Robyn's E News 8 April 2013

Hi All,

Our NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships got underway in perfect conditions yesterday and continued that way throughout.  We welcomed athletes from Victoria, Queensland, NSW and SA this year and they all enjoyed their Top End tri experience.

We are indebted to Korgan Hucent of Ray White Darwin for his continued sponsorship of our event.

Korgan and the brilliant crew from Ray White Darwin went all out to make it the very best day possible for competitors.  Thanks to Korgan for getting behind the club and our members.  Great news is that Ray White Darwin has already committed to sponsoring the event for the 5th year next year.

We had many wonderful volunteers in action yesterday.  Race Director Phill Hatty rallied the troops and made sure the day went smoothly.  Shaye Hatty keep onlookers up to date and entertained as she “manned” the mic.  EO Triathlon NT Anna Goat was busy behind the scenes.  TO Adele Butler was keeping an eye on proceedings and was extremely happy with behaviour on the bike course. The Surf Life crew were on hand for water safety and backed up on our water station, St John Ambulance were there to cover any first aid requirements and we are always happy to say they weren’t needed!  We had people on corners, mount and dismount lines, water stations extras, post-race refreshments and of course our timing crew were keep extremely busy with the constant flow of competitors. 

As always, a collective effort by many, many volunteers meant a day of fantastic racing and spectating.  We thank you all for your contribution to the success of the day.

RESULTS:

1.  2013 Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Male:  Tim Green 1.06.40  Female:  Stef Puszka 1.14.33

Prov results here

2013 NT Sprint Distance Champions

Male:  Tim Green  Female:  Stef Puszka

Age Category Winners:

U20:     Liam Rapley / Emma Jeffcoat

20-24:  Rowan Beggs-French / Julia Gaudin

25-29:  Tim Green / Stef Puszka

30-34:  Daniel Willis / Jo Ellis

35-39:  Brett Verity / Emma Winterflood

40-44:  Ben Schwarz / Tara Worby

45-49:  Ron Griep / Helen Bretten

50-54:  Rob Weatherald / Julie Boyd

55-59:  Brian Gallagher / Vicki Woodrow

60-64:  Graeme Parsons / Monica Stewart

65-69:  Ian Currie

70-74:  Peter Smith

2.  Ironman 70.3 Texas, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Richie Cunningham 3.48.24  Female:  Emma-Kate Lidbury 4.13.52

3.  TQ Sprint Championships, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male:  Daniel Coleman 1.00.08  Female:  Gillian Backhouse 1.04.19

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 20 April 2013

Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships

Lake Bennett

4.30pm

1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run

(Short option:  500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run)

Online registration now open here.  Entry closes midday Friday 19 April or earlier if maximum numbers reached.

Roster:

Race Director:  Shaye Hatty

Registration:    Renae McGarvie / Monique Eliseo

Timekeeping:   Carlee Mark / Clare Labowitch

Fruit / Ice:       Nic Hoey

Notes:

1.  This is a Saturday afternoon event at Lake Bennett Resort (80km south of Darwin) and is the must do event on our club calendar!  You haven't "tri'd" until you have experienced Lake B!

2.  So that we know how many racks, equipment etc our volunteers need to transport down to Lake Bennett on race day, DTC committee have again decided that entry for this event will be online.

3.  Please assist organisers by entering early.

UNIFORM ORDER:

1. Have all uniform expect the tri pants back.  Will let those of you with orders know collection details as soon as they arrive.

FOR SALE / WANTED:

1.  FOR SALE:  ORBEA Onix 2011 model, full carbon frame - size 57 (suits taller rider), shimano 105 groupset, new ultegra 11-23 cassette and ultegra chain, fizik antares saddle, mavic aksium race wheelset. Bike well maintained and regularly serviced. $1500 ono. Contact Monique 0405 586 817

2.  FOR SALE:  Set of Fulcrum racing one, 2 way fit wheels, beautiful 1450 g alloy set. As new, only ridden for a couple of months, can't really justify having such a nice set of wheels to train on, would be great for someone wanting one set of wheels to train and race on. Come with skewers, warranty and wheel bags. Retail $1700 plus selling $1100, all offers considered. Contact Rowan 0400 138 505

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.  Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Anthony Beven is hobbling around in Italy after posting 3.40.07 in the Milan Marathon.  He is not looking forward to the long flight back now.

2.  Meanwhile in France, John Thyne recorded 4.11.17 in the Paris Marathon. He has a well deserved holiday to look forward to.

3.  What a waste of perfectly good marathons!  They should have a swim and bike before them J  Seriously, well done to both.

4.  Great to have Triathlon Australia president David Ferrier in the field yesterday and enjoying triathlon in our unique laid back Territory style.

5.  The race caps and visors received by competitors yesterday got rave reviews.  They are so good it’s probably an idea to put your name on yours.

6.  New dad Damien Brown was spotted on the Sunset Cove roundabout watching the action yesterday. 

7.  Also looking on longingly, was a certain triathlete turned runner.  Looks like he may be contemplating a tri comeback.

8.  Saw former treasurer Hans Bormann among the spectators as well.

9.  The stork will be busy again this week.  Watch for details.

10.  We farewell Derek Cross this week.  He heads west and will be missed at the pointy end of the field.

11.  Date Claimer:  please note tentative arrangements are being made to hold Darwin Triathlon Club Presentation Night Dinner on Saturday 10 August 2013

12.  Congratulations to all competitors in the Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships.  It was the cleanest, fairest competition seen in a long time. 

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN …

… you have already got your entry in for Lake Bennett in a fortnight.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

Robyn's E News 27 March 2013

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 1^st M45-49 8.47.28

Jim Eadie 72^nd M45-49 10.17.41

Luke Hansen 75^th  M25-29 11.15.52

Sarah Collins 7^th F50-54 11.26.10

Emma Cook 53^rd F35-39 12.31.10

Angelika Hannon 18^th 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 75^{th 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

E News