Photo by Alex: Race 2 Sprint
Hi All,
There is an air of excitement surrounding Sunday's event, Race 3 of both the Sprint & Women's Series (Incorp NT Sprint Distance Championships).
We are predicting we will have another bumper field. Please assist our fantastic volunteers by arriving early to get racked, registered & body marked.
Definitely NO registrations will be taken after 6.40am as volunteers also need to get set up to race.
If you would like to avoid the registration line up on Sunday, I will have rego sheets at swimming at Nightcliff pool tomorrow. Bring correct change & see me prior to pool opening or after the session.
Presentations will take place after the event and we encourage you all to stay around to socialise and congratulate our winners. Post race refreshments will be provided & if weather permits, we are hoping to put on a BBQ with the assistance of our sponsors.
Event sponsor Ray White Darwin is providing a race bag of goodies for members (numbers are limited so make sure you are early) as well as special prizes for male & female winners.
WANT TO RACE?:
Not yet a member of Darwin Triathlon Club and wanting to race at the weekend ?
It's easy, join online: https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ and bring copy of email receipt to event.
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 11 April 2010
Race 3 Sprint Series
Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships
Lake Alexander
7am (Registration closes at 6.40 am sharp)
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Race Director: Craig Garland
Registration: Shaye Hatty / Louise Ogden
Timekeepers: Kylie Sheffield / Deb Lewis
Fruit / Ice: Emma Winterflood
Note:
1. Non members not eligible for awards.
2. Conducted in accordance with Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules - view at www.triathlon.org.au
3. For a quick overview of rules see attached "10 Important Rules to Remember" doc.
3. Most important rule to remember: No drafting
4. Age limit for teams: 13 years for swim or run leg; 14 years for cycle leg.
5. No short course option.
COMMITTEE NEWS:
1. An additional three new swim buoys have been purchased.
2. Work has commenced on next season's calendar.
3. Club is progressing purchase of banners and a new measuring wheel.
4. Uniform suppliers have been contacted. Watch for order soon.
5. Race directors manual is in final stages.
TRIATHLON NT LONG COURSE FEEDBACK:
1. Reminder: Feedback due in by 9pm today to eo@triathlonnt.com.au
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Women's tri suit. It is a 2XU Endurance Suit, purple and lavender, size extra small, worn in one race only for $50 Contact Nikki 0412 030 950
2. FOR SALE: For Sale: 1x Asics 2150 running shoes size men's 12. Never worn in box, this years model. Colour Red and White. $100 ($210 new). Contact: Caine 0422 166 796
3. FOR SALE: Unisex Darwin Tri Club tri top 1 x Large $88. Contact darwintriclub@bigpond.com
4. Items or request for re runs for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Entries will be capped at 1,000 for Ironman Australia and 500 for Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie next year.
2. Saturday morning ride with a difference for some – on Dick Ward Drive they had to duck a horse that had escaped from the Fannie Bay race course complete with saddle & bridle, a wayward unknown cyclist, and a couple of vehicles. Lucky no one came to grief.
3. And on that .. don't forget to send in (read "dob" in) your nominations for Dag of the Year and/or Bike Crash of the Year. All nominations remain confidential and are not revealed until Presentation Night. So email them to darwintriclub@bigpond.com now before you forget.
4. Following on from declaring Darwin the glass capital of the world, here's how to report problems:
The NTG DPI website has a ‘report a fault’ service:
For roads, includes potholes, tree branches, litter (glass) etc:
http://www.cyclewaynetwork.nt.gov.au/transport/ntroads/faults/roads/index.shtml
If there is a problem with a cycle path:
http://www.cyclewaynetwork.nt.gov.au/transport/ntroads/faults/cyclepaths/index.shtml
Best time to report is as soon as riders get home while they’re still miffed about having to repair yet another punctured tube!
Others who have made reports via this site have noticed action happens very promptly. If the road/path is not in NTG DPI jurisdiction they should direct you to whose it is.
5. I have a copy of the registration form for the Kununurra Triathlon. Interested? Email and I will forward.
6. We may see a few "old" faces in the line up on Sunday.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...
... a great deal of the Easter break was spent online looking at bikes, tri equipment & event details
... you looked forward to a well earned sleep in only to be up, bright eyed at busy tailed, at 5.30am
... you did an "extra" ride over the long weekend
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
