weekly newsletter 31 march 2015

ENTICER START
After listening to feedback from last week’s later Enticer start, the committee has decided to keep this in place for the rest of the season.

There were some concerns about having our younger members out on the road later and we will continue to monitor this issue. Note that we have two “normal distance” races left where the Enticer will start approximate one minute after the last handicapper commences. Our last club race on 3rd May will be a long course (1/30/7.5) which will act as a tune up for the club champs. The Enticer start time will be confirmed in the Newsletter prior to the race.

Please be aware everyone must activate their timing chip by 6.20 am no matter what distance you are competing in.

NORTH COAST ACADEMY OF SPORT
Coffs Harbour Triathlon Club has been advised of a new junior based program run through the North Coast Academy of Sport. The eligible criteria is as below:

• Athletes must reside on the North Coast (Tweed Heads to Laurieton and west to the foothills of the Great Dividing Range);
  
• Be aged or turning 13 – 19 years old this year;
  
• Be a member or willing to join a triathlon club upon selection;
  
• Demonstrate that you currently are competing or intend to compete in triathlon events;
  
• Have or be willing to obtain a road bike (preferred) or mountain bike with an Australian Standards approved helmet, running shoes, water bottle and swim gear;
  
• Be able to commit to all planned NCAS program events.
  

As we are aware, our club currently runs junior programs via our own Club Coaches Phil Benoit and Andrew Rowlings.  We strongly recommend that any junior wishing to apply should contact either Phil at benoitpt@bigpond.net.au or Andrew at coffs_coach@bigpond.com for further information and the relevant forms.

SAM BURKE
We all know what a talented athlete last year’s Junior Scholarship winner Sam Burke is. However he also writes a beautiful letter. Please see attached letter from Sam to the Coffs Tri Club Committee.

The Committee would also like to add that they, along with Ventoux Cycles, have decided to waive any additional charges for his bike as a result of Sam’s dedication to training and the club.

Sam, we love watching you develop as an athlete and can’t wait to see what is ahead of you. Well done on both your triathlon achievements and your lovely letter-writing skills!

KIDS FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER DINNER
Paul Courtney is a tireless fundraiser and supporter of the KIDS Foundation and is this year doing the Brad Foster/KIDS Foundation bike ride from the Gold Coast to Port Macquarie. The ride is just over 500km and takes places from 26 – 30 April 2015.

The fundraising dinner is on night 2 bike ride and includes a 2 course dinner, trivia night and other fun & games. Tickets are just $60 and can be purchased from Andrew Wellington or Paul Courtney (phone 0409 457 842 or email paulc@fairclothreynolds.com.au). 

All funds raised will go to setting up the KIDS Foundation programs is the Coffs Coast area Primary Schools.

If you can’t make it to the dinner and want to donate, please visit Paul’s ride page via the following link http://ride2port2015.gofundraise.com.au/page/paulc. 

ONES FOR THE CALENDAR   

• Gold Coast Triathlon (Luke Harrop Memorial)
  

12th April 2015. Includes the Gold Coast ITU World Triathlon – race with some of the world’s best ITU triathletes. Also includes Sprint, Enticer & kid’s races. http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/gold-coast.aspx#axzz3PIxbd2og 

• Byron Bay Tri
  

9th May 2015. Gearing up to celebrate its 20th year in 2015. It’s going to be a big one. Get in quick because entries always sell out fast. Entries open in October 2014.  www.byronbaytri.com.au

• Ironman Busselton 70.3

2nd May 2015. In the fabulous location of Bussleton and well known for its overwhelming local support.http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/busselton.aspx#axzz3PIxbd2og 

• Ironman Australia Port Macquarie

3rd May 2015. Guaranteed to be a big one this year for its 30 year anniversary. Also good one for volunteers if you want to see how it all works.http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/australia.aspx#axzz3PIxbd2og  

• Triathlon NSW Club Championships
  

16th May 2015. To be held again in Forster. Join in the action to see CHTC take out the big one and be named NSW Club Champions!
http://www.triathlon.org.au/State_Associations/NSW/Events/Triathlon_NSW_Events/SCODY_Triathlon_NSW_Club_Championships.htm

• Challenge Gold Coast

30 August 2015. Half iron distance (1.9km/90km/21.1km) based around Currumbin on the Gold Coast. Beautiful undulating ride in the Gold Coast hinterland. One for the bucket list. http://www.challenge-goldcoast.com.au/  

• Coffs Harbour Running Festival
  

6 September 2015. Always great to run on our beautiful creek walk and on home soil. A great way to end the running season. Half marathon, 10km, 5km family run/walk & 3km family run/walk. Entries open soon. http://villagesports.com.au/events/coffs-harbour-running-festival/
 Salt Multisport Festival
19 – 29 September 2015. An Olympic distance race done over 2 days – ride Saturday am, swim Saturday pm, run Sunday am. All held in the beautiful surrounds of Salt and Kingscliff. Not as easy as it sounds.http://www.saltmf.com.au/  

WISE WORDS
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese proverb