Robyn's E News 21 July 2010

Hi All,

We are so lucky the fantastic weather is continuing. It's so balmy these days, many at swim squad have put their wetsuits away !

Priority for this E News is to request again that intending competitors and teams get their entries in for Finlay's NT Long Course Triathlon (15 August 2010). It's a very simple online process this year (see www.triathlonnt.com.au ).

Final numbers & sizes for T shirts are required this weekend. Those who haven't entered by then risk getting an incorrect tshirt size (or no shirt at all).

Please note that entries close 5pm 11 August (the system shuts down then) and there is definitely NO LATE ENTRY. Numbers are creeping up to a very pleasing level and include a couple of interstaters.

A huge thank you to those who have already said they aren't competing and have volunteered to head for Lake Bennett to help out on the day.

NEXT EVENTS:

1. Friday 23 July 2010
Level 1 Technical Officials Course (this is also a great opportunity to learn the rules of triathlon)
10am - 12 noon
Michael Gunner's office at Parap Shopping Centre (opp. Bakery)

1. It's a public holiday.
2. Technical Officials can be anyone from our community. An interest in triathlon is generally all that is required, so if your partner, family member or friends would like to be in the middle of the action while you are competing, let them know about the course and encourage them to attend as well.
3. Please email eo@triathlonnt.com.au to register your intention to attend.
4. It would be great to increase our number of technical officials. Please consider giving up a couple of hours on Friday to do this course.

2. Sunday 1 August 2010
Triathlon
Lake Alexander
7.30am
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run (short option 300/13/3)

Race Director: Ron Griep
Registration: Ryoko Jones /Russell Peacock
Timekeepers: Adrienne Willing / Alexis Marshall
Fruit / Ice: Ryoko Jones


FOR SALE / WANTED:

1. FOR SALE: Racing saddle - ISM Adamo Racing - original model, red .Good condition. New price $300, sell $80. Contact Stu 0418 437 075

2. FOR SALE: Time Trial race helmet. Spiuk brand KRONOS sperm-type helmet, perfect condition rarely used (2 races) size M/L (fits smaller head). Very light 390g; new price in Australia $349 - sell for $149. Contact Stu: 0418 437 075

3. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. The Darwin Half Marathon is on this Sunday. Many of our members will be participating. Good luck to all.

2. Media Watch: Territory triathlon report http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2010/07/20/165481_ntsport.html; 2. Congratulations to Hollie Goodall who took out the innovation award at the recent Telstra business awards.

3. The Fernwood All Girls Tri promotion for the 5 September event has kicked off. Look for the colourful posters and cards which have been distributed all around Darwin. Numbers are capped so please encourage your friends, family & workmates to enter sooner rather than later. Further info: allgirlstri@gmail.com

4. Those with junior connections are reminded that registration for the Come and Try Junior day (22 August 2010) is also open. Numbers are again capped so pick up one of the flyers and complete the entry on the reverse. Further info: jdc@triathlonnt.com.au

5. See attached details on the Go Troppo Triathlon. It's a sprint distance in Townsville 18 Sept 2010. Pays age group prize money for those interested.

6. Darwin to Mandorah Ride (8 August) details are available at www.darwin.cycling.org.au/AroundtheBay

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... there’s a separate load of laundry every week that is just your workout clothes.
... one of your goals this year is to be faster at getting out of your wetsuit
... you failed high school chemistry but you could teach a course on lactic acid.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News