HALLIDAYS POINT SOCIAL TRIATHLON GROUP

CROOKSTON AND CARRIER CARRY THE DAY

Jim Crookston and Natalie Carrier ( pictured below with their winners’ T-shirts and caps) have won the mens and womens events at the November meeting of the Hallidays Point Social Triathlon Group.

Jim’s splits of 19:06 (1km ocean swim), 54:36 (20km bike), and 42:11 (8km nature reserve and beach run) gave him an overall time of 1:55:53. Natalie won the women’s division with an overall time of 1:57:57.

Scott Davies won the Special Award with the fastest run leg of 40:08.

The next meeting will be held on Sunday December 20. Meet at the Blackhead pool ready for a 6.30am start. Enter all three legs, or just one or two. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. As this is a social event, there is no entry fee, and particiants enter at their own risk. This meeting will conclude with the Christmas party brunch at Mike Browne’s house at Tallwoods. All enquiries to the co-ordinator Peter Ryall on 6559-2780 or ryalls@bigpond.net.au

LANDCARE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Hallidays Point Landcare Christmas Party.

When?  Sunday December 20 commencing at 2pm.

Where?  Blackhead Surf Club.

Who’s Invited? Landcare members, their families, friends, and anyone interested in finding out more about Landcare.

What to Bring?  A plate to share.

Refreshments?  The Surf Club bar will be open.

Entertainment?  An Irish music session has been organised. Bring an instrument and join in!

RSVP?  Not necessary. Just turn up!

Enquiries?  Alanna Parkins 6559-2979.

Head to Head Ocean Swim

The Hallidays Point community is working together to organise the inaugural ocean swim event to be held on January 3, 2010.

Aptly named the Black Head Head to Head Ocean Swim, the event will consist of two swim distances, both of which will commence in front of the Black Head Surf Club. A 700 metre swim will start at 9am, and it will be followed by the main 1.5km swim at 10am.

The Black Head Head to Head Ocean Swim 2010 is an event organised by the Blackhead Surf Lifesaving Club, with assistance from members of the Hallidays Point Social Triathlon Group. All monies raised will go to the Blackhead Surf Lifesaving Club in its continued mission to make the ocean a safer place to swim and have fun, and to improve and maintain its facilities.

It will be a great day out, even for those who don’t choose to swim. Breakfast on the Balcony will kick off at 7.30am and will include some takeaway meals, followed by a BBQ on the beach during and after the race. The Blackhead Bazaar will be held on the same day.

Preregistration will be available, with prices starting at $20 per swimmer for the 700 metre swim and $25 for the 1.5km swim. Ages 12-15 and 65-74 will be $15 for either distance. Entrants over 75 will be free. A family of 2 adults and school age children will be $60. Fees will be non-refundable. On day registrations will incur an extra fee of $10 per entry.

For further details, email bhhead2head@hotmail.com or contact Vicki Smyth on 0447644470