Hi All,
A large group of members from diverse backgrounds gave up their Sunday to participate in our Club Planning Day yesterday.
A big thank you to all those who attended and in particular to Graeme Parsons and Helen Clarke who donated their time to act as facilitators. They kept proceedings to a strict time schedule and had participants out of the “swim” and on the “bike” in a timely fashion. After a nutrition break (lunch organised by Bin Birk), they skilfully guided the group through to the home ‘run’ and across the finish line (early)!
The input from the Planning Day is now being worked on with a view to present the recommendations at the next committee meeting. Rest assured we have a great club and a wonderful group of people with the energy and drive to ensure it remains that way.
We are very grateful to Fannie Bay Gourmet Meats for their contribution of butchers paper for use on the day.
RESULTS:
1. XOSIZE Triathlon (Vic Sprint C’ships), Sandringham, Vic, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
Male: Nicholas McGuire 1.02.42 Female: Penny Hosken 1.11.36
2. Western Suburbs Tri Club, Vic, 750m swim, 18.75 bike, 5km run
Male: Daniel Standen 1.01.32 Female: Caitlin Wade 1.12.30
Chad Anderson 2nd 1.01.33
NEXT EVENT:
Extra Volunteers needed for next Club race at Palmerston on this Sunday 4 March
1 or 2 people to set up and man water stop
1 person at bike turn-around for short course
1 person to at bike turn-around for long course
If you can help out, please contact race director Barry Sullivan on 8932 6569 (H) after 7:30PM or email here
Sunday 4 March 2012
Race 1 Sprint Series
Palmerston Aquatic Centre
7am
750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run
(Short option: 300m swim, 10km bike, 3km run)
Event Status: CLUB
Roster:
Race Director: Barry Sullivan
Registration: Christine Friebel / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Roger Decurtins / Nathan Dwyer
Fruit / Ice: Brett Verity
HOW DO THE SPRINT & WOMEN’S SERIES WORK?
Here is a brief outline of how the series work:
1. Darwin Triathlon Club perpetual Sprint Series and Women’s Series trophies are awarded from results of each of the three events.
2. To be eligible for Series prizes, members must participate in all three sprint distance events.
3. The trophies and prizes for Series 1st, 2nd & 3rd are presented at our Annual Presentation Night Dinner
4. Club pointscore points are award on the sprint distance event only
5. Participants in the short option receive 1 pointscore point for participation.
6. At Race 3, DTC will also host the Ray White Darwin 2012 NT Sprint Distance Championships.
ONLINE ENTRY OPEN:
1. Online entry for Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships at Lake Alexander (1 April 2012) is now open here.
2. This is a selection points event for ITU Age Group Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships in Auckland later this year. View further details and selection criteria here
3. First 75 entries only receive Ray White Darwin race bag of goodies.
JUNIOR REPORT:
Our junior coordinator Jason Jones reports on Sunday’s junior event:
A coolish morning greeted the eager participants at yesterday’s junior mountain bike challenge at Lake Alexander. The cool water conditions kept the crocodiles away whilst all 3 age groups were given a staggered start for the swim leg.
Sub juniors led the field giving juniors and the 4 seniors something to chase. The highlight was the handicapped teams event to finish which was closely contested and raced in great spirit.
All enjoyed the occasion including the parents who once again provided great support. Thank you.
Well done to all juniors!
Reminder next junior event is at Lake Alexander on the 18 March 2012 due to cancellation of skills session at Casuarina pool (swimming carnival)
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Speedo two piece swimmers (black and white) BNWT; Size 14; $35 Contact Belinda: 0418 456 653
2. FOR SALE: Giant trinity pro time trial/ triathlon bike 2008 model, full carbon, dura ace group set, Vision carbon aero bars. Suit rider aprox: 170-178cm. Excellent condition $1900 Recently fully serviced Contact Jason 0437006168
3. FOR SALE: brand new Sram Red TT Group Set. This is a complete group set and includes:- Break Leavers, Brake Callipers, Return to Centre shifters, Front and Rear Derailleur, Chainset, Cassette, Crank and Bottom Bracket. Top of the range components ideal for someone wanting to upgrade their existing or are thinking of purchasing a new bike. RRP of $2,300. Make an offer. Contact Steve 0434 184 399
4. Items for E News or requests for re runs by 8pm tomorrow please.
UNIFORM ORDER UPDATE:
1. Uniform order has just been delivered. Once sorted, I’ll email those concerned regarding collection options.
OTHER NEWS:
1. British Olympic triathlon hopeful Alistair Brownlee has been dealt a setback in his preparations for London 2012 after suffering an Achilles injury. I’m sure this is music to the ears of many but we do hope he recovers fully in time for the Olympics – watching the Brownlee brothers in full flight is an awesome experience.
2. Many of you will know Barry Smart. He retired a couple of years ago and did some travelling but still answers the call to act as a technical official for us when need arises. We have had news that Barry suffered a small heart attack & spent a few days in hospital. Barry still maintains a strong interest in the club and we wish him a very speedy recovery.
3. If you see Lucy Thompson and Berky this week, please wish them good luck as they are heading over to compete in the Abu Dhabi Triathlon. Also competing will be Matt Redmond. Any body else going??
4. In line for another Broken Spoke Award nomination, Jac Crofton is feeling a lot better with the general soreness gone and the wounds healing. She just needs the collarbone to knit! Jac had her first session back on the ergo yesterday afternoon and is already looking to the future.
5. Matt King was on the podium at the MTB Nationals over the weekend. Matt took out the Expert category. Congratulations Matt. He (and a number of others with a mtb bent) now eyes the Alice Springs Enduro in May.
6. Did you know our Women’s Series trophy used to be based on very short distance options which introduced many women to the sport back then? A number of years ago, we found our female members were opting to do the Sprint distance (and so were ineligible for the Women’s Series award) and many of the guys only wanted to do the shorter option. The decision to conduct the Women’s & Sprint Series over the one distance and offer a short option open to all members, has proved successful and popular.
7. Amy Pallentine is the lastest to have a run in with that fish at the Waterfront. Amy was out of there in a flash and says if that’s nature she’s not having any of it !
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …
… you can pass on the plate of Tim Tams without hesitating
… you feel naked without a water bottle in your hand
… you groan when the alarm goes off but feel great when that session is done
Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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