Kenmare Tri Club membership for 2012 is now open. Existing or new members can join via the Triathlon Ireland website:

https://www.triathlonireland-newserver.com/join-a-club.html

Membership costs €40 and is on a per calendar year basis. In order to join, you must be a member of Triathlon Ireland. TI associate membership costs €18 and full membership costs €53. Both are available to purchase on the TI website.

TI membership provides members with third party insurance cover for all organised club training activities. In addition, full TI membership provides insurance for all TI-sanctioned races without having to purchase a one-day race licence. One-day licences cost €15, so if you’re planning to participate in 3 races or more during 2012, it makes good financial sense to take out full membership.

Please note that the club is no longer accepting direct membership applications.

Christmas is nearly upon us and we’ve lined up a few activities to keep members on their toes over the festive season…

GOAL MILE – CHRISTMAS DAY

As always, the Goal Mile will be run on Christmas Day at Faungorth Activity Centre. It’s a fantastic event and there’s always a Kenmare Tri Club contingent taking part. This year we thought it might be a good idea if all club members who are participating could turn up at the same time – 11 a.m. - wearing club gear if possible. It would create a nice buzz and be good for the club profile as well. See you all there!

NEW YEAR’S EVE RUN

On New Year’s Eve, we’re planning two trail runs on the Old Road from Killarney to Kenmare (Kerry Way).

1. 13 mile roure from Torc Car park,  starting at 10am sharp from the car park.
2. 6.5 mile route from Derrycunihy Church (Half Way Church), starting at 10am sharp from the church.

Everyone should hopefully arrive in Kenmare at the same time for some well deserved “refreshments”. The route is expected to be wet, slippy, muddy and rocky! Contact Robert Whyte or email info@kenmaretri.com asap if interested as we will need to arrange lifts to the starting points for all runners.

NEW YEAR’S DAY SWIM

For all you hardy souls out there, a swim/quick dip is planned for Kilmackillogue Harbour on New Year’s Day, followed by well-earned hot toddies in the pub. Time TBC, please let us know if you’re interested in taking part.

The Kenmare Tri AGM was held last night and a new (and exciting!) committee was elected. Great to see some new faces coming up to inject some new ideas into the club. A large thanks to everyone who attended on a very wet, dank Sunday evening.

The new committee is:
Chairman – Gerry McCarthy
Secretary – Tom Johnson
Treasurer – Lisa Staplebroek
Training – Suzanne Teahan
Children’s Officer – Margaret McCarthy
PRO – Mike Merrigan
Roving Role 1 – Theresa O’Sullivan
Roving Role 2 – Paul Tanner
Little Bo Peep Role – Robert Whyte

Finally a huge thanks to the outgoing committee for all their work and efforts throughout the year.

Sunday cycle (forecast looks surprisingly good).
10.30am
Kenmare – Morleys Bridge – Top of Coom – Ballingeary – Kealkill – Borlin Valley – Kilgarvan – Kenmare
95km
I will probably stop for a coffee in Ballylickey.

Anyone welcome just get in touch at johngmcelligott@gmail.com

The Christmas Party (yes I know, I know a bit early!) is going back to its roots this year and will be held in Jam on Friday, November 25th at 8:00. The cost is €10 per person making it the best value Christmas Party you will have all year.

All are welcome however we do need to get an idea of numbers. If you are going can you please let us know via info@kenmaretri.com or let any member of the committee know.

The AGM for Kenmare Tri Club will be held on November 20th at 6:00pm at the Brook Lane Hotel.

It is very important for the club that as many as possible attend the AGM to show your support, provide oversight and get involved. We are actively looking for new faces to join the committee for next year also.

Look forward to see you all there.

Tim Barry will be coming back down to us on Friday, 11th November for a two hour session on Bike Setup and Winter Training. What is a good plan for the winter, what you should be aiming for to both get started and/or improve on your previous performances.

Friday 11th November – 6:30-8:30 at Kenmare Innovation Centre (opposite the Fish Factory where Turbo Training is).
Cost is €10

Anyone thinking of doing the Turbo Training on Monday 31/10. It is a Bank Holiday so if we get no response we won’t do it as many of the people who would be doing it are away. Leave a note in the comments below if you are definitely hoping to do it.

Turbo Training is recommencing this coming Monday, 24 October. It will be every Monday & Friday from then on. We’ve a lot of new recorded training sessions and a new setup for the video so it should be great. Most importantly it perfect for beginners as well as those who have done it before as everyone can take it at a pace that suits them.

The location is the Kilmurry Business Park and each session lasts for one hour at a cost of €2. Bring water and a towel!!! Members only.

Kenmare town is fast gaining a reputation as Ireland’s fittest town. On the October weekend, Saturday Oct 29th Kenmare will host its first duathalon, a 40km Cycle and a 6km Run. It is open to everyone, individuals and relay teams. Funds raised from the event will be donated to Kenmare Underage Rugby teams and Kenmare Hospital Development Fund. Participants are coming from all corners of Ireland and the World in what promises to be an exciting event and a fun night afterwards.

Kenmare offers stunning scenery and the 40km cycle will go from Kenmare to Molls Gap, back towards Sneem, turning left for Blackwater and on again to Kenmare. The town of Kenmare offers award winning restaurants, traditional pubs and some of the best fun in Ireland. From Five star hotels to wonderful hostels the selection of restaurants is second to none. Its the ideal place to spend a weekend.

Simply log on here, and complete the form, entry fee €45.
Email enquiries to humptydumptykenmare@gmail.com

See the website http://www.thehumptydumpty.com/ for full details.