Welcome
Welcome to the Taranaki Triathlon Club where a series of duathlons and triathlons for all abilities is held from October through to April. It's almost the end of winter and the triathlon season is sneaking up on us so for all those who have built up a bank of rest weeks it's almost time to dust the cobwebs off the spokes, buy a new pair of laces for the shoes and check the zip on the wetsuit. We're planning another great season. The committee is already looking at next season's races. We try to fit them around dates like the Contact Series and some of our local races like the Olex running series and swimming's Flannagan Cup. As soon as we have settled on the dates we will promote them and they will be on this website. Newsletter Members should have the latest newsletter and many thanks to Peter Crawford for compiling it regularly over the season. Congratulations too to Peter and Anna who celebrated their wedding recently in Rarotonga. Just in case you missed the latest news here is a summary: Funding help for agegroupers In past seasons, members of our club who have been selected to represent NZ at World Championship events, have requested funding assistance and we've often been able to give a modest amount. Let us know in writing if you are in this situation and we'll consider your application as long as you've filled the criteria of being a club member and were in at least three of last seasons races. Be in quick though- as an earlier email gave a deadline of August 1. Joy Baker has asked for support of her AMP scholarship application for triathlon. You can vote for her on this site http://www.doyourthing.co.nz/2010-01699/joy-baker but you only have until the end of July The AGM It's in September and we'll let you know as soon as a date is confirmed but please come along and hear how the club has been going and offer any suggestions. And if you think you might like to be on the committee, so much the better. Traffic planning and management Anyone interested in learning the tricks of the trade in this role, please let us know. We have a great traffic manager but it's always handy to have one waiting on the bench or even assisting. We can help with training. So far we have been very lucky and haven't had to employ outside contractors which helps keep club fees down. Promo outlets We'll be publishing flyers and posters to promote the coming season of racing so if you know of an outlet where we can drop some flyers, give us a call. Big events The World Triathlon Final comes to Auckland in 2012 and a race in the Contact women's series will be held on our Ngamotu course in the coming season. Enjoy your training and stay safe!
Upcoming Club Events
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Notices
African Ironman |
Check out John Lykles' great interview wilh Blair Cox from Mitchell's Cycles. Find out all about his experieces as a tour host and competitor at one of the world's unique Ironman races. See the first story on the Members News page. |
Merve Hunger makes NZ Xterra team |
Congratulations to member Merv Hunger - 2nd in the 30 to 34 age group at the Rotorua Xterra. Merve has qualified for the New Zealand team to the World Xterra Champs in Hawaii.
The Rotorua Xterra was a 1 km swim, a 29 km mountain bike and an11 km off road run. Merve's time was 2hours 36 minutes 43 seconds. Great effort Merve! |
Duathlon with a difference |
Read Len Rodenburg's great account of a duathlon with a difference. The Kaweka Challenge. It's on the Members News page. |
