Wednesday, 6 April 2016

E News 6 April 2016

E NEWS 6 APRIL 2016

 



We have a big weekend of triathlon coming up with Triathlon NT conducting the Kids Triathlon, NT Junior Championships & NT Sprint Triathlon Championships.

If you aren't participating, come on down and support the athletes.

Organisers also need some volunteers for NT Sprint, if you can assist on Sunday please email.
 


RESULTS:

1.  Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Jac Crofton   1st F40-44 4:55:50
Matt Bishop   32nd M35-39 5:50:27
Sarah Collins 4th F55-59 5:57:04
Ali Fitch          9th FPro  6:12:39
Graeme Parsons dnf
 


COMING UP:


Triathlon NT is conducting the following events this weekend:

1.  NT Junior Triathlon Championships Sat 9 April 2016 - Draft legal, endorsement required

2.  Kids Triathlon  Sat 9 April 2016 - Ages 5-15 - open to all (members & non-members)

3.  NT Sprint Distance Triathlon Championships - Sun 10 April 2016 (Individual and Teams, members & non-members).  Note earlier start time.

4.  Club members - this is also Race #3 of our Women's & Sprint Series.  Entry closes 8pm Friday 8 April 16.

5.  Shout out to Phill Hatty and Vision Money (Finance & Mortgage Brokers) who are supporting the event and supplying post race breakfast for competitors on Sunday. 
  6.  DTC members competing on Sunday, please remember to bring your club timing chip.
 


OTHER NEWS:


1.  NT News 5 April 2016

2.  Congrats to Jac Crofton who picked up a Ironman 70.3 World Championship slot with her age group win at Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya.

3.  Emma Cook also competed at Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya and went 5:50:24 for 11th in F40-44.

4.  Hearing there is a mini outreach of Darwin Triathlon Club on the Sunshine Coast these days.

5.  Part time EO Position - Triathlon NT.  Applications close tomorrow 7 April 16

6.  The DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED Facebook page has close to 500 members now and a great turnover of bargains.  If you are after a bike or want to sell, swap or giveaway a tri related item feel free to request to join and then post your items.

7.  Entry for Bali International Triathon is now open.  Race date 14 August 16 with a new Sanur location.

8.  Fancy a Sprint or Standard triathlon in China?  The Beijing International Triathlon race date 10 & 11 September 2016

9.  Speedy recovery wishes to Phil Blumberg following recent knee surgery.

10.  With the NT Sprint Triathlon coming up this weekend, thought a look back on past champions would be of interest.  There are also a couple of missing results & I'd love to fill these.  If  you can help do please get in touch.

11.  2016 NT Sprint Distance Triathlon is a Triathlon Australia selection event for ITU Age Group
Sprint Triathlon World Championships in Mexico (Sept) and will be draft legal for the first time.  If you are considering applying for a spot on the team after Sunday's event these FAQs may help.  If you are genuine, do apply even if Sunday's event is the only selection race you have done.  Each age group can have up to 20 male & 20 female on the team and often fall short when it is an overseas location.  Read the Selection Policy here.
 


DISCOUNT ADULT MEMBERSHIP:

1.  In response to a number of requests we have introduced a club discount code that new members can use to join for the remainder of 2015/2016.

2.  Please add the code DTC16 for a $40 reduction after you select Darwin Triathlon Club as your club.  Note: Join as a new member here and choose "club member".  The system will then work you through to selection of your NT Club.

3.  Your membership will be valid until 30 June 2016 and you will also save on NT Sprint entry and be eligible to compete at our upcoming club events including club championships, duathlon x2 and the Enduro.  Entry to NT Standard Triathlon will also be cheaper as a member.
 


PIC OF THE WEEK:


This from 1996 -  with some very familiar names included. 
 


 
Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
E News
Darwin Triathlon Club
 


Wednesday, 23 March 2016

E News 23 March 2016

E NEWS 23 MARCH 2016



We had an amazing turn out for the second of our Sprint Series which included a Come & Tri event.

