Update MTB Triathlon 11 Feb 2011

Hi All,

Following inspection of the course for the mountain bike triathlon there have been some changes made to ensure competitor safety.

Transition, start and finish lines will be located at the boat ramp side of Lake Alexander.

RD Aaron Caden asks for your assistance in keeping Colivas Road clear of traffic and suggests competitors use usual carparking and/or Alex Fong Lim Drive.

Competitors can then walk/ride round to transition. This will greatly assist with safety for the cycle and run legs.

Registration closes 5.15pm.

Course sounds exciting and a fun way to spend Saturday evening.

Be prepared to get muddy,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 9 Feb 2011

Hi All,

Busy, busy on the tri front at the moment. Lots of preparation happening behind the scenes for our next event, our sprint series and Arafura Games Triathlon.

Also up there on the list is planning for the Kerran Mudgway Memorial Club Championships and the NT Long Course Triathlon (tentative date claimer 21 August 2011).

Don't forget we are calling for volunteers for the Arafura Games Triathlon. If you can assist please email anna@triathlonnt.com.au and indicate the area/s you are interested in helping out. Want to race? That's ok, you may still be able to help with setting up or coordinating prior to the actual event.

RESULTS:

1. Alice Springs Tri Club Sprint, 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Male: Ben Streeter 1.06.16 Female: Tara Everett 1.27.35


NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 12 February 2011
Mountain Bike Triathlon
Lake Alexander
5.30pm
300m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB

Race Director: Aaron Caden
Registration: Barry Sullivan / Chad Anderson
Timekeeping: Christine Friebel / Monica Stewart
Fruit / Ice: Emma Winterflood

Note:

1. Bring your insect repellent to this one.

2. Can be a muddy one, so suggest leaving your good tri gear at home, especially if it's white !

FOR SALE /WANTED ETC

1. FOR SALE: New “Very Bright” Asics Gel Noosa Tri 6 shoes. bought off the net and they do not fit properly. Size US 9 Euro 42.5. $100. Contact Steve: 0434 184 399.

2. FOR SALE: New men's Darwin Tri Club Trisuit (Medium), never worn, wrong size purchased. Offer. Contact Chris 0400 732 161

3. Items for next E News by 8pm Sunday please

OTHER NEWS:

1. The cycle club advise that the Hidden Valley rides started up again last Thursday with a good roll up and weather permitting this Thursday is on again. They remind cyclists that to ride at Hidden Valley and in the other participation events/group rides etc you will need to have a "Cycling for All" license. Check the website for costs. www.darwin.cycling.org.au

2. Simon Cruickshank is over in NZ preparing for Coast to Coast this weekend. Apparently it's bucketing rain and the trial paddle was cancelled because it was too wet !

3. British Triathlon has introduced a rolling membership scheme which is similar to one that TA are also looking into.

4. Media watch: See attached from Saturday's NT News

5. 2011 Fannie Bay Swim date has been changed to 26 June

6. Alice Springs Triathlon Club had the first of their sprint events last weekend. Numbers are up and enthusiasm high. Our members are welcome to participate so if you are heading down to Alice check before you leave to see if they have something on.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN ...

... you empathize with the roadkill
... you are happy to discuss the connection between hydration and urine colour
... you view bike crashes as an opportunity to upgrade components

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News

Robyn's E News 7 Feb 2011

Photo: Junior triathlon action at Lake Alexander yesterday


Hi All,

Those pesky computer gremlins have been at it, but the upside is that it prompted a big address book clean up !

Hopefully I've reloaded the correct email addresses for you all. My apologies if this is not the case ... please send through your preferred email address on which to receive E News and I'll change immediately.

My apologies also if you have received any spam which appears to have come from us ... even with the you beaut version of internet protection, these things occasionally happen.

You will notice the changed email address. It will help us keep you up to date if you add the new email darwintriclub89@bigpond.com to your address book.

The junior event at Lake Alexander yesterday went off extremely well. The kids are really enjoying the formats and getting better and better every time I see them. A huge thank you to our junior committee and the many volunteers who give up their time to assist with the junior events.

Photos from the junior race are up on Flickr.

