Photo: Some of our fantastic Arafura Games volunteers
Hi All,
With Arafura tri done and dusted, it's now time to lighten up and have some fun & our Teams Event is just the way to do that. Already teams are forming and themes/costumes are being finalised (& are closely guarded secrets) !
Need some inspiration? Check out photos from last year's teams event at http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub/sets/72157624352444696/
Of course, the choice to dress up is entirely yours and while it is encouraged, isn't a condition of entry ~ all members are welcome !
Don't have a team or know anyone to team with? Flick me an email and I'll endeavour to put you in touch with others in a similar position.
RESULTS:
1. Arafura Games Half Marathon, 21km
Male: 1 Richard Gardiner 1.11.42; 11 Heath Porter 1.23.09; 13 Phil Lewis 1.25.55; 16 Blue Watt 1.26.30; 17 Tony Cox 1.27.07; 18 Ashan Weerakkody 1.29.14; 19 Daniel Eakins 1.29.18; 20 Pete Brady 1.30.03; 23 Hadyn Whitty 1.33.35; 25 Scott Bevis 1.38.32; 27 Tony Burns 1.39.49; 29 Damien Brown 1.43.21
Female: Jodie Barker 1.26.39; 7 Ryoko Jones 1.39.10; 8 Jodie Ballingall 1.39.36; 14 Fran Edis 1.44.10; 18 Asha Mahasuria 1.49.48; 19 Rose Stephens 1.49.54
2. Ironman 70.3 Mallorca, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run
Male: Andreas Raelert 3.53.07 Female: Emma-Kate Lidbury 4.33.18
3. NSW Club Championships, Forster, 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run
Male: Adam Holborow 1.28.22 Female: Lisa Marangon 1.34.40
4. Ironman 70.3 Florida, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run
Male: Andy Potts 3.3.14 Female: Caitlin Snow 4.22.31
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 22 May 2011
Teams Event
7.30am
250m swim, 6km bike, 1.5km run x 3
Venue to be confirmed midweek. Applications have been submitted to conduct this event at the Waterfront Lagoon but are yet to be approved.
Roster:
Race Director: John Thyne
Registration: Korgan Hucent / Damien Brown
Timekeepers: Bronwyn Rossingh / Stef Puszka
Fruit / Ice: Louise Ogden
Note:
1. This event is the very popular teams race starting at 7:30am
2. Teams will be teams of three members and all teams are encouraged to have a mix of male and female members.
3. The race will be in a relay format with each team member having to do each leg of the race.
4. A team member can only complete one leg of the race at a time.
5. Teams are encouraged to come up with a theme for their team and dress accordingly
6. It is considered a novelty event and for pointscore purposes, each participant receives one (1) point
JUNIOR NEWS:
Congratulations to all our juniors who competed in this year’s Arafura Games. From all reports there were some great performances and personal best times.
1. Our junior triathlon team (Louise Jettner, Imogen Teale, Michael Collins) won silver & all did a great job over the longer distance. This was the first year we have had a junior division and we hope to have many more juniors competing in two years time.
2. Lara Whitehouse won silver in the 5km open water swim in 1:12:08. That’s an incredible time and something that most of our senior Ironman athletes would be very impressed with. There were also a number of others who competed in other swimming events and Joseph White who competed in squash, so it’s great to see such versatility of sports amongst our juniors … Well Done All!
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: 2009 Black medium/tall 2XU model C:2 wetsuit. Long sleeves. Perfect condition - rarely worn. $150 Contact Ron 0407 117 448
2. Items or requests for advt re runs by 8pm tomorrow please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Official photos from Arafura Games Triathlon are available for purchase at http://www.woodleyimages.com/ArafuraGames2011/Triathlon/17013554_kqp4wr#1287514291_Bd4KdPw
2. Arafura Games competitors and volunteers celebrated the end of the Games at the closing ceremony on Saturday night. Thanks again to all those who volunteered at our triathlon, without you it wouldn't happen.
3. Challenge Cairns and Cairns Half in a couple of weeks has attracted many of our members and they are training hard. For some it will be their first Ironman or Half Ironman distance event.
4. The cancellation of IM China and China 70.3 has upset the plans of a few of our members.
5. DTC committee is currently working on 2011/2012 Events Calendar ... not an easy task with the Lake Alex venue no longer a certainty.
6. On the poo lution problem ... oops I had a rant here, you will be pleased I have reconsidered dumping it on our members and pressed delete !
7. Some of our members went through the frustrating process of hitting the refresh button a million times and were successful in gaining entry for Ironman Australia at Port Mac next year. Congrats ... getting an entry in these days seems harder than all the training !
8. No date yet set for 70.3 Port Mac. Reactions of punters to having both events on the same day was mixed. May well be that we won't have a 70.3 at Port next year or it may go back to it's original date.
9. Here at home we are fast approaching the time when we set the date for our AGM. Now is the time to start thinking whether you would be able to contribute to the club & the sport by putting up your hand for a position on the DTC committee. If the answer is yes, have a chat to those currently in those positions.
10. And while the committee is busy setting our calendar for next year, please remember our events are conducted by our club members for our club members on a voluntary basis. Have you thanked a volunteer recently or done your bit for the club? Once the calendar is set, we will be asking members to fill in the date & position they can help out in 2011/2012 and we look forward to being inundated with offers. Watch this space !
11. The uniform order has been submitted to Cannibal and should be back in time for Cairns.
12. Photos from Arafura race brief and event are up on Flickr.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...
... you understand "more is not better" when it comes to triathlon training
... you have already purchased your wetsuit in anticipation of swimming all through the dry season
... you have booked flights or accommodation for a triathlon that is still over six months away
Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
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