E News 1 July 2016

E NEWS 1 July 2016 Happy Territory Day! I know many of you are preparing to let off fireworks this evening so have fun, lock up the pets and stay safe. Again another full weekend coming up, good luck if you are competing in one of the many events happening here at home or around the country.   COMING UP: Triathlon NT wishes to remind members that closing date for 2016 NT LONG COURSE TRIATHLON C'ships is fast approaching. This iconic event is taking place at Lake Bennett Resort on Sunday 10 July 2016. Distance: 2km swim, 60km bike, 16km run Individual and Team Entry is open to all - members and non-members. Perfect hit out for those training for Katherine Ultra Challenge. Info & Entry here   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Congrats to Rachel McLean, first female home in the Fannie Bay Swim (2.1km) last weekend. 2.  Congrats Brian Gallagher & Moira Wigley who (along with Helen Gould & Bob Creek) have participated in all twelve of the Fannie Bay Classics. 3.  Why not form a team for Relay for Life - 16 Sept 16 - discount code valid until 4 July. 5.  Good luck to our members participating in the 5 & 10km Road Race C'hips on Sunday. 6.  2016-2017 National triathlon calendar 7.  Ironman Cairns will be showing on 7mate tomorrow morning at 10am 8.  Date Saver:  Sat 6 Aug 2016 - Event, BBQ & club award presentations - mark it on your calendar & then watch this space for further details (finalising venue booking). 9.  For the budget wizards - heads up a club tri gear uniform order form will go out shortly.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Some of our juniors participated in Triathlon NT's junior development camp during the week.  Their main focus was on bike & run skills.  Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 23 June 2016

E NEWS 23 JUNE 2016   Isn't it great that we finally have some dry season weather!!  Love the odd goose bump and having to add some warm water to the shower. Also means training is so much easier, those early runs aren't so sweaty and the water temperature at the pool is just perfect. Lots happening out there in sport land, hope you enjoy whatever you have lined up this weekend!   COMING UP: Triathlon NT NT Long Course Triathlon Sunday 10 July 2016 Lake Bennett Resort 7am 2km swim | 60km bike | 16km run Entry & info here If you can volunteer on the day please email eo@nt.triathlon.org.au   OTHER NEWS: 1.  Good luck to our members participating in this weekend's Katherine to Darwin Challenge 2.  A number of our members are taking part in the Fannie Bay Swim this weekend. Good luck all. Info and Entry here.  FB Swim legends Brian Gallagher & Moira Wigley are looking to make it 12 out of 12 swims on Sunday! 3.  Murray Man Triathlon at Barmera has a revised bike and run course this year - 6 Nov 16 4.  Nikki Roddie is lining up at Mont Blanc Marathon - good luck! 5.  Triathlon NT's Junior Development Camp gets underway this weekend.  A great opportunity for some of our junior club members who are participating. 6.  We have had a number of recent requests so a club tri suit order being organised - watch this space. For info of our newer members, our orders require payment up front and depending on style chosen will be $158 or $180.  Thinking also of adding a run single to the order ($50). 7.  Belated shout out to David Hancock who provided our lucky draw prizes for the recent Duathlon. 8.  Some of our members are forming teams for the Katherine Ultra Challenge (Sun 31 July 16) and are looking for team members.  One team currently after a paddler and another a runner. 9.  Bike route for Ironman 70.3 Thailand  (27 November 16)  has taken out a lot of the hills and added in a freeway section.  Good news for those of us who have had to walk up some of those Phuket hills. 10.  Darwin Runners & Walkers Half Marathon coming up - 17 July 2016 11.   A Crit race has been added to the Mitchell Street Mile program - 18 September 2016 12.  Our 2016/2017 Calendar is progressing towards completion - thank you for your patience. 13.  Membership renewal date for current members is 1 July 2016. Many of you will auto renew & others have opted for manual renewal.  Take a little time to read membership FAQs.   PIC OF THE WEEK: 2012 - one of our NT Long Course visitors with his head in the ice bucket Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE