The Chico Triathlon Club will be holding elections for Board of Director positions at the upcoming End of Season Party on Saturday November 23^rd. Per club bylaws, we elect only general board positions. Officer positions (President, Vice President, etc.), are decided by the new board once it has been seated. There are nine director positions with each person serving a two-year term. At this time, four of the directors’ two-year terms are ending.

Per our bylaws, any current member is eligible to run for the board, and only current members may vote. Nominations may come from any current member, and members may self-nominate. The election will be held via paper ballots at the End of Season Party on Saturday November 23^rd. Early voting will be facilitated via email for current members that cannot attend the party and vote in person.

At this time, we are requesting nominations for the four open board positions. Nominations can be submitted via email to gkwatkins at gmail dot com. All nominees will be contacted and given the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination. Nominees should understand the following before accepting the nomination:

• The position is for two years
• Attendance at monthly board meetings is expected (occasional accommodations can be made for special circumstances)
• Commitments beyond the monthly meetings are expected of all board members. This varies greatly, but may include volunteering at events, contacting potential sponsors, mentoring new members, leading workouts, managing membership, performing outreach and advocacy, and serving on club committees such as membership, training, outreach, uniform, etc…

So that early voting can be facilitated, the deadline for nominations is midnight on Monday November 18^th. Any questions about the election process should be directed to gkwatkins at gmail dot com.

CTC President’s Report October 2019

CTC-A place to have fun, learn and explore your talents.

Fall is upon us and the racing season is winding down. Now is a great time to start planning for next year’s race calendar. We will be finalizing the CTC club races soon. Don’t miss out on our Year End Party on November 23^rd where you can find out what races everyone has planned for 2020 and congratulate each other on a great 2019 season. We will also be conducting CTC Board elections during the party. If you would like to nominate someone (or yourself) for a position on the Board please send an email to webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com

Our next club event is right around the corner. Join us for the fun, no drop Jersey Ride on Saturday November 9^th at 10 am. Wear your CTC gear including the 10 year anniversary jersey or Honey Run Covered Bridge jersey, for a 16 mile ride (approximately 1.5 hours) starting at The Bear and finishing up with lunch out on the patio.

We are still reveling in the success of the Black Butte Triathlon. We had a record number of participants and many generous sponsors and volunteers who made this event possible. We were also able to provide the Orland Volunteer Fire Department $1000 as our race beneficiary. Thank you to everyone who supported our race.

Did you miss out on ordering a Honey Run Covered Bridge jersey?!? Read on for more details on how to order. The last order generated over $800 in proceeds for the rebuild efforts.

Training

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD is at 9:00 AM. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms.

There is also a LSD run on Saturday’s meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

The Monday Night Run meets at Wildwood Park near the bathrooms at 6:00 PM. Bring headlamps. The run is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts are on hiatus until the Spring.

Cycling Workouts:

The Friday rides will resume in the Spring.

The Sunday ride is run by Jenni Merrell. Location, route, and distance vary from week to week. Email Jenni to get the weekly details (treasurer@chicotriathlonclub.com). Also keep an eye on the Facebook page, she will usually post details there as well. Rain typically cancels.

Swims:

The One Mile open water swim workouts will resume in the Spring.

InMotion hosts an organized swim workout with stroke drills on Tues/Thurs from 8:30-9:30 am which is free to InMotion members and $50 a month for non-members.

2019 Club Events

Check out the CTC website for more details.

Year End Party: November 23^rd at the Arc Pavilion on Park Ave in Chico.

2019 Club Races

We have completed all our club races for the year. Congrats to everyone who participated.

Volunteer opportunities

New volunteer opportunities will be coming soon for 2020!

Race Results

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions. Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Merchandise

You can order CTC logo merchandise at the Squadlocker store at any time: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/118241?_k=xw05zt

The Honey Run Covered Bridge Jerseys are once again available with shipping just in time for Christmas. Proceeds from the jerseys will go towards the Honeyrun Bridge rebuild fund. There are mountain bike style jersey’s available during this order. Orders will close on November 18^th. https://www.voler.com/browse/cat2/?cat=grp&store=31909

Athlete of the month

The athlete of the month for September 2019 is Shauna Michaels. Shauna is an encouraging member, always smiling and making sure everyone is included and recognized. She completed several races this season including her first sprint tri. Be on the look out for her interview to find out more about Shauna.  

For 2019, the Athlete of the Month will consist of recognition of a club member who has contributed to the club in a positive way. This can be from volunteering, participating in club workouts, encouraging others or by competing in a multisport event. The Athlete of the Month will be invited by a CTC Board Member to answer some interview questions if interested, so we can share some information about them with our club.

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

Race Discounts

Several race directors have offered discounts to CTC members. Please contact me (president@chicotriathlonclub.com) if you would like information on the discount code:

USAP Events- 15% discount on races. www.usapevents.com

TBF (Total Body Fitness) racing-all multisport events 15% discount http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/races/

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation.

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.

Thank you,

Joanne Gilchrist

CTC President

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CTC President’s Report September 2019

CTC-A place to have fun, learn and explore your talents.

