E News 2 September 2015

E NEWS - 2 SEPTEMBER 2015 The Townsville visitors who joined us at our Open Water Triathlon gave us the thumbs up! We managed to turn on a tougher than usual swim for them because of the high tide, and they loved the bike & run course. We also had a number of new members completing their first triathlon - always inspiring to share their achievement and enthusiasm.  Well done, hope to see you at another event real soon!   RESULTS: 1.  Open Water Triathlon, 600m swim, 20km bike, 6km run Male:  Heath Porter  Female:  Rachel McLean Results: Apologies for delay, we hope to have results out Friday (volunteer results guru interstate). 3.  Ironman 70.3 World Championships, Austria 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run Jim Eadie 115th M50-54 5:40:39 Sarah Collins 49th F55-59 7:39:17 4.  Adelaide Marathon 42.2km John Thyne 11th M50-54 3:41:37   COMMITTEE NEWS: 1.  Our AGM was conducted prior to our event on Sunday and 2015 | 2016 Committee elected as follows: President:  Tony Cox Vice President:  Vacant Secretary:  Robyn Stanley Treasurer:  Lisa Payne Public Officer:  Brett Verity Equipment Officer:  Alex Murdock Junior Co-Ordinator:  Melissa Lind General Committee:  Gary Wall, Graeme Parsons, David Hancock, Roger Decurtins 2.  On behalf of the club, Tony thanked outgoing committee members (Belinda Townend, Justin Tranter & Steve Goat) for their valued contribution.  Steve served a period on committee, then as President and most recently as junior coordinator.  Belinda has been the gem behind organising social functions during her time on the committee and Justin assisted on a number of subcommittees. 3.  The position of Equipment Officer will become vacant in the new year.  We would like to hear from any of our members who are willing to assist with the maintenance of our equipment.  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com 4.  We welcomed two new committee members - Melissa Lind (Juniors) and Roger Decurtins.   NEXT EVENT: Sunday 13 September 2015 Super Sprint Series #1 Lake Alexander 7am 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run Entry will opens shortly - setting up a series entry so you can enter all three events in one go. Roster: Race Director:  Volunteer required Registration:   Gayle Viney | Alan Barrett Fruit | Ice:        Volunteer required Note: 1.  This is the first event of our three race Super Sprint Series. A Super Sprint Handicap to follow after that based on times. 2.  You can see that the roster is short on volunteers & this is repeated across all four events at the moment. 3.  Please check the Calendar asap and volunteer where you can so we can ensure our events go ahead. 4.  For those with long memories, the Race Director position is as easy as compared to a few years ago. Sanctioning & permits are all done, water safety & ambulance attendance is pre-organised, swim buoy positions are permanent and there are always experienced people around to mentor those RD-ing for the first time.    INVITE FOR THOSE ATHLETES HEADING TO SUNSHINE COAST 70.3: 1.  Ange Castle & Jamie Hagan are super excited to be heading back to their old stomping ground for Ironman 70.3 Sunshine Coast.  They have been members of Caloundra Tri Club since its inception a few years back and being a fun, friendly and welcoming club, they have invited Darwin Triathlon Club members to join them at the club tent for the event. 2.  Perhaps we can call ourselves sister-clubs as Jason & Emma Cook swapped clubs at very similar time (we do like to give back) & Jason has also reiterated this invite from their new club!   3.  The blue club marquee with the ibis symbol will be sitting atop the Alex Heads hill, very near the intersection where the bike course heads inland - perfect spot! The club esky and barbie will be pumping with cold drinks and snags at a few bucks a pop. The marquee will be set up from the evening before so it is available before, during and after the race. 4.  Thanks to Caloundra Tri Club for this invite to members.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Run With Dad Father's Day Fun Run this Sunday. 2.  Thanks to those who nominated DTC for the Super Tuesday Bike Count  including Clare Labowitch, Robyn Stanley, Tony Cox & John Cowie.  The club will receive $50 for each nomination. 3.  Reminder that our Junior Event originally scheduled for this Sunday has been cancelled due to venue clash with Run With Dad fun run. 4.  Countdown to Bali International Triathlon 25 October 2015.  There have been some cheap flights on offer. 5.  If you are after club tri gear (medium tri pants, small top womens) check out the bargain on the DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED Facebook page. Lots of new items posted over the past few days so worthwhile having a look. 6.  Club tees are selling well and we are most out of small men's stock.  We will have them for sale again at our next event and definitely have the larger women's sizes on hand.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Tim Wolf heading for finish line at Dripstone Park Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 26 August 2015

