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CLUB GEAR FOR SALE!

tom — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:04:10 +0000

Lisa, Paul T, Sinead, Paul K and Rachel modelling some of the lovely Kenmare Tri Club gear at the Seven Frogs Triathlon in Castlegregory.

A LIMITED SELECTION OF KENMARE TRI CLUB GEAR IS CURRENTLY IN STOCK. IF THERE’S ANYTHING FROM THE LIST BELOW THAT YOU’RE INTERESTED IN, PLEASE EMAIL US AT info@kenmaretri.com AND WE’LL GET IT TO YOU. ALL GEAR IS SUBSIDISED BY THE CLUB.

ALTERNATIVELY, IF THERE’S ANYTHING YOU’D LIKE TO GET THAT ISN’T ON THE LIST, PLEASE VISIT http://www.carvalhocustom.com/ AS ANY OF THE GEAR THERE CAN BE PRODUCED IN THE KTC COLOURS (ALSO AT SUBSIDISED PRICES). LET US KNOW WHAT YOU’D LIKE, AND WE CAN ORDER NEW STOCK IN ADVANCE OF THE 2012 SEASON.

Tri Suit (as modelled above by Paul T, Sinead and Paul K) – Price €45

Male: 1 x small, 2 x medium, 1 x large, 2 x XL

Female: 3 x large,1 x medium

Cycle Jacket (as modelled above by Lisa, Sinead and Rachel) – Price €30

2 x small and 3 x XL

Cycle Top (short sleeve 1/4 zip) – Price €20

3 x small and 3 x XL

Bib Shorts – Price €30

1 x small, 1 x large, 1 x XL

Running Vest – Price €15

2 x small, 1 x medium, 1 x large, 3 x XL

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TIME CHANGES TO TRAINING SESSIONS…

tom — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:16:26 +0000

Following consultation with members, it has been decided that the times of several evening Training Sessions will be changed:

Turbo Training, Mondays: new start time 7pm (formerly 6.30pm)

Turbo Training, Fridays: new start time 7pm (formerly 6.30pm)

Night Running at Faungorth, Wednesdays: new start time 7pm (formerly 6.30pm)

In addition, the 8am Sunday morning Swim Session at The Bay Pool will move to 8am Saturdays, with immediate effect.

Many thanks for all the feedback regarding these issues; we hope it makes training more accessible for all members.

VALENTIA TRIATHLON, REGISTRATION OPENS THIS SUN, 29TH JAN

tom — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:46:52 +0000

Registration for the 2012 Valentia Island Sprint Triathlon will open at 8am this Sunday, 29th January. The event itself will take place on 12th May. As always, demand for individual entry places will be high. The total number of places will be limited to 300, which will be released in three registration tranches with 100 places on offer in each tranche. The other two tranches will take place at 8am on Sun 26th Feb and Sun 25th March.

This event is very popular with Kenmare Tri Club members, so we suggest you have your finger on the button at 8am this Sunday, just to be sure! Last year, each 100 places went in around 20 minutes. If you haven’t renewed your TI membership yet, then make sure to do so in advance of Sun morning, as this will only take up extra time. (It’s also a good time to renew your Club membership, if you haven’t already done so!)

More details on the event below:

http://valentiaislandtriathlonclub.com/arachas-valentia-island-triathlon/

Swim Coaching Sessions with Eilís Burns, 27th & 28th Jan

tom — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:20:01 +0000

Eilís Burns is a highly sought-after open water Swimming Coach. She is an Irish Masters Swim record holder, the coach of Cork Masters, winner of the Seven Hogs 5k open water event in 2010, and played six years on the Irish National Water Polo team.

We’re delighted to announce that Eilis is returning to do some more coaching sessions for Kenmare Tri Club members.

We’d like to stress that these sessions are genuinely aimed at swimmers of all levels. Anyone who has attended Eilís’ sessions in the past will agree on just how helpful she is, regardless of their swimming ability. As swimming is often the discipline that deters would-be triathletes, we would strongly recommend that you come along.

Apologies for the short notice, but Eilís has limited availability and at least coaching sessions in January will give everyone plenty of time to work on her tips before the season starts!

Schedule:
Friday Evening 27^th January, 6.30-9pm
Saturday Morning 28^th January 7-9am

Venue: Kenmare Bay Health Club Pool

Friday Evening 27 January
6.30-7.00pm will a 30 minute talk out of the water at the end of the pool (quietest area – bring a towel to keep warm).
7-9pm will be in the water.
Saturday Morning 28 January
7-9am in the water.