RESULTS:

1. Gatorade Portarlington, Vic, 2km run (800m swim replaced due to weather), 26km cycle, 8km run

Male: Craig McKenzie 1.10.56 Female: Bev Thomas 1.21.38


NEXT EVENT:

Saturday 12 February 2011
Mountain Bike Triathlon
Lake Alexander
5.30pm
300m swim, 12km bike, 3km run
Event Status: CLUB

Race Director: Aaron Caden
Registration: Barry Sullivan / Chad Anderson
Timekeeping: Christine Friebel / Monica Stewart
Fruit / Ice: Emma Winterflood

Note:

1. This is a CLUB status event, all competitors must be a current member of Darwin Triathlon Club.

POST RACE REFRESHMENTS:

1. You have to admit we look after our competitors & volunteers pretty well with our great post race refreshments courtesy of your event fee.

2. We don't even mind if spectators and/or their kids partake of any leftovers.

3. But .... we would like to request that those not competing (& kids) wait until the final competitor is in before helping themselves.

4. Thank you for understanding that our competitor needs are a priority.

SO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER:

1. Got a few minutes to spare after our events? Ask the race director if they would like help to pick up witches hats or signs. Or if you are hot and would like to cool down, see if you can assist with getting the buoys in.

WHO CAN COMPETE AT THE ARAFURA GAMES TRIATHLON:

There seems to be some misinformation circulating regarding the Arafura Games Triathlon.

All entry criteria & event information is posted to www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au .

Following a compete review of the Arafura Games in 2009 there have been a number of changes so I suggest you completely forget "how it always used to be". The changes include some for triathlon. Here's a brief summary about triathlon:

1. To compete in the Arafura Games triathlon all Australian participants are required to have TA membership (which you will have if you are a Darwin Triathlon Club member).

2. There is no adult team category at Arafura Games.

3. There is a youth teams category for those 14-19 years. Youth teams can be all male, all female or mixed. The Youth Team with the fastest time will be awarded the Arafura Games youth team medal.

4. Team competitors aged 14 and 15 are restricted to one leg (ie swim, or cycle, or run). Those 16-19 years can do two legs (eg swim & run, or swim & bike, or bike & run) if they wish.

5. Individual (1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run) competitors must be 16 years on race day.

6. The Arafura Games individual medal categories are 16-19; 20-24; 25-34 and 35+

7. Overall winners will be recognised by Triathlon NT after the Arafura Games medal ceremony.

8. Results will be used to determine NT Olympic Distance overall champions & age group champions.

9. Cut off times have been introduced.

10. Entry is free.

11. Triathlon NT EO will endorse triathlon entries from eligible athletes in bulk.

FOR SALE /WANTED ETC

1. FOR SALE: New men's Darwin Tri Club Trisuit (Medium), never worn, wrong size purchased. Offer. Contact Chris 0400 732 161

2. Items for next E News by 8pm tomorrow please.

OTHER NEWS:

1. The Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park has received the official nod as the triathlon location for the 2012 Olympics in London.

2. The accident involving the cyclist last week was noticed by more than just me. I'm reliably informed that the guy rode out onto the road without looking and the car couldn't stop in time. He had a really nasty hit to his head but could have been on his merry way with not much more than a bruised ego and a broken helmet...had he been wearing one. A reminder to all ... always wear your helmet.

3. And more on cycling. If you are up at the velodrome (and it has been pretty busy at times) please stay at the bottom if you are on effort or recovery laps. Those of you perching yourself on the blue line are endangering everyone by making passing slower cyclists a tricky manoeuvre for those overtaking. Those going up to do recovery laps (some without checking for anyone overtaking) are also making it very hazardous.

4. Entries for Arafura Games Triathlon are pouring in. Wouldn't it be great if we beat our 2005 record field? Hey, maybe we will even have to put out the full up sign early !

5. Chad Anderson has had his application for an Open Pro Lic approved by Triathlon Australia.

6. Nominations for the 2011 Age Group World Championships teams will close on: Sprint Distance Team: 18th April 2011 ; Olympic Distance Team: 18th April 2011; Long Distance: 16th May 2011; Duathlon: 18th April 2011. Selection criteria will be posted soon. I'll keep you informed.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRIATHLETE WHEN...

... you volunteer at races
... you find a long lost C02 canister and think it's your lucky day
... you have had enough of swim, run formats and can't wait for Race 1 of the Sprint Series to get here

Safe Training,
Cheers,
Robyn

Robyn Stanley
Darwin Triathlon Club
E News