton tees to clear at reduced prices.  We also have a new order of popular sizes available in our club cotton tees.

See Info and to purchase
here

Pick up for early orders can be arranged for Sunday's event if that suits. 
 


OTHER NEWS:

1.  Pointscore
has been updated.

2.  Glen Scholz & Luke Hansen tackle the 4th & longest stage at Cape Epic later today.  Guys are going well.

3.  Some junior sizes in our club custom tri suits are still available.  NT Sports Vouchers can be used for these.  Email darwintriclub@gmail.com if interested

4.  Triathlon NT has opened entries for Kids Triathlon, NT Junior C'ships (15 April) & Darwin Careflight (16 April) events.

5.  Photos from Sunday's Sprint here & here
 
6. Lots of  training chit chat around with so many of our members targetting IM Australia, IM 70.3 Busselton, IM Cairns, IM 70.3 Cairns and Busso this year.

7.  See you all bright and early Sunday.  Don't forget your timing chip and that we have a slightly earlier than usual start.
 


PIC OF THE WEEK: 
 
Our sprint event was so good, even Gary smiled!



Cheers,

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