E News 19 November 2014

Hi All,

Darwin Triathlon Club celebrates its 25^th anniversary this month.  Triathlon has been around the Top End far longer than that, but our club was officially incorporated on 30 November 1989.

The composition of our membership can change each year due to the often transient nature of life in Darwin, but the best things about our club are the warm welcome given to our new members, the friendly nature of our events and the lasting friendships and connections made by our members that endure long after people have left the NT.   

It is not unusual to receive requests for uniform items from those leaving.  Many want to maintain their link with our club or quite simply wear our colours because they are recognised around the country and overseas and are a great conversation starter – usually a “do you know ….”!

Links remain strong and there are often reunions at far flung events or here in Darwin when former members return for a visit or to compete.

We recognise all those who have contributed to the development of Darwin Triathlon Club over the past 25 years (many of whom are featured on our Honour Board) and look forward to the continuing success of our club in the years to come.  

To ensure we are catering to our member’s needs, the committee is reviewing all our operations, building on work commenced by previous committees. 

We are also listening to member feedback and our event this Sunday is an addition to our original calendar after members indicated a preference for more of this distance.  Thank you to those wonderful people putting up their hand to volunteer so that this and our other events can take place.

RESULTS:

1.  Ironman 70.3 Ballarat, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Michael Raelert 3:48:33  Female:  Melanie McQuaid 4:19:40

Tim Wolf 22nd M30-34 5:01:00

2.  Challenge Shepparton, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Josh Amberger 3:45:16  Female:  Annabel Luxford 4:18:04

Michelle Gailey 6^th Pro F 4:40:23

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday

23 November 2014

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am (registration closes 6.45am)

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Online entry open  When entering our club events please use your DAR number (not your TA number). 

Roster:

Race Director:   Tony Cox | Julia Logan

Registration:     Allan Barrett | Christine Friebel

Fruit | Ice:        Roger Decurtins

Notes:

1.  We ask that you take the time to read the basic rules of triathlon before our event on Sunday.

2.  Blue Cycles NT will be on hand at our event should you need mechanical assistance & they will also be helping out.  Thanks to Matt and the team for their continued support at our events.

3.  Blue Cycles have come to the rescue on a number of occasions but it would be far better if they had nothing to do, so we suggest you make sure you have checked your bike, pumped up your tyres and remember your helmet on race day!

4.  And don’t forget your timing chip.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC

1.  FOR SALE:  Thule vehicle bike carrier.  Towball mounting style, lockable and capable of taking 3 bikes. $40 Contact Simon 0401 118 360

2.  Check items posted to buy, swap, sell or simply giveaway to a good home at DARWIN TRI – BUY | SWAP | SELL Facebook page. Join while you are there and feel free to add your posts there & include photos if you wish.

3.  WANTED:  House Sitter wanted all of January 2015.  Near the Nightcliff foreshore, ideal location for training.  House comes complete with pool and the world’s best dog (and running partner) plus free supply of eggs from resident chooks.  Contact Simon 0401 118 360

4.  Items for next E News by Monday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS

1.  Watch for calendar updates & added events (both senior and junior) on our website. 

2.  Watch for our new Junior Facebook page being set up by our junior committee.

3.  Good news!  We have had confirmation that Nightcliff Pool will be reopened in time for our combined junior/senior Christmas Splash N Dash (6 Dec).  The committee last night decided the event would be a free, fun, novelty participation event. It won’t be timed and no points will be awarded. More details to come.

4.  Watch for an update on all things event related which will be going out to members in the near future. 

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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E News 12 November 2014

Hi All,

The weather gods were kind for our Splash N Dash and the junior event at the Waterfront on Saturday evening.  The location is a picture perfect event backdrop and we gained a lot of interest from those on the sidelines and from the various establishments.  

A big thank you to our volunteer Race Director Brian Gallagher for his efforts in putting this event on for us.  Also a big thank you to our roster volunteers, the team from Blue Cycles NT and those of you who stepped up on the evening to help out.  As always, we acknowledge our events are only possible because of our brilliant volunteers. 

GOOD NEWS:

1.  More good news regarding events with confirmation that our additional triathlon on Sunday 23 November 14 will go ahead at Lake Alex. 

