E News 9 April 2014

Hi All,

Congrats to all our members who competed in the Ray White NT Sprint Triathlon and the junior events at the weekend.  

We are so lucky to have this top tri venue right on our doorstep.  Having traffic management in place for the weekend along with flashing lights on Sunday, made for awesome races and there is no doubt this event just keeps on getting better and better every year.  

Thanks to Korgan Hucent and the team at Ray White for their continued support of this event, which also acts as Race #3 of our Sprint Series.

A huge shout out to Triathlon NT’s event committee headed up by Anna Goat, the junior development team guided by Tim Ellison, Sprint RD John Arrigo and all the wonderful volunteers who worked their butts off over the weekend. Good job!!

We can’t name all volunteers for fear of inadvertently overlooking someone, but you are all very much appreciated.

RESULTS:

1.  Ray White NT Sprint Distance Triathlon C’ships, Lake Alexander, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Male:  Tim Green 1.07.05  Female:  Shari Livingston 1.18.14

Results posted here.

Category Winners:

Open: Tim Green |  Hannah Johnston

U20:   Connor McKay |

20-24: Alex Murdock | Brooke Williams

25-29: Rob Taylor | Shari Livingston

30-34: Russell Peacock | Jo Ellis

35-39: Marcus Lisle | Emma Winterflood

40-44: Aaron Trenfield | Tara Worby

45:49: Ron Griep | Helen Bretten

50-54: Rob Brooks | Jane Powell

55-59: Brian Gallagher | Corinne Fabian

60-64: Robert Frazer | Monica Stewart

2.  NSW Club Championships, Forster, 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run

Male:  Nuru Somi 1.26.06  Female:  Christie Sym 1.41.06

Michelle Gailey 3^rd F30-34  1.44.23

3.  Buffalo Stampede, Bright, Vic, 41.4kms

Male:  Vajin Armstrong 4.25.49  Female:  Anna Frost 5.01.01

David McLeod 17^th M40-49 7.41.26

Shaye Hatty 7^th F40-49 7.46.16

4.  ITU WTS Auckland, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Male:  Javier Gomez 1.54.13  Female:  Jodie Stimpson 2.08.34

5. Ironman South Africa, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

Male:  Nils Frommhold 8.26.07  Female:  Simone Brandli 9.31.54

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 April 2014

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Ron Griep

Registration:    Emily Heames | Lisa Heames

Fruit | Ice:       Melanie Thomas

Online entry closes midday Friday here.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC:

1.  FOUND:  At event on Sunday First Aid Box, pump and helmet.  Contact John 0408 052 080

2 . HOUSE SITTERS AVAILABLE:  Do you need a house sitter in June? Kate Robertson's parents (Rick and Jenny Robertson) are in Darwin for 2 weeks (14.06.14 - 27.06.14) and are keen to house sit if you have a holiday planned and would like your house to be looked after. Contact Jenny 0427 577 516

3.  WANTED TO BUY:  2nd hand wireless bike computer and cleat pedals. Contact Jemima 0404 777 680 

4.  FOUND:  Sunglasses at Bin & Bertie farewell  Contact Jo 0435 826 711

5.  FOR SALE:  Pair of Bontrager Carbon Aero Race lite tubular wheels plus tyres (unfitted). 45mm deep rims. $600 Contact Allan 0410 989 066

6.  FOR SALE:  Cell Road bike; suit rider 167-172cm tall; tiagra gearing, New chain, bottom bracket and rear cogwheel recently installed. Well used but regularly cleaned and serviced Corrosion on some bolts Asking $600-$650 Contact Robert  0427 199 501

7.  WANTED:  Swimmer for team this Sunday. I will pay.  Contact Anthony 0424 345 398

8.  Items for next E News by Monday 8pm please.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Disappointment for Clare Labowitch on Sunday.  Clare had mechanical problems on the first lap of the bike. Better luck next time Clare!

2.  No names, but one of our competitors got a costly rules wake up on Sunday.  We recommend all our members have a read through the Race Competition Rules.  If nothing else, regularly refresh your memory regarding General Conduct rules. 

3.  Steve Goat, Bryan Hopkins and John Arrigo head to Malaysia for Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya this weekend.  Good luck guys.

