E News 15 July 2015

E NEWS 15 JULY 2015   Do hope you are enjoying the cooler mornings and being able to finish your training reasonably dry instead of dripping wet.  Makes for a very welcome change and lots of pbs!   We had our annual dinner and presentations to award winners (listed below) take place over the weekend. A big shout out to Cycle Zone Darwin, Cannibal, Gallery Two Six, and AMart Allsports for their support of our various awards and of course, to Belinda Townend for organising the fabulous catering again this year.  There is definitely lots on, in and around Darwin, and our time management skills are being put to the test right now. On the triathlon front we have our first Open Water Triathlon for season 2015|2016 happening this Sunday at the stunning Casuarina Beach location. If you haven't yet participated at one of our very popular Open Water Triathlons, guarantee you are in for a treat this weekend. See you there!   ANNUAL AWARDS - PRIZE LIST: Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Champion Trophies:  Tim Green | Rachel McLean Aquathlon Series:  Brett Verity | Jac Crofton Duathlon Series: Brett Verity | Tara Worby Sprint Series: 1 Brett Verity 2 Korgan Hucent 3 Scott Hanrahan Women's Series:  1 Shaye Hatty 2 Shellie Ratahi 3 Tara Worby Geoff Simpson Memorial Trophies:  Brett Verity | Sarah Collins Ironman Performance: Hannah Johnston Most Improved Male:  Scott Hanrahan Most Improved Female:  Shellie Ratahi Encouragement Awards:  Lisa Payne | John Morris Broken Spoke Award:  Jim Eadie Dag of the Year Award:  Daryl Stanley Age Group Triathlete of Year Awards: Under 20:  No eligible 20-29:  Luke Fronsko | Kate Robertson 30-39:  Heath Porter | Jac Crofton 40-49:  Brett Verity | Shaye Hatty 50-59:  Tony Cox | Corinne Fabian 60-69:  David Hancock | Monica Stewart     NEXT EVENT: This Sunday 19 July 2015 Open Water Triathlon Casuarina Beach 7am (check in closes 6:45am) 600m swim, 20km bike, 6km run (or short option 300m swim, 14km bike, 3km run) Entry open here Early bird entry closes 8pm Friday ($10 Individual $20 Teams) Late entry closes 6pm Saturday ($20 Individual) Roster: Race Director:  Tony Cox Registration:     Shellie Ratahi | Emily Heames Fruit | Ice:         Emily Heames Note: 1.  We are trialling a late entry system with this event. 2.  Obviously we want to encourage all our members to have their entry in place by 8pm Friday but as you the members occasionally ask for late entry,  we are going to test to see if we are able to accommodate that. 3.  Friday 8pm closure will allow committee & event volunteers to know a good estimate of how many racks are required to be transported, catering numbers for post race refreshments, timing requirements & assists with general event planning. 4.  Thanks for getting your entry in at the early bird price before 8pm this Friday.  Heck, why not do it now so you don't forget!!   VOLUNTEERS: 1.  It is that time of year when we strongly encourage all members to volunteer at an upcoming event as a way to "give back" to the sport we all love. 2.  Volunteering is a great way to meet fellow members and to gain a different perspective of events by stepping outside the lines for a few hours. 3.  Those volunteering are an invaluable part of the success of our events and without whom our events are unable to be held. 4.  We encourage all members to volunteer at least once during the season so please check our Events Calendar and email darwintriclub@gmail.com with your preference of dates & positions for one of our 2015|2016 events on the list.   FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC: 1.  A number of new items including bikes for sale, cycle shoes, jogger prams have been posted to our DARWIN TRI - BUY|SWAP|SELL|WANTED FACEBOOK 2. Ask to join the page to see the swim, bike, run bargains posted there.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Roger Decurtins lines up for Ironman Switzerland this weekend.  Good luck! 2.  At a recent NT Volunteer of the Year function our president Tony Cox missed being presented with his Certificate of Appreciation.  It was great that we were able to surprise him & present it on Saturday.  Tony was nominated in appreciation for all the behind the scenes work he does to ensure our events are sanctioned, correct permits are in place and of course, the tireless effort he puts in on so many race days.  Thanks again Tony! 3.  Swimming NT Open Water Clinic 8 Aug 2015 4.  Bali International Triathlon 25 October 2015 5.  Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast 13 September 2015 6.  Darwin Triathlon Club Olympic Distance 9 August 2015 7.  Congratulations to Jo & Scott Hanrahan  who tied the knot at the weekend. 8.  One of our members had a green & yellow "Feel Free" sit-on-top kayak and a yellow stand-up paddle board  (both with a distinctive Polynesian design) & a white paddle stolen from her backyard. Please keep an eye out.  Any info appreciated.   PIC OF THE DAY: Outdoor buffet dining at its best at our Awards Dinner Keep on tri-ing Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club  Website

