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NewsletterOctober 09 welcome greetings from guysy The Shepparton Triathlon Club is proud to bring you our 12th Campbell’s Half The 2009/2010 Triathlon Ironman and Hexman races. We have a hard working committee that is made up of fellow athletes, most who have competed at Half Ironman and Full Ironman level. Season is just starting, and They certainly know what the competitor (customer) wants and needs, during the now is the time to put your event and therefore their experiences should bring you a most enjoyable race. training and fitness to the test Each year we get better at the one-percenters. Our registration kit-bag is by entering Victoria’s first Half renowned for its great value and this year should be no exception. This year we have introduced an athlete photo pack for all Half and Hex competitors. This will Ironman event for the season, provide you with a fantastic memento of your race here in Shepp. Also we continue at Shepparton, Victoria. to further develop our race weekend offerings. This year the race weekend will kick off with a Friday night function where you can carb up and chat with pros Here’s the chance to set a PB to try to Jason Shortis and Mitch Anderson. We have also introduced a team Corporate Cup better as the season progresses, and challenge for the Hex event, and we continue to offer the Open Water Swim and remember this event is a qualifier for the Kids Go Tri events. A full race program with something for everyone. 2010 World Long Course Championships Perhaps our best attribute, besides the fantastic flat and fast course, is the in Perth. volunteers that love seeing all you athletes work so hard to achieve your goals. The weekend comes alive with activity around the Kialla Lakes precinct and This official Shepparton Campbell’s Half your smiles and thanks back to them keeps our club viable. Please enjoy their Ironman and Hexman Newsletter will experience as much as your own. bring up to speed about what you can We have a big expo area ready, plenty of clubs in attendance with tent areas being expect at the Shepparton Half Ironman prepared, and a fantastic finish line to bring you home. race weekend. Our race booklet and maps are available on the website for download, along with If you haven’t entered for the Half information on fun things to see and do while you’re in Shepparton. Ironman or Hexman events with three Good luck to you all and safe training. weeks to go it’s not too late. Just visit www.sheppartonhalfironman.com to Peter Guy enter, and we’ll see you on the 14th and Race Director 15th of November. Full Race Festival shepp You can now make the Shepparton Half Ironman a weekend away for you and your partner or the whole family. Friday night is the new “Fuel Up & Fire Up” pre-race dinner shaping up and discussion with the pros. Hosted by ex-pro cyclist Dave McKenzie, enjoy an evening of quality dinning at local Shepparton landmark the GV Hotel, while being able to score some tips from some of the sports greatest, Jason Shortis and Mitch Anderson. There are also lot of prizes up for grab on the night including a pro pack from 2XU and Avanti This is the 12th year the Shepparton and the chance to win your entry fee back. Campbell’s Half Ironman event has been held. Over the years the race Saturday November 14, warm up and win some cash with the 2XU Open Water Swim, has grown in stature and is now a then hang around so the kids can give tri a try with the Kids Go Try It event. Sunday very popular and highly regarded hosts the main events – the Hexman for the short course specialist, beginner or teams event attracting triathletes Australia and the Shepparton Half Ironman catering for professionals, to those who are up for a wide. personal challenge. This year the event will see several This year there is also a prize on offer for the Triathlon Club with the most team big name pros competing for first entries in either the Half or Hexman. So make a weekend of it and register now! place including Ironman legend www.sheppartonhalfironman.com Jason Shortis, previous winner Tim Berkel, last year’s female winner Kat Baker and Jodie Scott. Tim Berkel is very much looking volunteering forward to returning to Shepparton. “I’ve always enjoyed coming back to Shepp to race as it holds a lot of sentimental value to me as Shepp Heroes was my first Half Ironman Triathlon. I also enjoy the fact that the course is fast and its set around the beautiful A big hello to all our sponsors, competitors and Kialla Lake, explains Tim. volunteers. We have been overwhelmed again Jodie Scott also can’t wait to compete this year by the support that we have received again at Shepp. “I’m looking forward from our volunteers, some 400 people will be to racing again at Shepp! It’s flat, out on course this year to assist, direct and fast, the perfect race hit out for encourage you along the way, ensuring that you Ironman WA. The local community have a great race. really gets involved in the race; it has a relaxed atmosphere and reminds Additional volunteers will be placed along of what triathlons where like when I Ganaway Crescent and Kialla Lakes Drive this volunteers first started. Where else can you get year to ensure people only use supervised a post race BBQ these days???” pedestrian crossings, this will ensure greater safety for all competitors. Kialla Lake is currently full to the brim and looking a treat. The water Over the years we have received great feedback from competitors about the support clarity is better than ever before and provided by our volunteer groups, I hope this year proves no different and that look you can actually see your hands and after you both out on course and when you get back to the compound/finish line. feet!! Shepparton Tri Club members have been training in the lake over This year our volunteers will be in a lime green shirt so they will be very identifiable the past few weeks aiming to get the especially from a distance and particularly out on the bike course. So be on the look jump on the competition. out for someone dressed in green if you need some assistance. With the weather getting warmer If I could ask you to take the time to thank these volunteers as you are out on the and warmer each week, the flat and course and acknowledge their contribution to the day, as it is a voluntary position and fast course is ready to go where without them we wouldn’t be able to run this event. Good Luck to everyone racing, hopefully we’ll see some records have a great day and more importantly have fun out there! smashed. Simone Tonks - Volunteer Co-ordinator www.sheppartonhalfironman.com 2008 Results Men Name Overall Swim Bike Run In excess of 500 triathletes fronted up to the Shepparton Half last year to battle it out in near perfect race conditions. 1 Leon Griffin 3:53:13 23:22 2:15:32 1:14:17 2 Matty White 3:56:59 23:23 2:15:20 1:18:14 Leon Griffin won the 2008 Campbell’s Shepparton Half Ironman Triathlon in emphatic style, leading throughout the 1.9km swim, 3 Peter Loveridge 3:57:20 23:34 2:17:38 1:16:14 90.1km bike and 21.1km course to prove that he will be a force to 4 Jason Shortis 3:59:55 25:09 2:16:30 1:18:14 be reckoned with when he contests his first ever Ironman in just three weeks. Women South Australia’s Matty White finished second, almost five minutes behind Griffin, just managing to hold off Peter Loveridge Name Overall Swim Bike Run (NSW) who had a scorching run leg which earned him the final 1 Kat Baker 4:26:05 25:05 2:31:35 1:29:23 place on the podium. Jason Shortis finished fourth in just under 2 Elly Franks 4:33:52 25:39 2:34:55 1:33:16 four hours, in another good hit-out for Ironman Western Australia. 3 Abigail Bayley 4:35:22 26:33 2:37:17 1:31:30 The women’s race was also a one-sided affair, with ACT’s Kat Baker easily winning from Elly Franks and Abigail Bayley. Editorial contributor Kate Patterson, Ironman Media & Communications www.sheppartonhalfironman.com Official Club Challenge Race Fees and race and Marquees Competitor Gifts Hey all you Tri Clubs now is the time to Entry fees for the Shepparton website get your team together and get entered Campbell’s Half Ironman: into the Shepparton Half and Hexman events. There is a major prize up for Individual (TA Member) $220 (Non TA) $250 The official race website grabs for the most enthusiast team such Team (TA Member) $220 (Non TA) $250 will keep you fully as the “best dressed” marquee or those informed with race info, who support the loudest. online entry, training Entries close midnight: Sunday November 8 2009 sessions, results, Yes, once again there will be the “Club accommodation details Row” along the finishing line to the run. and lots more. This site All Half Ironman entries will receive a great 2XU This provides clubs the opportunity to competitor tee, a race photo, other giveaways will also provide vital set themselves up and create the festive links to all our major and a unquie race towel when you cross the atmosphere that is synonymous with finish line.