4.  Don’t forget to lend a hand with packing up after events.  Many hands make light work and everyone gets home quicker if we all help out. 

5.  On volunteering, there are a number of events coming up that require volunteers in a number of positions (in some cases, including Race Director).  For these events to go ahead we need to have the key volunteers in place.  Please check the calendar and if you can help out please let us know.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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E News 2 April 2014

Hi All,

You have probably noticed that it is very busy in local tri-land right now.

We had our juniors in action at Lake Alexander last Sunday (a huge thank you to Luke Hansen and parents who helped clean up the party mess prior to the event).  Most of the juniors were brushing up their skills prior to the Kids Triathlon on this Saturday. Thanks to Luke and all whose wonderful volunteers for giving up their Sunday morning to assist with our junior program.  Thank you all.

Many of our members will be participating over this weekend in Triathlon NT’s Ray White Sprint weekend. 

The weekend after we have our very doable 300/13/3 triathlon coming up which has Try A Tri spots available for those wishing to have a go before joining Darwin Triathlon Club.

And wait there’s more.  New members can join now and get up to 15 months membership for the price of 12.  Details here.

RESULTS:

1.  XTerra Guam, 1.5km swim, 31km mtb, 8.2km trail run

Male:  Dan Hugo 2.28.40  Female:  Renata Bucher 3.03.52

1st F45-49 Rowena Eastick 4.01.10

RAY WHITE SPRINT WEEKEND (Kids Triathlon, NT Junior Championships & NT Sprint Championships)

Lake Alexander

Various distances

5-6 April 2014

1.  Entry for all events have closed and Triathlon NT has forwarded event information to competitors.

2.  Information and NT Sprint start list can be found here.

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 13 April 2014

Triathlon

Lake Alexander

7am

300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Roster:

Race Director:  Simon Cruickshank

Registration:    Lisa Heames | Emily Heames

Fruit | Ice:       Volunteer required (please email if you can assist).

Notes:

1.  Online entry now open here.

2.  Try A Tri entry is also available at this event for those considering joining our club and would prefer a taste of tri before signing up.

FOR SALE | WANTED | ETC:

1. WANTED TO BUY:  Road bike wanted. 55cm+. For new triathlete not wanting to spend too much. Contact Alan 0437 102 756

2.  FOR SALE:  Carbon Jamis (Xenith) road bike; Carbon frame-48 cm; Shimano Ultegra pedals; Cat eye; No more than 10 rides; No crashes; I have aero bars ( but they are not on); Excellent condition

$1000  Contact Michelle 0429 686 488

3.  FOR SALE:  Brand spanking new, Ladies Asics GT-2000 Running shoes, Size US 8.5 $160 Contact Robyn 0448 206 121

4.  Items for next E News by Sunday 9pm please.

OTHER NEWS:

1.  Darwin Triathlon Club had four members among nominees at the NT Sports Awards held on Saturday evening in Katherine.  They were Stu Fitch nominated in NT Masters Sportsperson of the Year category for Triathlon; Shaye Hatty nominated in NT Masters Sportsperson of the Year category for Athletics; Tim Ellison nominated in Coach of Year category for Cycling and Hamish Wiltshire nominated in NT Junior Sportsperson of the Year for Yachting.  Stu and Tim were successful their respective categories.  Congratulations to them and all the other nominees. 

2.  Congratulations to Bec and Tim Ellison on the arrival of their baby boy, Tiger George Ellison on Friday. Mum and bub both well.

3.  2015 Ironman Melbourne general entry opens tomorrow.

4.  Darwin Long Course Triathlon (16 August 2014) entry now open here for individual and teams.

5.  We have Shaye Hatty, Angelika Hannon and David McLeod among those heading off to compete at Buffalo Stampede Marathon this weekend.  Good luck!

6.  You may notice some out of town and interstate competitors preparing for the weekend.  Be sure to say g’day and give them a warm DTC welcome.

7.  Rob Weatherald appears to be recovering well from recent grease and oil change surgery on his dodgy knee.

Cheers,

Robyn

Robyn Stanley

Darwin Triathlon Club

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