Triathlon Ireland, in conjunction with the Ulster, Connaught, Munster and Leinster branches, are holding a number of training days around the country for Race Officials and Race Directors, in February and March.

These new enhanced training courses are free and are open to anyone who would like to attend. In particular, race officials who have attended previous training and would like to attend a refresher course; or for anyone who would like to be trained as a race official. For 2010 we are also requiring all Race Directors to attend this course.

As the sport of Triathlon in Ireland continues to rapidly grow, there is an increasing requirement for additional volunteers to help with the safe organising, sanctioning and running of races throughout the country.

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Yesterday, Thursday 4th February 2010 Irish sporting representatives from national organisations and local clubs across Dublin, including boxer Bernard Dunne and Marco Tardelli, Assistant Manager of the Irish Soccer Team joined Lord Mayor Councillor Emer Costello to celebrate the start of “Dublin – European Capital of Sport 2010”

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Read on for details from Neil O'Brien of Tour Tailteann this March.

Its that time of year again when we start to think of the race season
ahead and start to crank up the training.

With that in mind, the annual Warm Weather Training camp will be held
slightly earlier this year during the week of the 17th April.

We are proposing to hold the training week in Spain, just outside of Barcelona.
The following is a link to the camp: http://evolution.iquadrat.com/en/index.asp

The cost will hopefully be in line with the Italy camp but more
details will follow in relation to that.

We're working through the finer details/arrangements and will post as soon as possible. Could people please post up if they are interested in going. As soon
as we can confirm numbers we can organise final booking and get
everything organised.

Thanks

James Hoare

Whether you're a beginner, have gotten too fat (or thin) for your old wetsuit, or you've just done so much open water swimming that your old wetsuit will look embarassing in the fashion parade at this years races, then Sailfish have just the answer for you.

 

Sailfish will make you faster because they are wetsuits designed by Triathletes for triathletes. Sailfish wetsuits are designed by some of the best Triathlete’s in the world and built with the best material – premium quality nano cell neoprene rubber. When you swim fast and subsequently ride your bike relaxed and powerful, then Sailfish have done a good job.

 

Wheelworx are offering 10% off all Sailfish merchandise. These guys will organise a demo run on wetsuits if there's sufficient interest from club members...a great chance to try these suits first-hand. Please post up if you're interested in a demo run so as we can gauge interest.

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