E NEWS 23 MARCH 2017
Our Cyclone Blanche delayed Sprint Series finally got
underway at Lake Alex in perfect conditions (the weather gods smiled on us)
on Sunday.
What an awesome lot of volunteers (members & friends) we
had helping out.
A huge thank you to Race Director Brian Gallagher who was up with
the sparrows and delivered a great event for our members to enjoy.
Feedback was thumbs up all round!
Thanks also to David Hancock
who helped set up buoys, signage; Jac Crofton
&
Brad George who handled event check in; Tina Sanderson
who organised our post event fruit & ice; Gary Wall
who was one of the first there & last to leave, towing the trailer,
setting up the timing system etc; Julie Gallagher & Megan Gallagher
helped with our drinks station; Belinda Townend
(pictured) marshalled our hot corner; Daryl Stanley,
Allan
Barrett & Luke Fronsko
were there till stumps; and thanks also to those who pitched in where
needed, we really do appreciate your help.
The assistance of our traffic management, surf
lifesaving & St John Ambulance crews was also tops!!
We do it all again this Sunday when our
rescheduled Sprint #1 takes place (see below for details).
RESULTS:
1. Sprint #2, 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km
run
Male: Luke Fronsko 1:14:51 Female: Ali
Fitch 1:17:04
2. Short Option, 300m swim, 13km bike,
3km run
Male: Kyle Farrier 43:50 Female: Emma
Winterflood 46:59
Full results here
NEXT
EVENT:
Sunday 26 March 2017
Lake Alexander
Rescheduled Sprint #1 & Short option
6:45am (check in closes
6:35am)
Sprint: 750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Short Option: 200m swim, 13km bike, 2km run
Info & Entry open here
Roster:
Race Director: Barry
Sullivan
Registration: Vicki
Woodrow | Rowena
Eastick
Fruit | Ice: Jude
Murdock
Water Station: 2
Volunteers required
Marshalling: 2 Volunteers required Please email darwintriclub@gmail.com
if you can help out.
Important update:
1. Please note the earlier start time for
this event.
2. Transition for this event will be in
the carpark on the far side of the toilet block as you drive in.
3. The earlier start should have the
majority on the run before expected traffic to a mid morning festival event
commences.
COMING
UP:
Sunday 9 April 17
Lake Alexander
Sprint #3 (Inc NT Sprint Distance C'ships)
7am
750m swim, 26km bike, 5km run
Info & Entry here
For Sale:
1. TRAILER:
Due to upgrading our club trailer, our old trailer is now for sale.
Recently rewired and registered until August, we are now offering our
old trailer for sale $3000 ono. Please mention to anyone who may be
interested. Contact darwintriclub@gmail.com
2. CLUB
TRI GEAR: Limited items of club custom tri gear
available for purchase (subsidized) as well as some club cotton tees to
clear at reduced prices. We also have a new order of popular sizes
available in our club cotton tees.
See Info and to purchase here
Pick up for early orders can be arranged for Sunday's event
if that suits.
6. Lots
of training chit chat around with so many of our members targetting
IM Australia, IM 70.3 Busselton, IM Cairns, IM 70.3 Cairns and Busso this
year.
7. See you all bright and early Sunday. Don't forget your
timing chip and that we have a slightly earlier than usual start.
PIC OF THE WEEK:
Our sprint event was so good, even Gary smiled!
Cheers,
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