Cork Triathlon Club

CTC Meet and Greet Night – Rendezvous Bar, 9th February

boneill — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:08:41 +0000

CTC Meet and Greet Night – Rendezvous Bar.

A club meet and greet night is planned for Thursday 9th February all welcome.

This is s great opportunity to come along and meet some of your fellow club and committee members.

You may even find some new training buddies.

Date: Thursday 9th February

Time: 8.00 pm

Location: The Rendezvous Bar on Model Farm Road.

See you all there

Kenmare Weekend – 25/26 February

boneill — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:06:04 +0000

Kenmare Weekend – 25/26 February – €100.

The CTC training weekend is on again this year in Kenmare the weekend of the 25-26 Feb.
This will be a great opportunity to partake in some first class coaching sessions and to get to know some of your fellow CTC members. To register you must be a current member of both Triathlon Ireland and Cork Tri Club.

Cost for Kenmare will be a €100. This is exceptional value for money, see below for details of the weekend. Some confusion on the original post, accomodation is for Friday and Saturday night. Please note closing date for registration will be Friday 17th Feb.

Accommodation for Friday & Saturday night.
Dinner on Saturday evening.

Saturday Training.
Talk on Triathlons by Bryan Keane.
Cycle Coaching with Trevor Woods and Timmy Barry.
Core Conditioning/Strengthening session with Mike Peterson.
Run Coaching with Trevor Woods.

Sunday Training.
Swim Coaching – Stroke Correction Coaching with Chris De Looze.
Transition Talk and Demo with Bryan Keane.
Optional Run (non coached)
Optional Cycle (non coached)

Lost Sheep Committee – 2 Posts

boneill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:29:18 +0000

There are 2 posts still unfilled for the Lost Sheep Middle Distance Race in September. As of yet there is no administrator or chief marshal. The administrator manages the entries, gives the final competitor lists to the chip company and arranges entry swaps. The administrator is needed on the evening prior to the race at registration but is then free to race. The chief marshal as the name suggests looks after organising all of the marshals on the day of the race and assigning marshal locations prior to the race. Usually the chief marshal will have a swim marshal, a bike marshal and a run marshal to assist. It is not possible for the chief marshal to race. These posts are an ideal opportunity for anyone interested to see first hand what goes into race organisation. If interested please contact admin@corktri.com

Race Officials Needed

boneill — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:37:57 +0000

The club organises 2 races every year, “King of the Hill” in Kinsale in July and “The Lost Sheep” in Kenmare in September. This year both of the races are National Series races. One of the responsibilities of clubs organising Triathlon Ireland sanctioned races is that they must provide 2 race officials for every race organised. This year we have to supply 4 officials. These officials act as Technicial Officials at other clubs’ races. This is to insure that races are run safely and fairly. Cork Tri are short race officials this year. Training will be provided by Triathlon Ireland in Cork in February. If interested please contact admin@corktri.com

Importance Notice for Prospective Members – Insurance

boneill — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:41:12 +0000

Cork is anxious to really welcome new members to the club and understands that people might like to “try” some of the club sessions before signing up. Unfortunately as with all sports these days insurance is an important issue. Insurance for people taking part in Cork Triathlon Club activities is through membership of Triathlon Ireland. Membership and insurance cover runs from January to December each year. The club cannot take the risk of claims being made against it as a result of allowing non-TI members partake in club events. For this reason the club has to insist that everyone taking part in club events must be a current member of Triathlon Ireland either full member or associate member. It is only possible for intending members to “guest” at the training events for a maximum of three sessions, after that they must be members of both Triathlon Ireland and CTC. At all of the club organised events someone from the club will have a guest sign-on sheet, non-members taking part must sign in. Membership and insurance cover runs from January to December so even people who were members for 2011 are not covered if they have not yet rejoined for the current years. Membership of Triathlon Ireland is €53 for full membership or €18 for associate membership. If associate membership is taken race licenses will have to be purchased for every race entered. http://www.triathlonireland.com/membership.html

Swim Classes Start Tonight at 8:45pm

Donal — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:06:53 +0000

A reminder for those who have registered and paid that the swimming classes run by Brian Clifford start tonight in Leisureworld at 8:45pm. Previous time information on this may have been incorrect, apologies for any confusion.

The morning class starts tomorrow at 7am as originally stated.

Club Gear

boneill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:48:29 +0000

Please order now as we want to place a large order and have everything delivered for the Kenmare training weekend

We want you!! Need Technical Officials for other Triathlon Races

boneill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:40:13 +0000

In order for the Cork Tri Club to have 2 races on our calendar (both of which are National Series) we have to have 2 people officiating at 2 other TI races. Please see attached for a list of races and current allocations. If we do not place people, then we will lose one or both of our races. I know that we all enjoy the race atmosphere so this is a great opportunity to get involved – please consider offering your services. Maybe officiate the weekend after one of your chosen events???· More details here: http://www.triathlonireland.com/race-officials-info.html

The only training course in Cork is on Sat 4th Feb 2012
Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island
Full course: 11am-4:30pm
Refresher: 5pm-7pm

Please email admin@corktri.com if you are interested – Thanks.

Charity Team Time Trial

boneill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:05:22 +0000

Thirteen people turned up but unfortunately weather conditions meant that it was too dangerous to have the event. A total of €500 was raised for Simon – thank you all for your contributions and to Mary Cotter who gave a gift voucher for a massage as a spot prize – this was raffled off and Louise Keane was the lucky winner. If there is sufficient interest in a similar event in the future, we might do something similar at one of the club time trials starting in May.

New to Tri?? Welcome!

boneill — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:00:09 +0000

People who are not members of the Cork Tri Club are welcome to try out the Sunday cycles for 1 or 2 sessions – note the tips below.

In order for them and us to be insured by Triathlon Ireland for 3rd party, they must sign the TI Guest Sign-on sheet which the cycle leader will have.

More Questions? http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/technique/article/beginners-cycling-questions-answered-30612

We will have an information evening/social in early February

Sunday Cycles. A few tips for us all:·
You MUST wear a helmet, no and if’s or buts end of.

We recommend you use a racer or flat handlebar racer/hybrid. No mountain bikes or time trial bikes for beginners.

Your bike should be in good running order, especially brakes – nobody will want to cycle behind you if they think something is about to break on your bike.

Basic cycling skills required – you must know how to use your gears and breaks.

We will have a group that does not go super-fast but in the interest of everyone, you should be able to cycle at least 40km non-stop in 2hrs. That works out at 20kph. To newcomers, this might seem like a lot but it is really very achievable. If in doubt, grab a friend and go for a 2hr cycle!·

Don’t be late, 9am is the start time, being early IS allowed!! The cycles have to start at this time so people can get home on time so they will be let out again the following week!!!·

Please bring:

Tools: 2 tubes, Pump, Tools to change a flat
Food: At least 1 bottle of drink (water/energy drink), at least 2 Energy gels/bars/bananas
Money: €5 for tea/coffee and a sconeo Phone: Mobile phone in a zip lock bag to stop it getting wet. It is a very good idea to put an ICE (In Case of Emergency) phone number either entered into the phone (if there is no lock) OR written onto the back of the phone.

Cycling Etiquette. http://www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/technique-the-secrets-of-group-road-riding-28701/

You must be at least a 2012 associate member of Triathlon Ireland for insurance purposes