E News 11 May 2017

E NEWS 11 MAY 17 We had a good turn out for our Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club C'ships at the weekend with numbers up on last year. As usual, it proved to be a very interesting and challenging event. It always surprises how different an afternoon start is and there's nothing like running into the evening sunset. Next year we may have to start a little earlier (or issue glow sticks). A huge thank you to RD Lisa Payne and her boys, who were as busy as all afternoon and well after dark. Lisa has done more than her share of RDing this season and I hope you all thanked her before heading home. Tatiane & Matt Kelly and their boys also deserve a big mention.  They towed the trailer down and back, shopped for fruit & ice and assisted with a zillion other jobs needed on the day. Clare Labowitch and Tina Sanderson again volunteered for check in duties, thank you both. Lyn Farrier managed the water station (and a lot of helpful little hands), the water and ice cold sponges much appreciated by competitors! A big vote of appreciation to Tom, Josh and Joel who came down to support at the event and ended up as transition guards and eyes and ears on bike course turnaround. Thanks also to the Surf Life volunteers and St John Ambulance who were on hand to ensure the safety of our participants.   Results: 1.  Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club C'ships, 1km swim, 30km bike, 8km run Male:  Aaron Trenfield  1:49:50  Female:  Jac Crofton 1:56:08 Age Group Club Champions: 25-29  Reece Black |  Emily Moran 30-34  Matt Dames |  Sarah McEachern 35-39  Tom Ryan |  Belinda Townend 40-44  Aaron Trenfield | Jac Crofton 45-49  Jon Clark  | Tara Worby  50-54  John Thyne |  Gayle Viney 55-59  Brian Gallagher  | Vicki Woodrow 60-64  Clare Labowitch 65-69  Daryl Stanley 2.  Short Option, 500m swim, 15km bike, 4km run Male:  Kyle Farrier 1:01:12   Female:  Kathryn King 1:04:51 Full results here 3.  Ironman Australia, 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run Matt Bishop 35th M35-39 10:44:48 Greg Bush (Life Member) 1st M65-69 11:37:36 Kerri Thomas 8th F30-34 11:49:45 4.  Ironman 70.3 Busselton, 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run Jamie Baldwin 11th M35-39 4:25:42 Haydn Whitty 81st M30-34 5:16:34 Leanne Fidler 34th F35-39 5:55:32 Richard Bland 138th M35-39 6:07:40 Katie Golding 65th F30-34 7:06:19 Noellene Bland 59th F45-49 7:24:47 Next Event: Sunday 28 May 2017 Triathlon - inc NT Standard Distance Triathlon Championships (supported by Ray White Bayside) Lake Bennett Resort 7am start 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Short option:  400m swim, 15km bike, 3km run Info & Entry here Roster: Race Director:  Korgan Hucent Registration:     Tina Sanderson | Jo Duncan Fruit | Ice:         Volunteer required Notes: 1.  We also require added volunteers for this event inc water station, bike turnaround, run turnaround & mount, dismount marshalls.  If you, or anyone coming down with you, can put up your hand to assist, please email darwintriclub@gmail.com 2.  As this is an away event, we would appreciate early receipt of entries to assist with organising.   Other News: 1.  Great to see old school honesty in play at the weekend in the form of Andrew Hardy informing us he was to be DQ'd for short cutting the course not once, but twice, after using incorrect entry into T2 and finish lines. There was a time when we all did things like that and it helped make our sport great. 2.  On the flip side of the coin, we have noticed some repeat offenders ignoring drafting & blocking rules which are all in place for fairness and athlete safety.  So, to make sure you are all on the same page, please take a few minutes to view this. 3.  Note draft zone is 10 metres with 20 secs to pass in events up to and including standard distance. 4.  Noticed former member Bob Martin won his age group at Ironman 70.3 Port Macquarie at the weekend. 5.  Dag of the Year nomination (nameless at this stage) in from Saturday's event.  It's getting close to that time of year again, so if you have any nominations of daggy acts committed during season 2016-2017 please email darwintriclub@gmail.com.  All nominators will remain confidential. 6.  Committee is still looking into a suitable course for a club event (offroad duathlon likely format) in June to be added to the calendar. 7.  Club T shirt winners - Vicki Woodrow and Alex Mahoney 8.  Photos 9.  Good luck to those taking part in the Careflight Kakadu Triathlon or Duathlon at the weekend.   PIC OF THE WEEK: Smiling their way through the course at Lake Bennett   Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club WEBSITE

