Robyn's E News 28 March 11

Photo: Ray White Darwin 2011 NT Sprint ~ racked and ready

Hi All,

A very successful Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships & NT Junior Championships were conducted at Lake Alexander yesterday (albeit as duathlon format due to the continued closure of Lake A).

Our sincere thanks to RD Scott Bevis for his efforts with this event. How good was it to have the lights flashing on Ross Smith Ave ?! A huge thank you also to all our volunteers (and there were many) who assisted with these events, we really really appreciate your efforts.

We acknowledge and thank our event sponsor, Ray White Darwin, for their generous support of our event. With Korgan Hucent in action in Mooloolaba, it was over to Nic from Ray White Darwin to handle presentations. Nic is also a triathlete in waiting and was inspired by your efforts yesterday.

Don't forget that our next event is a 4.30pm start at Lake Bennett for the Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships. Contact number for those who may wish to stay the night at the Resort (and we encourage you to do so) is given below.

RESULTS:

1. Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Championships, 2.8km run, 26km bike, 5km run

1 Grant Preddy 1 hr 10 mins 53 secs; 2 Mark Anzin 1.12.29; 3 Marcus Lisle 1.12.48; 4 Rob Weatherald 1.13.14; 5 Steve Goat 1.14.06; 6 Tony Cox 1.14.35; 7 Ali Fitch 1.14.51; 8 David Croser 1.15.28; 9 Russell Peacock 1.15.39; 10 Justin Tranter 1.15.54; 11 Ron Griep 1.16.32; 12 Michael Varga 1.16.43; 13 Stu Fitch 1.16.53; 14 James Geddes 1.17.17; 15 Simon Cruickshank 1.17.26; 16 Brian Gallagher 1.18.20; 17 Roger Decurtins 1.18.35; 18 Blaice McCaul 1.18.45; 19 David McLeod 1.19.13; 20 Bec Thyne 1.19.22; 21 Simon Weise 1.19.45; 22 Luke Reeves 1.20.20; 23 John Thyne 1.20.39; 24 Chris Batenberg 1.21.41; 25 Daniel Eakins 1.22.01; 26 Shaye Hatty 1.22.06; 27 Damien Brown 1.22.23; 28 Belinda Birk 1.22.28; 29 Vicki Woodrow 1.22.30; 30 Glen Scholz 1.23.29; 31 Sue Parora 1.23.35; 32 Cruz Vida 1.25.20; 33 Ben Sanders 1.25.29; 34 Ryoko Jones 1.26.05; 35 Haydn Whitty 1.26.34; 36 Emmett Hartung 1.26.47; 37 Daniel Obrien 1.27.00; 38 Rosie Sullivan 1.27.44; 39 Clinton Luxford 1.27.48; 40 Jodie McLeod 1.27.58; 41 Kate Robertson 1.28.20; 42 Team Townend/Richardson 1.28.24; 43 Daryl Stanley 1.28.51; 44 Kylie Gaffel 1.28.53; 45 Rowena Eastick 1.29.18; 46 Peta Jeggo 1.29.35; 47 Karen Wilson 1.30.21; 48 Amy Yeoman 1.31.18; 49 Leigh Milne 1.31.44; 50 Jo Duncan 1.31.51; 51 Barry Sullivan 1.32.09; 52 Bertram Birk 1.32.55; 53 Tass Liveris 1.33.08; 54 Adam Cunneen 1.33.56; 55 Ian Fletcher 1.34.00; 56 Karen Lewis 1.35.39; 57 Simon Thiessen 1.35.52; 58 Jane Marie Kerslake 1.37.35; 59 Angelika Hannon 1.38.22; 60 Team Killiner 1.44.06; 61 Brian Hannon 1.46.18; 62 Alan Day 1.47.49; 63 Moira Wigley 1.53.58; 64 Team Killiner/Harris/Acland 1.54.41; 65 Tim Green dnf; 66 Margaret Black dnf; 67 Bronwyn Rossingh dnf

NT Sprint Triathlon Champions:

Male: Grant Preddy
Female: Alison Fitch

Age Group Winners:
16-19 Blaice McCaul
20-24 Grant Preddy / Bec Thyne
25-29 Justin Tranter / Kylie Gaffel
30-34 Marcus Lisle / Ryoko Jones
35-39 Mark Anzin / Ali Fitch
40-44 David Croser / Sue Parora
45-49 Tony Cox / Belinda Birk
50-54 Rob Weatherald / Vicki Woodrow
55-59 Stu Fitch
60-64 Daryl Stanley

2. NT Junior Championships

12-13 years (1km run, 12km bike, 2.5km run)

1. Joseph White 42.47; 2 Bella Hatty 47.42; 3 Lara Whitehouse 49.57; 4 Hamish Wiltshire 51.14; 5 Connor McLeod 52.30; 6 Chynna Godfrey 53.56; 7 Ari McInerney dnf

14-16 years (1km run, 12km bike, 5km run)

1. Mitch Ward 47 mins 01 secs; 2 Dustin Hunter 50.18; 3 Nelson Rossingh 53.26; 4 Imogen Teale 54.52; 5 Louise Jettner 1.00.07

NT Junior Triathlon Champions:

Male: Mitch Ward
Female: Imogen Teale

3. Mooloolaba ITU World Cup, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run (draft legal)

Male: Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) 1.51.52 Female: Nicky Samuels (NZ) 2.03.13

4. Mooloolaba ITU Oceania Cup, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run (draft legal)

Male: Mitchell Robins 1.51.45 Female: Ashleigh Gentle 2.03.25

Chad Anderson 38th 2.02.07

5. Mooloolaba Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: James Hodge 1.56.31 Female: Kym Jaenke 2.10.26

Heath Porter 11th M25-29 2.08.10
Craig Garland 37th M40-44 2.21.53
Jac Crofton 10th F30-34 2.27.58
Korgan Hucent 110th M30-34 2.32.18
Monica Stewart 2nd F55-59 2.36.11
Faith Marshall 107th F35-39 3.17.56

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 9 April 2010
Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships
Lake Bennett
4.30pm
1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run
(Short option 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run)

Race status: CLUB (must be a member to race)
Registration: On day

Race Director: Jack Pennington 0404 789 641

Registration: Tim Green / Kyle Gear
Timekeeping: Christine Friebel / Natasha Rammers
Fruit / Ice: Vicki Woodrow

Extra volunteers for Lake Bennett - we need some volunteers to man the drinks station and turnaround points of the bike and the run.
Can you help? Please ring Jack on 0404 789 641

Note:

1. We have negotiated a special rate for those wishing to stay at the Resort following our Club Championships. It's a great opportunity for a weekend away. Please mention you are with DTC for the triathlon.

2. Lake Bennett resort bookings contact lakebennettrec@optusnet.com.au or phone 8076 0960


OTHER NEWS:

1. Congratulations to Tara Worby and Paul Tilbrook on the arrival of Emily Rose. A great birthday gift for Tilly !

2. Media Watch: See attached & http://www.ntnews.com.au/article/2011/03/18/218681_ntsport.html
3. Triathlon on the tele ... Geelong should be showing next Saturday 2 April and the Sydney race on Monday 11 April. Check your local guides for One HD coverage.

4. We have a number of people heading to Sydney for the age group race. Would love a quick email from those heading south for it so that results are easier to check ... darwintriclub89@bigpond.com

5. Applications are now open if you would like to be considered for selection as a member of the Australian age group team for the following ITU World Championships:

Sprint and Olympic Distance - Beijing China (10/11 September 2011); Duathlon - Gijon, Spain (24/25 September 2011); Long Distance - Henderson, Nevada, USA (5 November 2011)

Age group team selection is based principally on the results obtained in the qualification series races. All relevant information can be found on the Triathlon Australia website at www.triathlon.org.au

6. Darwin Cycling Club are running the second participation ride on Sunday 3 April 11 as part of the build up series to the around the harbour ride
to Mandoorah. There will be a 40 km option starting at 8.00 am and a 80 km option starting at 7.30 am. Register from 7.00 am at Howard Springs
shops in Whitewood Rd. For details see > http://www.darwin.cycling.org.au/event.asp?ID=1743&format=popup

7. The juniors were very antsy and anxious to get underway yesterday. The rise in skill level of these kids is amazing .. watch out seniors ~ hot competition is coming to a race near you !

8. Congratulations to Monica Stewart on her podium place at Australia Age Group Triathlon Championships at Mooloolaba yesterday. Mon had an awesome time and racing appears to have been neck & neck.

9. One of our former juniors Alistair Donohoe, won a gold medal in the U17 Team Pursuit at the National Junior Track Championships recently.

10. E News may be missing from your inbox for a week or so. Any urgent announcements will be made direct to our club website "News/Announcements" page, so make sure you check there occasionally.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you have 3 hrs on the bike ticked off before the sun comes up
... you are sporting gravel rash and bruises and all your friends want to know is how your bike is
...you are looking forward to going to work for a rest after training

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 23 March 2011

Photo: Singapore swim course

Hi All,

Darwin Triathlon Club was very much in evidence in the Singapore 70.3 over the weekend. We had five podium places (see results below) which is a great indication of the strength of our club.

Our Ray White Darwin 2011 NT Sprint Distance Championships take place this weekend at Lake Alexander and the field is looking good with a number of interstaters as well as athletes from Katherine and Alice Springs heading up to join us. More info on the weekend below.

RESULTS:

1. Darwin Triathlon Club Junior Pointscore

Girls Point Score: 1st Louise Jettner, 2nd Bella Hatty, 3rd Chynna Godfrey
Boys Point Score: 1st Joseph White, 2nd Connor McLeod, 3rd Mitch Ward

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

Male: Kris Gemmell Female: Mary Beth Ellis

Grant Preddy 2nd M25-29 4.34.49
Blue Watt 2nd M50-54 4.58.39
Rob Brooks 9th M45-49 5.08.05
Simon Cruickshank 10th M45-49 5.08.42
Steve Goat 30th M30-34 5.12.32
David Croser 49th M40-44 5.14.39
Damien Brown 50th M40-44 5.14.43
Phil Brownscombe 69th M40-44 5.23.02
Justin Tranter 16th M25-29 5.24.33
Russell Peacock 45th M30-34 5.29.11
Kylie Gaffel 2nd F25-29 5.30.28
Ryoko Jones 13th F30-34 5.32.16
Daryl Stanley 2nd M60-64 5.35.06
Dale Berk 78th M35-39 5.37.04
Matt Redmond 89th M35-39 5.42.32
Kathy McKay 17th F30-34 5.52.48
Amy Yeoman 18th F30-34 5.54.52
Angelika Hannon 10th F50-54 6.28.21
Robyn Stanley 2nd F55-59 6.37.29
Graeme Parsons 8th M60-64 6.55.45
Brian Hannon 48th M50-54 7.16.30
Vincent Gilly M45-49 dnf

3. Ironman 70.3 San Juan, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male: Tim O'Donnell 3.49.29 Female: Kelly Williamson 4.15.38

4. Miami International Triathlon 5150, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male: Matt Chrabot 1.44.04 Female: Jilliam Peterson 1.56.54

5. Gatorade St Kilda, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Brendan Sexton 56.02 Female: Erin Densham 1.04.21


NEXT EVENTS:

1. Sunday 27 March 2011
Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships
(Race 2 Sprint Series)
Lake Alexander
7am
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Online Entries close: MIDNIGHT TOMORROW - NO LATE ENTRY ACCEPTED

Roster:

Race Director: Scott Bevis
Registration: Simon Cruickshank / Robyn Stanley
Timekeeping: Bill Piper / Todd Sparrow
Fruit / Ice: Nikki Roddie

Enter: Online only at www.triathlonnt.com.au ($25 individual, $30 team of two; $45 team of three) Must be current TA member to complete.

Entries close: Thursday 24 March 2011 .... no late entry accepted.

Please note: There is no short distance option - if the distance is too much for you, suggest you team up.

Update re Lake Alexander closure: Further testing of Lake Alexander was carried out yesterday. Tests results will be known later this week. Should Lake Alex remain closed a run, bike, run format will be used.

RD Scott Bevis advises that Ross Smith Ave lights will be flashing.


2. Sunday 27 March 2011
NT Junior Championships
Lake Alexander
7am
12-13 years & 14-16 years (various distances)

Enter: Online only at www.triathlonnt.com.au ($15) Must be a current TA member to compete

Race Director: Lee Wilson

ARAFURA GAMES TRIATHLON INFO:

Sunday 8 May 2011
Arafura Games Triathlon
7am
1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

1. Entry: Australian competitors must be a current TA member to compete http://www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au/accreditation/registration/

2. Entries close: 5pm Friday 8 April 2011 no late entries accepted. Note: We are rapidly approaching available space limits.

3. Walk Out Uniforms: Anyone interested in purchasing Arafura Games Walk Out Uniforms (shorts & polo) please contact eotriathlonnt@gmail.com

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE - Carbon Tubular race wheels - Token T50 wheelset, Conti GP4000 singles and 10sp cassette already fitted. Wheels have done very little work ~ 100k. PRICE - $1000. CONTACT Kyle at Cyclezone 8981 4436

2. Items for E News by Sunday 8pm please

OTHER NEWS:

1. Spare a thought for Vincent Gilly .. in top form, lined up for the swim in Singapore and two steps later he did a calf muscle. Didn't even get wet. We wish Vincent a speedy recovery.

2. We have a number of interstate competitors competing in the NT Sprint Distance Championships this weekend and we know they will be given a warm welcome to the Top End. Ditto those from Alice Springs & Katherine.

3. More on Singapore ... Rob Brooks is minus a bike time ! His timing chip came off in T1 and luckily he noticed it when he racked in T2.

4. The Darwin crew racing in Singapore were loudly encouraged by a fantastic group of supporters.

5. We encourage you to support Japanese Pro Athletes Maki and Hiro Nishiuchi as they fundraise for the Japanese Red Cross. The couple raced the Aviva Ironman 70.3 Singapore sporting black bands, a Japanese tradition of mourning.

The couple have come forward to raise funds for their homeland with their cousin and elderly relative still missing. Hiro said, “My family is still stuck at the Fukushima Prefecture despite the nuclear threat. I hope to do something for my country. A friend of mine watches Japan news all day long and is in despair each time the newscaster reports an aftershock or about the nuclear situation. I would like to raise funds for the earthquake victims, and have 100% of the donations go to Japan.”

You can support Hiro and Maki Nishiuchi by donating to the Japanese Red Cross now via the link at www.ironman703singapore.com Title Sponsor Aviva kick-started the fundraising effort with S$10,000 donation.

6. We had our final race of the junior series on Sunday. We had a good turn out and RD John Thyne put the kids through a challenging duathlon format. A very yummy bacon and egg breakfast followed along with presentations. A big thank you to our junior sponsor NT Elite Cycles who donated very generous 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes to the Boys and Girls pointscore place getters & also provided some additional lucky draw prizes.

7. Those heading for the Mooloolaba Triathlon (Australian OD Championships) include Monica Stewart, Craig Garland, Korgan Hucent, Faith Marshall, Heath Porter and Jac Crofton. Monica is in great form and looking to make it two out of two series wins in her age group.

8. Chad Anderson will be competing in the Continental Cup section of the Mooloolaba festival. Conti Cups are entry level events for athletes chasing ITU points to gain starts in world cups and World Championship Series events so lets hope this one gets Chad underway points wise. His wave is also draft legal as is the World Cup later in the afternoon. I believe the Conti Cup does the same course as the age group field, but the World Cup event is a multi lap affair. Whatever, it's going to be an exciting day for our athletes and we wish them all good luck and calm conditions.


Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News