QLD TRANSITIONS

TRY THE TRI COURSE – LUKE HARROP TRIATHLON

At the recent Luke Harrop Triathlon we had 28 people complete their first triathlon at the end of their 6 week Try the Tri course.

Along with many of the current squad members racing it was a great day out that finished with a bbq and drinks at the tent after the race.  Additionally $12,000 was raised for Smile for Smiddy with their team also competing their first triathlon after finishing the course.

That course was the last for the 2013/14 season. The next course will be later this year leading into the first QTS race in October.

We would like to congratulate the participants from the course for completing it and welcome them into the squad.  When you see them at training be sure to say hello and make them feel welcome, we were all beginners at one stage.

SMILING FOR SMIDDY ACTIVITIES

BBQ & Beer Donation Drop-off Day

On Saturday 3rd May, the Smiddy Challenge riders are holding a BBQ & Beer Donation Drop-off Day at Leigh & Yas’s place in Kedron.  It’s a great opportunity to clean out your unwanted excess items laying around the house and over-crowding your cupboards.  All items donated will be sold at the World’s Biggest Garage Sale event in July this year, where we are aiming to make a big dint in our Tri Alliance target of raising $100,000 for Smiling for Smiddy this year.

Feel free to bring along anything and everything you no longer want or need (clothes, furniture, toys, sporting goods, manchester, everything!!), or just come along empty handed for an overdue catch up with your Tri friends.

Time: 1pm

Location: Griggas House, 1 Fourteenth Ave, Kedron

Partners and children are all invited and welcome

RSVP to Yas via email: [email protected]

Or via the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/619198518164745

The Finishers Movie

On Sunday 18th May at 3:00pm, the Smiddy Challenge riders are holding a movie event at The Palace Cinemas, to watch an inspiring movie for all triathletes called ‘The Finishers’.  If you haven’t already seen the trailer for this movie, it’s a must watch!  Set on the Ironman Course in Nice, a wheelchair bound son with cerebral palsy challenges his father to participate with him in an Ironman event.  An Ironman is tough enough, but it becomes nearly impossible if one has to help a disabled youth throughout the course.

The characters are inspired by the true story of father and son duo Rick and Dick Hoyt.  Their story is awe inspiring and you can learn more about their journey by visiting the Team Hoyt website: http://www.teamhoyt.com/

View The Finshers trailer here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FWW8VvAUh8

Ticket information to come, however you can reserve your place (seats are strictly limited) by emailing Yas on [email protected]

Entertainment Card

If you ever eat out, grab a coffee, indulge in a sneaky dessert or just enjoy a social movie and event with family and friends, you absolutely MUST jump on the band wagon of getting yourself an Entertainment Membership.  This year you can purchase a Digital Membership, with vouchers and discounts now available at the click of a button on your mobile device

To purchase your Entertainment membership, simply order online via the link below, with all money raised contribution towards our Smiling for Smiddy fundraising this year.

https://www.entertainmentbook.com.au/orderbooks/2313s98

We encourage you to share the link with your family and friends.

Cairns Event Shirts

This year the Smiddy Challenge riders have put together a fantastic event shirt for the Cairns Ironman event.  With support from Tineli, the official supporter and supplier of the Smiling for Smiddy team kit, we have Men’s tee’s, Ladies singlets and even Tee’s for the kids available.

The quality of the shirts is fantastic, making them not only perfect to wear for the Cairns participants and supporters, but also for anyone wanting a great quality training tee or singlet.  The shirts are a breathable material, similar to the coolmax technology, making them ideal for athletes.  You WILL want to wear this shirt again!  We have priced them very competitively at just $40 each, with all money raised being donated to Smiling for Smiddy.

Please email your sizing details to Yas on [email protected]

Orders MUST be finalised by COB Wednesday 30 April.

Women Specific Tee and Singlet