Hi all,
Just a quick update on the upcoming season, with our sign on day just 5 weeks away! See below key dates for the 2018/19 season with all other Saturdays being normal events:
Sept 15th: Sign on day
Sept 22nd: First race of the season
Oct 20th: 1st Double Distance Event
Jan 26th: Joe Kelley Memorial Team Event
Feb 23rd: 2nd Double Distance Event
Mar 2nd: AGM
Mar 9th: Club Champs and Presentation Night
Please note that based on feedback from the survey sent out some weeks ago, the committee planned this season to end prior to outside events in March being the Mooloolaba Triathlon 17th March and Kingscliff Triathlon 31st March and we have added a second double distance event prior to Mooloolaba. As always, double distance events will be optional.
Other things to expect this season:
* Timing chips will be a one off cost of $20. Our new timekeeper David DQ de Closey has been working hard on the electronic timing system and fine tuning it for our needs. This season will be completely run using this system.
* 6am starts or any early starts for that matter will be at the discretion of the committee. This has been put in place to increase the interest in the handicap competition and also to improve the social aspect of the club with the hope of having the majority of people finishing around 7:30am. Please note you will still be allowed to complete double runs etc if that was your reasoning for starting earlier, this will just have to take place after you have completed the normal event and have crossed the finish line.
* Anyone, no matter age, ability etc will be able to compete in the Intermediate Distance Event. This has been put in place to increase participation and new members along with allowing those who simply might not feel like completing the full distance.
* Safety on the bike course will be increased with the club investing in an extra six ‘Cyclists Ahead’ signs in the same format/design as council street signs which will be easily attached to any street sign pole on the course. An extra marshal will also be allocated to the roundabout at the bottom of Lochlomand Dr (run turnaround) and one of our committee members Stu Crawford is working on guidelines/instructions for each marshalling point.
* The committee will work on improving the social aspect of the club with extra breakfasts throughout the season, a planned and committee organised Christmas Party (tentative date being Sat 1st Dec) and as stated above measures will be put in place to have the vast majority of people finishing around 7:30am with the presentation planned to commence at 7:35am every week.
The committee will next meet again on Monday 27th August so if there is anything you would like to be discussed regarding the above, or anything else for that matter, please get in contact with myself via Facebook, email m.lance@aerocare.com.au or phone 0407 834 697. I will also be at the Saturday morning run tomorrow and for the next few weeks should you wish to discuss anything in person.
Thanks
Matt
President