Inverell Cycle and Tri Club

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ARMIDALE CRITERIUM - INFO

There will be a change in format for this years A grade. We will be running a teams event. We are after 5 of your A graders to compete as a team, with the hope of getting all the local regional clubs involved - perhaps 5 or 6 teams of 5. The prize money has been significantly increased for all grades and of course the lower grades are the usual criterium format, with all welcome. Please see the flyer on the website. or contact me on 043834667 or Mark Bullen at his bike shop if you need clarification. We hope to see you all there and 5 of your best for A grade!

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Dear Regional Cycling Clubs,

NIAS once again will have a Cycling program for 2010 and Applications are currently open.

You will find below the 2010 program information that is on the NIAS website. We have made some changes this year’s program.

The main changes are:

- Ages (just focusing on U15 and U17 riders)

- No tier structure and only a maximum of 10 athletes in the squad.

- Instead of training sessions there will be 2 NIAS nominated events (which will be local club events) that the athletes must attend to receive reimbursement and another 2 events that they must nominate if selected to attend throughout program duration.

- NIAS will also look to get a guest coach to come up and hold a session with the athletes.

Mark Bullen will still remain as program coordinator/ mentor to any coaches and athletes that need support- he is only a phone call away.

NIAS trials will be held in Armidale on the 21^st Of March.

Please ensure you could pass this information onto your club members. To fill out an online application please visit the link below.

http://www.nias.org.au/index.cfm?page_id=1020 for any further information on the program please contact the NIAS office 67662526.

Who is Eligible	Male and female athletes must be turning 13-17 in 2010, So competing at U15 and U17 age level, reside in the Northern Inland region. Be a member of an affiliated club or association (or be prepared to join).
Selection Process	Up to 10 athletes may be offered a place in the Cycling Program based on performance at Selection Trials and or via talent identification processes. Selection will also be based on your attitude and commitment to Cycling.
Program year	Scholarship offered is for the period, May to November 2010
Program Outcomes	The skill program is designed to provide athletes with increased skills and education to better prepare them for selection into Regional and NSW squads.
Selection Criteria	The trial will be held on the 6th of March in Armidale. Athletes will be assessed over the 3 events on the day. Time Trial, Road Race and Criterium. By Coaches within the region.
Appeals	Subjectivity is an unavoidable element in all selections. Athletes who feel the selection criteria has not been adhered to should be aware that NIAS has a formal 'Appeals' process available.
Program content	The program will incorporate 2 nominated events by NIAS and 2 events nominated by the athlete. The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend. From July- August athletes are required to attend the NIAS RACE program. This program covers education sessions on sport psychology, sports medicine, nutrition, public speaking, media training, sun protection and career skills.
Athlete Benefits	♦ Intensive training support by quality regional, guest and state level coaches. ♦ Lifeskills RACE Program-Two 3 hr workshops including dinner for athlete and one parent. ♦ NIAS merchandise- training shirt, polo, shorts and cap . Additional items available for purchase. ♦ Individual home training program and structured satellite training sessions where applicable. ♦ Sport Science fitness testing and support. ♦ 1 Ticket to annual awards night. ♦ Travel Assistance to attend NIAS regional training sessions and camps. ♦ Financial assistance if selected into state team.
Athlete Commitments	♦ Athletes are to attend 5 nominated events throughout the Cycling Program. 2 events will be nominated by NIAS and the remaining 2 will be nominated by the athletes, shortly after being selected in the squad. An online form will be submitted to NIAS at the conclusion of the program stating the events the athletes attended. Once checked off by the Academy the athlete can then be financially reimbursed. ♦ The 5th event will be a guest coaching weekend TBA. ♦ Cycling is no 1 priority sport while on scholarship. ♦ Be committed to a holistic approach to their development, both on and off the field. ♦ Comply with the training requirements and respond in a positive manner to any suggestion or criticism. ♦ Maintain an appropriate performance standard to continue to receive a scholarship. ♦ Behave and dress in a professional and dignified manner when representing the NIAS and its sponsors. ♦ Wear Academy apparel when representing the Academy at events. ♦ Make yourself available (within reason) to sponsors and the media for promotional purposes. ♦ Adhere to NIAS anti-Doping policy. ♦ Maintain communication with NIAS and coaching staff as required.
Cost	A levy of $110.00 (GST Incl) is applicable to successful athletes and assists in covering the costs of clothing, administration, education, sports science support.(Total value of program is up to $1000 per Athlete.) Athletes will be reimbursed $50 per event attended after being approved by the Academy. NIAS will cover Coaching weekend.
Applications	♦ Open Date- 1st February 2010 ♦
Proposed Program
Date	Event	Venue	Time