Eilis will work with both advanced and beginners together. It’s far more benfitial to attend both sessions but, if that’s not possible, you can attend one or the other.

Cost:
€10 for one session (1 day)
€15 for both sessions (2 days)

€3 extra for Kenmare Bay Club members without Pool membership.
€4 extra for Kenmare Bay Club non-members.

All members are invited to Salvados Restaurant after the Friday session for something to eat and a catch up with with other club members.

Please get back to us ASAP at info@kenmaretri.com and let us know if you’re interested in:

Both Sessions
One Session (please specify Fri or Sat)
Fri night Dinner

WANTED: CLUB MEMBERS TO ATTEND TECHNICAL OFFICER TRAINING COURSE WITH TRIATHLON IRELAND

tom — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:34:14 +0000

All triathlons sanctioned byTriathlon Ireland (TI) must have two Technical Officers (TOs) to supervise the running of the event. These TOs are generally drawn from the membership of TI. It’s a condition of our Little Bo Peep Triathlon being sanctioned by TI that Kenmare Tri Club provides at least two of these TOs to officiate at other events.

Every year, TI runs a Technical Officer Training Course, held in various locations between February and April. It would be great if we could get as many of our members as possible to attend this Course. Not only will it help us meet our obligation to TI with regard to the Bo Peep, it will provide the club with valuable expertise, and there are perks for those who take part, including mileage and expenses when officiating at events, plus priority entry to in-demand events in 2013. The Course itself is a free to attend and runs from 11am to 4.30pm. There is also a two-hour Refresher Course for members who have previously attended a TO Course.

More information on these Courses can be found here. (There’s one in Killarney on Sat 14th April, which may be of particular interest to Kenmare Tri Club members. Robert Whyte and Gerry McCarthy are attending the Cork Course on Sat 4th Feb.)

Bike Cleaning and Repair Session, 7.30pm Fri 20th Jan

tom — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:14:05 +0000

There will be a Bike Cleaning and Repair Session with John McElligott and Paul Tanner on Fri 20th Jan from 7.30 to 8.30pm (after Turbo Training). Location: Kilmurray Business Park. All members welcome.

2012 Winter/Spring Training Schedule

tom — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:02:34 +0000

The 2012 Winter/Spring Training schedule has been finalised and is now available to view on:

http://www.kenmaretri.com/training

In addition to the existing activities, we’re introducing some great new ones. There will now be Club Swimming Sessions at the Kemare Bay Pool twice a week and, even if you’re not a pool member, you can still participate for a small per session fee. We’re always aware that swimming is the greatest obstacle to most people doing their first Triathlon and these sessions are very much aimed at swimmers of ALL ABILITIES. We are also running Weds night runs on the track at Faungorth Activity Centre. It’s a great level, off-road surface to run on and, with a 1km circuit, you can choose your distance and even build it up as the weeks go by. Remember to bring a head torch! Turbo training has become very popular and continues on Mon and Fri evenings at 6.30pm. There’s a road cycle most Sunday mornings; check our Facebook page for details, www.facebook.com/KenmareTriClub.

KENMARE BRIDGE 10KM RUN – 2pm, 11th February 2012

tom — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:18:53 +0000

This 10km race will start and end in the centre of the town and take in some of Kenmare’s finest scenery as well as three of its iconic bridges. See route map below.

There is an entry fee of €15. Teams of 2 and 4 are welcome. Race headquarters will be in the Community Centre, Shelburne Street, Kenmare. See map below.

In addition there will be a 1 mile race for under 18s which also starts and ends in the town. Entry fee for this is €5 with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House at Crumlin Hospital in Dublin which provides a home-from-home for families with seriously ill children. Visitwww.rmhc.ie for more details.

Great prizes for all categories in 10km race and medals for all juvenile finishers.

• Water stations along the way
• Spot prize raffle
• Refreshments after the race
• Race is AAI approved.

New Year’s Day Swim

tom — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:32:41 +0000

For anybody that wants to start 2012 with a splash, the New Year’s Day Swim will take place at Kilmakilloge at 1pm. Helen has assured us there will be hot toddies on the go afterwards! See you there and leave your wet suits at home. All welcome…

Turbo Training XMas Break

tom — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:06 +0000

Turbo training has now finished for the Christmas Holidays. Sessions resume on Fri 6 Jan and every Mon and Fri thereafter at 6.30pm in Kilmurray Business Park. The sessions are great fun and very useful so if you haven’t partaken yet, it’d be great to see you in 2012. The perfect New Year’s Resolution!