Robyn's E News 1 April 09

Hi All,

Woo hoo, tri season proper is happening in the Top End. We have another "real" triathlon coming up this weekend. Again numbers are expected to be high so please ensure you get to the race site early.

Those of you who have already raced a couple of events under the One Day Membership scheme will be required to sign up as members .. ODMs don't go on forever, they are there so you can have a "tri". We still have a choc a block calendar of events to come including Arafura Games, so go to the club website, download the membership form, fill it out and bring on Sunday. Best value for money you will ever spend and you will be part of the friendliest club in Darwin.

NEXT EVENT:

Sprint Triathlon

Sunday 5 April 09
Lake Alexander
7am (registration closes 6.45am)

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run

Race Director: Allan Stancombe
Registration: Kyle Gear / John Thyne
Timekeeping: Helen Gould / Peter Hourigan
Fruit / Ice: Asha Mahasuria

Notes:

1. Competitors are required to obey all traffic rules including the need to STOP for RED lights.

2. A lucky draw will take place following race for vouchers from Ali Fitch Physio (0418 437 075) or for a Swedish or Sports massage in the comfort of your home by Alexandria (0414 875 382).

FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. Items or requests for re runs for next E News by 8pm Sunday please.

ARAFURA GAMES / NT OLYMPIC DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS:

1. Thank you to those who have already completed Part 1 of your entry via the Arafura Games accreditation process.

2. Now it's time to complete Part 2. This is the bit where you part with a few dollars (chicken feed for the value received so please ... no complaints. This is Triathlon NT's biggest event of the year and need to cover costs like medals, admin, equip etc.).

3. Attached is the NT OD entry form. It contains all info needed to have you in the correct categories for the NT Champs as well as details of how to pay.

4. Part 2 is same as Part 1 - due 5pm Friday 10 April 09 (yes I know that's Good Friday, so get it done NOW).

5. Entry is via Triathlon NT, not Darwin Triathlon Club so don't try and pay at registration on Sunday, can't happen.

6. Again, a reminder that absolutely no late entries will be taken ... unless you are Courtney Atkinson or Emma Snowsill wanting a hit out.


OTHER NEWS:

1. Chad Anderson should be on his way to Geelong to top up his selection points for ITU World Champs in September. A tangle with a car on Monday has Chad nursing a broken arm instead. We share his disappointment and wish him a speedy recovery.

2. Scott Bevis and Melissa Thompson tie the knot this weekend. Congratulations to both.

3. Following recent bike path attacks it makes good sense to again suggest that you do your run training with a partner (especially if you are female). Many of us are plugged in and spaced out while running and forget the need to be aware of what is happening around us. If you do have to run alone, please stay out of secluded areas and be alert.

4. Our Ironpersons are all heading for Port Mac, some have already departed. Nikki Roddie, Ian Norton, Stu Fitch, Paul Bell, Rob Brooks, Mick Outhred and Phil Brownscombe now also have rising floodwaters to contend with ..... and that's just to get there !

5. The next Challenge Wanaka in New Zealand will also include a Half Wanaka.

6. Craig Garland will also be in action this weekend. He is heading to Geelong for the final TA Challenge event and hoping to add to his points tally for Worlds. Good luck Craig.

7. Closing dates for applications for the various ITU World Championships are approaching. NT athletes should contact TA to have their password set to enable access to the system.

TRIATHLON TRIVIA:

Q: I'm new to triathlon and want a club tri singlet to race in. Where do I get one?

A: Darwin Triathlon Club currently don't have any in stock. We didn't receive enough orders when we called for expressions of interest recently. If there is enough demand we may consider another order but unless numbers are there it won't happen. We also call for payment on order. The best suggestion is to get yourself down to CycleZone in Mitchell St or K9 Cycles cnr of Totem Rd and Delatour St in Coconut Grove. They usually have tri gear in stock.

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon

Robyn's E News 30 Mar 09

Hi All,

A very successful junior (9 event) season came to a close at Lake Alexander yesterday with the NT Junior Triathlon Championships (12 & over) taking place and the younger athletes participating over various distances.

The Junior Committee, the parents who helped out & the many other volunteers are to be congratulated on such a successful season. The skill development of the kids over the season was very much in evidence yesterday. Well done to all.

RESULTS:

1. NT Junior Triathlon Championships, Lake Alexander

1. Alistair Donohoe 29.40; 2 Tim Lewis 31.24; 3 William Birk 38.50; 4 Imogen Teale 39.28; 5 Lachlan Hatty 41.20; 6 Chynna Godfrey 42.23; 7 Patrick Chin 46.34; 8 Emily Bowland 47.53

NT Junior Champions:

Boys: Alistair Donohoe Girls: Imogen Teale

2. ITU Triathlon World Cup Series, Mooloolaba, 1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run

Male: 1 Courtney Atkinson (AUS) 1.52.05; 2 Kris Gemmell (NZL) 1.52.16; 3 Brad Kahlefeldt (AUS) 1.52.50
Female: 1 Kirsten Sweetland (CAN) 2.02.00; 2 Emma Moffat (AUS) 2.02.55; 3 Daniela Ryf (SUI) 2.03.03

