Robyn's E News 14 Sept 2011

Hi All,

It was somewhat of a shock to find the brrr factor had returned yesterday. I had white knuckles and chattering teeth by the time swim squad finished & didn't thaw out until mid morning .... and I know I wasn't alone ! I did pause to enjoy it though as it's already warming up again.

The juniors get to come out and play this weekend with their Come and Try Day happening on Sunday morning at Casuarina Pool (Registration [$5]opens 7.15am). We encourage those with kids to have them there & registered before 7.45am.

RESULTS:

1. Producing our club race results are a fantastic volunteer effort by a number of people.

2. You can help get them right by staying clear of the finish line once you have crossed. While it's great to warm down or go out and jog in with friends, please stay well clear of the finish line so that your number isn't recorded again.

3. Please don't approach the timekeepers for your times, they are still busy recording other finishers.

4. If you do not finish for some reason, please advise the timekeepers so they can make a note.

5. Notice an error in the results in E News? Please email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com and we will check it out before sheets get handed on for splits to be calculated.

6. Same goes for pointscore. Please advise any discrepancies. We do sometimes get the adds wrong & a regular audit eventually picks this up, but if you notice an error we would love to hear from you.

7. Your help is always appreciated.

JUNIOR NEWS:

1. COME & TRY:

Darwin Triathlon Club Junior Come and Try - Open to all school aged children

Sunday 18 Sept 2011
Casuarina Pool
Registration : 7.15am - 7.45am
Activities start: 8am
$5.00

See flyer attached to last Monday's E News.

2. SCHOOL SPORT NT TRIATHLON

School Sport NT Triathlon - this event is open to all school age children aged 12 and above

Sunday 15 October 2011
Lake Alexander
Check in on race day: 6am - 6.40am

Seniors & Intermediate with birth year of 1993-1997: 500m swim, 16km bike, 4km run
Juniors 1998 - 1999: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run
Individual Novice &/or Teams: 250m swim, 10km bike, 2km run

Entry online at www.triathlonnt.com.au All participants must register online by 5pm 12 October 2011

Entry fees: $15 Individual; Teams (of 2 or 3) $25

Further information: Lee Wilson 0437 700 422

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 25 September 2011
Lake Alexander
7am
400m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Event status: CLUB

Race Director: Craig Garland
Registration: Marcus Lisle / John Thyne
Timekeepers: Belinda Holt / Derek Cross
Fruit / Ice: John Thyne

CLUB SHIRTS:

1. Our club shirts are being enthusiastically greeted and proving to be a popular item.

2. The shirts are $60 each. If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, please email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com with the subject line: CLUB SHIRT. Please advise how many and what size you require and I'll let you know availability and payment instructions.

3. Size Chart (Chest measurements):
Men's (round neck)
Small: 91-96 cm
Medium: 96-101 cm
Large: 101-106 cm
XLarge: 106-111 cm

Women's (V neck)
Small: 81-86 cm
Medium: 86-91 cm
Large: 91-96 cm

4. Stocks of women's sizes are already very low so get your order in now.

OTHER NEWS:

1. The piece on our club history stirred some memories. Of those attending at Furlano's almost 20 years ago, some memories were romantic while for others it was recalling the pain of monumental hangovers !

2. We have just ticked over the 200 member mark !

3. Tour de Timor is underway with a number of our members taking part. We are hearing news that ranges from top 10 stage placings to others wondering what on earth they were thinking when they entered ! It's a tough event and this year stage cut off times are being more strictly applied. There will be some good stories around next week.

4. Fish stocks in Lake Alexander have diminished following our event on Sunday. When one of our ladies finally headed for the shower at home after the race, she was amazed when a small fish fell out of her tri top ! There is some speculation as to where it may have become lodged !!

5. Our Flickr page now has 7,738 photos and has recorded 72,197 views. Photos from Presentation Night and the Open Water Tri are up. Some from last weekend's event will be posted soon. You can view at http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub/

6. And for all those Facebook users out there we have a page to "Like" at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Darwin-Triathlon-Club/232422713443222

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... Gu is a regular ingredient of your diet
... it is difficult to find anything not containing lycra in your wardrobe
... you get excited by a new colour range in your favourite running shoes

YOU KNOW YOU ARE NEW TO TRIATHLON WHEN...

... a 10k is your dream engagement ring
... breathing hard and getting sweaty is something you try to avoid unless you are in bed
... eating healthy involves diet coke


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn