Hi All,
Our annual
sprint series kicked off in grand style at Robertson Barracks on Sunday.
Competitors were enthusiastic in their praise for the venue which proved to be
very fast and most importantly, very safe for participants.
Our thanks
to Race Director Glen Scholz who did the lion’s share to organise this event on
our behalf. We would also like to thank Major Matt Lewis OC C COY 5 RAR
at Robertson Barracks for his valuable assistance.
We are
hopeful this may be the first of more events to be held at this excellent
facility.
As well as
our roster and on day volunteers, members of the Army were on hand to marshall
on the bike course and man the water stops. It was great to have extra
eyes and hands available and we hope we may have inspired those ADF members on
the sidelines to come and participate at one of our events in the near
future. Again, thanks to all our volunteers – our events rely on you all
and the club appreciates all efforts.
RESULTS:
1.
Race 1 Sprint Series, Robertson Barracks, 600m swim, 22km bike, 5km run
Male:
Brett Verity 59.08 Female: Emma Winterflood 1.11.14
Provisional
results on website Final results will be posted asap.
2.
Race 1 Short Option, Robertson Barracks, 300m swim, 11km bike, 2.5km run
Male:
Mark Odgaard 44.09 Female: Vicki Woodrow 41.17
Results on website
3.
Victor Harbor Triathlon, SA, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run
Male:
Matty White 1.56.44 Female: Sam Boag 2.13.27
Stef Puszka
3rd Open/Elite F 2.19.18
Rob
Weatherald 1st M50-54 2.17.43
Billy Lynch
M30-34 dnf
IMPORTANT JUNIOR NEWS:
1. Junior
coordinator Jason Jones advises that the junior event for our younger members
scheduled for 24 March has been changed to THIS SUNDAY
17 March 13 at Lake Alexander commencing at 8am.
2. We
will maintain the final race of the series on the 27 April 2013 in conjunction
with the Adult Teams Event. We’ll arrange junior teams and shorter distances.
This will conclude with a BBQ and presentation of participating medals after
proceedings.
NEXT EVENT:
Sunday 24
March 2013
Race 2
Sprint Series (incorporating NT Junior Triathlon Championships for 13+)
Lake
Alexander
7am
750m swim,
26km bike, 5km run
(Short
option & NT Junior Triathlon C’ships: 300m swim, 13km bike, 2.5km run)
Roster:
Race
Director: Brian Gallagher
Registration:
Steve Goat / Geri Ford
Timekeeping:
Jodie McLeod / Bianca May
Fruit /
Ice: Kylie Gaffel
Notes:
1. In
a change from previously advertised, committee has set up online registration
for this event.
2.
Registration is open online here $7.50
3.
Online entry closes midday Friday 22 March 2013 or
earlier if maximum numbers are reached, so get your entry in now.
4.
Juniors wishing to enter NT Junior Triathlon Championships should have
necessary cycle skills to ride on open roads.
5.
Juniors should enter online here and select short option.
RAY WHITE DARWIN NT SPRINT DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
1.
Online entry is also open here now for the Ray White Darwin NT Sprint
Distance Triathlon Championships (Sunday 7 April 2013).
2.
Only first 100 entries receive goodie bags so get your entry in quick as there
are not many spots left.
3.
This is a TA National Qualifying event for ITU Age Group Sprint World
Championships in London later this year and we will once again have interstate
competitors in the field.
4.
This is a great opportunity for our members to qualify for the Australian
team. Expressions of interest close shortly. Further information here.
FOR SALE, WANTED ETC:
1.
WANTED: Road bike to suit a female 172cm. Contact Berky 0439 993
415
2.
Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.
OTHER NEWS:
1. If
you (or someone you know) is heading to Mooloolaba this weekend can you let us
know by return email. Makes athlete tracking for results so much easier
if we have a heads up.
2.
Our younger junior members participating in the junior series please note
change of date. You will be in action at Lake Alexander THIS SUNDAY
morning 8am.
3.
Stork has been: congratulations to Triathlon NT treasurer Damien Brown
and Lizzy Grylls on the recent arrival of son Felix. Mum and baby both
well.
4.
Emma Cook is looking every inch ready to tackle Ironman Melbourne. So to
Heath Porter and Luke Hansen. Haven’t spotted the others for a while but
no doubt they are in form as well. Only 10 days to go!
5. If
you are looking to upgrade your bike now is a great time to do it. Both
Cycle Zone and Blue Cycles have sales happening – check them out and support
the stores that support us.
6.
After some recent attacks on women (while running and cycling) we would like to
encourage all our members to be safe out there while training. Where
possible avoid training alone and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
7. We
farewelled Pete Brady on Sunday. Pete is making the move to Yeppoon and
his laid back style and competitiveness will be missed. Pete went out in
grand fashion – checked in late and then smashed himself to win his age
category. All the best with your move Pete, hope you will be back to
visit us occasionally.
8.
Also farewelled Belinda Doyle and family who have relocated south.
9. On
the up side we have attracted a large number of new members and they are loving
our events. We take this opportunity to welcome you all to the club and
if you are yet to compete at one of our events, we hope to see you soon.
Cheers,
Robyn
Robyn
Stanley
Darwin
Triathlon Club
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