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27/01/12 - Club Races 2012

Please find below the list of races that will make up the Club Championship for 2012, up to 2 others may be added as they become available. There will be a change in format this year which will be explained in more detail at the Dinner tomorrow evening.

It will be your top 6 results that will count

Mumbles Duathlon 24th March Full Distance
Pembroke Sportif 12th May 75 Miles
Llanelli Triathlon 20th May Sprint Distance
Brecon Triathlon 2nd June Sprint Distance
Llanelli 10k 17th June
Pembroke Triathlon 7th July Olympic Distance
Gower Triathlon 21st July Sprint Distance
Tuska Triathlon 19th August Sprint Distance
Glynneath Triathlon September TBC Sprint Distance

A discount is available for the triandenter events by entering <OUR DISCOUNT CODE> in the discount box. We are currently negotiating a discount for the 2 Llanelli races

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03/01/2012 - Club Update

I hope you had an excellent Christmas break and New Year celebrations. Some dates for your diaries:

Saturday 7 January: Swimming resumes at Neath Dyfed Road 18:30-19:30
Monday 9 January: Swimming at Cymmer pool 20:00-21:00
Wednesday 11 January: Track session at Cwrt Herbert 18:30-19:30
Friday 13 January: Swimming at Cymmer pool 18:00-19:00

Next Sunday sees the resumption of the cross country season. Graham has already sent out details regarding this and posted on Facebook. It would be great to see a large turn out from the Club, if not running then supporting. Should you have any questions regarding the event or cross country generally then contact Graham g.vyner@ntlworld.com

Saturday 28 January is the Club dinner at The Towers Hotel, Jersey Marine. Tickets at £20 are still available either from Rose rosemarie.jones@hotmail.com or me. If you are interested but have not yet had tickets please let us know so we have an idea of numbers. Final details have to be given to the Towers one week before the event. I understand that rooms are still available at the dicounted rate but will need to be booked directly with The Towers.

Hope you all have a great 2012 and see you at our training sessions

Ieuan

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27/12/2011 - Cross Country Fixture

Our next cross-country fixture is January 8th...then 2 weeks later there is another! Get off the sofa and train...you can't possibly watch Celebrity Juice or The Bourne Supremacy again today!

I expect all of you to be eating healthily, drinking plenty of water & taking plenty of supplements to protect you from nasty germs spread by nasty kids. There are rumours that some club members are starting to look like piggies-in-their-blankets....one committee-member has apparently got Marks & Spencer twisted cheesy breadsticks where their toes used to be!

Anyway, the link to the West Glam cross-country website is below. Don't worry too much about the comment concerning 'spikes' - I've done 30 or so x-country races & never worn mine ......wearing spikes is like using the brakes when you cycle downhill....boring!!!

http://www.westglamleague.co.uk/4.html

All the best & see you soon - I've got two races in the next 24 hours so can't afford to lose any more time typing nonsense!

Regards & all the best for 2012 & beyond....

Graham

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10/12/2011 - Christmas Training Dates

Please note the following dates for your training diaries:

Monday swim at Cymmer: The last swim will be this Monday 12 December returning on 9 January
Wednesday track session: The last session will be this Wednesday 14 December, returning on 11 January
Friday swim at Cymmer: The last swim will be next Friday 16 December, returning on 13 January
Saturday swim at Neath: The last date will be next Saturday 17 December, returning on 7 January

For those who swim with the Club at Cymmer, please check emails prior to travelling in adverse weather. Heavy snow will result in the pool being closed to Clubs although open to the public. We often only get the closure notice a couple of hours prior to the session, but will, where possible get emails out.

For those I wont see, have a really Happy Christmas and great 2012

Ieuan

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25/11/2011 - Fancy Dress Race

I am now able to confirm details of our fun run and Christmas Party which will take place on Sunday 11 December 2011.

We will meet for registration at 1;30pm at the car park of The Railway Tavern which is situated between Tonna and Aberdulais, directly opposite the Calor Gas Plant. The run will start from the nearby railway arch at 2pm. The main run is along the canal towpath on an out and back route and is 4km in total, there will be a shorter run of 3.1K for juniors, beginners or anyone who would prefer a shorter distance. When you register you advise which distance you will be doing.

There will be a small prize for first male and female over the longer distance and the opportunity to be the first Club members to hold that course record at least until next year. During the run we will be awarding spot prizes, which will include the best Christmas fancy dress, the best non Christmas fancy dress and the loudest singing of "So Here It Is Merry Christmas" over a designated part of the course.

After the run we meet at 3pm at "The Riverside", which is part of the Golf Driving Range at Aberdulais for our Christmas afternoon. Please note there are no shower facilities so bring plenty of wet wipes. At the party we have a hot buffet/carvery and a DJ is booked. There will be various prizes given out throughout the afternoon and maybe even a few party games for children of all ages. There will be a special presentation to all those present who have completed their first Ironman this year.

Organiser for the event is Carol Vyner, 07742 190041, carol.vyner@ntlworld.com  or through the Club Facebook page. Please contact Carol as soon as possible, we must let Riverside know final numbers by Tuesday 6 November. The cost is £10 per person or capped at £30 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children, the cost remains the same whether you take part in the whole or part of the day. When booking please advise if there are any special dietary requirements or whether you qualify fot the Ironman presentation.

All family members are welcome whether Club members or not.

Ieuan

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21/11/2011 - Club Leisure Kit & Fancy Dress Race

Paul Arnold and Picton Sports will be organising all aspects of the Club's Leisure kit. I have attached an order form for any pre-Christmas orders, all enquiries should be directed to Paul but please note all orders must be accompanied by the payment also. We are currently looking into racing kit but there will be no orders until 2012. I am holding a few items of the previous kit and will collate a list shortly.

We are in the process of organising a short fancy dress run for the afternoon of Sunday December 11th. This race is likely to start at or near the canal basin at Aberdulais, car parking is available at the adjacent Railway Tavern which has closed down. After the race we will be holding a Christmas bash in the marquee of The Riverside (part of the golf driving range where we held the buffet after the Neath Valley Triathlon). In the marquee will be a hot buffet, DJ and various spot prizes.

Please keep the date free. The invitation is being sent to all Club members to bring along members of your family, regardless of age.

Details of the run, prizes and cost will follow shortly

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02/11/2011 - West Glam Cross-Country resumes THIS WEEKEND

Good morning Celtic Tri!

I attach the link into the West Glam Cross-Country League which resumes this weekend. As well as seeing the details of Sunday's racing (details pasted below for your convenience!) you can scroll sideways across the top bar & see the current league tables.

As David Cameron recently said, 'It's going to be jolly hard getting through it but if we all pull together, we can secure the future for our next generation!!'. A good show this weekend will also prevent us from having a 'winter of discontent' when we chat to our buddies in other clubs!

Can I make a MASSIVE plea to the ladies - our numbers racing at last month's fixture were down sharply on last season - can you make a special effort this weeekend please? I have asked some of the lads to do the ladies race but with the trend for charity moustache-growing this month, my plan may be spotted by race officials!

Thank you
Graham

http://www.westglamleague.co.uk/3.html

The key details are:
The event will be hosted by Swansea Harriers and will be on Sunday 6th November 2011 at Swansea University Playing Fields, Fairwood Common, Gower, Swansea. (Near Swansea Airport).
The course is likely to be muddy so spikes or multi-terrain shoes are recomended.
Nearest SAT NAV - SA2 7JX

REGISTRATION
Registration will be in the Sports Pavilion between 11am and 12.50pm
Changing, Showers & Refreshments available.
Limited Car Parking (Please car share if possible).
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE ON THE DAY UNTIL 30 MINUTES BEFORE RACE START (There are no postal entries)

RACE TIMETABLE
12.00 - Under 13 Girls (2.8km)
12.15 - Under 13 Boys & Under 15 Girls (2.8km)
12.30 - Under 15 Boys & Under 17 Girls (4.1km)
12.50 - Under 17 Men/Under 20 Women*/Senior Ladies* (5.1km)
1.20 - Under 20 Men* & Senior Men* (9.9km)
*Incorporates West Glamorgan Cross Country League Fixture

COURSE MAP - http://www.swanseaharriers.co.uk/files/West%20Glamorgan%20League%202.pdf

AWARDS
Medals to the first 3 finishers in all races including veteran categories. Presentation of Junior Awards will take place on the day. Presentation of Senior Awards will be issued at a later date. Full race results and report by e-mail.

