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 Blue-Green Algae near Bittell Res at BGSC Southwtr 2/9/2010 12:58A warning notice has been placed by British Waterways on Lower Bittell (i.e. the reservoir next to the one we swim in) where there is a surface mat of blue green algae. If the current weather continues, a similar blue-green algae mat at may form on Upper Bittell Reservoir near Barnt Green Sailing Club where we swim. The main health issues of swimming in blue-green algae are skin and eye irritation caused by contact with the mat and toxicity such as abdominal upset (e.g. nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) if swallowed. On Upper Bittell, the organisms are in relatively low amounts of blue-green algae at the moment and no mat is being formed. Obviously we can't control this, so a blue green mat may develop on the windward side of the reservoir or in other places especially at the margins of the water. The offending organism will almost certainly disappear later in the month (especially if there is restricted sunlight and falling temperatures and wind!). It is a potential problem for swimmers so all need to decide whether or not to swim tonight. |
 Re: Swimming in the North of the City Duncan 1/9/2010 14:07BRAT Volunteers needed for 3 Spires Triathlon! The BRAT Club and ChaseRace are joining forces to put the last triathlon of the 3 Spires series on. The event is on the 19th of September and we need marshals to make the event happen! The event is being held at the Friary Grange Leisure Centre in Lichfield, there is always a big BRAT turnout to this brilliant and friendly event! In total the race needs 33 marshals, from lane counters to bike marshals to run marshals. This is a chance to put something back into the triathlon world by helping a local race organiser. If you want to race and marshal, that can be arranged, more details will follow for those of you that want to do both. There will be a social event in the Hedgehog pub after the event for the marshals (400m from the race venue). This will be a great day out for all marshals, a chance to have a laugh watching other people suffer, a chance to learn a bit about how a race is put together and a chance to have a pint with fellow BRATs after a good day of cheering and shouting! See the thread in the Your Races to register your name! http://www.bratclub.co.uk/members-forum/7-your-races-etc/4823-brat-volunteers-needed-for-3-spires-triathlon.html Many Thanks Russ Hall |
| Swimming in the North of the City Duncan 1/9/2010 11:38 All Open Water Swimming - In order to allow swimming on all Mondays and not just when the current lifeguard is available for 2011 at Swan pool on a Monday evening we are looking for a number of members who are prepared to do an Emergency Response course. The cost of teh course will be met by the club but we need volunteers who are happy to offer their services on one or two evenings when the lifegaurd is not available. This will be split with other members so you will still be able to swim and if qulaified will be exempt from Spotter duties for obvious reasons. We need to book the course quickly so if you are interested can you please email me on duncan@kweenb.co.uk Saturday swimming commences again this week at 5.00pm at Barr Beacon School and will continue until next Summer (August 2011) at this time except for the following dates Xmas - 19th December, 25th December and 1st Jan 2011 Easter - 23rd April 2011 Whitsun - 28th May 2011 |
 Nominations! coxpc 31/8/2010 11:38Hi everyone See Rosa's message below for opportunities to get BRAT recognised in as many categories as possible - nominate your favourite people for their outstanding contributions! cheers Pat The closing date is NEXT Monday - please support triathlon and all your volunteers by nominating someone in one of categories below; Think about all those who coach & volunteer for your club and how nomination would help recognise their hard work - all nominees must be TE members. Further details and the nomination forms are available on the link http://www.britishtriathlon.org/volunteer/page.php?article=378&category=/volunteer/ This year we (BTF) have decided to open the nomination process for the Workforce awards of the Year awards earlier to enable you to submit nominations throughout the main competition season. Further we have revised our categories, increasing the number of coaching categories to enable us to recognise the diversity of coaches in our sport. The workforce categories for 2010 are: • Volunteer • Young Volunteer (Under 21) • Official • Children’s Coach • Participation Coach • Performance- Development Coach • High Performance Coach • Young Coach (U21) The nominations for both Club and Event of the Year are also open from today. As in previous years the Regional/Welsh winners of these awards will be determined by the Regional/Welsh Committees before being forwarded on to the appropriate National Panel. The key dates for the 2010 awards are below: Nominations Open: NOW!!! Nominations Close: 6 September – 12pm Voting Opens: 14 September – 12pm (Workforce Awards) Voting Closes: 1 October – 12pm (Workforce Awards) Communication will be sent on 1 October identifying the Regional, Welsh and Scottish winners with all National winners being determined by 15 October, when this information will be distributed. For more details on the above awards, including criteria information and nomination forms, please visit the website using the following link: http://www.britishtriathlon.org/volunteer/page.php?article=378&category=/volunteer/ Before nominating please ensure that you have read the additional information to guarantee that your nomination will be accepted. If you have any queries relating to the awards please contact me directly. Kind Regards, Ali Ali Sibcy Workforce Development Coordinator British Triathlon Federation Tel: +44 (0) 1509 226186 Fax: +44 (0) 1509 226165 Web: http://www.britishtriathlon.org |
