Hi All,
Good news this morning with the cyclone warning cancelled for Darwin.
Obviously it continues to be extremely wet and windy so do take special care out there on the roads and allow plenty of extra time to get from A to B.
What does this mean for our event on Sunday? If a cyclone warning or watch is current for Darwin we would not proceed with our event.
Should the inclement weather continue, a decision will be made at the weekend whether to proceed in the advertised format or to modify the event. Safety of competitors will be the main priority so road conditions & any weather warnings will be taken into consideration.
In the meantime, enjoy your time on the wind trainer or your mtb and/or sloshing through the puddles when you are out running. Bring out your inner child !
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 18 March 2012
Race 2 Sprint Series
7am (Registration closes 6.45am)
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)
Event Status: (CLUB) Entry on race morning
Roster:
Race Director: Col Smith 0408 830 411
Registration: Rowena Eastick / David Hancock
Timekeeping: Jac Crofton / Nic French
Fruit / Ice: Simon Cruickshank
Notes:
1. Important: Please specify at registration if you are doing the short option ~ our rego volunteers are good but they aren’t mind readers. Same if you are in a team.
2. Roads will be open for event. You must obey all traffic rules and stop at RED lights.
3. Drafting is not permitted. If you are within another competitors draft zone you are cheating.
4. Full Triathlon Australia Race Competition Rules which govern our events can be viewed here.
5. Is this your first triathlon? Come down early to set up and please ask if there is anything you wish to know about the event or the course.
6. Instructions on the course are given in the race brief prior to the event. If there is something you don’t understand, ask for the RD to go through it again.
7. To assist our volunteers on registration, please bring your membership card or copy of your m’ship receipt with you on race morning.
POSITION VACANT:
1. Executive Officer wanted for Triathlon NT, this is a part time position (flexible working hours). For more detailed information please contact Belinda Birk by email eotriathlonnt@gmail.com
ONLINE ENTRY OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:
Online entry for the following events is now open:
1. Ray White Darwin 2012 NT Sprint Distance Championships (Race 3 Sprint Series), 7am 1 April 2012, Lake Alexander. Selection points event for TA Age Group Sprint Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here. Be one of the first 75 to register to receive Ray White Darwin race packs.
2. Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships, 4.30pm 14 April 2012, Lake Bennett. Selection points event for TA Age Group Olympic Distance Team for Auckland. More information and entry details here. If you are staying overnight at Lake Bennett Resort booking accommodation early is recommended.
3. Both events are selection points events for TA Age Group teams for World Championships in Auckland later this year and they are attracting interstate entries. Please assist volunteer organisers by getting your entries in as soon as possible.
FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:
1. FOR SALE: Remaining items of club uniform 1 x L Bra Top $40; 1 x M Ladies Tri Suit $162; and 1 x L Ladies Club Shirt – old stock reduced to clear at $55. Email here
2. FOR SALE: Accommodation available in Bali (can be used for tri) Four Seasons Jimbaran Bay 5 nights under half the normal price. Awesome deal! Contact Michelle 0414 513 375
3. FOR SALE: Dura Ace WH7850-C50-CL race/training wheels; carbon and alloy clinchers. Strong and versatile wheel with great reviews. Very good condition. New price around $4,000. Sell $900 . Contact Stu 0418 437075
4. FOR SALE: TREK Tri bike: Equinox 9.9 SSL 2009 Size S (suit small or medium-small). Top of the line bike: OCLV top carbon frame, Sram RED group set and brakes, USE Aerobar. Beautiful orange bike. Unmarked. $3999. Contact David 0418 807 997
5. Items for next E News by 8pm next Tuesday please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. Congratulations to Steve Goat and Shaye Hatty. Both have been named in Triathlon Australia’s Age Group Team for the ITU Long Distance World Championships in Spain in July.
2. Big news yesterday with Challenge Cairns being binned and IM Cairns being announced with 40 Kona Slots. Those wanting to withdraw now it’s not a Challenge event, can apparently get a refund from USM.
3. Appears Australia does indeed have 3 men’s Olympic slots for London. Now that’s good news. Want to know more about how Olympic qualification works? Click here.
4. We have a record number of our members heading over to compete at Ironman 70.3 Singapore this weekend including Phill Hatty, Nikki Roddie, Derek Cross, Shaye Hatty, Jodie McLeod, Robyn Stanley, Amy Pallentine, Glen Scholz, Steve Goat, Emma Cook, Justin Tranter, Angelika Hannon, Jason Cook, Marcus Lisle, Brian Hannon, David McLeod, Kylie Gaffel, Daryl Stanley, Haydn Whitty, Phil Blumberg, Stef Puszka, Rob Brooks, Belinda Birk, Ali Fitch, Bertram Birk and John Arrigo. We wish them all good luck.
5. So many going over to Singapore for the 70.3 maybe we should consider making them the new club long distance Championships.
6. Closing dates for applications for Triathlon Australia’s age groups teams for the various ITU World Championships are as follows: Duathlon, France: Monday 16th April 2012 at 5pm AEDST; Sprint Distance, New Zealand: Monday 16th April 2012 at 5pm AEDST; Olympic Distance, New Zealand: Monday 16th April 2012 at 5pm AEDST
7. Check here for frequently asked questions regarding the age group teams.
8. 2013 will launch the first ITU long course world series, 5 of the 12 races will be in Asian cities.
9. There will be no E News on Monday. Check Facebook page and or website news/announcements for anything urgent. Back to normal next Wednesday.
TRIATHLON TIPS:
1. Triathlon Australia’s website has lots of useful information posted. Click here to see training tips and navigate around. To check out the member log in area you need your TA member number.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …
… you were mightily miffed when the pools closed yesterday
… you have put off using your new running shoes for at least another few days
… you know a no smoking section in a restaurant is about as useful as a no peeing section in a pool
Safe training,
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News
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