Feedback has been extremely positive and we have welcomed a number of new members from the Come & Tri ranks and we hope to see more in the future.

A huge thank you to Michael Spry for stepping in to undertake the RD role when we put the call out.  Michael took the initiative and read the RD Guidelines on the website and said "I can do that" and got in touch.  He did a fantastic job with assistance from those on sign in Roster: Moira Wigley, Clare LabowitchHeath Porter (fruit/ice feedback - best fruit ever) and Phil, Dave, Cain and the water station superstars as well as the setup & back away crews who all volunteered on the day.  We thank you, we had lots of happy participants on the day!
 

 

Results:

1.  Sprint Series #2, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Male:  Brett Verity 1:09:34  Female:  Rachel McLean 1:13:08

2.  Short Option #2, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Male:  Christian O'Malley 42:44  Female:  Jennifer Turner 43:59

3.  Come & Tri, 300m swim, 13km bike, 3km run

Male:  Julian Whitty 46:48  Female:  Kathryn King 45:12


All results here
 

Coming Up:Kids Tri Entry Links here


NT Sprint Entry Link here

 

For Sale | Wanted | Etc:


1.  Worth checking our DARWIN TRI - BUY | SWAP | SELL | WANTED Facebook page, lots of bargains featured.

2.  FOUND:  At last event - pair of goggles.

3.  LOST:  At last event - tyre lever and a multi tool.
 

NT Sport & Active Recreation Master Plan:


1.  Good news:  The deadline to submit feedback on the Sport & Active Recreation Master Plan has been extended to 4pm Friday 1 April 2016
 

Other News:


1.  Lucky Entry Competition Winners: Club Tshirts to  Melissa Lind, Leana Watermayer and Tony Burns

2.  Volunteer Prize:  Clare Labowitch

3.  Lucky Draw:  Tina Sanderson, Moira Wigley, Hannah Johnston

4.  Thanks to Wicked NRG for adding prize packs for our draws, much appreciated.

5.  Hearing Phil Gabel will be on the physio team at the Rio Olympics.

6.  Nice to see Life member Ernie Koch cruise through to say hello on Sunday

7.  Congrats to Jamie Baldwin, now officially an Australian citizen!

8.  We have members training the house down at the moment for upcoming events including Lake Argyle Swim, Ironman 70.3 Port Mac, Ironman 70.3 Putrajaya, Ironman 70.3 Cairns, Ironman Cairns etc.  Would love to prepare a list of who is going where for future E News editions so asking you to please confirm your (or someone you know if they are shy) upcoming event & distance by email darwintriclub@gmail.com .

9.  Graeme Parsons had a recent scary moment when out riding.  If you have any dog problems we urge you to report to City of Darwin here.

10.  Good luck to all our members heading to Alice Springs tomorrow for the Easter in The Alice Mountain Bike Muster.

11. Adam Hartley popping up in a cycling team.

12.  Tim Green is training the house down for his first Ironman (Cairns) and raising funds for Beyond Blue at the same time.  His Story here - donations of any size welcome.

13.  Great to hear Vision Money is sponsoring an Athlete Breakfast following the NT Sprint Championships.
 

Pic of the Week:

Flashback to 1999 ITU Montreal Triathlon World Championships -
Robyn Stanley, Katrina Skellern, Jenny Turner, Jo Warden representing Oz & NT
Also on that team were Daryl Stanley, David Crane & Tim Ellison

Our upcoming 2016 NT Sprint Triathlon is a qualifier for Sprint Distance for
2016 Mexico ITU Triathlon World Championships 11-18 September 2016

For further details on 2016 qualifying events, how to lodge expressions of interest, Selection Policies etc check here
 


Cheers,
Robyn


Robyn Stanley
E News
Darwin Triathlon Club

 

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