Wednesday, 23 September 2015

E NEWS 23 September 2015

E NEWS 23 SEPTEMBER 2015



Heaps happening in club land!

We have Super Sprint Series #2 taking place on Sunday, a new uniform order just launched, our junior coordinator Mel Lind has lots up her sleeve, Kona bound Hannah Johnston, Corinne Fabian and Jac Crofton are getting close to taper time and judging by how many of you are out and about, there is certainly lots of training happening.

Remember it's getting hotter and more humid now, so do take extra care with your hydration and please, please, always dress to be seen out there on the roads!
 

RESULTS:

1.  Pointscore updated

Pointscore

2.  Mitchell Street Mile

Naomi Havens 1st F Masters 6:24
Kylie Scholz 2nd F Defence & Services 6:40

Results
 

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 27 Sept 2015
Super Sprint Triathlon Series #2
Lake Alexander
7am  (check in closes 6:45am)

Online entry open here.

Volunteer Roster:

Race Director:  Billy Lynch | Stef Puszka
Registration:     Michael Barrett | Russell Peacock
Fruit | Ice:         Alex Wetten 

Notes:


1.  This is a non-drafting event.  Please make sure you know what that means by having another look at the basic Rules of Triathlon.  

2.  Roads are open for this event so we need you to obey all traffic regulations, including stopping if any traffic lights are RED.  This is very important so that we can continue to obtain permits to conduct our events right here in town.
 

CLUB TRI GEAR ORDER:

1.  You have been asking for it, so here's our club tri gear order for 2015.

2.  We need all orders in by Wednesday next week to allow us to collate & place order for a delivery time of late October.

3.  We rarely have any stock items, so do think ahead about your training and racing needs.

4.  If you are racing away, our kit is very recognizable and will get you lots of cheers!

5.  Member benefit:  All items are sold at cost, with the club subsidising the delivery charges.

6.  More info & how to order here

CLUB TEE SHIRTS:

1.  Our supply is getting lower and we are down to the last few small men's sizes and some of the women's sizes are also low.

2.  Our cotton tees will be on sale again at our event on Sunday.  $15 each or bargain 3 for $40.

3.  Bring some $$$ and see Robyn after you finish.


DATE CHANGE:

1.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, our Christmas Splash N Dash at Nightcliff Pool has been moved forward a week.

2.  Date claimer for our whole of club year end event is now:  28 November 2015
 

JUNIORS:

1.  An email from our junior co-ordinator Mel Lind has gone out to all our junior members detailing upcoming events and activities.

2.  Our club has applied for School Voucher provider status.  If successful, juniors will be able to claim against tri gear.

3.  So that we have an idea of what to order for juniors, can you please let Mel know by email darwintriclubjunior@gmail.com  what you are likely to require. Junior tri tops $45, Junior tri shorts $55

4.  Please note change of date for our club Christmas Splash N Dash to 28 November 2015.
 

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Due to change of date of Christmas Splash N Dash, Robbie Weatherald has moved to RD of that event (his preferred option).  This now leaves an RD vacancy for Sprint Series #3.

2.  We also require other roster spots on the calendar to be filled.  Please check here and let us know if you can help out.  Would be great if we can get all events up until Christmas and the first event of 2016 covered.

3.  Triathlon Fiji 26-29 May 2016

4.  Bali International Triathlon 25 October 2015

5.  Swimming NT Open Water C'ships 16-17 October 2015

6.  Racing away over the next couple of months?  Do let us know if you (or someone you know) is competing away from home.

7.  "I sure wish it was hotter and more humid out", said no triathlete ever!

8.  DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED - new items added to Facebook page.
 

PIC OF THE WEEK:

Please keep to the left unless overtaking and stay 4 bike lengths from the competitor in front of you to avoid drafting and/or blocking.  

That's all we have time for today,   
See you on Sunday
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
E News
Darwin Triathlon Club

WEBSITE


 

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

E News 16 September 2015

E NEWS 16 SEPT 2015

 


Our Super Sprint event on Sunday was thoroughly enjoyed by all competitors and generated a lot of excitement.

We welcomed a number of new members and some members who hadn't been sighted for some time made a reappearance, great to have you all back out there!

The very doable 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run format is ideal - SWIM BIKE RUN FUN then off for brekkie or coffee all before 8:30am - what a great way to spend Sunday!!

Thanks to RD Tony Cox and our fantastic band of roster and other volunteers who assisted on the day.  We really appreciate your efforts to make our events the success that they are.
 

