E News 26 November 2014

Hi All,

We had a great turnout at Lake Alexander for our final swim, bike, run format event for 2014.  Conditions were hot and steamy and the competition much the same!

Our thanks to RD’s Tony Cox and Julia Logan for taking charge of the running of our event. 

As always their efforts and those of all our volunteers on race day are hugely appreciated by club members as is the support given by Blue Cycles NT.

Do check our updated calendar for details of all our upcoming events for the remainder of season 2014|2015 as there have been extra events included in response to member feedback. 

Some roster spots still need to be filled to ensure these events can go ahead -  email if you can help out.

The final event on the seniors calendar is our traditional Christmas Splash N Dash, with Nightcliff Pool reopening just in time for this!

There will be no E News next week, so please check our website, facebook page or Twitter for updates.

RESULTS:

1.  Triathlon, Lake Alexander 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Male:  Brett Verity 36:59 Female:  Jac Crofton 39:31

Full results here

2.  Yungaburra Triathlon, Qld 1.5km swim, 49km bike, 10km run

Male:  Tim Green 2:18:37  Female:  Stef Puszka 2:48:29

Daryl Stanley 2^nd M65-69 3:35:25

NEXT EVENT:

Christmas Splash N Dash

Saturday 6 December 2014

Nightcliff Pool (pool booked from 5:30pm)

6pm

Seniors:  1km run, 200m swim, 1km run, 200m swim, 1km run

Juniors:   Distances to suit

Roster:

Race Director:  Rob Weatherald

Registration:    Rob Brooks | Asha Mahasuria

Fruit | Ice:       Diane Napier

Junior Coordinator:  Steve Goat

Entry:  Members (junior & senior) taking part need to register attendance online here – entry for Xmas Splash N Dash is free

Notes:

1.  Christmas theme is optional but you will probably be the odd one out if you aren’t sporting at least some tinsel!

2.  This is a combined junior & seniors event and will include our traditional relay so make sure you hold something back for that.

3.  This is a fun, novelty event and won’t be officially timed or points awarded.

4.  Heads up there is likely to be a gathering on the foreshore afterwards for BYO food & drinks (no glass or alcohol allowed at pool).

JUNIOR NEWS:

1.  Next event for juniors is our joint Christmas Splash N Dash at Nightcliff Pool on 6 December 2014 commencing at 5:30 for 6pm.

2.  This event is free but we need to know how many members are attending so please up juniors here.

3.  Date claimer: The final junior activity of the year is planned for 21 December 14, with more details coming soon.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC:

1.  WANTED:  Room / Shared accommodation required by member.  Contact Luke 0418 219 203

2.  FOR SALE:  Cannondale Slice 5 TT Bike size medium in great condition. Excellent for beginner. Shimano 105 running gear, Fizik Airone Tri 2 Saddle, Vision handle bars, Mavic wheels –$1,300 ono – contact Steve 0407 865 011

3.  FOR SALE:  Selection of bike helmets - good sound condition. Helmet #1 Rudy Project Road Helmet size large $30. Helmet #2 Rudy Project Aero size large $30. Helmet #3 Spiuk Nexion size M/L (fairly small) $20. Call Stu 0418 437 075

4.  POST your items to buy, swap, sell or simply giveaway to a good home at DARWIN TRI – BUY | SWAP | SELL Facebook page. Request to join and feel free to add your posts & include photos if you wish. If your item sells, please comment sold on your post.

5. WANTED:  House Sitter wanted all of January 2015.  Near the Nightcliff foreshore, ideal location for training.  House comes complete with pool and the world’s best dog (and running partner) plus free supply of eggs from resident chooks.  Contact Simon 0401 118 360

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Congrats to Sinon Cooney & wife Bec on the arrival of their little tri baby, a son, Senan.

2.  General entry for Ironman 70.3 Cairns opens tomorrow.  

3.  We have a number of athletes on away start lists this coming weekend including Pieter Jordaan & Michelle Gailey at Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney, Hannah Johnston at Mornington Triathlon in Victoria and Justin Tranter, Glen Scholz, Stef Puszka, Tim Green, Robyn Stanley, Joy Glass, Ali Fitch, Jo Ellis and Dave Glass at Challenge Laguna Phuket in Thailand. Good luck!

