Weekly Update

Written by Moya Jones on . Posted in News

Congratulations to all the Competitors at Busselton over the weekend.  There were some awesome results.  Our Facebook page has a list of all (most) of them.

With the road works on Marmion Avenue, please ensure you are at the ride briefing for the Thursday ride as the route may change.

Aquathlon #5 is on this Friday Night.  Bring the family down for dinner and a bit of a splash and dash.

Barry Silverlock will be holding his Half Ironman Information Series this Sunday at Sorrento Surf Club in preparation for Busselton 70.3 in May 2017.  Come along and let Barry help you along your ironman journey.

MONDAY 5th December

SWIMMING: JUNIORS SWIM SQUAD

Venue: HBF Arena Joondalup, Kennedya Drive
Time:6:00pm – 7:00pm
Cost: $10 per session paid via a swim card through register now ($90 for 10 sessions).
Details: For more information, please contact Janine (janine@janinekaye.com.au).

TUESDAY 6th December

RIDE: ILUKA LOOPS

Venue: Meet at Celebrations Whitfords
Time: 5:45am – 7:00am
Details: See ride details on the website.

RUN: TEMPO TRAINING

Venue: Flinders Reserve, Broadbeach Boulevard, Hillarys.
Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Cost: $5.  Please purchase training card to minimise cash handling.
Details:  Tempo run session.

WEDNESDAY 7th December

SWIMMING: SQUADS AT CRAIGIE

Venue: Craigie Leisure Centre
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $10 or less with a training card
Details: Indoor squad in 25m pool, outdoor squad in 50m pool.  The indoor squad is for adults and juniors (12+) who need swim fitness, stroke correction and technique development.  The outdoor session is based on building pace awareness and speed. Refer website for more information.

THURSDAY 8th December

RIDE: HILLARYS & SACRED HEART

Venue: Meet at Celebrations Whitfords
Time: 5:45am – 7:00am
Details: See ride details on the website 

RUN: INTERVAL TRAINING

Venue: Flinders Reserve Broadbeach Boulevard, Hillarys. Details
Time: 6:15pm – 7:15pm

Cost: $5 Please get a training card to minimise cash handling.
Details: For details about this session, see the Run Training section.

FRIDAY 9th December

SWIMMING: CRAIGIE LEISURE CENTRE

Venue: Craigie Leisure Centre – 50m outdoor pool
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am  (2 lanes)
Cost: $10 or less with a training card.
Details: Take your pick: – short set up to 2.2km; longer set 2.7-3km. Pacing as per program with drills to develop technique.

CLUB AQUATHLON SERIES #4

Venue: Sorrento Beach
Registration: 5:45pm
Briefing: 6:05pm
Start: 6:15pm
Cost: $10 Cash or training card for single race entry or save with a series entry.
Notes: All Members are encouraged to attend. Come to check it, come to get wet, or just come to cheer then stay for presentations, spot prizes, sausage sizzle and drinks.
Details: See Events page on club and website for more information.

This event series is sponsored by BikeForce Joondalup (BFJ). We are very thankful for their help as they have provided vouchers as spot prizes and will be providing the major prize. To be in the draw to win the major prize you must finish at least 6 of the 12 races in the series. The winner will be by random draw from valid entrants to be drawn at the club’s annual dinner. The club also recognises performance in this event with both an Adult and a Junior point score awards.

Thanks to all our Partners (PT Plus & ExplorOz.com, Nicky Hill Fitness) who also provide some of the weekly spot prizes.

SATURDAY 10th December

RIDE: TBA

Venue: Meet at Sorrento Surf Club
Time: 6:00am
Details: Keep an eye out for the special newsletter and/or Facebook updates for ride details.

RIDE: NOVICE/JUNIORS RIDE

Venue: Meet at Sorrento Surf Club (north side of the club)
Time: 6:30am – 8:00am
Details: Kevin is your ride leader and is there for the older juniors and novice adults. Distance travelled is usually about 30kms.  See website for more details.

RIDE: CHOCOLATIERS

Venue: Meet at Sorrento Surf Club (as the carpark is undergoing renovations, we will meet at the north side of the surf club)
Time: 6:30am
Details: The Chocolatiers are an intermediate group ride. The ride is ideal as a training or social ride for all age groups and all levels of cycling ability. Distances travelled usually between 45km to 60km with an average speed less than 26km/hour.  See Website.

SUNDAY 11th December

SWIMMING: OPEN WATER

Venue: Sorrento Beach
Time: 8am
Details: This is a non-coached open water swim for anyone interested to swim as a mob from the beach. Distances depend on the day and what people feel like doing. Meet at the top of the steps at the wall above the beach.

HALF IRONMAN INFORMATION SERIES

Dates: First session, Sunday 11 December, other date/s to be advertised.
Time: 3-5pm
Presenter: Barry Silverlock
Venue: Sorrento Surf Club
This series of 3 information sessions is open to all club members preparing to race at the Busselton 70.3 in May 2017 whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned athlete. Barry has many years of experience and many podium achievements to his name and has a wealth of knowledge to share with you. Barry will guide you on how to plan your training for this event, how to make the best use of club services, and will answer any questions you have about nutrition, equipment, and more. This is a great opportunity to meet new training buddies and pick up new ideas. Contact Barry to register your attendance/interest or to find out more.  silverlockb@intoreo.com.

COMING SOON

CLUB AQUATHLON SERIES #5

Date: Friday 16th December
Time: 5:45pm registration
Venue: Sorrento Beach
Details: This will be the final Aquathlon for the year, and we’re having PIZZA!!!!  See Website

CLUB AQUATHLON SERIES #6

Date: Friday 6 January 2017
Time: 5:45pm registration
Venue: Sorrento Beach
Details: 1st Aquathlon for the new year.  See Website.
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Tri Organisations

Triathlon WA
Triathlon Australia
Triathlon International

Tri Sites

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Triathlete Magazine

Other Sites

Ironman WA
Ironman Australia
WA Marathon Club

Women’s Sites

Women's Triathlon
Triathlon Pink
Women's Running