Event Organisers
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The organisers of the Erewash Novice Triathlon and Junior Aquathlon are keen to support and encourage new people to the sport of aquathon and triathlon or just being more active and taking part in the 1 mile Family Fun Run. They have generously donated their time and support to make the day more enjoyable for those taking part. Erewash Borough Council wish to sincerely thank them for their support and generosity. If you wish to learn more about each sport in the triathlon or aquathlon then please feel free to contact the clubs below for advice on guidance to help you prepare for the event. One final note, please DON'T PANIC about taking part or thinking this is for superfit people. The event is meant to be enjoyed by all! Long Eaton Swimming Club
Contact: John Hidle
Tel: 0115 9192514
Website: www.longeatonsc.org.uk e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 Club Long Eaton
Contact: Dr. Nigel Brown 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: Rob Fox
Tel: 07922 154793 Website: www.longeatonrunningclub.com E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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.
Absolute Triathlon Club
Contact: Jayne Lloyd Tel: 0115 9607912 / 07795 342639
Website: www.absolute-tri.co.uk
Absolute Triathlon are a team of professional triathlon coaches offering individual coaching programmes, 1-2-1 sessions & triathlon training days as well as running two non-profit triathlon clubs both in Nottingham & Worcester. Our Nottingham based club was launched in April 2009 by Level 3 Triathlon Coach Steve Lloyd and provides a fun and friendly environment for all abilities of triathlete including dedicated junior sessions. Our weekly training sessions cover all 3 disciplines and are lead by experienced and qualified British Triathlon Federation coaches and new members are very welcome. We provide excellent support, encouragement and motivation for beginners so if you're thinking about taking part in your first triathlon or just interested to know what it’s all about please feel free to contact us or come along to one of our sessions – details of which are on our website above.
During the summer we offer open water swim training at the National Watersports Centre and also run several events throughout the year including an annual training trip to France, bike handling skills, novice training days, transition training, nutrition plus much more.
Our Junior Triathlon Club meets every Sunday afternoon 2.45 pm – 4.45 pm at Southglade Leisure Centre, Bestwood, Nottingham and children aged 8 – 16 are welcome to attend. During this 2 hour session we cover the 3 disciplines in a fun but challenging environment. Our junior members love the variety that triathlon offers so if you’re looking to take part in your first Aquathlon or Triathlon it’s a great place to start.
Triathlon is one of the fastest growing sports in the country and also one of the friendliest - it doesn’t matter if you have never done a triathlon before; our coaches will guide you through everything you need to know to complete your first event with confidence. In terms of ability we ask that you can comfortably swim 50 mtrs without stopping even if it is breast stroke, have a working bike (any will do) and enthusiasm!
To support entrants - Absolute Triathlon has secured funding from British Triathlon to provide 3 one-off training sessions at West Park Leisure Centre. This is only open to entrants of the Triathlon or Aquathlon and the dates are as follows (details of the training specifics to follow shortly): 5th June, 26th June and 10th July 2010 Please contact Jayne to confirm a place once you have entered and bring along your letter of entry acknowledgement to the training sessions.
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