[Bilbys] Bilbys Update Nov 10

[garry.stevens at centrelink.gov.au]

Freshstart Information Seminar - Wed Nov 15 @ 7.45pm - reminder to RSVP
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Jamie Magee from Freshstart Mortgage Solutions (one of our valued 
sponsors) will be conducting a seminar dealing with matters financial. Its 
on at 7.45pm at Wests @Turner, aka Turner Bowling Club. As an incentive to 
the club, Jamie is offering the Bilbys Triathlon Club $10 for every bum he 
can get on a seat so come along and make the club rich :)

Please RSVP to Jamie on 02 6163 3000 or email Freshstart 
@freshstart.net.au with your name, a contact phone number and email 
address.  Remember $10 to the club for every person we get there.


Member News
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Baby News - Rochelle (Rocky) Morrison and Jonathon (Jono) Adams had a baby 
girl on Saturday morning 4th Nov.  Elsie Lauren Adams 3.3kg.  It was a 
smooth 6 hr labour - and Rocky reports that it was an amazing experience. 
Congrats and the Bilbys welcome Elsie to the world as yet another baby 
Bilby (a joey or joette in this instance).
 
There was a big envelope in the Baldwin/ Quinn letterbox last night from 
ACTSPORT. Julie Quinn (a current committee member) won the ACT Open Female 
Sportstar for October. Julie Quinn was a member of the winning team in the 
open women’s division at the 7th World Rogaining Championships help in the 
Warrumbungles National Park in NSW on Oct 10-11, with a score of 2010 
points for 12th outright of 300 teams, beating 2nd women’s team by 420 
points. This is Julie’s 3rd consecutive world title, and caps off a 
fantastic year which also included being a member of the outright winning 
team at each of the Australian Championships (May - only 2nd woman in 27 
year history of event), NSW Championships (April) and Victorian 
Championships (September).

Rogaining is the sport of long distance cross-country navigation. The 
championship Rogaine is of twenty four hours duration. Teamwork, 
endurance, competition, and an appreciation of the natural environment are 
features of the sport. Huge congratulations to this legend in the sport.

Nowra Tri - good luck to all those competing in the first race in the 
Olympic Distance National Series in Nowra this weekend, particularly those 
from last years novice program who are competing in their first Olympic 
Distance race. Nowra is the first in the qualifiers for the world 
Championships to be held in Hamburg, Germany in August 2007. . We'd love 
to hear some race reports.

Not sure if we had any Bilbys race at Port Macquarie last weekend in the 
70.3 event. If so we'd love to hear from you.


Aid Station reminder - we still need lots more people.
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One week to go to the World Longcourse triathlon Championships. We're 
still very short on numbers for the aid station so if you can give your 
time for 2 hours anytime on Sunday 19th November, please let Christina 
know at social at bilbys.org ASAP.


Information Session - next Thursday 16th Nov
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Next weeks information session sees Craig Wisdom talking about Physio and 
Injury Prevention I.  This is the first of two talks by Craig Wisdom of 
Kingston Physiotherapy, another valued sponsor and long-time Bilby.  Craig 
will go over possible swimming injuries and start on cycling problems that 
commonly occur this evening.  Not to be missed or you’ll end up in his 
practice!  We also have Trevor Jacobs who will also be a guest speaker on 
this evening.  Trevor is a very well known runner in Canberra and further 
afield.  If you want some inspiration to keep running as you get older 
come and hear about some of Trevor’s exploits.  In August he travelled to 
Colorado and won his age group at the World Mountain Running Champs. 
Trevor is also very entertaining to listen to! The sessions are held at 
the AIS from 7.45pm-9.00pm.There will be people there to show you the way 
in. Enter from Leverrier Crescent and the rooms are near the basketball 
centre near the soccer statue. 


Total Immersion Workshop
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There are plans for a Total Immersion Swimming Workshop to be held in 
Canberra in 2007. They need 5-7 people to hold one. you can register your 
interest and find more information at 
http://www.tiswimming.com.au/category.aspx?categoryID=32 


2006 Ben Donohoe 6K Run and Walk for Fun 
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The Sports Admin Students from Hawker College are again presenting the 6k 
Belconnen Community Fun Run/Walk (2006 Ben Donohoe Run and Walk for Fun), 
this Saturday 11th November, as part of the Belconnen Community Festival. 
 
