MARCH NEWSLETTER - FROM TRIATHLON NEW ZEALAND

It appears that some of the newsletters sent out earlier this week, did not
include the final page of our newletter.  The Triathlon New Zealand
Newsletter comes out quarterly and is available free to Triathlon New
Zealand members. If you would like to become a Triathlon New Zealand
member please contact our office P O Box 1391, GISBORNE, ph (06) 867 0339
or fax (06) 868 9954 for further details.

PLEASE NOTE: error in Napier race results previously reported:
NZ Team Selection Event - Napier 20/2/1999

18 - 19 Men
1 Nigel Mather     2:03:30
2 Kieran Doe       2:04:15
3 David Te Paa     2:08:46

20 - 24 Men
1 Hayden Lawrence  2:04:09
2 Andrew Hooks     2:16:57
3 Aaron Chambers   2:18:06
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NZ Team Selection Event - Christchurch 28/2/1999

Under 20 Male
1 Jonathan Collett 2:11:16
2 Eddie Smith      2:13:22
3 Simon Rollo      2:19:21

Under 20 Women
1 Leanne Matchett  2:38:48
2 Joanna Ryder     2:41:25

20-24 Women
1 Anna Cheyne      2:45:03
2 Olivia Maclaren  3:03:20

25-29 Women
1 Louise Thompson 2:33:55
2 Brigitte Nimmo  2:34:18
3 Philippa Le Couteur 2:57:16

30-34 Women
1 Jenny Rose      2:15:39

35-39 Women
1 Trish Jones     3:33:04

50-54 Women
1 Shirley Rolston 3:16:29
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New Zealand Ultra Distance Triathlon Championships -
Ironman Taupo 6 March 1999

Elite Women (NZ)
1 Karyn Mills       9:24:13
2 Sue Clark         9:44:27
3 Heidi Alexander   9:47:32
4 Tara-Lee Marshall 9:53:33
5 Miranda Stacey   10:13:39
6 Gayle Clark      10:43:02

Elite Men
1 Cameron Brown     8:32:54
2 Scott Ballance    8:43:12
3 Tony O'Hagan      8:49:26
4 Peter Clode       9:01:33
5 Rodney Gordon     9:09:34
6 Shane Fookes      9:19:42
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1999 NZ Duathlon Championships

We have enclosed the entry form for the 1999 Duathlon Championships, to be
held in Motueka on 8 May 1999. This is the selection race for the ITU
World  Duathlon Championships to be held in Huntersville, North
Carolina, USA in October 1999. This selection event is being organised by
Nelson Events, if you have any queries relating to the race please contact
Graham or Averil West on (03) 548 3655. Please note these Championships
are a non-drafting event.
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NZ Olympic Committee Art Contest

During 1999 the NZ Olympic Academy is organising the Olympic Art Contest
preliminary phase which takes place in New Zealand. Three entries in each
category will be forwarded to the International Olympic Committee to enter
the International section of the contest.

This contest is open to all Triathlon New Zealand members. If you require
entry forms or other information relating to this contest please call the
NZ Olympic Academy (04) 385 - 0070.
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Accommodation for FTN Triathlon

The FTN National/Oceania Triathlon Championships are to be held in Gisborne
on 3 January 2000.  Awapuni School has offered their school ground as a
camping ground.

For details on costs, and to make reservations please contact Judy Conway,
Awapuni School phone  (06) 868 6660 or fax (06) 863 0187. Accommodation
is expected to be at a premium in Gisborne due to Millennium celebrations,
we therefore suggest you act promptly to ensure adequate accommodation is
available.
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Use of "New Zealand" in event titles

It has been brought to the attention of the Executive Board that on a few
occasions the title "New Zealand" or "NZ" has been used unofficially in
promoting events. The governing body of Triathlon, and Duathlon in New
Zealand is "Triathlon New Zealand".  The events that are approved or
sanctioned by our body are governed by strict safety codes and rules.

Should any member want clarification of our sports National Championships,
including Approved or Sanctioned events, then please contact National
Office or a member of the Executive Board .
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Race Levies

As it comes to the end of the local triathlon season, Triathlon New Zealand
would like to thank all those event organisers who have paid their race
levies. The funds we receive go towards the running of the national
federation and the various commissions such as selection, coaching,
technical, youth and media. We would also like to remind other race
organisers who have not yet sent in their levies, to please do so. The
payment would be most appreciated.
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Championship/Selection Events

Triathlon New Zealand remains committed to establishing a three year
forward plan of National Championships and Selection races. It is
Triathlon New Zealand's desire to host the best possible National
Championship events. However we recognise, where possible, a geographical
spread of Championship events within a given year would be most
desirable.

National Championship/Selection events may be awarded for a period of up
to three years to enable organisers to secure sponsorship for an ongoing
period. Applications are called for 2000, 2001 and 2002. Although we are
currently negotiating with some event organisers, we now invite
applications of interest for all National Championship/Selection events.

As all Championships are high profile events, serious consideration should
be given to participants' expectations. Our technical commission is
available to assist you regarding course design etc. Please also
consider hosting a National Championship Multisport event.

Already Finalised:

ITU Oceania/New Zealand Triathlon Distance Championships,
Gisborne, 3 January 2000

New Zealand Championships Long Distance
Championships, - 1/2 Ironman, Mount Manganui, 8 January 2000.

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Triathlon E-mail Update

Gary Boyd at River Promotions provides an e-mail Triathlon update service.
This is compiled 2 to 3 times a week and gives a good all round run down of
the New Zealand scene.  The e-mail address is riverpro@wave.co.nz
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The Newsletter

Our newsletter is put out quarterly. If you have any comments on the
newsletter, please do not hesitate to call or write to our office. Please
advise us of any change of address.  This is a free newsletter to
Triathlon New Zealand Members. If you would like to join Triathlon New
Zealand, please contact your local affiliated club, or the Triathlon New
Zealand office, P O Box 1391, GISBORNE, ph (06) 867 0339, fax (06) 868
9954, or email trinz@clear.net.nz