Hi All,
What a
fantastic weekend of triathlon. First up we had Hawaii 2012 on the TV on
Saturday, then on Sunday our event at Lake Alex followed by athlete tracking of
Ironman Melbourne. Doesn’t get much better than that!
While those
in Melbourne were battling some pretty horrid swim conditions, we sat through a
30 min rain delay before getting Race 2 of the Sprint Series underway in
perfect conditions.
Our thanks
to RD Col Smith and all those who helped out on the day. Our volunteers
really are wonderful people and without them our events just wouldn’t take
place. The presence of St Johns Ambulance and Surf Lifesaving crews
continues to ensure safe racing for our athletes and we also thank the
volunteers from those organisations.
The tri
focus now turns to one of our highlight events & Race 3 of our Sprint
Series, the Ray White Darwin
NT Sprint Distance Championships. Entry closes 5pm THIS FRIDAY 29
March 13.
RESULTS:
1. Race
2 Sprint Series, Lake Alexander, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Male:
Brett Verity 1.06.15 Female: Stef Puszka 1.17.36
Full
results posted to website
2.
Race 2 Short Option, (Inc 2013 NT Junior Triathlon Championships) 300km swim,
13km bike, 3km run
Male:
Joseph White 40.53 Female: Jade Williamson 46.12
Full
results posted to website
1.
Ironman Melbourne, 1.9km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run
Male:
Eneko Llanos 7.36.08 Female: Corinne Abraham 8.10.56
Bryan
Hopkins 1st
M45-49 8.47.28
Jim
Eadie 72nd
M45-49 10.17.41
Luke
Hansen 75th
M25-29 11.15.52
Sarah
Collins 7th
F50-54 11.26.10
Emma
Cook 53rd
F35-39 12.31.10
Angelika
Hannon 18th
F50-54 13.39.19
Heath
Porter dnf
Nathan
Dwyer dnf
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 7
April 2013
Lake
Alexander
Race 3
Sprint Series
Ray White
Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon C’ships
7am
750m swim,
26km bike, 5km run
Online
entry here. Entry closes 5pm THIS FRIDAY 29
March 13 or earlier if sold out – no late entry.
Roster:
Race
Director: Phill Hatty
Registration:
Emily Heames / Lisa Heames
Time Keeping:
Peter Stephens / Rose Stephens
Fruit /
Ice: Graeme Havens
COSTS ARE RISING:
Dear Club
members,
in order to
help defray costs your committee is exploring ways to keep your fees down but
to also ensure you are supported by good equipment and that all safety measures
are in place. A new initiative "Sponsor a Race" has been developed
whereby individuals, organizations or families are asked to sponsor a
race. At this stage we would like as many sponsors as DTC club races
(excludes NT or club championship races). Cost is $300. What does the
sponsor need to do? Simply pay and then nothing! What do you get? Your
name in the Calendar plus acknowledgement on your race day. Ever feel
that you would like to do more for your club but don't have the time? Here
is the answer! Contact Bin Birk 0417087407 or email here if you would like to sponsor an event
on the existing calendar or claim an event for next season.
DTC
Sponsorship Committee.
FOR SALE / WANTED:
1.
WANTED TO BUY: Mountain bike or hybrid bike suitable for a female height
165 – 170cm. Contact John 0423 797 401 if you have one lying around
looking for a good home.
2.
FOR SALE: Cervelo 2012 S5 White with Sram Rival gearing and Fulcrum
Racing T wheels, 56cm frame, in great condition only 4 months old, selling it
as I have grown out of it. Asking $3200 ONO
Contact
Joseph: 0478 825 549
3.
WANTED: To buy, rent or borrow, a kayak suitable for training and racing
in at the Katherine Ultra Challenge (4 August). Contact Billy: 0410 330 177
4.
FOR SALE: Bike boxes. 2 x Scicon hard shell bike boxes, grey
colour. Well-travelled, need some TLC/repairs, good protection for bikes
when travelling. Cost new (Wiggle) ~$750. Sell $50 each.
Contact Stu 0418 437 075.
5.
Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm please.
UNIFORM ORDER:
1.
For those of you who have current uniform orders placed, delivery is expected
in a fortnight.
TRIATHLON NT NEWS - MEMBERSHIP OFFER:
Extended
Membership Special Offer for new members – up to 15 month membership for the
price of 12
Have you
recently competed in your first triathlon? Are you interested in doing more
races next season? Have you considered becoming an annual member of Triathlon
Australia?
We
recognise that many participants who compete in their first triathlon towards
the end of the triathlon season are unsure about whether they want to commit to
an annual membership of Triathlon Australia when only limited events remain.
In
consideration, we are providing you with a one-time offer for new members of
Triathlon Australia – up to 15 months of FULL membership benefits if you join
after 1st April 2013.
Anyone who
is not currently a member of Triathlon Australia that joins after 1st April
2013 will become a full member of their state and national association for the
remainder of the current membership year and for the whole of the 2013/14
membership year.
This offer
will be available from the Triathlon Australia website from 28th March 2013.
All memberships taken from 28th March 2013 will be valid from 1st April 2013.
* This
offer is available to any new members joining from 1st April 2013 and the
membership will be effective from the date of joining to 30th June 2014.
OTHER NEWS:
1.
Congratulations to Bryan Hopkins who is heading for Hawaii in October after
qualifying in IM Melbourne. With some seriously impressive riding & running,
Bryan became the first member to qualify for Kona in 2013. In now
published official results, as well as his age group win, Bryan was 75th
overall of 1837 competitors!
2.
Congrats also to those who made the IM finish line for the first time – Luke
Hansen, Angelika Hannon, Jim Eadie & Emma Cook. Stoked for them,
welcome to the Ironman family!
3.
Thanks to John Arrigo who rescued one of our bike course signs early on Sunday
morning. John spotted a couple of likely lads walking along Dick Ward
Drive using the sign as an umbrella. That left John in the dark, on his
bike, back pack on with a big heavy sign to reposition in the rain. Check
out the line of chain teeth marks down the back of his leg!
4.
Sean Killiner was a little anxious when he discovered his Rudy Project sunnies
weren’t on the top of his head on Sunday. After much searching he was asking if
they had been handed in when he spotted them under a shrub. Phew!
5. On
lost sunnies, a Facebook post by Tom O’Neil reunited Jane-Marie Kerslake with
her Oakleys which she had lost on a MTB ride. Favourites too, so she was
pleased to get them back.
6.
Our newest junior club member Bryn Pickering and family made the trip up from
Katherine so that Bryn could compete in the NT Junior Triathlon. Bryn was
the youngest in the field and he raced extremely well and picked up lots of
experience along the way.
7.
Phil Blumberg is in pretty good tri shape & the moment and judging by
finish line comments on Sunday is the man the girls like to beat!
8. We
had a number of new members compete for the first time on Sunday.
Welcome, we hope you enjoyed participating with us.
9.
President Phill Hatty reports positive feedback from competitors regarding the
decision to delay the start until rained stopped rather than convert to
swim/run format.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN…
… you
happily pay $12 for a pair of elastic laces
… you know
the location of every accessible tap within a 10km radius of your home
… with
lycra in mind, your washing machine is permanently set to delicate
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn
Stanley
Darwin
Triathlon Club
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