| BUSSELTON HALF IRONMAN 2008
FTC had a large representation amongst the hordes of Triathletes that descended upon Busselton over the weekend. Congratulations to all those who took part. There were some fantastic results amongst our members.
It was great to see the very talented Michael Rees back racing again. His 4 hour, 13 minute finish time gave him 2nd place in the male 35 -39 age category and 11th place overall. His superb performance earns him a voucher from Sports Fever.
Long course specialist, Tim Howley also wins a Sports Fever voucher for his strong performance. His time of 4 hours, 25 minutes placed him 2nd in the tough 40 – 44 age group.
Thomas Bakowski (4 hours, 22 minutes) was 5th in the male 25 -29 category and wins a one month swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre.
Well done to Janet Musker who put together a strong race, and performed admirably in the female 40 - 44 category. Janet can relax and enjoy a massage from Tony Bence.
Prizes can be collected from Attadale Cycles.
Outstanding performances also came from a number of other athletes. Youngster, Johan Borg finished in 4 hours and 18 minutes, and was the first male in the 18 – 24 age group.
Doug Brightwell (4 hours, 28 minutes) and Jason Nuttman ( 4 hours, 28 minutes) produced great results.
The strongest performances amongst the girls came from Tara Yewers (5 hours, 5 minutes ), Amy Hancock ( 5 hours, 14 minutes ), and Helen King ( 5 hours, 17 minutes ).
I hope to see you all at FTC’s AGM and wind-up on Sunday 11th May.
Sally Scaffidi
POINT WALTER TRIATHLON SUN 6TH APRIL- Congratulations to FTC members who braved the rain and less than ideal conditions at Point Walter. This race doubled as a club points race and as a club championship race.
The first club members to finish in each ten year categories were:
MALES 16 – 29 Paul Vanderweide
30 – 39 Doug Brightwell
40 – 49 Ron Sammut
50 – 59 Richard Burnell
60 + Ron Richards
FEMALES 16 – 29 Amy Hancock
30 – 39 Tara Yewers
40 - 49 Jane Yovich
SPRINT DISTANCE: !st FTC female Anne Ranson
These athletes win a bottle of excellent champagne kindly donated by Gerry Smith from old Bridge Cellars. These will be presented at our club windup in May.
Sports Fever vouchers are awarded to: Bruce Cameron (15th overall) and to Helen King (3rd female 16- 19).
A one month swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre goes to Paul Vanderweide, and Richard Burnell has earned a massage voucher kindly donated by Tony Bence.
These prizes can be collected from Attadale Cycles. Prizes from Meelup are available to be picked up too.
Sally Scaffidi
MEELUP CLASSIC TRIATHLON
Praise to all FTC members who raced at beautiful Meelup on the weekend. There were some excellent results, and congratulations to the following athletes who will be receiving prizes in this, our fifth club race for the season.
Johan Borg had a very impressive race to finish 2nd in the male 15 – 19 years category. He wins a voucher from Sports Fever.
Tara Yewers was well placed amongst the females and earned herself a second placing in the female 35 – 39 age group. Tara will also receive a Sports Fever voucher.
Another very talented junior is Nathan Riseborough who gained 3rd place in the male 15 – 19 age group. Nathan earns himself a one month swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre.
Jennifer Vanderweide put together a strong performance and is rewarded with a massage voucher donated by Tony Bence.
Prizes can be collected from Attadale cycles.
Terrific results were also achieved from the following club members:
Katrina Geyer ( 2nd 30 -34 female )
Jane Yovich ( 1st 45 -49 female )
Helen King ( 3rd 15 – 19 female )
Stuart Durham ( 3rd 35 -39 male )
Jason Nuttman (2nd 25 – 29 male )
Rob Macpherson ( 1st 45 -49 male )
Geoff Grose ( 3rd 55 -59 male )
The committee would like to apologize to all club members who competed on the weekend for the absence of the club tent. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to transport the tent, drinks, spot prizes etc. We have therefore, made the decision to bring the tent (along with the spot prizes) to the Hillarys Triathlon on Sunday the 30th March. This will, however, not be an official club race.
CITY OF PERTH AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
FTC had 37 members who braved the less than ideal conditions at the City of Perth Triathlon last weekend. There were plenty of sore and sorry triathletes who ran up the finish chute on Sunday, covered in black muck from the Swan River, memories lingering of the strong easterly on Mounts Bay Road, and thoughts of shade and icy cold drinks after running in the searing heat.
Congratulations to Kate Bevilaqua who demonstrated her supreme fitness and professional class to take out first place overall in the woman’s field by a staggering 41/2 minutes. Kate receives a Sports Fever voucher and good wishes for a successful New Zealand Ironman.
Another long course specialist; Ron Sammit raced to second place in the male 45 - 49 age group and also receives a Sports Fever voucher.
