Springfield Tri Club » Announcements

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

FEB 2011 – Have You Renewed Your Membership?

Dan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:23:03 +0000

Get in on the Springfield Tri Club Action! If you haven’t joined or renewed your membership this year, you can download and print the membership application. Fees for 2010 are $20 single or $30 for a Family membership.

[Download 2011 Membership Form]

Prairie Shark 2 Mile Swim

Dan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:45:18 +0000

Saturday March 21, 2009 – Mel & Ed’s 28th annual 2 mile swim sponsored jointly by the Springfield Prairie Sharks, YMCA and S.U.S.A. Swim Club.

TIME: Warm ups start at 11:30 a.m. —the first heat will enter at 12:00 p.m. You will be contacted the week of 3/16 and informed of your heat assignment.

PLACE: Eisenhower Pool, 2351 Cornell St. adjacent to Southeast High School at the corner of Taylor and Ash, 217-525-8847

EVENT: The 28th Annual 2 MILES SWIM will be 3,300 yards or 132 lengths. The six fastest will be seeded in heat #1, one person to a lane. EACH SWIMMER IS RESPONSSIBLE FOR HIS/HER OWN TIMER/COUNTER. After heat #1 swimmers may be placed two-to-a-lane. ENTRIES ARE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 54 RECEIVED. DECK ENTRIES ALLOWED IF LANES AVAILABLE.

SOCIAL: Pizza & drinks, 6pm in back room at Bernie & Betty’s (B&B), 1101 S. Spring, $5 for swimmer and guests age 10+.

Prairie Shark Swim 2009 Registration Form

Thank you Bill and Dan

Anne — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:46:10 +0000

Check your mailbox: Bill has been gracious enough to allow us to include our club membership applications with his race mailings. Thank you Bill!!

Our new webmaster has the new website up and running!! YEAH!!!

Swim clinic info

Anne — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 03:37:29 +0000

Here are the details of the swim clinic:
Saturday, March 7th, 4-6 pm

Triathlon Swim Clinic
Eisenhower Pool Video Analysis and Swim Drills
Please RSVP to Nancy so she know how many to expect.
nalexander83@(REMOVE)sbcglobal.net
the (REMOVE) is inserted to trick the spammers
this is being provided by and for club members.

so if you have not yet renewed your membership, now is the time.