8 May 2010	Induction and Fitness Testing	Oxley High School Tamworth	9am-5pm
TBA	NIAS Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	NIAS Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	Athlete Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	Athlete Nominated event	TBA	TBA
TBA	Guest coaching weekend	TBA	TBA
July- Aug 2010	RACE Workshops	Home Towns	5.30pm-9pm
6 Nov 2010	NIAS Annual Awards Night	Tamworth	6.00pm-10pm

Please phone me for any further information

Kindest Regards

Scott Campbell
Athlete Services Manager
Northern Inland Academy of Sport
Level 1, 26-27 Fitzroy St
PO Box 907
TAMWORTH NSW 2340
(+ 02 67662526| ' 0409744957 |7 02 67663687

* scott.campbell@nias.org.au ý www.nias.org.au

Hello Clubs,

We've had a very slow response to the upcoming Youth Camp. Please spread the word within your clubs......

The Grass Roots Team is pleased to announce another Youth Camp in
Swansea on 19-21 March 2010. This camp is being offered to members and
friends of all TriNSW accredited Clubs. As always the TriNSW Youth Camp
will
be one of the most enjoyable triathlon experiences of the summer.

The cost of the 3-day camp is $20 per child, which covers all coaching,
activities and games. Camp Coordinator Greg Carroll will collect the $20
upon
arrival at the camp. To participate in the camp you should provide your
name,
age and contact details to Greg no later than Monday 8th March. Greg can
be
contacted on mobile 0439 608 015 or email greg.nicki.carroll@gmail.com

There will be a $40 charge per person (kids and parents) for catering
which
we will collect on the day. Accommodation on-site is bushland camping with
tents or caravans, however more luxurious accommodation is available in
Swansea and Belmont.

When: 4pm Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March 2010
Where: Bargoed House, Galgabbee Rd, Swansea (on the
shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie)
For: All people interested in the Youth Program -
Coaches, Parents and Athletes

The rationale of the Youth Camp is to promote and improve basic skills and
triathlon techniques to developing junior triathletes (7-17 year olds),
and to
provide a fun activity based weekend that encourages participation and
nurtures a team spirit.

Cheers, Peter

Peter Tate
Chief Executive Officer
Triathlon NSW
mob - 0412 476 855
email - ceo@trinsw.org.au
web - www.trinswrace.org

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RELAY FOR LIFE

Inverell Cycle n Tri has decided to enter a team in this years Relay for Life. We feel it would be good for the club to support such a great cause.

It would be wonderful if we could get enough people to enter a few teams. If anyone has some fundraising ideas please let us know.

We are also looking for some guys who would like to express their feminine side and enter Miss Relay For Life.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Varley Oval, Evans St, Inverell

Start time: 6pm

Start Date: 23rd April, 2010

Registration Fees

Early Bird Registration $15 per person (pay by 26th March)

Registrations from 27th March onward $20 per person

The fee includes participation in relay, an official Relay For Life polo shirt, breakfast and covers the cost of entertainment

and event staging.

If you wish to nominate please contact Paddy or Donna Miller on 67221351

COFFS CRITERIUM

New 'Racing Kangaroo' acquisition, Tom Apthorpe, dominated a weekend of track and criterium racing to take over the lead in the McDonald's Northern Region Crit Series B-Grade recently. He is quickly justifying his inclusion in the emerging squad of development riders and making competitors look up and take notice of his talents on the road as well as the track.

Apthorpe rode a very intelligent B-Grade criterium race on Sunday, combining brilliantly with club-mates Codie Miller (on his Dad's replacement Giant) and Creighton Dolbel to out-kick his competition in the dash to the line. Miller executed many moves throughout, supporting both of his team-mates. However it was Dolbel who took the race into his own hands by leading from the front for the last lap, catapulting Apthorpe's dominant sprinting skills first across the line.