The 6k Ben Donohoe Run and Walk starts at Canberra International Sport and 
Aquatic Centre (CISAC) on Eastern Valley Way  Belconnen  at 10am.  Over 
600 entries have already been received.  Late entries will be taken from 
8.30am on the day at a cost of $13 for adults and $7 for students and 
pensioners.
 
To save yourself time on Saturday download an entry form from the website 
and bring this to CISAC on Saturday before 9.30am.
http://www.hawkerc.act.edu.au 
 
All money received will support the ACT Brain Tumour Association for 
research into Paediatric Brain Tumours in memory of Ben Donohoe.


Triple Tri Team Members wanted
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From Kylie Mulligan (kylie.mulligan at gmail.com) - Our triple tri team is 
short a few members.  We're putting in a mixed team of 7-9 and we need 
people to do the first two rides and the last run.  Doubling up is ok if 
you want to challenge yourself.  We're not planning on going hard as a 
team, although personal goals are encouraged - whether it's just to finish 
or to come in under world record time.  So far we've only got one boy on 
the team, so more would be good. 
People can contact me at this email address
The first mountain bike leg is 35k
The second mountain bike leg is 40k and
The final run is 13k
You can find the course information at 
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/au/events/triple_triathlon/course_descriptions/index_html 

Cheers, Kylie


A message from Sarah Pollock (nee Roper) - former committee member
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Hi everyone!!

The Pollocks are coming to town for one night only! Special performance, 
so come on down!! :)

We're coming back for a couple of weeks to see the family, and will be 
dropping in on Canberra while we're there.  Unfortunately we're not 
staying for long in Canberra, so we'd love for everyone to come catch up 
with us while we're in town.  We arrive on Tuesday, December 5th at 9pm, 
and will be in Canberra all day Wednesday, and most of Thursday, then 
heading off late Thursday.  So we're planning on going to Debacle, on 
Lonsdale St on the Wednesday night, will get there at 5pm or so, and plan 
to stay all there all evening.

So drop in for a quick hi, or stay for the entire evening - either  way 
we'd love to see you!  We're pretty flexible with the plans while  we're 
there, so can probably squeeze in catch up breakfast/lunch or  whatever 
else while there if anyone's not working.
Sarah and Andrew


New Adventure Series
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AROC Sport is running a new series of CORPORATE Adventure Races, in 
addition to our regular social races,  and our first event is going to be 
part of the Brindabella Challenge Cycling Festival, on the afternoon of 
Wed the 6th Dec. This particular event is run as a charity event, 
promoting Clean Up Australia. 
 
AROC's corporate events are a bit shorter than the regular sprint series 
(only one to two hours) and the navigation is a lot easier too so they're 
excellent for anyone giving adventure racing a go for the very first time 
or working on improving their fitness a bit more (i.e. employees can be 
reasonably unfit and still get heaps out of it). They are designed for 
employers to enrol their employees. Entry fee is $100 per person and if a 
workplace can organise 3 teams to participate, they will receive about 
$400 worth of instruction and training including a navigation course and 
paddling session. The vision behind these particular Corporate Events is 
to promote exercise and fitness in the workplace through a fun, exciting, 
adventure-filled afternoon, leading ultimately to improved motivation and 
work performance. This event is an enjoyable way to promote perseverance 
and develop self-confidence and problem solving at a fast pace where 
communication and team support play a vital role. 

Contact diane at arocsport.com.au or 0406 659 971 or see www.arocsport.com.au 
for more information.


Mt Majura Vineyard Two Peaks Classic and One Peak Challenge
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26kms and 15kms, plus 3 person relay, 6.30am Saturday 18 November, Mt 
Majura Vineyard, Majura Road. All finishers receive a bottle of wine 
straight from the cellar. And 
also helpers at the 5 drink stations (more are needed). Entry at 
www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au  <
http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au/> or contact John Harding on 
6248 6905. 
Entries close next Monday but will be accepted at both the Mt Ainslie Run 
Up and ACT Cross Country Club Spring Series run on Tuesday with no 
penalty.


