E News 4 February 2014

Hi All,

What a great turn out of members and try a triers at Aquathlon #2! 

A huge thank you to RD Belinda Townend and all the volunteers who assisted on the day.  It’s wonderful that our volunteer culture remains intact and you are all so willing to put up your hand when we shout out for assistance. Thank you!

We go off road this weekend at our annual mtb triathlon so it is time to dust the cobwebs off the hybrid if you haven’t already done so.  Those into mtb - ing wait all year for this one to come around and it is a popular event on our calendar!

Don’t miss out, entry closes online at 12 noon on Friday so do it now here.

Our juniors also kicked off again at the weekend with a triathlon at Lake Alexander.  Thanks to junior coordinator Luke Hansen and the parents who helped out, the kids had a great morning. 

RESULTS:

1.  NT Aquathlon #2, 400m swim, 4km run

Male:  Brett Verity 23.52  Female:  Niamh Buckley 27.02

Full results posted to website.

Age Category winners:

20-24:  Katie Eisenhauer

25-29:  Justin Tranter | Niamh Buckley

30-34:  Steve Goat | Shoanne Labowitch

35-39:  Korgan Hucent | Katie Kelly

40-44:  Brett Verity | Rowena Eastick

45-49:  Andrew Hardy | Angela Librio

50-54:  Tony Cox | Lorna Blake

55-59:  Robbie Weatherald | Vicki Woodrow

60-64:  Stu Fitch | Monica Stewart

2.  Challenge Melbourne, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Male:  Tim Van Berkel 3.52.37  Female:  Annabel Luxford 4.16.01

Tim Green 10^th Pro Elite M 4.04.57

Stef Puszka 3^rd F25-29 4.37.03

Jo Ellis 13^th F30-34 5.44.26

3.  Hell of the West, 2km swim, 80km bike, 20km run

Male:  Sam Betten 3.42.30  Female:  Sarah Crowley 4.14.40

Angelika Hannan 2^nd F50-54 5.44.40

Elizabeth Mackie 10^th F25-29 6.22.06

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 9 Feb 2014

Off Road Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am (check in closes 6.45am)

400m swim, 15km mtb, 4km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Emma Winterflood

Registration:  Kylie Gaffel | Vicki Woodrow

Fruit | Ice:  Glen Scholz

Online entry now open here

Entry closes 12 midday this Friday.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC

1.  FOR SALE:  Garmin Forerunner 610 touch screen multi sports/ fitness watch. Extras include car charger and ANT stick. Brand new, still in box. Unwanted gift. $350. Moira 0413 331 217

2.  FOR SALE:  For sale Cervelo 52 cm  P3 time trial bike with Sram Red running gear. In excellent condition. Included on the bike is a set of HED Jet 60 90  combo Tubular race wheels; $3500 Contact Craig

3.  WANTED:  Team Member wanted for cycle leg of Darwin Long Course Contact Julie 0419 129 001

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

OTHER NEWS:

1.  You will find all the online entry links to upcoming events on our website.  You can also view the updated pointscore there as well.  Our website is a great resource and we recommend that you use as your first stop for any club information you may require.

2.  Appears most of you are now remembering your timing chip although I hear we didn’t quite make 100% at Aquathlon #2. 

3.  It was so hot in Melbourne over the weekend that over 200 competitors voluntarily opted to do a shortened version of Challenge Melbourne.

4.  Triathlon NT advise that entries are now open for both Ray White Darwin NT Sprint and Darwin Long Course Triathlons.

5.  We have a number of people in action at Ironman 70.3 Geelong.  Good luck to you all.  A list will be posted to our Facebook page later this week so if you are heading down to compete at one of the Geelong events do email and give us a heads up.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News

E News 29 January 2014

Hi All,

Appears we will again have perfect weather for our Aquathlon #2 this weekend with the BoM predicting monsoonal showers and storms.   

As well as incorporating the NT Aquathlon C’ships we are also welcoming a number of Try a Tri participants at this event so if you see anyone looking a little lost, introduce yourself and help them out if they require assistance.

Entry closes 12 noon this Friday for Aquathlon #2 so don’t be disappointed, enter here now.