 Re: junior talent day Slocoach 30/8/2010 11:42Do they have to be a member of a club? I was wondering if it is worth ciculating to some of the summer tri camp participants? |
| junior talent day coxpc 30/8/2010 11:38 Hi everyone See Rosa's message for this is a very exciting opportunity for the older junior triathletes! Cheers Pat The application form is attached Hello everyone Please cicrulate this information to any of your junior members who may be interested; Triathlon England West Midlands is holding a Talent ID day on Saturday 9th October 2010 at Tudor Grange Leisure Centre Solihull to give an opportunity for talented youngsters to access the regional talent development squad. The day will start at 9:00am with a briefing from the Regional Head Coach about the structure of the day and will involve a coached session on cycling on a closed road circuit, a 2 hour swim session comprising of a time trial and a run track session which will also include a time trial. The day will finish around 17:00 when the coaches will review the performance of the athletes over the day. All of those applying MUST already be 13 or moving into TS3 (13/14) age group next year. A copy of the application form it attached - If you would like to book a place please complete the form and return to Steve Lloyd at steve@absolute-triathlon-coaching.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you. Rosa Teagle Sectretary Triathlon England West Midlands Regional Committee http://www.bratclub.co.uk/images/fbfiles/files/west_midland_talent_id_day_2010.doc |
| helmets coxpc 28/8/2010 16:39 Hi everyone International Stock - Silver Street, Kings Heath - has new cycling helmets much reduced. Don't know how good they are but someone might like to check them out? Also other bike bits and pieces. They aren't open Bank Holiday Monday, though. Cheers Pat |
| National Club Relays Duncan 27/8/2010 11:35 National Relay Championships at Nottingham. A big thank you to all those who either took part or supported at the National Relays last weekend. Despite the weather the BRAT support was second to none so a big thank you to all who were there. However some special mentions must go to the club captains Lindsay Smith and Jon Tune for sorting out the teams (and Lindsay for helping one of the teams out), The Southwoods, and Tunes for building the temporary BRAT central for the event, much appreciated in the drizzle, the masseurs Hannah and Helen who kept all moving, The Hirschys for hosting the post relay BBQ and Adrian Carter for getting there early to build some racking for all the bikes, despite not racing till the afternoon. So on behalf of the club a big thankyou. We had 20 teams competing and had several podium placings as follows (this is the reason for the delay in posting as we had to await confirmation on some results) Silver - Womans - Zammie Cotterill, Ell Tune, Corinne Clark and Victoria (Rusius)Dixon Gold - Womans Super Vets (50+) - Debbie Southwood, Chris Hirsch, Anne Marie Bathmaker and Carole Smith Gold - Mens Vets (40+) - Steve Cock, Duncan Hough, Nick Horton and Mark Hirsch Gold - Mens Super Vets (50+) - Stuart Geggie, Nick Ballard, Paul Robertshaw and Preston Eckloff Great to see Mr Robertshaw on the podium as he has done so much to ensure so many others have been there before, so a special well done Paul Well done also to Sara Butler who won the British Paratriathlon Championships (Tri6)the following day. |
 BRAT Success at National Championships mark hirsch 26/8/2010 21:56National Relay Championships at Nottingham. Last weekend the BRAT Club continued its’ success with 20 teams competing and despite the wet weather in the afternoon managed several podium performances. In the morning our Women’s team finished in silver medal position and the SuperVet (50+)women won Gold. In the afternoon Mens Vets (40+) and Mens Supervets (50+) also won Gold. Well done to all those who took part and everyone supporting who braved the early start and the rain. Well done also to Sara Butler who won the British Paratriathlon Championships (Tri6). |
| Re: volunteers for London 2012 coxpc 24/8/2010 16:32 You might have been away when I sent out this message originally but there is still time to sign up to support the triathlon events at London 2012! You will need to be an experienced sports volunteer, with specific triathlon skills, must be a BRAT and a member of BTF. It would be excellent to have a good BRAT representation there, helping to run the events. Email me - at coxpc@blueyonder.co.uk - if you want to be involved and I'll send you the link to the website where you can sign up. If you're not an experienced sports volunteer, you can still sign up to be a general volunteer - from 15 September onwards. Please note - I shall be away 3-20 September, without internet access, so please don't email me during that time. Will deal with everything when I get back - probably quite slowly! Cheers Pat |
- Ironman Canada - 29 August 2010
- British Paratriathlon Championships - 22 August 2010
- Clent Hills Mark Perry Memorial 5K - 21 August 2010
- National Club Relays - Morning - 21 August 2010
- National Club Relays - Afternoon - 21 August 2010
- Rowheath 5km Series 12 August 2010
- Outlaw Longcourse Triathlon 8 August 2010
- Barton Marina Olympic Triathlon 8 August 2010