4.  Also going round at  the Soldier On Yungaburra Triathlon, Clinton Luxford and Jenny Kirkby, with both former members sending a big hi to those in Darwin.

5.  Expressions of interest for club tri gear are invited.  If enough response we will do an order soon with delivery in January.  Please email here if you would be interested in a trisuit (approx. $170), tri top (approx. $65) or tri pants (approx. $65).  Junior sizes available.  Your suggestions for other items you might be interested in done in club colours would also be appreciated.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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E News 19 November 2014

Hi All,

Darwin Triathlon Club celebrates its 25^th anniversary this month.  Triathlon has been around the Top End far longer than that, but our club was officially incorporated on 30 November 1989.

The composition of our membership can change each year due to the often transient nature of life in Darwin, but the best things about our club are the warm welcome given to our new members, the friendly nature of our events and the lasting friendships and connections made by our members that endure long after people have left the NT.   

It is not unusual to receive requests for uniform items from those leaving.  Many want to maintain their link with our club or quite simply wear our colours because they are recognised around the country and overseas and are a great conversation starter – usually a “do you know ….”!

Links remain strong and there are often reunions at far flung events or here in Darwin when former members return for a visit or to compete.

We recognise all those who have contributed to the development of Darwin Triathlon Club over the past 25 years (many of whom are featured on our Honour Board) and look forward to the continuing success of our club in the years to come.  

To ensure we are catering to our member’s needs, the committee is reviewing all our operations, building on work commenced by previous committees. 

We are also listening to member feedback and our event this Sunday is an addition to our original calendar after members indicated a preference for more of this distance.  Thank you to those wonderful people putting up their hand to volunteer so that this and our other events can take place.

RESULTS:

1.  Ironman 70.3 Ballarat, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Michael Raelert 3:48:33  Female:  Melanie McQuaid 4:19:40

Tim Wolf 22nd M30-34 5:01:00

2.  Challenge Shepparton, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Josh Amberger 3:45:16  Female:  Annabel Luxford 4:18:04

Michelle Gailey 6^th Pro F 4:40:23

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday

23 November 2014

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am (registration closes 6.45am)

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Online entry open  When entering our club events please use your DAR number (not your TA number). 

Roster:

Race Director:   Tony Cox | Julia Logan

Registration:     Allan Barrett | Christine Friebel

Fruit | Ice:        Roger Decurtins

Notes:

1.  We ask that you take the time to read the basic rules of triathlon before our event on Sunday.

2.  Blue Cycles NT will be on hand at our event should you need mechanical assistance & they will also be helping out.  Thanks to Matt and the team for their continued support at our events.

3.  Blue Cycles have come to the rescue on a number of occasions but it would be far better if they had nothing to do, so we suggest you make sure you have checked your bike, pumped up your tyres and remember your helmet on race day!

4.  And don’t forget your timing chip.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC

1.  FOR SALE:  Thule vehicle bike carrier.  Towball mounting style, lockable and capable of taking 3 bikes. $40 Contact Simon 0401 118 360

2.  Check items posted to buy, swap, sell or simply giveaway to a good home at DARWIN TRI – BUY | SWAP | SELL Facebook page. Join while you are there and feel free to add your posts there & include photos if you wish.

3.  WANTED:  House Sitter wanted all of January 2015.  Near the Nightcliff foreshore, ideal location for training.  House comes complete with pool and the world’s best dog (and running partner) plus free supply of eggs from resident chooks.  Contact Simon 0401 118 360

4.  Items for next E News by Monday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS

1.  Watch for calendar updates & added events (both senior and junior) on our website. 

2.  Watch for our new Junior Facebook page being set up by our junior committee.

3.  Good news!  We have had confirmation that Nightcliff Pool will be reopened in time for our combined junior/senior Christmas Splash N Dash (6 Dec).  The committee last night decided the event would be a free, fun, novelty participation event. It won’t be timed and no points will be awarded. More details to come.

4.  Watch for an update on all things event related which will be going out to members in the near future. 

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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