RESULTS:

1.  Great Sydney Swim, 2.2km

Male:  Jarrod Port 20.15  Female:  Emily Brunemann 20.56

Corinne Fabian 5^th F50-59 35.59

Julia Gaudin 14^th F20-29 36.51

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

Male:  James Cunnama 4.05.00  Female:  Jodie Swallow 4.37.00

3.  Aquathlon #1, 400m swim, 4km run

Male:  Tim Green 21.51  Female:  Stef Puszka 24.15

Full results posted

NEXT EVENT:

Saturday

1 Feb 2014

Aquathlon #2 (Inc NT Aquathlon Championships)

Lake Alexander

6pm (check in closes 5.45pm sharp)

400m swim, 4km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Belinda Townend

Registration:    Renae McGarvie | Cath Meng

Fruit | Ice:       Jemima Findlay

Note:

1.  Online entry for members & non-members wishing to “try a tri” now open here

2.  Entry closes 12 noon Friday.  No late entry

3.  Torsos must be covered during run.

4.  Reminder that all participants must check in at registration and be body marked.

5.  If you have not yet collected your timing chip and have entered, your chip will be available for collection at registration.

6.  Try a Tri competitors will be issued with a chip on the day and are to return their chip to RD at finish of event.

7.  To ease congestion at registration, please be early if you are to collect and sign for a chip.

NEXT JUNIOR EVENT:

Sunday

2 Feb 2014

Triathlon

Various distances

7.30am (registration 7am)

Junior contact: Luke Hansen 0420 307 052

COMMITTEE UPDATE:

1.  The City of Darwin is developing a bike plan. This is a very important step for cycling in Darwin and possibly the NT.  Besides consultations with key stakeholders (including our club which will be represented by Steve Goat, Tony Cox, John Arrigo and Belinda Townend at the next meeting) there is an on-line survey that Bicycle NT encourage you to fill out.  You can complete the survey here.  

2.  We are calling for volunteers to fill the vacant Race Director positions on our calendar (most urgently needed for our triathlon scheduled 13 April 14 at Lake Alexander). 

3.  Not sure what being an RD involves?  Have a chat to one of our committee. We can tell you that the process has been streamlined with sanctioning, water safety, ambulance, entry, timing etc all taken care of.  RDs mainly responsible for course set up and packing away. Hate the thought of giving a race brief?  We can probably find someone to do that for you as well. 

4.  Please email here if you can RD on 13 April or wish to volunteer for any of the other vacant positions.

5.  Led by our diligent Public Officer Simon Wiese, DTC committee is undertaking a full review of our constitution.

6.  Treasurer Karen Lewis & President Steve Goat have been putting in the hours on our budget.

7.  Junior events under the watchful eye of our junior coordinator Luke Hansen kick off again on Sunday.

TRIATHLON NT UPDATE:

1.  The 3rd Asia Pacific Outgames are being held in Darwin 10-16 May this year, and are a celebration of sports, culture and human rights.  Triathlon NT are seeking a Race Director for the Aquathlon at the Waterfront on May 11. This position will be a paid position – for more information please contact EO Triathlon NT Anna Goat here.

2.  Online entry for Ray White Darwin NT Sprint Distance (race date 6 April) opens 1 February 2014.

3.  Online early bird entry for Darwin Long Course Triathlon (race date 16 August) opens 4 February 2014

4.  Junior development sessions have recommenced.

5.  Nutrition seminar takes place this weekend.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC

1.  FOR SALE:  Garmin Forerunner 610 touch screen multi sports/ fitness watch. Extras include car charger and ANT stick. Brand new, still in box. Unwanted gift. $350. Moira 0413 331 217

2  UNIT FOR RENT:  336 Casuarina Drive. Perfect location for Tri training. 2 bedroom, 2bathroom, 500p.w. Available Feb 8th. Contact Tim 0410 188 534

3.  RUNNER WANTED:  Runner for a team at Challenge Batemans  Bay 16th March. Contact Tim 0410 188 534

4.  FOR SALE:  Zipp 404, tubular with Vittoria Evo Corsa tyres and DuraAce cassette $800 Contact Gerard 0431 367 044

5.  FOR SALE:  2010 Giant Anthem X2 (size S), carbon handlebars, 26" ZTR Crest wheels with DT Swiss rear hub and Hope front hubs laced with DT Swiss revolution spokes. Please note wheelset has 90kg wt limit. $800 Contact Gerard 0431 367 044

6.  FOR SALE:  Windtrainers (previously used for junior sessions) $20. Contact John 0408 052 080

7.  Items for next E News by midday Monday please.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Reminder to bring your timing chip on Saturday. No chip = no time = no points.

2.  The inaugural Challenge Melbourne kicks off on Sunday.  Among those competing will be Jo Ellis, Stef Puszka and Tim Green.  Good luck!

3.  TA member priority entry for  2014 IM 70.3 Cairns (race date 8 June) sold out quickly.  General entry opens tomorrow.

4.  Heading off to race or know someone who is?  Please give us the heads up here.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

E News