2.  You asked for it! The distance: 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run.

3.  HELP NEEDED - We have listed president Tony Cox as RD for the event on the 23^rd, but now appeal for someone to step up and volunteer to co-pilot this event with him (he could then take part). Tony does all our sanctioning, permits etc for every event as well as helping out at the majority.  Please email if you are available to assist Tony with the RD position or can help out with marshalling.

RESULTS:

1.  Splash N Dash, Aquathlon #1, Waterfront, 200m swim, 2km run, 200m swim, 2km run

Male:  Brett Verity  22:31  Female:  Jac Crofton  24:40

Results posted here

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

Male:  Michael Raelert 3:35:55  Female:  Annabel Luxford 4:02:20

Shellie Ratahi 6th F40-44 5:05:51

Alex Murdock 16th M18-24 5:17:29

Graeme Parsons 3rd M65-69 5:46:32

Emily Heames 17th F25-29 5:48:36

3.  Challenge Forster, NSW, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Mitch Robins 3:50:34  Female:  Liz Blatchford 4:15:02

Michelle Gailey 5^th Pro F 4:38:02

4.  Murray Man Triathlon, SA, 2km swim, 80km bike, 20km run

Male:  David Mainwaring 3:45:58  Female:  Sarah Crowley 4:05:38

Tim Green 4^th Pro M 3:50:25

Stef Puszka 3^rd Pro F 4:19:10

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday

23 November 2014

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Online entry open

Roster:

Race Director:   Tony Cox | Volunteer required

Registration:     Allan Barrett | Christine Friebel

Fruit | Ice:        Billy Lynch

ENTERING OUR CLUB EVENTS:

1.  When entering our club events please use your DAR number (not your TA number). 

2.  As you also need your timing chip number for entry, why not write it on your m’ship card and have all your info in the one place.

JOINING MULTIPLE CLUBS

1.  Do you have an interstate Triathlon Australia membership and now wish to join Darwin Triathlon Club? 

2.  Or are you leaving / have left Darwin and wish to join another club?

3.  TA give this information about joining multiple clubs: "It is possible to join multiple clubs via our membership system. In order to do this, you need to first of all complete your membership to TA, your State and your first club option. Then you will need to go back into the membership system as though you are registering for a second time. Use the same email address and password to log in. The system will recognise that you already have paid for annual membership to TA so it will show as ‘$0’ cost and you will not be charged for this again. You can then choose the relevant State and second club from the drop down lists. This time it will show up with a cost for the second club’s annual membership. When you go through to the check out page you will only be charged for the cost of membership to the second club. You will then be a member of both clubs."

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC

1.  WANTED:  House Sitter wanted all of January 2015.  Near the Nightcliff foreshore, ideal location for training.  House comes complete with pool and the world’s best dog (and running partner) plus free supply of eggs from resident chooks.  Contact Simon 0401 118 360

2.  FOR SALE:  Thule vehicle bike carrier.  Towball mounting style, lockable and capable of taking 3 bikes. $40 Contact Simon 0401 118 360

3.  Check items posted to buy, swap, sell or simply giveaway to a good home at DARWIN TRI – BUY | SWAP | SELL Facebook page. Join while you are there and feel free to add your posts there & include photos if you wish.

4.  Items for next E News by Monday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS

1.  The speedy guys were in action at IM 70.3 Mandurah Pro Championship with Raelert coming close to breaking his world record time with his 3:35:55.  Former members who were also speedy included Derek Cross who was first age grouper (again) in 4:02:55 (1^st M35-39), Ashan Weerakkody 4:18:09 (3^rd M25-29) and Barry Silverlock 4:46:56 (1^st M55-59). 

2.  Have you moved up or down in our Pointscore since the latest update?  Check it here.

3.  Rumours say that there was an encounter with one of the resident queenfish on Saturday. 

4.  We had some lost property left after the race.  It is always a good idea to check you have picked up all your gear before leaving. 

5.  On the start list for Challenge Shepparton – Michelle Gailey.  Good luck!

6.  Heading south to race in the inaugural IM 70.3 Ballarat – Tim Wolf.  Good luck!

7.  Did you get in to Noosa 2015 before TA priority allocation sold out?

8.  Former club president Paul Bell is in town for work & came down to the Waterfront for a catch up.

9.  Tri legend Belinda Granger races her farewell event on Australian soil at Challenge Shepparton this weekend.  BG has been given the No 1 bib.

10.  With many on the move at this time of year, those members leaving Darwin are encouraged to return their timing chip so it can be put back into circulation.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News