David Wrighton, in only his second race of the season (after returning from injury) did himself proud with a ninth placing in the very competitive male 35 – 39 category. I’m sure he will make good use of his prize of a one month swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre.
Jane Yovich who, has raced consistently all season braved the elements to finish fifth in the female 45 -49 age group. She can look forward to a massage kindly donated by Tony Bence.
Well done to all other club members, and special mention to Janet Ferguson who ran herself into first place in the woman’s 45 – 49 category, and to Brynt McSwain who finished third overall.
Our next club race is at Meelup on Saturday 23rd February.
Sally Scaffidi
1. THE AUSTRALIA DAY TRIATHLON - 26TH JAN
Well done to all FTC members who raced on the weekend. Once again, we produced some great results, in what were near perfect conditions to compete in.
This was our third club race for the season, and therefore we have some great prizes (kindly donated by our sponsors) to give away.
Stuart Durham continues to perform strongly this season, and his win in the male 35 -39 age group earns him a voucher from Sports Fever.
Carol Hughes put together a solid race to win the 45 -49 female age group category. She will also receive a Sports Fever voucher.
Richard Woods finished 4th in the Open men’s field and has been awarded a swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre.
Well done to Douglas Brightwell for his efforts in finishing 2nd in the male’s 30 -34 category. Doug receives a massage voucher from Tony Bence.
Prizes can be collected from Attadale Cycles.
FTC had a handful of members who also performed well to place in their respective age groups. They include: Jason Nuttman (1st 25 -29 males), Rob Macpherson (2nd 45 – 49 males), Ray Panizza (1st 55 – 59 males), Malcolm Wilcox (3rd 55 -59 males), Katrina Geyer (2nd 30 – 34 females), Sally Scaffidi (2nd 40 – 44 females).
Thanks to Steve Doyle and the team from Sports Performance for staging an excellent race. Thanks also to the crew of non racing triathletes and support crew for their efforts in setting up of the tent and all the gear. Once again Richard Burnell produced a much needed and tasty breakfast for everyone – thanks Rich!
LEFT BANK TRIATHLON SUNDAY 25th NOVEMBER
Congratulations to all FTC members who raced at the Left Bank Triathlon on the weekend. This was the first of our club races for the season and we had some fantastic results.
Brynt McSwain once again dominated the Open Male category and he will be receiving a Sports Fever voucher. Katrina Geyer continues where she left off from last season to win the 30 – 34 female, and also earns herself a voucher.
John Toomey crossed the line 10th overall to win the 30 -34 males and has won a one month swim and gym membership at Fremantle Leisure Centre. Janet Ferguson, always a flying finisher, crossed the line first in the 45 - 49 female category. Janet will receive a massage voucher to see Tony Bence.
We also had a number of members who placed in their age groups. They are: Jason Nuttman, Stuart Durham, Rob Macpherson, Bruce Cameron, Richard Burnell, Jane Yovich, Mel Watson, Carol Hughes, Ray Panizza and Malcolm Wilcox. Well done to all of you.
Thanks to our sponsors for donating the prizes (these can be collected from Attadale Cycles on Hislop Road). A Big thankyou to Barry DeJong for organizing the goody bags, and to Richard Burnell for organizing and cooking breakfast.
MANDURAH STATE INTERCLUBS SUNDAY 9th DECEMBER - Report
FTC had 24 athletes representing our club on Sunday. At present we have 142 members. It was a disappointing turn out. It is obviously understandable if athletes are injured or had raced Ironman the previous weekend ( although Pete Rash and Steve Hammond had a go! ). The race is without a doubt about participation, not performance. Lets hope we have a better showing next year.
Thankyou, and well done to those club members who made the effort to travel to Mandurah and compete. FTC finished 4th in the Rob Pickard trophy and 3rd in the President’s trophy which means all our athletes performed exceptionally well.
Prize winners for our second club race go to:
Jason Nuttman (2nd FTC member to finish) and Amy Hancock( 3rd female FTC member to cross the line). They will both receive a voucher from Sports Fever.
The very talented and consistent Rob Macpherson (3rd FTC member to finish) earns himself a one month swim and gym membership from Fremantle Leisure Centre, and Mel Watson (4th female FTC athlete) will no doubt welcome a massage from Tony Bence for her efforts.
Prizes can be collected from Attadale Cycles.
Many thanks to Steve Hammond for transporting the club tent; and once again thanks to Barry DeJong for his continued and much appreciated hard work in collecting fantastic spot prizes from our valued sponsors.
Our next club race will be on Australia Day at Point Walter. Hope to see you all there!
All the best to those competing at the State Sprint Championships at Rockingham this weekend, and Merry Christmas to all.
Sally Scaffidi
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