Robyn's E News 11 Aug 2010

Hi All,

With so much happening in local tri land, E News will be brief today.



IMPORTANT INFO ON NEXT EVENTS:

1. Finlay's NT Long Course Triathlon
Sunday 15 August 2010
Lake Bennett Resort (80 km south of Darwin)
7am
(Registration closes 6.30am, Race Brief 6.45am)

2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run

Notes:

1. Online entry & event info at: www.triathlonnt.com.au

2. ENTRY CLOSES 5PM TODAY, Wednesday 11 AUGUST, no late entries accepted.

3. If you are travelling down to Lake Bennett on race morning, please factor in plenty of travel time. Registration closes at 6.30am sharp, so please be on site in plenty of time to have completed racking, check in, race shirt collection, body marking etc before 6.30am. You may find a torch helpful.

4. Before you leave home, make sure you check you have all your gear packed - it's way too far to dash back for a forgotten helmet, shoes or goggles (I've lost count of the number of people who have forgotten crucial items in the past).

5. If you aren't booked at the Resort you need to park outside (we are using part of the resort carpark as transition).

6. On the way in, it will help if you pass the Resort gates before parking. Please consider the safety of fellow cyclists and runners prior to parking and ensure you park well off the road.

7. A bottle exchange table will be provided on the bike course near resort turnaround. It is the athletes responsibility to organise clearly marked bottles and to STOP and collect if you wish to exchange bottles. No outside assistance allowed.

8. Think about taking some water to Lake Bennett as some don't like the taste of that available locally.

9. Presentations are expected to take place at Lake Bennett at 12 noon. Any changes will be announced at race brief.

2. JUNIOR COME AND TRY
Sunday 22 August 2010
Lake Alexander
7 -16 years
Various distances, teams welcome

1. Flyer and registration form attached.

2. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids of all ages to come and try the exciting sport of triathlon.


3. FERNWOOD ALL GIRLS TRI
Sunday 5 September 2010
Lake Alexander
Women and girls 12+
250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run
Teams Welcome

1. Designed for women and girls to experience the challenge of triathlon in a supportive and fun environment.

2. Entry numbers are close to capacity so encourage your family, friends and work colleagues to sign up now before cut off is reached.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC.

1. FOR SALE: Black/Yellow Specialised SLX Comp (M) size semi-compact frame, Campagnolo Chorus 10 spd groupset, Velocity wheels, BBB carbon bars, Serfas saddle. $1500 ono, Contact Garry on 0424 364 556

2. Items for next E News or requests for advt re runs by Sunday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Swimming NT's open water series meet #3 is on this Saturday morning at the Recreation Lagoon. Further info: www.nt.swimming.org.au

2. Good luck to all competitors heading down to Lake Bennett for Finlay's NT Long Course Triathlon on Sunday.

3. Don't forget our AGM is fast approaching. It is to be held prior to the open water triathlon at Casuarina Beach on Sunday 29 August 2010. If you are a potential president or committee person have a chat to one of the current committee.

4. A couple of members including Michelle Mitchell and Lachlan McKenna are heading to Qld for the Capricorn Half Ironman this weekend. Good luck.

5. A get together of parents and those interested in assisting with the club's junior program this season is being held tomorrow. If you would like to attend please email Jodie jbmcleod@bigpond.com for further details.

6. Plans are being made for a very social presentation night. Watch for further announcements. Meanwhile keep Friday 10 September 2010 clear on your calendar.

7. Phew, that's it folks.

See you at Lake Bennett,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News