E News 1 May 2017

E NEWS 1 MAY 2017 Hope you have had or are still enjoying your long weekend! Looking ahead, we have our Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club C'ships taking place this weekend. Given that it's "down the track" a bit and a Saturday arvo event, we would like to encourage you all to get your entries in early (this evening would be great) so that we can work out the various logistics of getting enough gear down there. We are also looking for a couple more volunteers, so if you can help out on the day at the bike or run turnaround, or in transition, we would love to hear from you. RESULTS: 1.  World Masters Games Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run Jo Duncan 7th F55-59 2:53:58' 2.  Puffing Billy Great Train Race, 13.5km Rosie Sullivan 1:17:29 Louise Ogden 1:29:05 COMING UP: Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships Lake Bennett Resort Saturday 6 May 2017 4:30pm (check in closes 4:15pm sharp) 1km swim | 30km bike | 8km run or short option 500m swim | 15km bike | 4km run Info & Race Entry here Roster: Race Director:  Lisa Payne Registration:     Tina Sanderson | Clare Labowitch Fruit | Ice:         Tatiane Kelly  Notes: 1.  If you are driving down on the day and not staying at the Resort please drive past the gates and park off road on the right hand side.  Please do not park on either side of the road before the resort gates as this is part of the bike course. 2.  Remember to bring snacks, water etc.  The bore water used down there is not the tastiest. We transport water down for use on aid stations.  Please ensure you bring enough water to fill your water bottles for the bike leg.  There is a small koisk shop at the resort with limited stock. 3.  If you are wanting to eat at the Resort after the event, suggest you make a table booking on 8976 0960. 4.  Please note all Lake users other than competitors, are now required to wear life jackets.  There is also a $5 insurance fee charged for Lake use.  Those staying at the Resort have this covered in their accommodation, and we will be providing a list of our competitors and covering this on their behalf.  Any other day users will need to attend Reception and organise this individually. 5.  There are various accommodation options (including camping, dorm, and resort rooms)  available at Lake Bennett Resort if you are wanting to stay down and enjoy the tranquility 6.  We still require assistance at this, the major club event of the year.  If you are bringing anyone down who can help out please email darwintriclub@gmail.com  OTHER NEWS: 1.  We've recently had Ron Griep and John Cowie turn in their timing chips.  Both are heading off for further life adventures and we wish them well and thank them for their willingness to volunteer to assist the club. Thanks Guys! 2.  Among those heading off to WA for Ironman 70.3 Busselton are Leanne Fidler, Katie Golding, Richard Bland, Haydn Whitty and Noellene Bland and Jamie Baldwin is on the start list as well.  Good luck! 3.  And heading in the opposite direction to Port Macquarie for Ironman Australia next weekend we have Kerri Thomas and Matt Bishop. Good luck! 4.  Good luck & smooth water wishes also to those heading to WA for the Lake Argyle Swim. 5.  The lucky winner of our free entry to Ironman 70.3 Cairns - Moira Wigley  6.  Do remember to set up an Ironman profile and add Darwin Triathlon Club as your club, as we get kickbacks from the program eg. a free entry and these are set to increase!  As these get passed back to our members in is in your interests that we encourage you to do this. 7.  The Waterfront Lagoon has reopened. 8.  Entry for Australian Masters Athletics on the June long weekend closes today. 9.  It's officially Dry Season today.  That also means increased traffic on our roads, so do take care out there and dress to be seen if you are riding or running early morning or late arvo. 10.  Noticed Elliott Bolitho among those who set a PB at Parkrun last Saturday.  The cooler mornings have been most welcome by all out training. 11.  NT Standard Distance (28 May 17) entry is now open here. 12.  Reminder that new members signing up now are able to compete this Saturday &/or at the NT Standard Distance (or either of the short options available) and membership will be valid until 30 June 2018.  Sign up online here, choose "Club Membership" option and "Darwin Triathlon Club" at the appropriate point in the process.    PIC OF THE WEEK: Our tri kids are always willing helpers, but we do need a few more adults for this weekend.  Email darwintriclub@gmail.com if you (your partner or  your mates) can help.  Cheers, Robyn Robyn Stanley E News Darwin Triathlon Club   WEBSITE