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News Archive for 2000-2001 Season

Friday, 18 May 2001

Presentation Night Age Winners

Outstanding Achievements

Coaching Awards

Volunteer Awards

TACT Cup Pointscore age groups

Monday, 22 January 2001

ACT Aquathlon Championships

Presented by Bilbys Triathlon Club MacDermott Pl, Lake Ginninderra

Perfect weather conditions and an ideal race site, plus the change to the international aquathlon championship format of 2.5km run, 1km swim, 2.5km run saw spectaular racing at the "Acumen Alliance Challenge" ACT Aquathlon Championships on Sunday 21 January. Thanks to Acumen Alliance's generous sponsorship there was over $1200 in prizemoney which attracted the strongest local field yet seen at this event. Simon Thompson and Anthony Parish were the ones to watch, with last year's champion Jason Chalker also in contention. At the previous weekend's ACT Sprint championships Thompson was slightly faster in the water but Parish had the faster run. A blistering first run saw the two post 2:45 min km pace runs with Parish leading into the water. Thompson passed him but Parish hitched a ride for the rest of the swim. Out onto the final run it was going to be a fight to the line. Parish dropped off crossing the dam on the way to the run turnaround. Jason Chalker put in a solid race holding off the rest off the field on the final run for 3rd place. In the women's race Jane Kargotich was never threatened, however it was a battle between training partners Rachel Meyer and Fiona Hedgecoe for the mino r places. Hedgecoe's stronger run saw her leading into the water, but Meyer powered past and built an unassailable margin going onto the final run to hold onto 2nd place. In the age groups, Geoff Hawke and Rhonda Ebeling were the fastest over 40s, and Terry Scott and Lindy Dunn the fastest over 50s, each receiving $50 prize money. A special commendation to Parissa Poulis who started in the Bilbys novice program last October and placed 3rd in females over 50! In the junior championship event Declan Brown and Patricia McKibbin's strong run legs held off their challengers, winning prize vouchers from Lonsdale St Cyclery and the Runners Shop. Geoff Wells was the lucky winner of the major barrel draw prize from Canberra Cycles - a Lightfoot Steamer wetsuit.

Men                Total Run1 Swim   Run2 
1 Simon Thompson   26:27 6:52 12:02  7:33
2 Anthony Parish   27:00 6:49 12:09  8:02
3 Jason Chalker    28:21 7:15 12:46  8:20
4 Marc Williams    28:37 7:46 12:11  8:40
5 Ross Blake       28:48 7:45 12:14  8:49 

Women              Total Run1 Swim   Run2
1 Jane Kargotich   30:47 8:14 13:16  9:17
2 Rachel Meyer     33:05 8:48 14:01 10:16
3 Fiona Hedgecoe   34:29 8:42 15:49  9:58
4 Simone Fox       35:28 9:14 15:11 11:03
5 Allison Campbell 36:20 9:12 16:38 10:30

Full results on the Bilbys website

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Sydney Youth Olympic Festival Team Announced

Triathlon ACT will be represented at the Sydney Youth Olympic Festival by Luke Keogh, Gareth Halverson, Marc Williams, Adelaide Brown, Naomi Orchard and Rebecca Page. The Festival runs from 10-14 January 2001.

Congratulations to these athletes on their selection, and best wishes to David Lambert [Coach] and Pauline Page [Manager] for a successful meet.

Further information can be found on the Australian Olympic Committee's website

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Body Paint!

The ACT Cancer Society is providing a balloon ride over Canberra for two for Canberra's craziest triathlete.

At each Novice race participants are to come to the race 'painted' in zinc. Your photo will be taken by a SunSmart representative with the top three launched onto the website after each race.

Canberra's craziest triathlete will be announced after the final SunSmart Novice race on Saturday, 24 February 2001

Slip, Slop, Slap!

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Lonsdale Street Cyclery

Don't forget to book your bike in for a service at Lonsdale Street Cyclery.

Novice race entrants should use the $10 voucher presented to you at the first SunSmart Novice race toward the cost of the service. All vouchers should be placed in the barrel at the store.

The draw for the AVANTI Road Bike worth $999 will take place after the last SunSmart Novice Race on Saturday, 24 February.

To book your bike in for service contact the team at Lonsdale Street Cyclery on 02 6257 7885.

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Looking for a new car loan?

Community CPS Credit Union is currently offering a low-rate of 8.9% on new car loans.

Visit your local Community CPS Credit Union branch to learn more about the offer, or check out their website

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Gunnar Bursell

Gunnar Bursell continues to improve at a great rate after his horrific accident on the first bike leg in the triple triathlon when he was airlifted by helicopter to Canberra hospital. He had an operation to fuse vertebrae in his neck soon after the accident. He was out of hospital over last weekend walking around the house unassisted and on a frame outdoors. Signs are very positive for an excellent recovery.

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

Bilbys' News

Bilbys Triathlon Club had its Annual General Meeting last week. David Baldwin was elected president with outgoing president Paul Farrell along with Robert Marshall elected vice-president. Secretary is James Stracey, Treasurer is Ulisses da Silva and Newsletter editor Hugh McGaw. Social committee is Naomi Hedgecoe, Collette Hoek, Yolanda Politi and Gary Rolfe. General Committee is Gary Rolfe, Stuart Bardsley and Yvette Cann. The club welcomes many new faces including a number who have just come up through the very successful novice program. You also can't miss the new Bilbys race uniforms and T-shirts in royal blue and yellow. Bilbys will be heading to the mountains for a weeklong training camp at Thredbo before returning for the rest of the summer season of racing.

Tuesday, 12 December 2000

ACT Aquathlon Championships

This popular event on Sunday January 21, 2001 at Lake Ginninderra will be changing to the now standardised championship aquathlon format of 2.5km run, 1km swim and 2.5km run for the first time this year.

The shorter junior/novice race will be 350m swim and 2.5km run. Both races will count for double points in the respective Aquathlon series pointscores.

There will be $1200 in cash prizemoney - overall male and female 1st - $250, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $80, 4th - $40, 5th - $30. Also $50 to first male and female in 40+ and 50+ age groups, plus product prizes for first team. In the short race $30 vouchers for 1st male and female.

Major barrel draw prize is a Lightfoot Steamer wetsuit. Race start is 8:30am for the short race and 9am for the long race at Macdermott Pl on the west side of Lake Ginninderra.

The new format promises spectacular racing at this beautiful location. The first 2.5km run is towards the town centre, with a 1km lake swim, then the final 2.5km run across the dam wall and back.

Tuesday, 28 November 2000

Tri-ing a Triathlon Made Easy

For Canberrans tempted to try their first triathlon this weekend, a special Triathlon Orientation Package will explain all you need to know.

Triathlon ACT's first novice event in the Sunsmart series will be run this Saturday afternoon at 4pm over a 300m swim/8km cycle//2km run course.

"That's pretty "do-able" for most healthy people," says orientation program coordinator Jane Seaborn.

"The novice series combines short distances with a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

"What we're aiming to do with the Triathlon Orientation Package is take the stress out of doing your first event by explaining what triathlon is all about, covering a range of frequently asked questions and providing a comprehensive course familiarisation.

"All you need to participate is a bike of any kind and a helmet, a pair of swimmers and a singlet, a drink bottle and a pair of running shoes and a hat."

Registration for the orientation starts at 12noon with the program running from 1-3pm and the race at 4pm. Participants will be taken through the program by experienced coaches, athletes and technical officials. The Package also includes the race entry fee, insurance and $10 vouchers to both The Athlete's Foot and Lonsdale Street Cyclery.

To register or for more information, check out details on the internet at www.tridents.com.au

Tuesday, 28 November 2000

Canberrans Qualify for Formula One Triathlon Series

Congratulations to Belinda Cheney and Simon Thompson on qualifying for the Australian Formula One Triathlon series.

Belinda came 8th and Simon 6th in their respective races.

17 Canberrans competed at the Australian Sprint Championships at Wollongong over the weekend including; Simon Thompson, Anthony Parish, Jason Chalker, Anthony Millgate, Belinda Cheney, Jane Kargotich, Raleigh Tennant, Marc Williams, Michael Bulters, Casey Guthrie, Daniel Resoort, Ross Blake, Damian Boland, Ian Williams, Liam Templeton, Naomi Orchard and Michelle Hunter.

Full race results can be found on the Triathlon Australia website www.triathlon.org.au

Wednesday, 15 November 2000

ACT Junior Coach & ACT Junior Manager

As an ongoing legacy of the 2000 Olympic Games, the Australian Olympic Committee is staging the inaugural Sydney Youth Olympic Festival (SYOF). The Festival is being held from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 January 2001 in Sydney. The Festival will celebrate 10 sports, including Triathlon by bringing together over 1,800 junior athletes from each Australian State and Territory, New Zealand and Oceania. Triathlon will be represented by a team of 3 male and 3 female triathletes.

TACT is seeking applications for positions of ACT Junior Coach and ACT Junior Manager to accompany the team to Sydney. The positions do not attract any salary and you will have to buy your own team uniform, but all expenses to the Festival are paid, including airfare, accommodation, meals and entertainment.

If you are interested in the positions, please forward your application, including a brief history of your experience to TACT by Tuesday 21 November. For detailed information, please contact Bernard Page on 6240 7484 (w) or 6254 9870 (h).

ACT Junior Coach - Duties

Discuss with each team member and their individual coach, the training program leading up to and immediately following the SYOF competition.

In conjunction with event organisers, identify the race course, program of events and order of proceedings for the SYOF.

Oversight each individual's training, nutrition and recovery program while attending the SYOF.

Provide advice and general guidance to each athlete while attending the SYOF.

Organise and lead relevant training sessions while attending the SYOF.

Where necessary, assist athletes with equipment set-up.

In accordance with the athletes Code of Conduct and in association with the team Manager, supervise the conduct and behaviour of each individual while attending the SYOF.

ACT Junior Manager - Duties

In consultation with event organisers, identify team accommodation details, including secure accommodation for all race equipment.

Identify any specific menu needs of each participant and discuss with event organisers.

Identify and if necessary book, adequate training venues and times

Coordinate air transportation to and from Sydney, including luggage and bike transport. Identify and coordinate ground transport arrangements during the SYOF.

With assistance from Junior Committee coordinate team uniforms, including race uniforms.

In accordance with the athletes Code of Conduct and in association with the team Coach, supervise the conduct and behaviour of each individual while attending the SYOF

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Tuesday, 14 November 2000

One-Day Junior Clinic this Sunday!

This is for kids who are keen to have a go at a triathlon - a swim/cycle/run. If you've done a bit of swimming, cycling or running before, that's great, but it's not essential. We aim to have fun!

The program is made up of:

• a half-day clinic introducing kids to the three disciplines of triathlon - swimming, cycling and running - as well as how to put it all together and important things like being Sunsmart. Participants will be divided into groups by age and each group will spend an hour at each discipline, followed by lunch;
• an introduction to lake swimming and practice on the course; and
• a short junior novice triathlon.

$40 includes clinic, course practice, race entry fee, membership of Triathlon ACT, 24 hour insurance and GST.

• 1 Day Clinic - Sunday 19 November, Registration 9.00am-9.30am, Clinic 9.30am-1.30pm, Canberra Girls Grammar, Melbourne Ave, Deakin
• Race Practice - Friday 24 November, 5pm, Black Mountain Peninsular
• Junior Triathlon - Friday 1 December, 4pm, Black Mountain Peninsular (race start 5pm)

You will need:

• Drink bottle and hat (we will supply sunscreen)
• Swimmers, swim cap, goggles, towel
• a bicycle (any sort) & an approved helmet
• shorts and shirt, runners and socks

All sessions will be supervised by accredited and experienced coaches.

For further information contact the Triathlon ACT office

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