E News 4 November 2015

E NEWS 4 NOVEMBER 2016 We have thunderstorms predicted over the coming days so it's no surprise that our wet season Aquathlon / Splash N Dash events get started this weekend with the running of our popular 200m swim, 2km run x 2 format at the Waterfront. You don't need your alarm clock (start time 6pm) and you can leave your bike at home, so how easy is that? We know some of our members may not be up for the x 2, but don't be shy, form a team or just enter and let us know at check in that you are only doing 200/2.   RESULTS: 1.  Noosa Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Rob Taylor 13th M30-34 2:12:05 Greg Bush 1st M60-64 2:19:58 Tim Wolf 47th M30-34 2:20:36   COMING UP: Aquathlon #1 Saturday 7 November 2015 Waterfront 6pm (check in closes 5:45pm sharp) 200m swim, 2km run x 2 Entry now open here As we have a 6pm start on Saturday, entry for this event will close at 8pm Friday evening. Why wait?  Get your entry in for any of the next three events now using the above link. Roster: Race Director:  Roger Decurtins Registration:     Louise Lamb | Amy Declouett Fruit | Ice:         Russell Peacock Notes: 1.  Torso must be covered during the run leg. 2.  Being at the Waterfront, this event puts us in the public eye a little more than usual and we ask your assistance in making sure we leave the area rubbish free.    JUNIOR EVENT: Saturday 7 November 2015 Waterfront Lagoon Our juniors are also having a swim/run event on at the Waterfront this Saturday. Event details will be forwarded by email from our junior co-ordinator Mel Lind or you can contact her at darwintriclubjunior@gmail.com   FOR SALE, WANTED ETC: 1.  A number of new bargain & found items have been added to our DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED Facebook page.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Have you completed the NT Sport & Active Recreation Master Plan Survey yet?  Let them know what you would like to see!  I'm dreaming big - wouldn't it be awesome if we had a designated triathlon centre with an open water swimming area, a cycle course that could be closed to traffic and varied terrain running tracks. 2.  A number of our former members were in action at Noosa including Jason Cook 2:11:46; Emma Cook 2:42:00; Angelika Hannon 2:59:58; Bertram Birk 2:53:36; Julia Gaudin 2:54:15 and Stephen Tapsall 2:51:12 3.  Speedy recovery wishes to Ron Griep who is sporting some multi-coloured road rash after a tumble at the weekend. 4.  Yes, if you thought it looked like him, Ian Norton has been in town. 5.  More info on Parap Pool redevelopment. 6.  Hearing Blue Watt will be Ironman training through the UK winter. 7.  Spotted: Jason Cook using Darwin as an Melbourne Cup excuse - view here 8.  Did you or your team get a spot at the Lake Argyle Swim?  Hearing Stu Fitch is doing the 20km solo! 9.  Up for a challenge?  Check out the Australian Alpine Ascent (3km swim, 130km ride, 30km run) 19-20 March 2016, 2 handlers & one support vehicle required. 10. Next Bali Ocean Swim - 3 July 2016 11. See you all Saturday evening.  Don't forget there are plenty of dinner options available afterwards if you want to be social later.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Lucky we don't need bikes this Saturday! It's getting hotter, so please make sure you well hydrated prior to our event  Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   WEBSITE

E News 30 October 2015

E NEWS 30 OCT 2015 Appears you all loved the Handicap Super Sprint and want to see it on the calendar again!  Thanks to those who gave feedback, it's always great to hear from our members! A huge thank you to RD on the day John Thyne, handicappers Brett Verity and Gary Wall as well as all the fantastic volunteers who helped out last weekend.  Together we do amazing things! Urgent:  We still require a volunteer RD for our next Aquathlon.  Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com if you can assist.  If public speaking isn't your thing, we can easy arrange for someone to cover this for you. Important:  Please note our remaining 2015 events are in 6pm Saturday evening time slots and event close of entry has been set at 8pm Friday.   RESULTS: 1.  Super Sprint Handicap, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run First across the line Male:  1 Col Smith, 2 Glenn Grant, 3 Steve Goat Female:  1 Marnie Weatherald, 2 Moira Wigley 3 Tori Sherrock Results  2.  Bali International Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Male:  Mitch Robbins 2:08:58  Female:  Kylie Scholz 2:43:37 Rob Brooks 1st M50-54 2:31:34 Kylie Scholz 1st F30-34 2:43:37 Cath Hood 2nd F30-34 2:59:39 Phil Blumberg 2nd M60+ 3:02:53 Daryl Stanley 3rd M60+ 3:05:01 3.  Bali International Triathlon, Sprint, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run Leanne Fidler 2nd F30-39 1:30:28 Robyn Stanley 1st F50+ 1:39:41   COMING UP: Aquathlon #1 Saturday 7 Nov 2015 6pm Waterfront Lagoon 200m swim, 2km run x 2 Online entry open here   (you are  able to enter our next three events ie Aquathlon #1, Aquathlon #2 & Christmas Splash n Dash at same time if you wish) Roster: Race Director:  Volunteer required Registration:     Louise Lamb | Amy Declouett Fruit | Ice:         Russell Peacock Notes: 1.  This is the first event of our annual Aquathlon Series.   JUNIORS: 1.  Next event for our juniors is a swim, run at the Waterfront also on Saturday 7 Nov 2015. 2.  Juniors keep an eye on your inbox for details in upcoming email from Mel Lind. 3.  Please note:  DTC committee has checked insurance and sanctioning conditions and confirmed that all junior must be 5 years as at 31 December 2015 to be able to participate in our club events.   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Official confirmation through of the cancellation of Ironman Melbourne in 2016.  Hawaii slots will be redistributed to IM Cairns, IM Australia (Port Mac) and IMNZ. 2.  Have your say on Parap Pool redevelopment 3.  NT News 28 Oct 2015 4.  Jakarta Post 26 Oct 2015 5.  Hearing Jamie Baldwin is recovering from his tumble at the Super Sprint handicap and will be watching those speed bumps from here on in. 6.  Swimming NT is conducting a Come & Try Swim Meet at Parap Pool tomorrow (Sat) at 4pm.  $10 - register on the day. 7.  Athletics NT wet season track meet at Marrara tomorrow may or may not include being chased by zombies. 8.  Update on our tri gear order - due to a slight manufacturing delay our order is likely to be dispatched this time next week.  Watch this space! 9.  Life Member Allan Stancombe left Darwin earlier this week. Safe travels! 10.  Good luck to Tim Wolf  who lines up at Noosa Triathlon this weekend.  Tim says he has ridden his decked out TT rig along Hastings St and feels there's nothing left to achieve! 11.  Due to high tides we are being warned of another peak in salt marsh mozzie numbers from next weekend.  Extensive spraying of breeding grounds is being undertaken but do cover up folks & avoid being bitten.  12.  Nightcliff Pool upgrade   PIC OF THE WEEK: Bali International Triathlon winners Mitch Robbins & Kylie Scholz Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE