2001 National Secondary School Championships
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* Sept 29th - Multisport - Tauranga
2002 NZ CHAMPIONSHIP AND SELECTION RACES
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23 December Sprint Tri Champs Orewa, Auckland
5 January Long Distance Tri Tauranga
6 January Triathlon Selection Race Nelson
6 January Multisport Champs Nelson
17 February Triathlon Selection Race Napier
2 March Ironman Taupo
23 March 2002 NZ Triathlon Champs Queenstown
June 2002 NZ Duathlon Champs Rotorua
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Tri NZ office are up dating the technical officials database. They are
also seeking expressions of interest for being involved at this years
events of which you have a list. Our plans are to run training sessions
well before race day and have the T/O's at more than one event in the
season. It is all part of the training for the worlds in 2003.
Interested persons, whether or not they have been involved in the past
should contact Tri NZ office
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DOCHERTY GRABS BEST WORLD CUP TRIATHLON FINISH
from Ian Hepenstal
New Zealand triathlete Bevan Docherty picked up his best rest this year
when he finished fifth in the eighth round of the ITU World Cup in Hungary
on Sunday.
Docherty pushed through to the leaders Dimitry Gaag (Kaz) and Martin
Krnavek (Cze) in the early stages on the final 10km run but was outkicked
in the final kilometre by France’s Stephane Poulat for his first podium
finish.
He was the only Kiwi in action at Tiszaujvaros after world No 3 Craig
Watson, No 10 Matt Reed and No 22 Kris Gemmell opted to bypass the race as
the build towards the Goodwill Games in Brisbane in two weeks.
Gemmell and Australian-based Shane Reed have been added to the field,
bringing the Kiwi contingent to six for the prestige Goodwill Games race,
with only 25 starters in the men’s and women’s event that boasts $US30,000
for the winner.
Watson, Matt and Shane Reed, Gemmell, Hamish Carter and Rina Hill will
line up in the Brisbane race, with the European–based Kiwis opting to
prepare for next week’s ninth round of the World Cup in Lausanne as a
final blow out for the Goodwill Games event.
Wellington’s Evelyn Williamson, who has been in strong form, has decided
to bypass the world cup races in favour of the lucrative European Cup
series, after winning the last round two weeks ago.
Docherty, who finished seventh in the world championship last month, was
forced to play catch-up on the bike, working hard with Australians Bryce
Quirk and Levi Maxwell to lead the chase pack up to the lead group of 13
on the 40km cycle.
The Taupo triathlete pushed through to the lead in the early part of the
run with former world No 1 Dimitry Gaag (Kaz) and last start winner Martin
Krnavek (Cze). But he paid the price for his honest endeavours on the
bike, when he was outkicked by Frenchman Stephan Poulat over the final
2kms on the run.
Krnavek went on to win his second world cup race on the trot from Gaag
with Docherty clocking a slick 31.45 on the run for 1.45.09, less than a
minute behind the winner.
The women’s race proved another triumph for world champion and new world
No 1 Siri Lindley who overcame a 1min 30sec deficit out of the water, and
dropped a further minute behind on the bike before slicing through the
field.
It was her sixth major win in a row with four World Cup victories along
with the world championship and world aquathon titles.
Results:
ITU World Cup triathlon, Tiszaujvaros, Hungary, 8th round 1.5km swim 40km
bike 10km run:
Men:
1 Martin Krnavek (Cze) 1.44.17
2 Dimitry Gaag (Kaz) 1.44.29
3 Stephane Poulat (Fra) 1.44.43
4 Volodymry Polikarpenko (Ukr) 1.45.00
5 Bevan Docherty (NZL) 1.45.09
Women:
1 Siri Lindley (USA) 1.56.47
2 Wieke Hoogzaad (Ned) 1.56.59
3 Anja Dittmer (Ger) 1.57.31
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MOTU CHALLENGE UPDATE
from Alan Hennesey
On 13th October 2001, multisporters will converge en masse to the
beautiful East Cape in the Bay of Plenty, for the 2001 Telecom Local
Directories Motu Challenge. Here they will experience an event twice
voted a National Multisport Round in Sportzhub’s People’s Choice Awards &
is the largest Multisport race in the North Island. You can enter the
Telecom Local Directories Motu Challenge as part of a team, or as an
individual and tackle the whole 172km by kayak, cycle, run and mountain
bike – voted New Zealand’s best MTB leg in the Sportzhub People’s Choice
Awards. It promises to be an occasion you won’t want to miss. This year
the Motu will have over $30,000 worth of prizes which includes almost
$13,000 in cash!! They have added a new section for corporate teams and
improved the transition areas, so come and experience the race they all
rave about. For an entry form, go to our we
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High Performance Manager
Triathlon NZ seeks applications for the above position.
The key role of the High Performance Manager will be to develop and
implement a High Performance programme which ensures New Zealand continues
to produce world-class triathletes.
Highly motivated individuals with strong interpersonal skills and a proven
record in high performance sport are encouraged to apply.
Further information, including the job description, can be obtained from
the administration manager. Applications addressing the job description
and including a full curriculum vitae should be sent to;
Bruce More
Administration Manager, Triathlon NZ
PO Box 1293, Gisborne
Email:admin@triathlon.org.nz
Applications for this position close on the 24th August 2001.
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Fancy a couple of days multisport in the Coromandel Ranges?
Day 1
MTB 18km, Mountain Run 27km, Kayak 17km, Bike 30km
Day 2
Kayak 14km, Bike 30km, Bush Run 18km, Bike 30km
$15,000 in cash and prizes. Heaps of fun for individuals, teams and
"traverse" teams.
September 29th & 30th 2001.
Coromandel Classic Multisport Adventure Race. Entry forms out now. At your
local bike store, inside the NZ Endurance Sport Magazine or reply to this
email and we'll post you one.
Full event details on www.leppinsport.com under "Coming Events" section.
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YOUTH MEETING
There will be an informal meeting of youth & parents preceding the TRINZ
AGM at the same venue starting at 1.30pm.We will find a spare room
somewhere where to use Ted Pearce & I will facilitate the meeting just
bringing everyone up to speed on latest developments - What we plan for
the summer & a general discussion.
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TRI NZ AGM
The Tri NZ AGM is on this Saturday August 25th at the Grand Chancellor
Hotel in Auckland , 3pm start
Let's make sure we have a good turnout of members to support this meeting.
If you live in Auckland you only need to give up a couple of hours of your
time to show your support of your sport.
Election of officers is via Postal Vote Only
POstal Votes close at 4pm on Thursday August 23rd. IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO
VOTE BUT YOU NEED TO ACT QUICKLY
Regarding postal Votes and votes to be taken at the actual meeting
The Constitution provides that:
1. Election of officers is by postal vote only - ie. no votes at meeting
and no proxies.
2. Other matters at AGM are voted in the usual way and proxies are
permitted.
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TRI NZ BOARD CANDIDATES
from Barry Larsen
Recently in your mail you will have received voting papers for the new
Board. Some people have been confused as to what may constitute a valid
vote so here is a summary and a brief background on the candidates. Please
use your right to vote and also make an effort to attend the AGM on
Saturday 25 August. While the Board come under fire at times I can assure
you they are a hard working bunch who all share at least one thing in
common – An unreserved passion for Triathlon.
Two candidates are listed as standing for vice president and also for the
Board. If you wish for them to be both elected to the Board in addition to
one of them being vice president you must vote for them under each
category.
If you vote for less than the stated number of candidates under each
category your vote will still be valid. Only those candidates you have
voted for will be counted in the vote.
The voting form requires you to put your name and Tri NZ number at the
foot. This is purely to ensure only those entitled to vote, actually vote.
The envelopes will be collected by staff at the TRINZ office, brought to
the meeting unopened and passed to independent scrutineers who will check
the validity of the voter, count the votes and finally destroy the papers
once all are satisfied the procedure has been carried out correctly.
THE CANDIDATES
TOM PRYDE
Tom is a partner in a legal practice in Invercargill, lives in Queenstown
and is the encumbent President. He has served on the Board from the early
1980s and has a wealth of experience in the administration of Triathlon.
He is a also still competing when time allows.
ANDY FULBROOK
Andy is from Wellington and has represented NZ at World Duathlon Champs.
He is the current Treasurer of the Board and the High Performance
Commission. He is also the Board link with the Selection Commission.
GRAHAM PARK
Graham ran the Triathlon Academy for the last 8 years and as such was
responsible for the administration of the High Performance end of our
sport. He was a selector for the Olympic Games Tri team and has an indepth
knowledge of Triathlon at an International Level. He is a business man living
in New Plymouth.
GARTH BARFOOT
If Garth is not known to you as a member of the North Harbour Tri Club
then you will be a very new member of our club. Everyone involved in
Triathlon in the Auckland region knows Garth!!!
ANNEMARIE JUTAL
Annemarie has come from a running and duathlon background and is currently
Chairperson of the Selection Commission. She is from Dunedin and has been
a national age group selector for several years.
JACK RALSTON
Jack has recently returned to live in Auckland and is a well known coach
coming initially from a running background. In recent years he has held
marketing positions with large organisations both in New Zealand and
abroad.
TERRY SHELDRAKE
Terry has had a long involvement with the sport administratively. He was
President of TRINZ from 1995 –2000 and is currently the ITU Oceania
delegate. As well he will be heavily involved in the Queenstown World
Champs in his role of race director, he is overall race director of the
Sanitarium kiwi kids Tryathlon series and his company handles the
administration of Tri NZ. Terry lives in Gisborne.
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If you are a TriNZ member and have not voted get your vote posted
immediately. Votes close Thursday August 23rd. _ fast post your vote if
in doubt
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Resort clothing firm wins triathlon deal
17 August 2001
By SUE FEA
A Queenstown clothing company, which has grown from a one-man operation
into a multi-million dollar enterprise, has scored a deal to supply
clothing for 600 volunteers and 1200 competitors at the 2003 world
triathlon championships.
Wild Gravity Ltd, renamed AJ Gear earlier this year, was established in
1991 to provide stylish, but practical clothing for AJ Hackett Bungy.
Yesterday the company was announced as the merchandising sponsors for the
2003 world triathlon Championships and its two lead-in races, to be held
in Queenstown.
General manager Craig Biggs said the company's new look helped establish
it as a clothing brand rather than "a tourist-related byproduct."
International sales had also grown since a new website was launched in
February.
The site was recently named the MacroMedia "site of the day."
Most of the company's lines were manufactured in Invercargill by Apteryx
Clothing and New River Clothing.
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EVENT DATES FOR 2001/02 SEASON
MOTHER EARTH INTERCLUB DUATHLON
Sunday 23 September, 10am
Taupaki (North-west Auckland)
Run 5km/Bike 18km/Run 2.5km
Entry fee $20
Contact: Henry Barfoot hrb@paradise.net.nz (09) 449 2593 or (025) 948
849
QUEENS HEAD TAVERN ICEBREAKER TRIATHLON
Sunday 4 November 8am
Devonport, North Shore City
Swim 800m/Bike 18km/Run 4km
Entry fee TBA
Contact Graeme Knowles (09) 443 0956 shiralee@xtra.co.nz
More info and printable entry form available soon at
http://northharbourtri.tripod.com/
IGNITE AQUATHON SERIES
Thursdays 6:30pm on following dates:
8, 22 November
6,20 December
17, 31 January 2002
14 February
7 March
Takapuna Beach, North Shore City
Swim 500m or 1000m/Run 3km
Entry fee $36 season/$7 casual
Contact Judy Barfoot (09) 483 5474 jbarfoot@xtra.co.nz
More info and printable entry form available soon at
http://northharbourtri.tripod.com/
PACK N' PEDAL CYCLETHON
Sunday 5 May 2001
Albany, North Shore City
100km and 40km rides
Entry fee TBA
Contact Judy Barfoot (09) 483 5474 jbarfoot@xtra.co.nz
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Confirmed athletes travelling to World Duathlon Championships – Rimini
And yet again you read it first in Tri Updates
Junior Elite
Simon Kristiansen
Terenzo Bozzone
20-24 yrs
Nigel Burgess
25-29 yrs
Michael Harris
Jay Beckley
30-34 yrs
Nic Kay
Tim Mitchell
Murray Wikinson
35-39 yrs
Barry Marnoch
Glenn Wright
Mike Candy
Anna Tyler
40-44 yrs
Gregory Ball
Mark Cornish
Ian Meek
Mike Sim
45-49 yrs
Richard Justice
Gillie Cooper
Averil West
Brenda Fortune
50-54 yrs
Shirley Rolston
Evelyn King
55-59 yrs
Graeme Hansen
60-64 yrs
John Gordon
AND HEADLINING THE TEAM IS THE CURRENT STAR OF NZ DUATHLON
Elite
Mark Bailey
GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAM MEMBERS WHEN YOU HEAD OFF TO RIMINI
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