The A-grade race saw a 3-man break "lap" the main group and, consequently, put a strangle-hold on the outcome. Despite Ben Fox, Ethan Kimmince and Jake Campbell racing well in recent times, the trio were unlucky to miss the right moves on the day and this cost them any high result. Campbell did what he could, however, claiming 4th overall, and considering most of the field were racing for lower positions, this was a good result for the effort.

Earlier in the C-grade race, ICNT riders were on the podium also. 'Racing Kangaroo' - Blake Schuman, along with Paddy Miller, Peter Sunderland and Peter Baz were representing the club proudly in this race and in addition to Schuman showing much strength on the uphill sections of this technical course, Miller (senior) was driving the peleton relentlessly and continuously. However, it was Sunderland who just failed by the narrowest of margins to take the win in another sprint finish, with Baz claiming 3rd after clumsily crashing on only the second lap.

Against the boys, Bonnie Miller rode her heart out earlier in the Junior race and was right in the action until the end just missing out on a place. She would have been supported by the Sunderland brothers, however their bikes unfortunately didn't quite make it to the start line in one piece.

TRACK RACING - Some ICNT members took advantage of a track carnival being conducted by the Coffs club on the Saturday afternoon with similarly classy results.

After dominating and winning easily a B-grade Scratch race, Tom Apthorpe asked to be elevated to the A-grade ranks which also spawned him further success. He finished the night with a win in each grade as well as a 3rd in the A-grade Elimination race. This was all done after he suffered a fall midway through the carnival.

Ben Fox also asserted his authority by winning the first race of the afternoon - an A-grade Scratch race. Paul Wilks also met success on the track, riding his stylish 'Stylus' from yesteryear claiming a 2nd in A-grade as well as anchoring a strong Italian Pursuit team to victory. And finally, Blake Schuman began his weekend strongly by dominating a B-Grade Elimination race and taking victory also.

Track results below:

Results:

A Grade 5 Lap Scratch: Ben Fox, Paul Wilks, Kevin Hawes

B Grade 5 Lap Scratch: Tom Apthorpe, Nathan Hardaker, Norm Gray

C Grade 4 Lap Scratch: Jon Ingram, Trevor Creighton, Emma Richardson

A Grade Elimination: Matt Vagg, Kevin Hawes, Tom Apthorpe

B Grade Elimination: Blake Schumen, Norman Gray, Zeno Baston

Junior Elimination: Brady Ingram, Maddie Davis, Carla Westwood

A Grade Handicap: Abandoned due to crash

B Grade Handicap: Trevor Creighton, Jon Ingram, Zeno Baston

C & D Grade Combined Italian Pursuit: Brady Ingram, Zeno Baston, Trevor Creighton, Norman Grey

A & B Grade Combined Italian Pursuit: Rikki Corcoran, Liam Warburton, Matt Vagg, Paul Wilks

B Grade Handicap: Maddie Davis, Rikki Corcoran, Col Makinson

A Grade Handicap: Tom Apthorpe, Numa Warburton, Liam Warburton

4km Scratch: John Ingram, Norman Gray, Zeno Baston

10Km Scratch: Abandoned due to rain.

MCDONALDS NORTHERN CRITERIUM SERIES

ROUND 1 PORT MACQUARIE SAT 10TH OCT ‘09
ROUND 2 GRAFTON SAT 7TH NOV ‘09
ROUND 3 COFFS HARBOUR SUN 6TH DEC ‘09
ROUND 4 NORTHERN RIVERS SUN 3RD JAN ‘10
ROUND 5 BYRON BAY SUN 14TH FEB ‘10
ROUND 6 INVERELL SAT 20TH MAR ’10 (TBC)
ROUND 7 ARMIDALE SUN 21ST MAR ’10 (TBC)

Club Meetings

All club meetings will take place at McDonalds Inverell unless an alternative specific venue is advertised. The second Monday in each month will be the date. Cycle committee members & Triathlon committee members to meet at 6.55 for a 7.00 pm start – finish by 7.45. General club meeting to then commence sharp at 8.00 pm to be finished by 8.45 pm. Please add that ALL club members are encouraged to attend the general club meeting.

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