ENTRY FEES
£2 Athletes Registered with Welsh Athletics/£4 Non Registered (West Glam League/Seniors Only).

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20/10/2011 - Club Update

Hi all,

I am pleased to advise that Alison Sibcy of British Triathlon has been in touch today and confirmed Celtictri has been chosen as Welsh Triathlon Club of The Year 2011 and will now be shortlisted for the British Triathlon Award, the result of which we learn next week.

Yours, with a big smile,

Ieuan

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13/10/2011 - Club Update

Hi all,

The Club Dinner is now booked for Saturday 28 January 2012 at the Towers Hotel in jersey Marine. The theme for this year's dinner is "BRIGHT AND BLING". Members and their guests are invited to arrive at 7pm to start at 7:30. The meal will comprise a 2 course hot carvery and if you have any special dietary requirements the Towers has agreed to cater for these.

During the evening there will be the usual Awards and Presentations including the Club Championship, Cross Country, The Bill Pritchard Award and Coaches Award. After the formal part of the evening the disco will continue until the early hours and the bar will be open until 1am.

The cost of the evening is £20 per head and includes your raffle tickets for the night.

The Towers Hotel have agreed there will be a number of rooms available at a specially discounted rate of £60 which includes breakfast for 2 people. Their normal rate being £90. Rooms will need to be booked early and directly with the Towers quoting the Celtic tri do and the date.

Tickets will shortly be available

Ieuan

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15/09/2011 - Club Update

Congratulations to all those who completed IM Wales at the weekend. I would be grateful if those who completed would send me their names and finishing times so we can update the Club Championship results. It is extremely tight at the top of the male event with only the Club race left on September 25th.

The highlights of Beijing ITU World Championship is being shown on BBC1 Sat 17th Sept at 15:00

Highlights of IM Wales will be shown on Channel 4, Oct 2nd 07:00

We are still looking for additional marshals for the Neath Valley Triathlon on Sunday 25 Sept and volunters, whether racing or not to help set the event up on the day. You will need to be at the Venue in Glynneath by 6am

Ieuan

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23/08/2011 - Club Update

Hi all, below are some dates for your diaries:

OPEN WATER SWIMMING
Tuesday 6th September will be the last, coached open water session at the Lakes for this year. Members can continue to make use of the lakes until the end of the year, this will still be within our licence but swimming is at your own risk.

TRACK SESSION
The track sessions at Cwrt Herbert for both the junior and senior sections of the Club will resume on Wednesday 5th October. Last year we met at 7:00pm. We are currently in negotiation with the Council to have this session slightly earlier. Neath RFC have the infield until 6:45pm which is the current stumbling block. The last track session of 2011 will be on 14 December and will resume on 11 January 2012.

CYMMER POOL
With the exception of the dates below, the pool at Cymmer is booked each Monday 6-7:00pm and Friday 8-9:00pm until Friday 16 December 2011. Swimming will then resume on Monday 9 January 2012. There will be no swimming at Cymmer this Monday 29 August. There will be no swimming at Cymmer on Friday 9th nor Monday 12th September

NEATH DYFED ROAD POOL
With the exception of the dates below, the pool at Neath is booked each Saturday 6:30-7:30pm until 17 December 2011 and will then resume on Saturday 7 January 2012. These dates however could change as Swimming Club Galas take priority and we do not have the dates for these for the remainder of 2011.
There will be no swimming at Neath this Saturday 27 August, Saturday 10 September and Saturday 24 September.

VALE OF NEATH TRIATHLON
This takes place on Sunday 25 September. Thanks to all those who have entered and a bigger thanks to those who have either volunteered or volunteered their partners to help out and Marshal. Our after race party and buffet will this year be at Golf Driving Range at Aberdulais. This will be free to all members who either race or marshal on the day.

ANNUAL CLUB DINNER
The most likely date for the Club Dinner is Saturday 28 January 2012, this has been provisionally booked with the Towers Hotel at Jersey Marine and we hope to confirm this date in the near future.

BRITISH TRIATHLON AWARDS
The Club is likely to have nominations in several categories within the Welsh Region including Club of the Year. When information regarding these nominations is known and on line voting commences I will advise further. If you have not yet joined Welsh/British Triathlon now is as good a time as ever as you need to be a member to vote, let's see how many awards we can scoop.

