Wednesday 2 July 2008

Robyn's E News 2 July 08

Hi All,

Congratulations to all those club members involved as competitors and/or support crew at the Ultra on Saturday. I'm looking forward to hearing how it all went & catching up on all the results.


RESULTS:

1. 2008 Monterrey ITU Aquathlon World Championships - 2.5km run, 1km swim, 2.5k run

Male: 1 Foster, Brent (NZL) 00:30:25; 2 Mansur, Antonio (BRA) 00:30:28; 3 Grajales, Crisanto (MEX) 00:30:39
Female: 1 Rivas, Claudia (MEX) 00:34:30; 2 Ramirez, Melody (MEX) 00:34:55; 3 Gomez, Dunia (MEX) 00:35:12

2. Bali International Triathlon - 2.2/42/10

Male: Luke McKenzie 2.09.09
Female: Rachel Gaudry 2.34.46

Sophie Hawken 3rd 2.43.44
Daryl Stanley 2nd M60-64 3.03.24
Robyn Stanley 2nd F55-59 3.15.08

3. Ironman 70.3 Buffalo Springs - 1.9/90/21.1

Male: Leon Griffen 3.58.35
Female: Mirinda Carfrae 4.23.28

4. Katherine Ultra Challenge

Male: Ian Norton
Female: Nikki Roddie

NEXT EVENT:

Sunday 6 July 08
Sign On Day
Lake Alexander 7.30am
750/26/5 or 300/13/3

Race Director: Rob Brooks 0418 898 365
Registration: Belinda Townend / Dan McIntyre
Timekeeping: Volunteer Required / Ricky Smith
Fruit / Ice: John Thyne

This is a great opportunity to bring your friends down to join up. Can't get better value for your membership than joining at the first event of the new season.

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ARE NOW DUE:

Your 2008/2009 Membership is now due. Please find attached a copy of the membership form for you to print and bring with you on Sunday.

Should you wish to pay by EFT details are included on the form but please note that it is very important that you reference your payment as Mship & include your surname. It will assist our treasurer if you also print off a copy of the payment details and attach to your completed membership form or email jkerslake@kpmg.com.au and advise her of the payment details.

Full individual members who renew or join prior to 31 July 08 can deduct an early bird discount of $10 (pay $95 instead of $105). This only applies to those joining prior to that date.

2008/2009 CALENDAR:

Also attached is another copy of the final 2008/2009 season club events calendar. There have been a couple of minor changes. Please delete earlier copies you may have and use attached for future reference. We suggest you highlight your roster dates so that you are aware of when they are coming up.

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. FOR SALE: Bek Keat is selling her new xtream disk and front 43mm to pay for her trip to Roth. $1500 for both (cost $3000) if interested contact Hollie 0421 500 286

2. . FOR SALE: Road Bike: Wheeler 7100 Eastern Aluminium blue frame made in USA. 50cm seat tube suit woman 165-7cm. 8 speed Ultegra gear, Rigida deep dish rims, clipless pedals. Original computer with extra low kms (less than 1200kms). Recently serviced; $1200 ono Contact Heather 0408 802 960. Available for viewing at K9 Cycles Coconut Grove 8985 6665.

3. Items for this section by Sunday afternoon please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Phil Blumberg, Triathlon NT Technical Delegate advises the following wetsuit rule changes for age groupers: For distances up to 1500 m wetsuits are forbidden above 22C (decrease from 24C); 1501m to 3000m - forbidden above 23C (decrease from 24C). There are other wetsuit rule changes for Elite, U23 & Jnr competitors & these will be reflected on TA's website shortly.

2. New season age groups will now apply at our events. From 1 July your age will now be "As at 31 December 2008".

3. One of the competitors at the Bali Triathlon was Cam Begg from Wadeye. Cam did his swim training in a billabong.

4. Former Alice Springs Tri Club member Jeff White won his age group at Ironman Japan in 10.00.01 - congratulations Jeff.

5. Triathlon Australia has announced the dates for the Challenge Series. Events will be conducted in Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Hobart, Sydney, Perth & Geelong in this exciting new look series. Further information including dates, fees etc see www.triathlon.org.au

6. The new PA system has been purchased and was in action at the Teams Event. No more straining to hear race briefs now!

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
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