E NEWS - 26 AUGUST 2015 The weather is signalling a move towards build up conditions!  Make sure you make the best of of the remaining dry season weather and enter our Open Water Triathlon (two distances on offer) being held on Sunday. For new members we will be located here:  See you all bright and early Sunday!   RESULTS: 1.  Ironman 70.3 Bintan, Indonesia, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run Kylie Scholz 2nd F30-34 5:41:47 Graeme Parsons 3rd M65.69 6:56:21 2.  TriPort Festival Half, 1.9km swim, 90lm bike, 21.1km run Tim Green 2nd MPro Times not yet available   NEXT EVENT: Sunday 30 August 2015 Open Water Triathlon Casuarina Beach 7am  (check in closes 6:30am) 600m swim, 20km bike, 6km run or 300m swim, 14km bike, 3km run Online entry open here Roster: Race Director:  Ron Griep Registration:     Brendan Sullivan | Matt Dames Fruit | Ice:         Kylie Scholz     ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: 1.  An email to all members regarding our AGM was distributed yesterday. 2.  Thanks to those members who are unable to attend our AGM and have already provided proxy nominations (which double as an apology for the meeting) &/or feedback. 3.  Out of town?  If you haven't already done so you can nominate your proxy & be listed as an apology here. 4.  The meeting will take place prior to our event and it is expected that event will start as scheduled.   JUNIOR NEWS: 1.  The juniors had a ball at the recent night bike | run session.  A big thank you to Mel Lind and all our volunteers who assisted with this event. 2.  Junior bike skills video featuring Matt Ellison.  3.  Reminder that once our junior members aged 13+ are skilled enough to cycle on open roads, they are very welcome to participate in age appropriate club events - including our upcoming Super Sprint Series. 4.  Triathlon Australia under 19 allowable race distances: 5.  Forming teams with our older juniors for our events is also encouraged.   MEMBERSHIP: 1.  It's not too late to renew your membership or to join our club  We have a stacked calendar of events coming up in the season ahead. Just choose Darwin Triathlon Club at the appropriate point in the online sign up process. 2.  We recommend you periodically check that your membership details are correct (inc all contact details), particularly if you were auto renewed.  You can do this by selecting Manage My Membership. 3.  The first round of membership cards have been distributed by TA.  Write your DAR & timing chip numbers on the card so that you have all details in one place. 4.  It's a good idea to bring your card (or evidence of m'ship) to all events.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Midge calendar lets you know when to cover up from those pesky little critters. 2.  Congratulations to Kylie Scholz, the first (of many, we hope) from our club to qualify for 2016 Ironman 70.3 World C'ships being held on the Sunshine Coast next year. 3.  Meanwhile we have Jim Eadie and Sarah Collins lining up at 2015 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Austria this weekend.  Good luck! 4.  Swimming NT advise time change for their Open Water Swim #4 on Sat.  Register 8am, Start 9am 5.  Shout out to Michael Mondy-  still recovering from his accident 6.  The temperature must be rising, Nightcliff Pool has stored the pool covers. 7.  Former member Bob Martin was one of the qualifiers at Bintan for 2016 70.3 Worlds. 8.  Just married: James Lugg 9.  About to be married:  Lauren Stephenson & Kyle Gear. 10. Heading back to chilly Canberra after a thaw out visit: Renee De Jong 11.  Also competing in Austria:  Carole McGregor 12.  Swanning around Italy on bikes: a large group of Darwin connected cyclists. 3.  Big welcome to our visitors from the Free Radical Tri Club Townsville.   CLUB TEE SHIRTS: 1.  Club tee shirts will be available for purchase after our event this weekend. $15 each or 3 for $40.  Some colour/size choices are getting low so do get in early. 2.  To ensure we bring your size/colour preference or to reserve a tee shirt for collection later, please complete details here.   PIC OF THE WEEK:  Spotted in the Witsup Newsletter  Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club