Ieuan

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Well done to everyone who spotted yesterday's mistake. ITV News will be following the Club during the IM on 11 September not our race on 25 September.

In relation to our race, we expect to reach capacity within the next couple of weeks, if you have not yet entered please do so as soon as possible. For those not taking part I would be grateful for your help on the day with setting out the event from 6:00am and then marshalling.

This year's event is being sponsored by the Golf Driving Range at Aberdulais and we shall be going back there for the buffet afterwards. This buffet is free to any member who takes part in the event or marshals. For everyone else there will be a small charge.

We are starting to compile a list of marshals. I would be grateful if you could reply to this email and let me know your availability. I also need numbers for the buffet afterwards.

Ieuan

07/08/2011 - Club Update

Firstly an update on Paul Boxer: following from my previous email Pauls had a hand and thumb operation at the beginning of last week and underwent back surgery yesterday morning, other than Paul appears to be ok I will have no further information until next week. Christine tries to see Paul on a daily basis whilst working in the hospital and has passed on everyone's wishes for a speedy recovery.

 Next Saturday is the Cymmer off road triathlon, several Club members have entered and I believe we also have a good turn out from our junior section. As a Club we always try to help marshal this event so please come along on the day or if you are taking part perhaps your partner could help. If you are available please contact Scott directly, I have included below an extract from his email with contact details on the bottom:

Hi Ieuan, Thanks for the help. 
All the marshals will need to assemble at 9.15am (a lie in for those who have helped at other events!!).  All marshals will be located around Cymmer as the forest park cover the bike route. All marshals will receive a race t-shirt, refreshments, free entry into a prize draw for a slot in one of our events, free entry into a holiday prize draw at the end of the season and a bottle of wine as a small token of thanks.  If you need any further info please let me know.  If you have any takers then I will email them on the Thursday prior to race day with specific info.
Thanks again. Kind regards, SCOTT POWELLTri & Enter Events Limited M. 07854 239 632E.
 scottpowell@triandenter.com. www.triandenter.com

Rob Govier is back in the country and has been talking to "Sports Shoes", an extract from his email is below:

Hello Ieuan,
Finally back in UK waters and currently bobbing around off the SW Coast. Training for the Ironman has been a bit of a nightmare and I have had to change my time based goal to a more realistic happy to cross the line before 17hrs is up approach. The furthest I have run in the last two months has been a 10miler while the ship stopped in Canada to refuel, further south where we have spent the majority of our time its just been too hot to run any further that 6 mile. Cycling has been good but its just so Florida is just too flat, the spinning bikes in the gym have also been getting a hiding. Swimming has been a wetsuit free event with water temps in the high 20’s, I had persuaded the Commanding Officer to stop the ship so I could have a swim while out at sea but the two Hammerheads that cruised down the side of the ship put me off as I was about to get in the water!

Anyway, The good people at Sportsshoes.com have offered a 10% discount for all club members, I know some club members use the site already and most items are already heavily discounted so there are some bargains to be had.

Kind Regards, Rob, CPO RJ GovierCommunications Manager HMS DAUNTLESSBFPO 272

Ieuan

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27/07/2011 - Club Update

Hi All,

Please note the Cymmer off road triathlon including the junior races is on 13 August and not 6th August as originally advised and as stated on our wedsite. Many members of our junior section are involved in these races and I would be grateful for as much support as possible for these Club triathletes. When information is available I will send a request out for marshalls.

Please find below an extract of an email from Hannah McDyer a Club member:

Hi Ieuan, It's hannah here (the one who does the massage @ the triathlon events with bodyworks and goes training sometimes!). Just to let you know I have a clinic opening up in Celtic Leisure in the gym down the beach. Its open 230-6pm on the weekends and you guys get 20% off, so a consultation is £28, 1hour is £24 and 1/2 hour is £16.00. I also offer Kinesio taping if anyone is interested in that (the coloured tape you see on divers and cyclists) and rehab/ strengthening exercise programmes.
I was just wondering if you could pass this info onto your members, i'm sure there's a few in preparation for ironman!? Maybe we can dedicate a night to your club or something.
If you need any other information or want to know anything else, please do not hesitate to contact me via email/ mobile. My number is 07791744338.
 
Kind Regards
 
Hannah McDyer

I hope everyone's season is going well

Ieuan

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