RESULTS:

1. Super Sprint Series #1, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Male:  Brett Verity 37:45  Female:  Shellie Ratahi 43:51

Results
2. Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Tim Green 14th MPro 4:05:13
Ange Castle 18th FPro 4:35:37


Luke Fronsko 18th M25-29 4:34:21
Aiden Geaney 63th M30-34 4:43:58

Jac Crofton 3rd F35-39 4:44:33
Andrew Hardy 31st M45-49 4:46:16
Rachel McLean 6th F25-29 4:48:44
Greg Bush 3rd M60-64 5:00:26
Nick Hubbard 101th M30-34 5:11:47
Kate Robertson 22nd F25-29 5:26:58
Corinne Fabian 4th F55-59 5:31:35
Kylie Scholz 41st F30-34 5:38:50
Jamie Hagan 148th M35-39 5:39:09
Phil Blumberg 13th M60-64 5:48:18
Angela Librio 38th F45-49 6:04:28
Sally Broadley 36th F25-29 6:07:01
Amy Pallentine 44th F25-29 6:37:55
Heath Porter dnf
Matt King dns
 

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 27 September 2015
Lake Alexander
Super Sprint Series #2
7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Online entry now open here

Roster:
Race Director:  Billy Lynch | Stef Puszka
Registration:     Russell Peacock | Volunteer Required
Fruit | Ice:         Alex Wetton 
 

COMMITTEE NEWS:

1. Tony Cox & Lisa Payne have our grant submission for new racks and trailer completed. It is hoped we will have new racking system in operation in time for our Sprint Series in March 2016.

2.  A subcommittee has been formed to investigate possible new locations to conduct our events.  If you would like to assist or have a suggestion please email darwintriclub@gmail.com

3.  Robyn Stanley represented the club at NT Sport & Rec's Active Recreation Forum this week.

4.  Tony prepared a submission to NT Parks & Wildlife re Casuarina Coastal Reserve Management Plan and highlighted club usage of the area for events and training.  We are now on their stakeholder contact list.

5.  Our new junior co-ordinator Melissa Lind is busy promoting junior activities via schools, setting up communication channels with parents and getting her head around all things junior at club level.  If you would like to assist Mel with junior activities please email darwintriclub@gmail.com.

6.  School Sport Voucher Scheme - Robyn & Mel are looking into ways to utilise the scheme to offset against tri gear for juniors.  Watch this space.

7.  In conjunction with Triathlon NT, the committee is looking into the position on the calendar & format of Come & Try events.  Could be some changes.  Again watch this space.

8.  You now have option of using PayPal when entering our events.
 

OTHER NEWS:

1.  James Geddes was another member who sat with clipboard in hand for Super Tues Bike Count and nominated the club.  Thanks James!

2.  Always great to welcome back former members, especially past Dags of the Year.  Thanks for calling in on Sunday Ray Hanrahan.

3.  As you know, we normally reimburse those who take care of our fruit|ice, so big thanks to Jude Murdock who generously donated our post race refreshments on Sunday.  Thanks Jude!

4.  Nightcliff Pool is currently closed due to pump problems.  Swim squad conducted by coach Daryl Stanley will move to Casuarina Pool for tomorrow Thurs 6am-7am.

5. Haven't yet volunteered for an event on our calendar?  The Fruit | Ice position might suit you.  You can read how it works here.   Please email if you can help fill any of the vacant positions on our Events Calendar.

6.  Former members were able to catch up on Darwin news from those competing at Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.  Among them were Dave Glass who clocked a 5:30:42, Joy Glass 6:45:42, Chloe Kay 5:29:20 and Emma Cook 5:30:04 and Cath Meng on the sidelines cheering.

7. Wedding Bells:  Ange Castle & Jamie Hagan are tying the knot.  Congratulations!

8.  It's ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final time.  Go the Ozzies!  Many of you will remember Katie Kelly from her time at the club.  Katie races with Michellie Jones as her guide on Friday in the Paratriathlon event. Go Katie!

9.  A past member club connection with the recent Para-Cycling World Cup with Alistair Donohoe winning gold in the TT and silver in the road race.

10.  Challenge Shepparton 15 Nov 2015
 

PIC OF THE DAY:

Big thank you to those who help set up and/or stay behind after events to assist packing our gear away.
Many hands make light work. 
 


Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
E News
Darwin Triathlon Club

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