E News 8 July 2015

E NEWS 8 JULY 2015 It was an absolutely magic dry season morning for Blue Cycles NT Long Course Triathlon C'ships at Lake Bennett Resort at the weekend. Lake Bennett once again proved to be a top triathlon venue. Congrats to the organising committee headed up by Triathlon NT EO Ange Castle, RD James Geddes, the "I'm everywhere man" Phill Hatty and the squillion other wonderful volunteers of all ages who helped out - it was a top notch event enjoyed by participants and supporters alike! Lock it in for next year.   RESULTS: 1. NT Long Course Triathlon, 2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run Male:  Brett Verity 2:59:12  Female:  Rachel McLean 3:20:07 Results Age Category Winners: 18-24:  Kia King 25-29:  Luke Fronsco | Rachel McLean 30-34:  Aiden Geaney | Kylie Scholz 35-39:  Steve Goat | Jac Crofton 40-44:  Shellie Ratahi | Aaron Trenfield 45-49:  Dean Caton | Angela Librio 50-54:  Jim Eadie 55-59:  Corinne Fabian 60-64:  Phil Blumberg 65-69:  Daryl Stanley 2.  Gold Coast Half Marathon, 21km Rena Walker  371st F45-49 2:12:42 3.  Bali Ocean Swim, 1.2km Brian Gallagher 1st Vet Male 24:51   TICKETS ON SALE UNTIL 3PM TODAY: Annual Presentation Dinner Saturday 11 July 2015 Lions Park, Dripstone (site of recent duathlon & open water tri transition) From 4pm Thanks to all those who have already purchased dinner tickets, it's going to be a great night. Tickets are on sale online here until 3pm today, so grab yours now for this family friendly, casual social opportunity to meet and/or get to know your fellow club members and friends. BYO drinks, chairs, rugs.   NEXT EVENT: Sunday 19 July 2015 Open Water Triathlon #1 Casuarina Beach 7am 600m swim, 20km bike, 6km run (or short option 300m swim, 14km bike, 3km run) Entry open online here Roster: Race Director:  Vacant Registration:    Shellie Ratahi | Vacant Fruit | Ice:        Vacant Note: 1.  This is a call for volunteers to fill the vacant spots for this event and other upcoming events listed on our Events Calendar. 2.  Please check the calendar and email darwintriclub@gmail.com with details of when you can help out and the positions you would like to fill.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Spare a thought for Ron Griep, his tri events in the Netherlands were cancelled due to hot weather! 2.  Speedy recovery wishes to Michael Mondy who has spent some time in RDH & is facing surgery following a bike crash last Thursday evening.  Michael would like to hear from anyone who witnessed his accident on McMillans Road. We will put you in touch if you did. 3.  Amazing result for Heath Porter at the weekend. At the half way point of the swim, he decided to stop and remove his wetsuit and then made his way back through the field and finished in 2nd. 4.  There were kangaroo sightings out on the bike course, but it was the stray bananas that had everyone talking afterwards. 5.  Our equipment guy Alex Murdock is swapping his tri gear for some test cricket viewing in the UK. 6.  We have another farewell coming up shortly.  Lee Wilson and family are heading back to Brisbane to be closer to family after a 10 year stint in the Territory.  Lee has been a low profile in tri circles of late, but many have benefited via his contribution to the development of the sport through his coaching, his stint as Junior Development Officer for Triathlon NT and as a competitor. We wish Lee, Donna & family all the best with their move. 7.  Friday track sessions originally started by Lee will continue with John Thyne at the helm. 8.  NT News 8 July 2015 9.  Work is being undertaken at Lake Alex in an attempt to remove the stinky mud on the boat ramp area. 10. It's dry season and that unfortunately means bike theft is on the rise.  Make sure you secure your bikes well at night.  Mountain bikes seem to be targeted at the moment with a number of thefts reported in social media. 11.  Reminder - jump in now and get those tickets for Saturday evening - we would love to see you all there.   PIC OF THE WEEK:  Triathlon volunteers come in all sizes    Keep on tri-ing Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   Website | Facebook | Twitter | Juniors