Swim Sessions During Icy/Snowy Weather

The pool sessions will continue to run during the bad weather, don't take any silly risks to make it to them however. Coaches will do their best to make all of them, if they can't make it and you're there the pool time is still available to use.
Safe driving

Metalman Swim Series Winter Time Trial

We've had loads of interest in the TT with high uptake and only a few places remaining.
Going to set sunday night as the close off for entries so if you're planning on doing it make sure to contact shane_odoherty@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your place. We've got a nice cross section of abilities from faster swimmers shaving a few seconds off to less experienced swimmers hoping to finish the right side of the 12 min cut off.

Everyone taking part will get an information email soon which will have tips on preparation leading up to the swim and on the day too.

If there are any club members not taking part who would like to help with time keeping etc please get in touch with Shane.

Congratulations to Sinead & Adrian O'Connor

Congratulations go to Sinead and Adrian O'Connor with the arrival of baby Finn who weighed in at a very healthy 8lbs on Friday. We look forward to seeing him on his tricycle with a set of aero bars in the near future! We wish active club member Adrian, who's always generous with his time for the club, the best of luck and hopefully some sleep too.

Metalman Swim Series Winter Challenge

First off, it's not in the sea!

We're going to run a time trial pool event on Tuesday 14th December in the sports complex pool. The distance is 400m which is 16 lengths. This is a standard swim distance and good for evaluating medium distance swimming (ie 750 & 1500m events). It will be at 9:50pm, we can't get any other times unfortunately.

The event will place 2 swimmers per lane meaning there won't be any crowding. There will be a timing judge per lane, responsible for couting lengths and timing each swimmer. We hope to take at least one split per swimmer also.

This event will allow people check their progress and effectiveness of their training programs. Unlike the other disciplines this is difficult unless swimming masters events. Experienced swimmers can work on pacing etc with less experienced swimmers being able to race for the first time and get used to race preparation, dealing with nerves etc.

There will be a 12 min cut off for the 400m which is for logistics reasons (pool time)

This event is aimed at our intermediate and advanced swimmers as it's too early for our beginners for now. We will run something in the new year for them, for now we need them to continue working on the basics.

There will be trophies given on the night in mens and womens categories.
No cash or other prizes since we want to keep this as simple as possible.
Everyone taking part is encouraged to bring along some support, there's lots of room in the public viewing area.

There will be a small fee of €6, payable on the night, to take part to cover the pool rental and prizes.

Places are limited and only open to Sligo Triathlon Club Members. To reserve your place or if you have any questions email shane_odoherty@yahoo.co.uk , places will be assigned first come first serve so don't delay. You don't need to be taking part in the club swim sessions to take part.

Important Notice: Club Membership Cards

Sligo Triathlon Membership cards are currently being put together. We need a photograph of each member. Please email a small "passport" style photo to reidscot@gmail.com

as soon as possible as we'd like to get this up and running quickly.

Photographic membership cards are required to avail of certain discounts arranged through Sligo Triathlon Club. For example the €4 swim sessions at the complex. If you do not show photographic membership proof you will be charged the full €6.

There is no charge for the cards as it's covered in the membership fee.

Calry Turkey Trot

This years trot takes place on Saturday 18th December 2010 @12 NOON
Entry €10.00 with Tea/Coffee and refreshments provided, registration from 11am at Marian Hall

Run a scenic MYSTERY Distance (anything from 2 to 10k) in Calry and guess your time- closest times win Turkeys…..No Watches
Fancy Dress optional but Turkey for Best!!
SPOT PRIZES ON THE DAY…
CONTACT: ZOLA FLYNN -071 9143046 or JOHN ELLIOTT 086 6286860

Club Cycle Cancelled

Tomorrow mornings regular club spin is cancelled -take a look at met eireann's new five day forecaster (click here) for a summary of the icy snap in store.

The coaching weekend IS going ahead as planned.