Robyn's E News 9 March 2011

Photo: Fantastic volunteers at Race 1 Sprint Series .... thank you for helping


Hi All,

Thanks to the eagle eyes who pointed out that 308km was a little long for the swim at Ironman New Zealand .... have to slip in the odd typo just to make sure you are all paying attention. :)

This weekend sees Race 2 of our Sprint Series happening at Lake Alexander. The Lake is still currently closed to swimming, with latest test results not yet in. Should the Lake remain closed at the weekend, our event will go ahead but we will substitute a short run in place of the swim.

RESULTS:

1. 2011 Australian Open Water Championships, 5km swim

Lara Whitehouse 15th Girls 13, 1.12.25

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 March 2011
Race 2 Sprint Series
Lake Alexander
7am (registration closes 6.45am)
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option: 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)
Race Status: CLUB (register on day)

Race Director: Brian Gallagher
Registration: Tony Cox / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Simon Cruickshank/ Nell Clarke
Fruit / Ice: Naomi Hodgkinson

Note:

1. If Lake Alexander remains closed to swimming on Sunday we will be doing a duathlon.
2. This is a non drafting event.
3. We do not have road closure for this event. Competitors are reminded that they must obey all traffic regulations including stopping at RED lights.
4. For the benefit of our newer members "10 Important Triathlon Rules to Remember" is attached.

ARAFURA GAMES VOLUNTEERS:

1. Calling all those club members who aren't doing the Arafura Games Triathlon. We need lots of volunteers to help with setting up on the Saturday, registration and also on race day (8 May).

2. If you can help out, please email Anna at anna@triathlonnt.com.au and she will send you a cheat sheet on how to go about registering as an Arafura Games Volunteer.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. WANTED: Good quality bike for budding junior triathlete. Either mtb or road bike preferably with light weight female frame, size small adult. Must be in good condition. Up to $350. Contact Simon: 0401 118 360

2. FOR SALE- New MAVIC Cosmic Carbone-SL carbon clincher aero wheelset PRICE - $999, RRP $1999. Scwalbe Ultremo ZX tyres included. RRP ~ $100 ea. Contact CycleZone - 6/41 Cavenagh St, Opposite Darwin GPO, 8981 4436

3. FOR SALE: 3 sets of 650cc wheels; training wheels are velocity deep rim clinchers, currently with Gatorskins on them HED Aero (Front) and HED DEEP back, with good quality singles; Carima 4 Spoke Carbon Fibre wheel set, with singles; All wheels have clusters on them. Will sell as a set, or in 3 individual lots. Contact Rodney 0417 996 923

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

OTHER NEWS:

1. Media Watch: See http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/03/08/216721_ntsport.html

2. Good luck to Shaye and Phil Hatty who are competing in the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon this weekend.

3. Now the puddles are dry on Ironman New Zealand we know that World Ironman Champion Mirinda Carfrae had two punctures and still finished a close second after running through the field.

4. Cam Brown won his 10th IM New Zealand and said "It's pretty special what I did today, but I still want to win Hawaii -- that's probably the ultimate goal. I'd probably trade all those wins for a win in Hawaii,".

5. It's great to see so many people out there enjoying their triathlon training and the added fitness benefits which come from adopting the triathlon lifestyle. Oh what a difference a couple of months make.

6. Don't forget that you need to register online for Race 2 of the Sprint Series (Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships) 27 March 2011 at Lake Alexander. Individual entry is $25 and first 75 entrants receive race packs courtesy of Ray White Darwin. Enter at www.triathlonnt.com.au

7. Online entry is open for the NT Junior Triathlon Championships as 27 March. Junior categories are 12-13 and 14-16. Entry also at www.triathlonnt.com.au

8. IM New Zealand update: Stu Fitch got a slot for Ironman World Championships in Hawaii. Congratulations Stu.

9. Racing away? Have results info? Got some news and want to share? Email: darwintriclub89@bigpond.com (prefer email and no big pdf's as many servers reject emails with large attachments).