For Sale = lots of bikes
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Bike - Avanti Kona
9 speed 105 - 5 years old - Mavic CXP21 wheels
Price: $600 ono 
Contact Alan Lloyd - 0414485652

Giant NRS Dual Suspension MTB:
New red NRS 2 replacement frame with NRS 1 components. Excellent condition 
with XT components, Hayes Nine Hydraulic Disk Brakes, Rock Shox Reba Race 
front suspension, Fox Float rear suspension. Size small (16.5 inch frame). 
 $1800.
Contact Janine on 0439 421 869 on email janine.ridsdale at act.gov.au

Flat Bar Road Bike Learsport  Lear 7500 - 16" Small
$ 500 Excellent Condition 
Great Frist time Road Bike 
Not yet 12months old. R.R.Price $900 
Has Road bike frame 
7005 Aluminium double butted frame 
Aluminium Racing fork 
Alex DA28 Double walled rims 
Tektro v Brakes, Shimano Tiagra Front and Rear Dereuiller 
"27 Speed Shimano" 
Tiagra Triple Crank 
Weight Approx 10.8kg 
Contact Michelle 0427137302 or 62734770 

Bike - Norco CRD2 Road Bike 
Size - ML (medium-large), 18 months old, as new condition (only used 
handful of times). 
Tiagra 9 speed Shimano. Perfect for a novice. 
Bike pump, size 8 women's SPD shoes (cleats) also available. 
$900 ono. Contact Kirsty 0402 462 707. 
 

Sponsors Corner - Wests Rugby Club
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Our next featured sponsor is the Wests Rugby Club in Jamison, Kaleen and 
Turner.
 
Wests came on board for the 2004/05 season and have provided generous cash 
sponsorship which allows the club to sell the Bilbys race and training 
gear at a reduced rate. Wests also provide the club with free room hire 
for events such as the annual trivia night, information sessions, 
committee meetings and novice dinners. 

As part of the Bilbys membership arrangement club members also receive 
free Wests membership allowing you to take advantage of the many services 
the club has to offer. Club members are urged to support Wests by visiting 
their premises and taking up the option of joining their club when 
renewing your Bilbys membership.


Upcoming events
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NOVEMBER
11-12 North Walk 100s
Sat 11 Belconnen fun run
Sat 11 Nowra tri - Worlds selection race
Sun 12 Sri Chinmoy National Capital swim   
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/au/events/national_capital_swim/
Sun 12 Tour de Femme
Wed 15 Freshstart Mortgage Seminar
Sat 18 TACT CPS#1
Sat 18 Two Peaks run http://www.mountainrunning.coolrunning.com.au
Sun 19 World Long Course Tri Champs Canberra 
http://www.worldlongdistance2006.com/
Fri 24 Trystars #1
Sun 26 Sri Chinmoy triple triathlon  
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/au/events/triple_triathlon/
Sun 26 All-Women's triathlon
Sun 26 Newcastle tri - Worlds selection race

DECEMBER
1-10 Brindabella Challenge Cycling Festival 
http://www.brindabellachallenge.com.au
Fri 1 AROC night
Sun 3 IMWA http://www.ironmanwa.com/
Fri 8 Trystars #2
Sun 10 TACT corp tri
Sun 10 CORC XC6 Majura
Sun 10 Shepparton halfIM http://www.sheppartontriclub.com.au/
Tue 12 Questacon relays
Sat 16 TACT CPS#2 - Novice Race # 1
Sat 16 AROC Canberra
Sun 17 Canberra halfIM http://www.canberrahalf.com
Sun 17 Tour de Mountain
Mon 25 Xmas - lots of pressies

JANUARY
Mon 1 Lots of alcohol and parties
14-21 Thredbo Training Camp

Bilbys website: http://bilbys.org
TACT website: http://www.triathlonact.com.au
Cross Country Running Club: http://www.canberrarunner.com.au


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