Hi All,
Our thoughts are with those in the flood areas of Queensland. I'm sure many of you have, like me, spent time this morning checking up on family and friends over there.
Meanwhile here at home, it's pretty blowy & wet and we had something like 3000 lightning strikes in 24 hours. But that's normal stuff for the Wet Season. It's getting pretty soggy underfoot and it's wise to check the BOM radar before heading out.
We are hoping the weather gods will be good to us and that our first event for 2011 will get underway as scheduled this weekend. Nothing much other than lightning or a cyclone warning stops the aquathlon format and judging by the number of people getting in some secret swimming training, we are all ready to race !
IMPORTANT INFO FROM YOUR COMMITTEE:
President Phill Hatty and Darwin Triathlon Club committee advise the following (the short version) :
1. Commencing from and including this Saturday's Race 1 Aquathlon Series event at Nightcliff Pool, non members of Darwin Triathlon Club will not be permitted to participate in CLUB events.
2. This change has been made following advice from Triathlon Australia & our insurer, that to allow non members to participate is not permitted under our club insurance cover.
3. If you are yet to join or renew membership and wish to participate on Saturday (or in any of the many upcoming events on 2010/2011 calendar) please join at https://www.securedvirtualnet.com/Sma/Triath/ and bring a copy of your receipt with you to the event.
4. The good news is visitors from other NT clubs or from interstate, holding a valid TA membership, are permitted to participate on production of their TA card or a copy of their membership receipt.
RESULTS:
1. Australian Sprint Distance Championships (Age Group), Canberra, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Jesse Featonby 56.45 Female: Yuko Takahashi 1.07.47
Others:
Jodie Barker 1st F35-39 1.09.36
Loie Sharp 1st F55-59 1.30.46
2. Hobart Marathon, 42km
Male: Trent Harlow 2.30.22 Female: Sharon Ryder 3.04.33
Heath Porter 15th M 3.05.17
Jac Crofton 4th F 3.12.20
NEXT EVENT:
Saturday 15 January 2011
Race 1 Aquathlon Series
Event status: CLUB
Nightcliff Pool
6pm (Registration closes 5.40pm sharp)
400m swim, 3km run
Race Director: Vicki Woodrow
Registration: Robyn Stanley / Lisa Svara
Timekeeping: Phil Blumberg / Jane Perkin
Fruit/Ice: Peter Brady
Note:
1. 2010 DTC aquathlon series trophy holders: Chad Anderson and Hollie Goodall
2. Depending on numbers we may introduce a wave start. Race Director will advise following close of registration.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. MEMBER WANTS TO HEAR FROM: Anyone eligible and interested in competing in the World Police & Fire Games in New York City on the 28 August 2011. She is competing in the Olympic distance triathlon and hoping to get a team of people together to reduce costs etc (the more the merrier). Also if you know of anyone living in NYC that may be willing to rent a room for 2 weeks from 23 August to 6 September 2011 pls let her know. Contact Renae: 0488 102 939.
2. AVAILABLE TO RENT: Room for rent in 3 bedroom house in the Narrows. Tropical style house with louvered windows and large back yard, also a secure shed for keeping bikes etc. Room available now. Contact Nell 0451 505 494
3. FOR SALE: Polaris padded cycle bag. Suitable for airline transport. Has wheels for ease of transport, as well as shoulder straps and carry handle. $100. Contact Damien 0400 376 707.
4. Items for E News by 8pm Sunday please
TRIATHLON NT NEWS:
1. Triathlon NT is seeking an Events Coordinator to assist the Race Director for the Arafura Games Triathlon. This will be a partially funded position and a great opportunity for someone wanting major event management experience and/or to give back to the sport. Please contact eo@triathlonnt.com.au 0448 206 121 or Triathlon NT President David McLeod 0411 226 967.
OTHER NEWS:
1. The following Darwin Cycling Club activities may be of interest: The crits are back; Australia Day Fun Ride 8am from Leanyer Water Park; Bark Hut Classic 5 June 2011; Bay to Bay Mandorah Ride 7 Aug 2011 Further details: www.darwin.cycling.org.au . The cycle club is promoting participation rides and membership options have changed to encourage this. Check out their website for further details.
2. Mark Edmonds is on a high after competing in the Sydney to Hobart. Mark was a keen triathlete with us until his sailing ambitions & success took priority !
3. Those pesky railway lines are claiming some more wet season victims. Ever since the lines went in we have reminded members of the dangers of riding over them in the wet. It takes about 30 secs to get off and walk over and continue on your way ... unharmed. Please, please, please keep that in mind if you are riding out that way.
4. Some of you have already watched the coverage of the 2010 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. It's actually one of the better Kona reports and a must see if the opportunity arises. The men's race was fascinating.
5. Still spots available in the Dextro Energy ITU Sydney age group olympic distance event. See www.usmevents.com.au
6. Individual entry to the 5th Anniversary Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore has now exceeded 94% field capacity. Relay Team Entries are currently at 44% capacity and team slots may be rolled back to the main field in coming days. Race day is confirmed as March 20th 2011, with 35 slots confirmed to the 2011 Ironman World Championship 70.3, to be run in Las Vegas, Nevada USA, September 2011.
7. The Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore will also qualify triathletes to the 2011 Asia Pacific Ironman 70.3 Championship.
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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