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... your bike spares bag contents consist of an outdated Power Bar, one tyre lever, a questionable patch kit, a couple of $2 coins with god knows what stuck on them, a couple of tubes without a clue of which one has a hole, all tucked into a bag the size of your fist.
... you are more concerned about what to wear at your next race than the event distance
... you can finally eat a banana or a vegemite sandwich .... on a long run

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 2 March 2011

Photo: Getting ready to race at Palmerston Race 1 Sprint Series


Hi All,

Nice to see some sun over the last couple of days but wow ... it sure kick starts the mould !

Triathlon NT will be conducting a Technical Officials Course next week (details below). We would like to encourage as many as possible to undertake this course. It's not onerous, a couple of hours for the course, an open book exam and a practical component.

Tick those boxes and you will then be able to TO at one of our events. We know many of you also wish to compete and that's fine. We would just like to increase the number of people available and that could be you, if ever you are injured or in recovery mode following an event.

Parents of our juniors are especially encouraged to do this course. It's also a great way to learn the rules of our sport.


NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 March 2011
Race 2 Sprint Series
Lake Alexander
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
(Short option: 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run)
Race Status: CLUB (register on day)

Race Director: Brian Gallagher
Registration: Tony Cox / Heath Porter
Timekeeping: Simon Cruickshank/ Nell Clarke
Fruit / Ice: Naomi Hodgkinson

Roster changes highlighted

ENTRY PROCEDURE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. Race 2 of Sprint Series will be on the day as normal. $5 event fee

2. Race 3 (Ray White Darwin 2011 NT Sprint Distance Triathlon C'ships) entry is online at www.triathlonnt.com.au Individual $25; Team of 2 $30; Team of 3 $45 (need TA number)

3. First 75 entries received for the Ray White Darwin 2011 NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships will receive a goodies bag courtesy of event sponsors, Ray White Darwin. Get your entry in quick.

4. 2011 NT Junior Triathlon Championships entry is online at www.triathlonnt.com.au Entry: $15 (Need TA number)

5. Arafura Games Triathlon entry - you must register as a games participant first, then select competitor. Register at www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au Entry free, you need TA number, Medicare number & passport like photo to upload

6. Volunteering for Arafura Games? - you also need to register as a games participant first then select workforce volunteer. Register at www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au Specify Triathlon - You will also need a photo to upload.


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: 1 pair of Bontrager Carbon Tubular race wheels complete with tubular tyres and spare. DT Swiss hubs. $1600.
Contact Al 0410 989 066

2. FOR SALE: Mountain bike - Scott Scale 40, alloy, Shimano Deore LX gearing and Rock Shox for $980, Contact Jane 042 999 8722

3. Items for next E News by Sunday 8pm please.

TECHNICAL OFFICIALS COURSE:

What: Level 1 Technical Officials Course
When: Friday 11 March 2011
Where: Community Room Electoral Office, Parap
Time: 6.30pm (sharp)
Cost: Free

Interested?: Please email phil.blumberg@nt.gov.au to be added to attendance list.

This a fantastic opportunity to learn the rules of our sport and also to be available to assist as a TO as it suits.


OTHER NEWS:

1. Good luck to our competitors (Sue, Michelle & Stu) at Ironman New Zealand. You can track their progress on race day at www.ironman.com

2. Alice Springs Triathlon Club travelling nicely and picking up new members for each event. If you are heading to Alice, email the club at alicetriclub@gmail.com to see if they have anything happening. Our members are very welcome to participate, ditto Alice members when they are up our way.

3. Our club has a number of members from Katherine who have targeted the Arafura Games Triathlon and are busy training for this.

4. One of our members did a particularly daggy thing last week and has earned a nomination for our Dag of the Year award. Don't forget to dob in a dag for this award. Someone does something daggy, we want to hear about ... email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com where it will remain confidential and not revealed until our annual presentation dinner.

5. Ditto we need nominations for our annual Broken Spoke Award. Please email details if you know about any of our members crashing while training or racing (and resultant damage) to darwintriclub89@bigpond.com and they will also be held on file until the dinner.

6. New pro Chad Anderson was a starter at Victorian Sprint Championships at the weekend. Word is he withdrew injured after being kicked during the swim.

7. Media Watch - see attached

8. Ever wanted to ride from Darwin to Broome? This could be your big chance and also help raise funds for charity at the same time. Details of the Darwin to Broome leg of the Cycle for SMILE are attached.

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News