Event Sponsors
The sponsors of this annual event are keen to support and encourage any new people to the sport of triathlon or to participate in the 1 mile family fun run. They have generously contributed either financial support or goods and services in-kind to make the day more enjoyable for those taking part. The organisers wish to thank them for their support and generosity.
Pride in Erewash Campaign
Erewash Borough Council
Contact: Richard Windsor
Tel: 0115 8508383
Website: www.erewash.gov.uk/Environment/prideErewash
E-mail: prideline@erewash.gov.uk
Pride in Erewash is a project launched by Erewash Borough Council which encourages local communities and businesses to take pride in their surrounding environment. Pride in Erewash aims to develop a sense of respect and ownership of our environment and improve the quality of life for all in the Borough.
Sports Development
Erewash Borough Council
Contact: Roland Harrison
Tel: 0845 9072244 Ext 3228
Website: www.erewash.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/
E-mail: roland.harrison@erewash.gov.uk
Culture and Leisure Services aim is to work in partnership with local and regional organisations to develop new opportunities for local residents and visitors to Erewash. This event has been supported through the Pride in Erewash campaign and the partners listed here without whom this event would not take place.
We hope that people new to sport and in particular Triathlon’s will take up the offer of trying something they have not done before. The event is aimed at beginners and novice’s to get a taster of what the triathlon involves. So whether you are new to the sport or actively take part in other sports and have always wanted to try Triathlon, then this is the event for you.
The clubs listed here are eager to support and guide any newcomers to triathlon and if desired to assist you with a training programme within their clubs. In addition, for any newcomers to Triathlon, we are holding a launch event at West Park Leisure Centre on Sunday 30th March 2008 to kick off a 12 week training programme where the local clubs will offer information and guidance on how to train for this event.
GEM Vending
GEM Vending – A local company based in Nottingham. Have successfully been providing the hot beverage and snack vending to Leisure Centres within Erewash Borough Council.
GEM’s commitment to provide excellent customer service levels, also offers our consumers an extensive range of “Healthier” choices in both snacks and hot beverages.
GEM Vending are therefore delighted to support the Erewash Novice Triathlon and together work towards a fitter and healthier community!
Event Organisers
The organisers of this annual event are keen to support and encourage any new people to either of the individual sports or to the sport of triathlon. They have generously donated their time and support to make the day run smoothly for all taking part. Erewash Borough Council wishes to thank them for their continued support.
If you would like to learn more about training for this event, the partner clubs are offering an opportunity to access their club training as part of your preparation for the event.
Long Eaton Swimming Club
Contact: John Hidle
Tel: 0115 9192514
Website: www.longeatonsc.org.uk
e-mail: john.hidle@ntlworld.com
Winners of the Erewash “Club of the Year” in 2006, we are a competitive swimming Club, taking all levels from beginners to National and International standard. We also teach non-swimmers, in the hope that they will stay in the sport with us once they can swim.
We take all ages - rising fives, to adults in their 60’s and above. Age is no bar in swimming. Many swimmers with a disability train and compete with everybody else, as well as in Disability events.
SWIM21 is the Amateur Swimming Association’s Club Development model. We were the first Club in the East Midlands to achieve accreditation, and also hold the Sport England Clubmark, which recognizes us as a “safe, effective, child-friendly” club.
Velo Cycling Club
Contact: Dr. Nigel Brown
Tel: 0115 877 2407
Website: www.vclongeaton.com
E-mail: dr.nigel.brown@ntlworld.com
Velo Club Long Eaton – is a newly formed club from the amalgamation of the former long established Long Eaton Cycling Club and Long Eaton Paragon Cycling Club to cater for all aspects of the sport in Long Eaton and District. The Velo Club already has a strong triathlete membership up to World Championship standard.
The club has experience of providing facilities for all triathlete, with weekly touring and training rides on Wednesdays, Saturday s and Sundays throughout the year. There is provision for competitive racing on Thursday evenings from March – September each year in the Club’s evening 10 mile and 25 mile time-trials on local courses. Training advice and details of racing activities are available from Nigel Brown (details above).
Long Eaton Running Club
Contact: Ashok Patel
Tel: 0115 9590565
Website: www.longeatonrunningclub.com
E-mail: info@longeatonrunningclub.com
Long Eaton Running Club caters for all ages and abilities, from the 12 minute miler to the 12 miles an hour athlete. Club nights are Tuesdays and Thursdays, meeting at 6.30p.m. for a warm up session. Usually there are different ability groups for you to join but if you are a new starter there will initially be a LERC member to look after you. And they might even buy you a drink in the bar afterwards. Both the warm-up and run activity varies from week to week (the activity/sessions are displayed on the LERC noticeboard located near the Main Hall, and on the web site forum pages).
We start with an optional 25 minutes warm-up of stretching and exercises, followed by a run at 7.00p.m. On Tuesdays this may be steady, fast, fartlek, interval or hill work according to the schedule or your preference, and on Thursdays there is usually a longer route ideal for a tempo run. Members also meet on weekends for a longer, steady run. Mileage varies from 10 Miles, with cut off points. Weekend runs are usually arranged on the club nights by the members running.
We are affiliated to UKA through the Midland Counties Athletic Association and to the Association of GB Athletic Clubs (ABAC) and presently compete in the North Midlands and East Midlands Cross-Country Leagues during the winter. All year round, members participate in a variety of different distances and types of running, including fell-running, cross country and road running, and we are affiliated to the Notts AAA Road Race League. We have flourishing Ladies, Seniors and Veterans sections of the Club. Throughout the year we also enjoy lively social events.
Derby Triathlon Club
Contact: Robin Sedgwick
Website: www.derbytriathlonclub.co.uk
E-mail: sedgwick_r@hotmail.com
Derby Triathlon Club last year the club celebrated its 21st anniversary and currently boasts around 150 members, ranging in age from 8 to 60 and in experience, from novices anticipating their first event, to regular Ironman competitors and Age Group Internationals.
In between these 2 extremes is a diverse and friendly membership with a wide range of abilities and a wealth of experience in all disciplines and at all distances. The club’s regular weekly activities currently include 2 coached swim sessions, a coached run session, a cycle time trial, an informal off road run and an informal Sunday morning bike. During the summer we operate an open water swim session in the River Derwent.
Other club events include a summer series of evening mini triathlons and a winter series involving mountain bike trailquests, an off-road duathlon, orienteering and a canoe triathlon. If that lot is not diverse enough for your tastes, one of our members is considering organising a mountain bike/ archery biathlon!
Annually we hold a club handicap championship and a club relay event. Teams are entered in the National Relay Championship and we are the reigning National Triathlon League champions.
Most people make contact with the club by coming along to one of our evening swim sessions - Tuesday 8.15 at Repton School or Thursday 7.00 at John Port School, Etwall. If you let me know in advance you are coming, I can arrange to have either myself or another club officer meet you and show you the ropes. We normally charge members £2.50 and non members £3.00 for a swim session, but the first one is free!
Whether you are involved in triathlon as a committed athlete, aiming to maximise your performance potential, or simply want to extend your personal horizons and keep fit in enjoyable company, you should find Derby Triathlon Club has something to offer. I look forward to hearing from you.
Robin Sedgwick.
Supporting Partners
To ensure the organisers provide a quality event to participants a number of supporting partners have guided the delivery of the event. The organisers wish to thank them for the advice and guidance in the preparations of this event
British Triathlon Federation
East Midlands
Contact: Jonathon Riall, Regional Development Officer
Tel: 07739 526565
Website: www.britishtriathlon.org
E-mail: jonathonriall@britishtriathlon.org
The British Triathlon Federation is the national governing body for the sport of triathlon in Great Britain. The British Triathlon Federation’s members are comprised of Triathlon England, Triathlon Scotland and Welsh Triathlon.
Vision: Great Britain - The Leading Triathlon Nation in the World
Mission: Our mission is to establish Great Britain as the World’s leading triathlon nation by:
- increasing participation to the highest levels in the World relative to national population;
- achieving sustained medal winning performances on the world stage in our priority disciplines of Olympic Triathlon, Long Distance Triathlon and Duathlon;
- developing the capacity to deliver the sport of triathlon at the grassroots, national and international levels to standards unrivalled by any other nation in the World.
Anyone interested in becoming a member of British Triathlon please go to the British Triathlon website at www.britishtriathlon.org
Neighbourhood Services
Contact: Dave Bramwell – Assistant Director of Neighbourhood Services
Tel: 0845 9072244
Website: www.erewash.gov.uk
E-mail: dave.bramwell@erewash.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Services – headed by Phillip Wright, is responsible for emergency planning and “essential” services such as refuse, recycling, litter collection, public toilets, land drainage, flood defences, parks maintenance and street cleaning. This area incorporates cemeteries, play areas, bus shelter maintenance and employs Neighbourhood Wardens who oversee car parks and markets in the Borough as well as providing the dog warden service.
In August 2006, Erewash Borough Council received some excellent news from the Audit Commission which has rated its Neighbourhood Services as “good” with “promising” prospects for improvement.
The Directorate along with Culture and Leisure Services also achieved Charter Mark Standard for Customer Service Excellence in November 2006.