The Black Butte Triathlon and Duathlon was a HUGE success with over 130 people registered!!!! Congratulations to everyone who participated and thank you to everyone who volunteered to ensure this was a great event. There was tough competition for the racers and some challenging conditions with the heat, but everyone finished safely. I cannot thank our dedicated race committee enough for the countless hours of planning and organizing and for everyone who volunteered to set up the event and to be out there on the course on race day, out on the water, in transition, on the bike course and on the run course. We also have so much gratitude to the race sponsors including our main sponsor Losi Dermatology.  Thank you SO MUCH, we cannot put on this event without sponsors and committed volunteers :)

The Chico Tri Club also had a great showing at the Mt. Shasta Tinman over Labor Day. We enjoyed a fun time up in Siskiyou participating in this beautiful event and many stayed for the weekend to attend the Mt. Shasta Blackberry music festival too. Such a fun time with great friends.

As fall is upon us, the race season is starting to wind down. However there are still a few more races on the calendar including the final TBF triathlon the Golden State triathlon this Sunday September 29^th http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/golden-state-triathlon-2019/ and a fun local event, the UC Davis Aggieathalon on October 13^th which includes a pool swim http://www.ucdaggieathlon.com/

There is also the annual Forest Ranch Time Trial scheduled for this Sunday September 29^th. This is an approximately 11 mile timed ride from the bottom of Hwy 32 at Bruce road up to the beginning of Forest Ranch. Free to participate. Registration starts at 8:30 am.

Training

Runs:

The Saturday Beginner LSD is at 9:00 AM. It is a slower paced beginner run going for up to 60 minutes. Meet at the 5-Mile Recreation Area near the bathrooms.

There is also a LSD run on Saturday’s meeting at the 5 mile bathrooms at 8:00 AM.

The Monday Night Run meets at One Mile in lower Bidwell Park at 6:00 PM. The run is posted on Facebook weekly.

CTC Track Workout:

The track workouts are on hiatus until the spring.

Cycling Workouts:

The Friday rides occur at 5:45 PM on most weeks. Please email Shawn Hughes (vice_president@chicotriathlonclub.com) if you would like to be added to the email distribution list for ride updates.

The Sunday ride is run by Jenni Merrell. Location, route, and distance vary from week to week. Email Jenni to get the weekly details (treasurer@chicotriathlonclub.com). Also keep an eye on the Facebook page, she will usually post details there as well. Rain typically cancels.

The Wednesday night “50” group rides occur weekly but will soon be over due to the time change and diminishing day light.  They leave from Rosedale Elementary school. The Fun 50 starts at 5:30 PM. This ride is typically 17-19 mph, no drop, friendly and supportive group ride with no sprints until the end of the ride. The Fit 50 starts at 5:30 PM and typically is 21-24 mph, faster group ride with intermediate sprint points. The Fast 50 leaves at 6 PM and is 24+mph, advanced ride mainly targeted to Cat 3 and above bike racers.

Swims:

The One Mile open water swim workouts will resume in the spring.

2019 Club Events

Check out the CTC website for more details.

Year End Party: November 23^rd at the Arc Pavilion on Park Ave in Chico.

2019 Club Races

We have completed all our club races for the year. Congrats to everyone who participated.

Volunteer opportunities

We have the following volunteer opportunities remaining for the Club:

November 3^rd Almond Bowl

Please respond to the call out to volunteers when they are posted.

Race Results

Multi-sport event results for CTC members are posted on the Results page of the website. Contact webmaster@chicotriathlonclub.com with any errors or omissions. Please send any information on a race you have participated in. This could be as simple as your name and the name of the event, your results or a race report outlining your personal experience.

Merchandise

You can order CTC logo merchandise at the Squadlocker store at any time: https://teamlocker.squadlocker.com/#/lockers/118241?_k=xw05zt

Athlete of the month

The athlete of the month for August 2019 is Sven Bromelow. Sven has been a member of CTC since 2015 but had several “first” this season. Be on the look out for his interview to find out more about Sven.

For 2019, the Athlete of the Month will consist of recognition of a club member who has contributed to the club in a positive way. This can be from volunteering, participating in club workouts, encouraging others or by competing in a multisport event. The Athlete of the Month will be invited by a CTC Board Member to answer some interview questions if interested, so we can share some information about them with our club.

Please take the time to help us pick the next Athlete of the month. Just send an email to president@chicotriathlonclub.com listing your nomination.

Race Discounts

Several race directors have offered discounts to CTC members. Please contact me (president@chicotriathlonclub.com) if you would like information on the discount code:

USAP Events- 15% discount on races. www.usapevents.com

TBF (Total Body Fitness) racing-all multisport events 15% discount http://totalbodyfitness.com/site/races/

Ironman Tri Club Benefits:

Ironman branded races are offering new benefits for triathlon club members. Some of these benefits include early entry, priority tiered pricing, and payment plans. Visit http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/forms/single-sign-up.aspx to sign up and get more information. Make sure to update your profile with your tri club affiliation.

Have a great time running, swimming and riding this month.

Thank you,

Joanne Gilchrist

CTC President

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