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MCTAGGART’S TROT 2018 ENTRIES NOW OPEN

It’s time to get your entries in for this year’s McTaggart’s Trot, our wonderful Christmas event that attracts runners from a wide area and raises thousands of pounds for our nominated club charity, St Teresa’s Hospice. 

McTaggart’s Trot is on Sunday December 23 and is for teams of three. You have three distances to chooses from: 3.5 miles, 7 miles and 11 miles. This is how it works: 

Teams set off at the slowest runner’s pace. At 3.5 miles, the slowest runner retires and the remaining pair run at the intermediate runner’s pace to 7 miles. The second runner then retires and the third runner is free to fly for the remaining four miles. 

Teams set off at one-minute intervals starting from Barton Village Hall at 9am. The teams are chip-timed and there are prizes afterwards. 

Entries have already passed 90, so don’t delay if you want to take part. Please note, a handicap system is in place. Grant McT will place you in a team based on your estimated finishing time for your chosen distance. 

Race fee is a bargain £8 per person. To enter McTaggart’s Trot, please click the link below:

Taggart's Trot
2018 McTaggart Trot – all proceeds to St Theresa’s Hospice. Festive Taggart Trot Sunday 23rd December 2018 any takers? 9am start, usual place In Barton.

Posted by Hendo • November 17, 2018

CLUB WINS TRIMARK BRONZE ACCREDITATION

It’s celebrations all round for Darlington Tri after we became one of the first clubs in the North-East to win British Triathlon’s Trimark bronze accreditation. 

It’s official recognition for both our senior and junior clubs that Darlington Tri meets the highest standards of governance when it comes to coaching, administration, safeguarding and child protection.

Major thanks go to Iain for all the hard work he has put into this application. It was certainly a proud moment when accreditation was confirmed at the Teesdale Triathlon.

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Posted by Hendo • October 28, 2018

TEESDALE TRIATHLON RESULTS 2018

Congratulations to all our competitors in the 2018 Teesdale Triathlon. We hope you enjoyed taking part in our club race and we hope to see you again next year.
The provisional date for next year’s race is Sunday September 22 2019, and we hope to open entries on Sports Entry Solutions in early January.  For race results please click on the link below.
John McGrath-1 Results for Participants Teesdale 2018

Posted by Hendo • September 25, 2018

2018 TEESDALE TRIATHLON RACE INFORMATION PACK

The race information pack for competitors is available to download here. We look forward to seeing you at Barnard Castle on Sunday September 23 and hope you have a great race.

Competitors’ Pack 2018 Teesdale Triathlon logoPool Sheets V2

Posted by Hendo • September 13, 2018

BIG TURN-OUT AT 10TH BIRTHDAY DINNER

Around 50 members and guests attended the club’s 10th birthday gala dinner at Hotel Bannatyne. From small beginnings in 2008, Darlington Tri has become one of the major clubs in the North-East, with members regularly winning Great Britain honours. We have also become an important gateway for newcomers to the sport and we have a flourishing junior section.
Goodwill messages were read out from as far away as Australia and New Zealand. A highlight of the evening was a giant celebration cake baked by Head Coach Richard Hughes.
tri club dinner

Posted by Hendo • August 12, 2018

2018 TEESDALE TRIATHLON IS NOW FULL

Please note, this year’s Teesdale Triathlon has sold out in record time, with 160 competitors ready to race at Barnard Castle on Sunday September 23.
Many thanks to everyone for supporting our club race.
Teesdale Triathlon logo

Posted by Hendo • August 12, 2018

AUTUMN GO TRI AQUATHLON NOW OPEN

Entries are now open for our GO TRI Autumn Aquathlon to be held at the Education Village on Tuesday September 11 2018.
This is a great event for anyone who is new to multi-sport and consists of a 200m pool swim followed by a 2k run within the grounds of the Education Village. Entry is £8 and the event starts at 6.45pm, with the race briefing at 6.30pm and registration opening at 5.30pm.
There will be demonstration bike racking and advice from club coaches on all aspects of triathlon, as well as medals and free refreshments. Please enter via the link below:

https://www.britishtriathlon.org/events/go-tri-darlington-autumn-aquathlon_10095

 

Go Tri

Posted by Hendo • August 12, 2018

HAVE FUN AT OUR GO TRI STARTER EVENT

We’re staging a GO TRI starter aquathlon in Darlington on Tuesday May 15 as a taster for the Teesdale Triathlon. 

GO TRI is a great way to learn about triathlon in a friendly, supportive environment and this event has been designed specifically to help Teesdale entrants who may be wondering what to expect in Barnard Castle on September 23.

This starter event consists of a 200m swim (eight lengths of the pool) followed by a 2k run within the grounds of the Education Village. We have kept the entry fee down to just £8, just enough to cover our costs.

We will also have on the night:

  • Demonstration bike racking to show you what to look out for – and mistakes to avoid – on the big day at Barnard Castle
  • Coaches from Darlington Triathlon Club will be on hand to answer your questions on all aspects of our club race and triathlon in general
  • Maps of the Teesdale Triathlon course and advice about the kind of kit you need to bring on race day
  • Finishers’ medals plus free refreshments

Entries are limited to just 32 and the closing date is Saturday May 12. Start time is 6.45pm, with pre-event briefing at 6pm.

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Posted by Hendo • April 22, 2018

2018 TEESDALE TRIATHLON NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

Our popular club race from Teesdale Leisure Centre, Barnard Castle, on Sunday September 23, is now open for entries.
Named as British Triathlon North-East Race of the Year in 2016, it consists of a 400m pool swim, an 18-mile cycle in picturesque Teesdale and a three-mile, off-road run.
The race is ideal for beginners and experienced triathletes alike and is famous for its friendly, supportive atmosphere. Entry fees are £38 for non-members of British Triathlon Federation and £33 for BTF members via the following link:

https://www.sportsentrysolutions.com/new_race_page.php?recordID=200763

vicky miller John McGrath

Posted by Hendo • February 8, 2018

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS

Well done to our award winners at the end of another headline-grabbing season for our members.

We had a wonderful night at our annual awards party at Blackwell Grange. It was a close thing in several of the categories, but take a bow the following award winners:

FEMALE TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR – Zoe Mackay

MALE TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR – Neil Smith

MOST IMPROVED TRIATHLETE OF THE YEAR – Alan Mackay

In addition, Zoe picked up her second shield of the night when she was named as Club Service Award winner for all her hard work helping to ensure our club race, the Teesdale Triathlon, went so smoothly.

 

CC171117 DTC 2017 AWARD WINNERS

Posted by Hendo • December 1, 2017