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Mark Your Calendar for the Springfield Tri Club February Social

Anne — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:12:38 +0000

Who: Past, Present and Future club members

Date: February 18, 2012

Time: 6:30 – ???

Venue: Appetizers, hors d’oeuvres

Soda, tea and coffee provided – Cash bar

Location: Maldaners
222 South 6th Street, Springfield

Program: Membership drive, kids triathlon, uniforms, Triathlete of the Year

Save Saturday night, February 18^th for the Springfield Tri Club’s Winter Social. If you are interested in joining the club, come see what it’s all about. There will be membership forms at the door if you want to join or renew your membership.

Samples of tri club apparel will be there and we will be taking orders (we need to get ten items before placing an order with Champion).

We’ll be presenting the Triathlete of the Year award at this event, as well as presenting a representative from GenH with a check from the Kids’ Triathlon.

Winter/Spring TriSwim Workshops

Anne — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:29:50 +0000

Nancy Alexander is offering TriSwim Techniques 1.0 the weekends of January 28-29, 2012; and March 3-4, 2012. This is a great opportunity for the swimphobic beginner or veteran triathlete who needs to overhaul their swim stroke. Participants receive six hours of intensive stroke breakdown and buildup.

TriSwim 2.0 workshop will be offered April 28-29, 2012.

Both sessions will be held at Eisenhower Pool in Springfield.

For more information and registration information, download the event brochure.

[Download workshop brochure]

Discounts on Velocity M Speedsuit

Anne — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:27:02 +0000

Springfield Tri Club members can now receive discounts on the Xterra Velocity M Speedsuit. The Velocity M Speedsuit is legal in USAT and WTC sanctioned events.

2011 Sponsored Athlete Pricing: Pricing through Sept. 30, 2011
• Volt: $99 (reg. $200)
• ?Vortex 3 Sleeveless: $139 (reg. $300)
• Vortex 3 Fullsuit: $179 (reg. $400)
• Vector Pro X2 Sleeveless: $199 (reg. $400)
• Vector Pro X2 Fullsuit: $275 (reg. $600)
• Vendetta: $500 (reg. $750)
• Velocity-M Speedsuit: $175 (reg. $200)
• Transition Backpack: $45 (reg. $70)

Team Code: C-SPRING

Call Xterra’s Customer Loyalty Team at 877.779.3850 for help with sizing or model questions.

Discount on Speedlaces for Spfld Tri Club

Anne — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:31:03 +0000

Springfield Tri Club members now received discounted pricing when they purchase Speedlaces at www.speedlaces.com.

Speedlaces was just rated “Best in Test” by Triathlete Magazine over Yankz and Lock-Laces, and is recommended by Runner’s World as the finest lacing system available in the world.

New for 2011 — Reflective Laces!

iBungee is now available in 5 popular reflective colors (white, black, blue, yellow and pink).

Please use coupon code “triclub20” and receive 20% off all purchases.

Racing and Training in the Springfield Area

Anne — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:22:26 +0000

Stay up to date on Springfield area racing and training opportunities with the Springfield Tri Club’s Area Event Calendar.

Now Taking Orders for Club Uniforms

Anne — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:28:57 +0000

We will be placing another order for uniforms if there is sufficient interest. Would like to place this order by April 1. We only need 10 main items. If you want more details or all the options, go to www.champ-sys.com (look under triathlon and cycling for gear options). If interested, contact Brenda Reiling spfldtriclub@gmail.com. We will add $5 to each order for offset S&H. Most popular options include:

Custom distance tri suit with pockets is $94;
Custom tri suit without pockets is $84;
Custom Tri short without pockets is $46;
Custom Distance Tri Short with side pockets (NEW) is $50
Custom Tri Top is $46
Custom Distance Tri Top has more coverage is $50
Cycling Custom short sleeve jersey is $48
Cycling Custom sleeveless jersey is $47
Cycling Custom Bib Short is $62
Cycling Custom Summer Bib Short is $74
Cycling Custom Short is $54
Custom CS Tech Fleece jacket (cycling with 3 pockets) is $78
Custom CS Tech Casual jacket is $78
Custom CS Windguard Casual jacket is $68
Custom long sleeve skinsuit is $98 and short sleeve is $94

2011 Discounts on Xterra Wetsuits for Members

Anne — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:10:58 +0000

If you are in the market for a new wetsuit, now is the time to buy. XTERRA Wetsuits offers sponsored teams a discount on their wetsuits. Through March 2011, choose from:

          • Vortex 3 Sleeveless for $149 (reg $300)
          • Vortex Fullsuit for $149 (reg $400)
          • Vector Pro x 3 Sleeveless for $199 (reg ($400)
          • Vector Pro Fullsuit for $275 (reg $600)
          • Vendetta for $500 (reg $750).

[Download Xterra's promotional brochure]

How to Order:
Go to http://www.xterrawetsuits.com/2011sponsorships.
You can also contact Xterra’s customer loyalty team at 858-565-9500.

Springfield Tri Club’s discount code is C-SPRING

MAR 15, 2011 – Triathlon: Basics & Beyond

Anne — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:29:38 +0000

Local Triathlon Experts Host Experts Panel

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Sports Medicine providers, Triharder productions and Hardy Breed are sponsoring Triathlon: Basics & Beyond training to help local athletes prepare for the summer triathlon season.

When/Where:
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter Street, Springfield.

What is Covered:
Some of the topics to be covered will include transition set up, T1 and T2, swimming efficiently, bike and running training including equipment choices and techniques. Several experts in the field will be speaking and sharing their knowledge including a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director, Ironman Finisher, Ultra-Marathoner, Tri-Swim Coach and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist. Both novice and experienced triathletes are encouraged to participate in discussion in preparation for the July 30th Stoneman Sprint and Iron Abe Olympic triathlons being held at Lake Springfield.

For registration information, call Annette at 217-545-7133 or register online at www.siumed.edu/surgery. For more information about the races, proceed to www.triharderpromotions.com.

3/12/2011 – PORTA Pool Swim Challenge

Anne — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:28:04 +0000

Mark Your Calendar for March 12, 2011 — Porta Pool Swim Challenge – the morning of Saturday, March 12th at the Porta High School Swimming Pool in Petersburg, IL . This will be a fundraising event to benefit the activities and needs of the Porta (community) Swimming Pool. Participants will have the opportunity to swim ½ mile, 1 mile, or 2 miles in a 60 minute period (no awards will be given, BUT bragging rights will be encouraged.) More information to follow. Organizers: Rachel Frost (632-3216) and Therese Meyer-Cox (632-2338).

SEP 26 – Annual Fall Picnic

Anne — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:24:06 +0000

The Springfield Tri Club will have its annual fall picnic at the Schnirring Farm (Thank you Dan Dungan) from 4-7:00 pm on Sunday, Sept. 26th.

This is a family friendly location and event so please come.

Meat will be provided. Please bring a dish to share.

If you need directions, please contact Brenda Reiling.