LATEST NEWS

2nd Club Race
Well the season is well and truly under way and this weekend see’s the second of the club races being held at the Left Bank.  We look forward to seeing you all there. Remember to come to the Club Tent prior to the race for your free High Five Energy gel and top up your Bidden with High Five Isotonic drink. Then join us after for a sausage sizzle and great spot prize’s. AND of course a chance to share your great race day stories with family and fellow athletes.

Adelaide OD Race
Some members are off to Adelaide this week to compete for points to qualify for the OD Worlds being held in Queensland next year. Good Luck. We look forward to hearing all about. Don’t forget to send us your race report. I am quite sure the swim at Glenelg will be special. 

Ironman WA
Taper has begun so look out for over excited Ironman and woman competitors with way to much energy.(Their the ones at swimming beginning to smile again) We would really like to make sure that we give our  support to club members who are giving it their all on the day. Please let us know what your bib number will be by contacting us via the web site so we can let everyone know.

CONGRATULATIONS to all club members who competed at the Power Station Tri
Extra big congrats must go to Bruce Cameron who was the first person across the line in the Sprint Race.
Everyone must make sure they register their names at the club tent on race day please to ensure I get everyone in the points score. 

A record of the seasons acumulated points will be kept on the club results page.

*Congrats to everyone who did the fun tri distance as well – your efforts haven’t gone unnoticed! *

Congratulations

CLAYTON GUNNING - Ironman Florida finisher
→Stay tuned for race report

How to choose cycling shorts

By Fred Matheny and Ed Pavelka of www.RoadBikeRider.com.

We plan to feature a number of informative articles over the next few months and thought you might like to start with this one.

Luke Kempson update

I thought I would give you a summary report of the fundraising effort undertaken yesterday by Bob Scott, Judy Scott and Megan Scott to assist Brian & Jo Kempson with expenses incurred this year after their son’s tragic accident.
Luke is still in rehabilitation in Shenton Park and could not attend the BBQ yesterday. Luke is permanently paralysed from the ribs down.  He has movement in his arms and shoulders and is working hard to regain movement in his hands and fingers. He still has a burn wound on his lower back/buttock which is slow to heal due to transfers from bed to chair.
The aim of the day was to raise enough funds to purchase a specialised wheelchair for Luke. Funds raised for the day totalled approx $16,500.  A specialised wheelchair is around $17,000
Thanks to the morning swimming group for the donations and ticket sales of the Christmas Hamper – we raised over $800
Megan Scott organised a motorbike ride finishing at the venue – raised over $1000
Paintings and wine were auctioned on the day.
Thanks also to those people who could not attend yesterday but sent donations.
Bob Scott is continuing with his support for Luke. The next target is a specialised bed worth approx $13,500.
If anyone would like to help in any way please contact Bob on 9456 5609.  His address is 6 Spata Lane Canning Vale 6155
Regards,
Dianne Bowman
Licensee
Prompt Settlements
08 9457 7266
0413 733 587
www.promptsettlements.com.au
Prompt Settlements Notice

First club race

A reminder to all club members that Saturday’s triathlon at the Power Station is the first of our club races. Those racing please drop by the club tent for your free High Five Energy gel and top up your Biden with High Five Isotonic drink.

Join us again after the race for a High Five energy bar, more isotonic, a range of fantastic spot prizes and of course a chance to share your great race day stories with family and fellow athletes.

We all look forward to seeing you.

TRYSTARS Race One 8th November

Distances: 50/3/500  100/3/1000  150/6/2000

Where: Point Catherine- Robb Rd and McTaggart Cove
Hamilton Hill.
Robb Rd will be closed from 5.30am till Race finish. You can  park along Cockburn Rd or down by Coogee  and walk down.
 
Time: Race Registration  at 8.15 a.m.
             Race Briefing at 8.30am
             Race Start at 8.45 sharp.

When you arrive there will be an adults race underway therefore you will NOT be able enter the transition area, there will be a designated  area for TRYstars bikes.  Please be aware the ramps may be out of bounds as they will be in use by the competitors.

Gear: Your gear will be checked before you race, make sure your tires are pumped, and brakes are working well. Check you helmet to make sure the strap is tight.

Remember to Slip Slop Slap as the sun will burn even in the morning.

Make sure you have plenty of water to drink after the race along with a HEALTHY snack.

Ask Mum to make pasta for the evening meal the night before and get an early night.

Remember you must be a paid member of Triathlon Western Australia before you compete, so bring along your membership card or receipt and show at registration.

MOST  IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK.

Make sure everyone can share in your happiness, triumphs or disappointments!

	We want to know if people have an important race coming up so that we can let everyone know how you’ve gone.  It’s hard to keep track of everyone’s races in Perth, interstate and overseas.  Please email on tamekaday@optusnet.com.au to let us know if you have something coming up.

Website Changes
You may notice a few changes in the website layout and function over the next few weeks. These are all part of our attempts to improve the Fremantle triathlon club and increase the number of people who use and enjoy its facilities. I apologize for any inconvenience that may occur whilst the changes are being made.
All suggestions regarding the site are/ would be gratefully received
Rick Bond (FTC communication)

Training

The Triathlon Excellence Program

The Triathlon Excellence Program (previously the JPS Squad) for Juniors has a number of time trials available during October & November
These are open to all juniors - Male & Female 15-18yo.
Our aim for 08/09 after acquiring extra TWA funding this year --is to be able to compliment the main squad with a "potential " group that can also be developed upwards
The philosophy remains unchanged : TWA Junior Panel will oversee squad, state and national team selection plus provide some additional quality resources to TEP but is is not a daily coaching group
Dates & Locations :
Swim
Wednesday 8 October Melville Aquatic 6.30am or Challenge 8 Lane at 7.00am
Wednesday 19 November Melville Aquatic 6.30am or Challenge 8 Lane at 7.00am
Run
Friday 10 October Perry Lakes Stadium 4pm
Friday 21 November Perry Lakes Stadium 4pm
State TEP qualifying Times : 1km Swim - Male 13.45 Female 14.45
5km run - Male 18.00 Female 20.00
If you require additional information please contact
Brian Kempson
Junior Panel TWA

FTC Points races 2008/09
The Fremantle Triathlon Club committee has chosen 7 races on the TWA race calendar for members to accrue points towards the Clubs’ Open and Age Group Championship. Winners will be those with the most points earned from their best 4 FTC Points Races. To be eligible for championship status, a minimum of 4 events must be completed. The Interclub event in Mandurah is extremely important to the club, and therefore double points have been allocated for this race. The committee has also decided to have a Club Championship race this season which will be the Point Walter event in March. Prizes will be awarded for both the Sprint and Olympic distances.
Points will be allocated as follows:

• 1st placed club member in each age group earns 20 points
• 2nd placed club member in each age group earns 10 points
• 3rd placed club member in each age group earns 5 points
• All other participating members will earn 1 point

 Categories in each male and female sections will be:

• Open                                        
• Under 20 years
• 20-29 years
• 30-39 years
• 40-49 years
• 50+ years

When planning your season please make these races a priority. The club tent will be setup for members to congregate before and after each race. Our Promotions Officer, Gaye McKean has worked closely with our fantastic sponsors who are providing prizes for each club race, as well as spot prizes on the day.

All the best to everyone for a safe and successful season.
The Events

Running Intervals

This Tuesday will be the first night of running intervals. These will be run by Stuart Durham from Eclipse Fitness at a cost of $2.00 per session for club members and $5.00 for non club members. This session is designed to cater for all levels and is a great way to improve your running and fitness. It is also a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow club members and triathletes. The Location is Tompkins Park Canning Highway Alfred Cove on the far right hand side as you look at the oval from the Highway. Start time 5.45pm. Don’t forget your water bottle.

Friday Night Runs

As of this Friday 3rd October 2008 Friday night runs at Leighton will commence at 6pm not 5.30 as previously. See you there.

Open water swimming

Saturday 18th October will see the first of our open water swims being held at Fremantle Surf Lifesaving club Leighton 3.30pm. Meet on the wall at the café.

TRY A TRIATHLON

MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT

If you have a business, service or product that you would like to offer a discount for being a Fremantle Triathlon Club member, please contact us with the following details:

· Business Name/s
· Address
· Web site address
· Jpeg Logo
· Business Contact Name & Telephone Number
· Your name & contact details
· Discount Applicable
· What product/ services the discount applies to.

 
We will set up a link to a directory that members can source for this information.

RACES FOR 2008 – 2009 SEASON

RACE 1 – POWER STATION – 8TH NOVEMBER 2008 (TRYSTARS RACE 1)

RACE 2 – LEFT BANK – 30TH NOVEMBER 2008

RACE 3 – MANDURAH INTERCLUBS – 14 DECEMBER 2008 (DOUBLE POINTS)

RACE 4 – AUSTRALIA DAY AT POINT WALTER – 26TH JANUARY 2009 (TRYSTARS RACE 2)

RACE 5 -  LEIGHTON BEACH – 15TH FEBRUARY 2009 (TRYSTARS RACE 3)

RACE 6 – POINT WALTER OLYMPIC DISTANCE – 29 MARCH 2009

RACE 7 – COOGEE BEACH TRIATHLON – 19 APRIL 2009

Trystars race four to be confirmed

Social Calendar

Sunday 26th October 2008 4pm Clancy’s – Social Drinks

Sunday 30th November 2008 Post race BBQ Breakfast – Left Bank

Sunday 7th December 2008 Club Tent at IMWA for club members, family and friends to use as a base to support IMWA participants.

Sunday 18th  January 2009  4pm Clancy’s – Social Drinks

Sunday 15th February 2009 Post race BBQ breakfast – Beach Tri

Sunday 29th March 2009 Post Race Breakfast – Point Walter OD

Sunday 26th April 2009 4pm Clancy’s Social Drinks

Saturday 2nd May ongoing Sausage sizzle BHIM race

FREO TRI CLUB SOCIAL RUN -Friday nights

Friday nights are for social runs. I look forward to seeing you all in the Fremantle Surf life saving club at 5.30pm we will meet on the wall in front of the café and head towards Cottosloe Beach. The run is open to all and will be as far as you want to go (or in my case as far as I can go). Drinks will be available afterwards at bar prices from the club.
Over the coming weeks we will then incorporate a BBQ and mini time trials.
For those who don’t know where the club is it is situated on:
Leighton Beach Port Beach Rd Leighton
I look forward to seeing you all there and welcome all new and potential club members to come down and make yourself known. Let the season begin.

UPDATE:

Our first Friday social run was an enjoyable half hour run heading towards Cottosloe. After, we enjoyed a quiet drink before heading home. This is a work in progress and club member’s input is invaluable.
A big thanks to all those that turned up.
Would a later start be better (6pm) or have we started too early in the season? Let me know.  ashwil3@bigpond.com

FREO TRI CLUB WEBSITE FORUM

A new section of the website has been added to allow general chitchat to occur. Simply click on the "FORUM" link on the left and register once. You will then be allowed to read and post questions, answers or profanities that you feel others in the club should hear.

This is an experiment and if it is either unpopular or abused I will get rid of it (or you....heheheh.)

THE 'TRIATHLON' WORLD CHAMPS

Big congratulations go to Jane Yovich, Richard Burnell, Brynt McSwain and David Wrighton who competed in the 2008 Triathlon World Championships last month. By all accounts the conditions were not..er...ideal. Apparently even the converted Pommy vet felt the cold and he has spent much of his early life with only one warm arm harassing farm stock at 4am on Northern English winter mornings.

Tameka Day has written a summary race report from the 'dry warmth' of western Perth and Richard Burnell has written a great report from a participants point of view. Incidentally Tameka, if Richard "finished strongly in about the middle of his age group (50-54 yrs)" does that mean he finished aged 52?

ps. Richard, i hope you dont mind i corrected you spelling of the word "shemozzle"

Read Tameka and Richards reports here.

and Brynt and Janes here

THE FTC COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be held every second Tuesday each month as follows :
 
12th August
9th September
14th October
11th November
9th December
 
All members are welcome to attend. Please contact Yvonne rash on 0438326775 for time and venue.
 
Many thanks

yvonne

THE FTC QUESTIONNAIRE

In an attempt to try and improve the service the FREMANTLE TRIATHLON CLUB provides to its members, we would find it very helpful if you would agree to complete a questionnaire by following the link Questionnaire

This should take less than 5 minutes and might make the club a better place for all!

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Hi everybody
Hope your off season training is going well. Not too much comfort food….I have three Entertainment Books left.

They are $65 and support the running of your Club. Please see the attached flyer.

I have to return them in two weeks so if you want one or know someone else who wants one, please email me at barry.dejong@iinet.net.au

Barry de Jong

FTC  OPEN AND AGE GROUP CHAMPIONS FOR SEASON 2007/2008

Congratulations to the following athletes:

MALES:  Open: Brynt McSwain
                 Under 20: Todd Panietz
                 20 - 29: Jason Nuttman
                 30 – 39: Stuart Durham
                 40 – 49: Rob Macpherson
                 50 +: Ray Panizza

FEMALES: Open: No Award given
                    Under 20: Amy Hancock
                    20 - 29: Jennifer Vanderweide (Leading Competitor)
                    30 – 39: Katrina Geyer
                    40 - 49: Jane Yovich
                    50 + : Jenny Owen (Leading Competitor)
 
AWARDS FOR COMPLETING ALL 7 CLUB RACES: Catherine Jackson
                                                                                            Nicola Lenane
                                                                                            Todd Panietz
                                                                                            Rob Macpherson

AWARD FOR MOST OUTSTANDING CLUB PERSON:  Bruce Bowman

• The recipients were awarded with a voucher entitling them to $150.00 off a pair of Brooks running shoes, donated by Sports Fever and Brooks.
• Brynt McSwain also received a 6 month Swim and Gym membership donated by Fremantle Leisure Centre.

NEW SPONSOR JOINS FTC

Transition Wear joined Fremantle Triathlon Club as one of our Sponsors this year. Many of you have collected Spot Prizes from their generous contribution throughout the season. For all your quality race gear contact Brian Kempson and his team to satisfy your requirements.  You can contact them direct or you will find their tent on most race days. Brian also runs Endurance Fitness and coaches many of the Club’s athletes.

(Hints on how to avoid)  DRAFTING

The draft zone is 7m back from front of another bike and 3m wide (35m by 5m back from front of a vehicle).  There are banners near and in transition illustrating the draft zone for bikes and you should take a good look at one.  Most competitors are surprised at how big 7m x 3m is.

Once into a draft zone you have 15secs to pass (ie get part of your front wheel past the front edge of the other bike) and for all that time you must be seen to be progressing through the draft zone.  If you run out of time you must back off right out of the other bike draft zone before trying again.

If you are passed it is your responsibility to clear out of the back of the overtaking bike draft zone and must do so within 15 secs.  Only after exiting the zone can you try to overtake back.

Unless overtaking, you must keep as far to the left as reasonably possible otherwise you will be seen as blocking.

You must not overtake on the left

You must not cross the dividing line between carriageways which carry bikes in both directions

Do NOT assume you will be warned before being penalised or reported.

                                                PENALTY

If pulled by a Technical Officer (normally by whistle, being shown a yellow card, your number being called and being informed of the nature of your offence) you must report to the Penalty Box near transition at the end of the lap you are completing.  The penalty for a ½ IM event is 5 minutes. 

Failure to report to the Penalty Box or two yellow cards are both grounds for disqualification as is abuse of a Technical or other Official (and any other blatant disregard of the Rules)

                                    PENALTY BOX PROTOCOL

Competitors serving a penalty will be shown where to queue up and are required to maintain their place in the queue standing holding their bike upright and with their helmet on and securely fastened.  This is not an opportunity for a lie down!

Competitors needing to use toilets or otherwise distressed should normally take care of it BEFORE reporting to the Penalty Box.  In emergency, with permission, you could leave the Box but you must leave your bike where directed by the TO in charge of the Box and might expect to have to restart the penalty on return.

NOTE   This is only a brief summary of the Race Competition Rules as they relate to the bike leg.  It is YOUR responsibility to make yourself familiar with the Rules.

GO THE JUNIORS!

Two of our up and coming Athletes have been flying the flag for WA out in Tasmania at the National schools Triathlon In March and elequent reports from them can be seen on this attached document.. Well done Paige and Jaz. keep it up.

THE NEW FTC CLUB TRAILER IS HERE (FINALLY) - Our club has purchased its own trailer for carting around our equipment and BBQ for club races. Look for our trailer and shade tent at club races and join in the fun.

The club committee is giving consideration to hiring the trailer out to clubmembers when it is not required for club activities. It will make a greatcamping trailer and comes equipped with it own shade tent, BBQ and gasbottle, first aid kit and lots more. More information will come in duecourse

WANT TO SIGN YOUR YOUNG TRIATHLETES FOR TRYSTARS MEMBERSHIP- This is now possible directly ON LINE! via the Triathlon Australia website. Click here to go to the site.

MEMBERS INSURANCE COVER- Click here for a summary of the TWA/TA (therefore FTC) members Insurance coverage. It is a response to the FAQ " what does our insurance cover?"

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