Tyne Tri Club

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07 June 2009 - The clubs Wansbeck Triathlon today was a great success. Unfortunately the weather did not do justice to the hard work of Barry, Gary, Neil & Geoff. Whilst the run was generally warm & dry for most competitiors there was very heavy rainfall on the bike. Results to follow shortly.

06 June 2009 - The Spring/Summer edition of the newsletter is available click here

12 March 2009 - The Friday session at Fenham pool has been cancelled for the next weeks, we will update the website when it is back on, or phone 0191 2747210 to check.

09 March 2009 - Whilst Elswick Pool is closed the club is recommending that members try the Masters sessions at Fenham Pool. These sessions are as below but we recommend that you call the pool to confirm the times - 0191 2747210. Session cost is £3.50. The Clubs swim session at Blyth is unaffected & is on Saturday at 5-30pm.

Monday 8.30 to 9.30pm

Wednesday 8.00 to 9.00pm

Friday 7.00 to 8.00pm - This session has been cancelled for the next few weeks, will update when available again.


08 February 2009 The Winter/Spring edition of the newsletter is available click here

24 January 2009 - Unfortunately Elswick Pool is due to close for 6 months from 22 February for refurbishment of the changing rooms, showers & gym. As Friday the 20th will be the clubs last session at the pool for a while we are organising a social event after swimming that evening. The plan is to go to Wagamamas for a meal followed by drinks, so all welcome. The Saturday session at Blyth is continuing & we are looking into alternative local swim sessions/pool time. We hope to have information available at the AGM.

23 January 2009 - The AGM is to take place after swimming on the 11th February at Elswick Pool. Drinks & snacks will be provided so please come along.

18 January 2009 - Shaun & Emma are to take it in turns to lead B Group rides every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month. All rides leave from Gosforth Regent Centre at 9-30am & aim to cover about 30-40 miles. Please come along. The next rides are on -

25th Jan, 8th Feb, 22nd Feb, 8th March, 22nd March

09 December 2008 - The Clubs Christmas Party is at The Gate after swimming on Friday 12th December. Meet at Bar Bannatyne for 19-00 then onto ASK for a meal from 20-00, after the meal there is a choice of bars.

25th January 2008 - North East Region GP for 2007 found Dave Bell with the best result, he came 2nd in male over 50 category.
WELL DONE DAVE

Followed by Don Shotton 3rd male over 60
Liz Jefferson 4th female over 40
Ruth Fletcher 4th female over 50
Anne-Marie Cockerell 5th open female
Neil Jefferson 7th male over 40

Other big news - Tyne Tri and Blyth Swim Tri are joining forces in 2008, We send a big warm welcome to all prospective
new members from all areas of our region. This should see the club grow and become stronger as the popularity of our sport increases nationally.

Summer Newsletter 2007 click here

18th September 2007 - Well Done to all Tyne Tri members that have competed in both Helvellyn Tri and The Northumberland Triathlon Festival. Some excellent results.

Jonathon Robson led the club home at Helvellyn in 04:29:18, closely followed by Ian Goulson in 04:29:33. Neil Jefferson completed the tough event a short time later in 04:57:27.

The weekend of 15th/16th September saw the Northumberland Triathlon Festival at Druridge Bay. A lot of our athletes made the short journey over the weekend.

5 teams completed the super sprint event on the Saturday, with a separate person completing each leg. The female Team came third in their category, and the Mixed Team won theirs. I'm sure photos will follow on the next news letter!
The Sunday saw a Standard Distance Event, 12 Tyne Athletes completed that event. John Searle led Tyne home, winning the first male vet (O'40) in 02:12:09, coming second in the regional championships. He was followed by Dave Bell who won the first male super vet (O'50) in 02:17:35, qualifying for the worlds. The only female Tyne competitor was Ruth Fletcher who won first female super vet in 03:05:13. Well done to all 12 athletes, unfortunately there isn't enough space to mention you all!

10th September 2007 - There are three mens & two womens teams entered for the Druridge Bay Relays plus a good turn out for the individual race on Sunday. We also have two teams in the Cleveland Relays on the following weekend so it should be a good finish to the season.

19th August 2007 - Congratulations to Mike, Shaun & Tito for all finishing Ironman UK. This was Shaun & Tito's first Ironman - well done.

12th August 2007 - Not long to go to UK Ironman now. Good luck to Mike Little, Tito Lopes, and Shaun Brannigan.

6th August 2007 - Well done to everyone who took part in the Prince Bishops Triathlon. Especially Mike Little (3rd Overall) and Dave Bell (1st M50).

13th May 2007 - Excellent turnout for Alnwick Triathlon, eighteen Tyne triathletes completed the race with Mike Little leading home in 5th overall.

The Winter 2006 edition of the newsletter is available click here

The April edition of the newsletter is available click here



The club has replenished its stock of both racing & training kit - quality kit at cracking prices! Finally, the 2007 membership fees are more than due, please see Dave with your cheque.

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