3. Mooloolaba Triathlon, 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Elite:
Male: Dane Robinson 1.54.55 Female: Michelle Wu 2.07.19

Open:
Male: Ben Holland 1.59.19 Female: Rachel Paxton 2.09.46

Kyle Gear 4th 2.00.19

Age Group:

Heath Porter 23rd M25-29 2.13.58
Lesley Thorpe 5th F50-54 2.46.16
Angelika Hannon 13th F45-49 2.53.43
Brian Hannon M45-49 dnf (swim, bike only)

NEXT EVENT:

Sprint Triathlon

Sunday 5 April 09

Lake Alexander

7am

750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run


Race Director: Allan Stancombe
Registration: Kyle Gear / John Thyne
Timekeeping: Helen Gould / Peter Hourigan
Fruit / Ice: Asha Mahasuria


FOR SALE / WANTED ETC:

1. TEAM WANTED: Runner available for Arafura Games Triathlon team. Contact: Hayley 0413 106 031

2. FOUND: Cycle computer at last race. Contact: Gavin 0424 001 554

3. ON SALE: ZOOT AND SHOE SALE 50% off all in store Zoot tri clothing at CycleZone. All Zoot running shoes in store $100; Shimano tri shoes $100 sizes 39,40. Contact: CycleZone 8981 4436

4. ON SALE: New SCHRAM s60 & s80 high pressure wheel sets inc. Schwalbe Ultremo tyres, normally $2395. K9 Cycles has 2 sets to offer DTC members at special price of $1995. Road test pair available. Contact Dingo 8985 6665

5. FOR SALE: Team Fitch “going overseas cleanout”. Top quality singles seen 1-2 Ironman races @ $15-$20 each ($160+ new). Mens Orca P-Flex wetsuit, good condition suit Bloke ~90kgs/190cm, good condition $100. Mens Adrenalin Aquasport “short John” (short sleeves, short legs) wetsuit, suit bigger Bloke ~90-100kgs, good condition $50. Contact: Stu on 0418 437 075.

ARAFURA GAMES TRIATHLON NEWS:

1. Entry closes - 10 APRIL 2009 - absolutely no late entries will be accepted. None, zip, zero, nil, no way, don't even ask !!

2. How to enter has been sent out via email numerous times but in case you have missed for some reason here it is again:

a. Go to www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au
b. Select the middle blue box marked Accreditation > Start your accreditation here
c. Follow the prompts and complete
d. An email will be forwarded by Arafura accreditation giving you a password to go back into your record and complete the sport specific details (need Medicare number, TA number, and passport type photo to upload etc)
e. IGNORE ENDORSEMENT REQUIRED INFORMATION - Triathlon NT have arranged to do this in bulk after close of entries.
f. No payment is required to complete your Arafura Games entry to this stage.
g. Arafura Games medal categories are 16-19, 20-24 and OPEN. Open includes all competitors who are not eligible for the 16-19 or 20-24 categories.
h. There is no team category

Then:

3. All Australian competitors must pay an event fee of Individuals - $15 TA members; $25 non-members / Teams $30 members; $45 for teams containing a non-member. This is to be paid to Triathlon NT, not Arafura Games.

4. The NT Olympic Distance Championships will be held in conjunction with Arafura.

5. Categories for this event are different to those of the Arafura Games categories so for that reason you will also need to complete an NT OD Champs entry form.

6. This entry form will be distributed later this week. It will also contain details of how to pay your event fee & where to lodge the form.

7. First NT male & female competitors who are TNT members receive perpetual trophies; medals will be awarded to each age group winner (TNT member) and the winning team.

8. Team entries must be submitted together.

9. NT Olympic Distance Championships entry closes - 10 APRIL 2009 - again, absolutely no late entries will be accepted.

OTHER NEWS:

1. Members competing in Ironman Australia head for Port Macquarie this week. Wish Phil Brownscombe, Nikki Roddie, Mick Outhred, Rob Brooks, Ian Norton, Stu Fitch and Paul Bell good luck if you see them before they depart.

2. President Triathlon NT, Amanda Donohoe is sporting an armful of plaster after a slow speed fall from her bike a week ago.

3. Today will be your last chance to order an Arafura Games walk out uniform ($50) & nominate to participate in the athlete march at the Arafura Games. Contact eo@triathlonnt.com.au (see previous E News for details and order form)

4. Photos from the junior tri yesterday are up on the Flickr page.

5. Arafura Games Triathlon has just had a change of Race Director with Col Smith stepping into the role. Please do your bit and get your accreditation finalised asap so the organising committee know the numbers they are dealing with. Again, NO LATE ENTRY will be accepted.... AND that means what it says. So go on, do it now.

Triathlon 3 x the fun
Cheers
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Club website: www.members.iinet.net.au/~darwintriclub
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/darwintriclub
Facebook Group: Darwin Triathlon Club
Facebook Event: Arafura Games Triathlon