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Race day

2006-03-20T03:05:00.000Z

Race day
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Well a hugely emotional day, with highs and lows but one we will all remember forever.

Tim was absolutely fantastic, his grit and determination to was not bettered by anyone in the field. Bearing in mind he did not get the all clear to race until Wednesday, the performance he put in was just incredible. Tim would like to say a big thanks to Marcel in particular, because despite the arm injury he was still able to put in a 22 min swim.

Scott had a good race, very solid on the swim, being only 90 secs down on the lead group and led the Channel Island contingent out of the swim. He worked hard on the bike in a group of four, but by the time he got out on the run, there was not much left in the tank. This wasn't surprising as Scott had been laid low by a virus over the last couple of weeks, which had impacted upon his final preparations.

Paul's race didnt go as well as he had hoped. Dropped water bottles contributed to cramping at the end of the bike and during run. However, the major factor was a period of lost training due to a hamstring tear before Christmas, which led to Paul only running 10 times since Christmas, which showed in the run leg. Paul had also been laid low by a virus out on the Gold Coast, which meant he missed the Hobart triathlon.

As for me, well it was fantastic honour and privilege to be out here with the guys. They've been a credit to themselves and the Jersey Triathlon Club and have been fantastic ambassadors for both the Island and the sport of triathlon. We've learnt loads of lessons which we will need to apply quickly if we are going to maintain our record in the NatWest Island Games, and we'll be doing a full debrief when we get back.

Finally, let's end by congratulating Guernsey's Sam Herrdige and Ian Le Pelley for two outstanding performances. Sam came out of the water with the elite group, and smashed 3 mins off her personal best. Ian, in effect won the non-elite race, with 18th being the best he could possibly have hoped for.

Rogers fit to race

2006-03-17T11:40:00.000Z

Rogers fit to race
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Tim Rogers has been declared fit to race in Saturday's Commonwealth Games Triathlon. Rogers who has overcome a broken arm will be joined by Paul Clements and Scott Pitcher, and will take part in the second biggest triathlon in the history of the sport, with over a 100,000 spectators expected to be out on the course.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said "I am delighted with the way the team has prepared, everyone has worked hard and we are ready to go. One thing is for certain, no one will beat Tim for determination, and Scott and Paul are inspired by his never say die attitude.'

Rogers cleared by race referree

2006-03-15T13:52:00.000Z

Tim Rogers looks set to compete in Saturday's Commonwealth Games triathlon.

Rogers, who broke an arm just 4 weeks ago, looks set to compete in this Saturday's Commonwealth Games triathlon subject to a last minute fitness test. Rogers has been provisionally cleared to race by both the Commonwealth Games medical team and CWG triathlon race referee. Rogers has made a speedy recovery from his injury, and was taken out of his cast on Tuesday. Preparations were being made for Rogers to race in a lightweight cast, however this was deemed not necessary by a leading Australian sports medicine expert. Rogers then met with the race referee, Terry Sheldrake of New Zealand, to discuss what support could be used if necessary.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said "Everyone is delighted with the outcome. Tim has worked incredibly hard over the last four weeks to remain positive and has been an inspiration to us all. Special tribute must be given to the Games medical team, both from Jersey and Melbourne, who have worked tirelessly to support Tim in pursuing his dream to race in the Commonwealth Games.

The Commonwealth Games Men's Triathlon commence this Saturday 18 March, at 2am GMT

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Triathon Preparations

2006-03-11T22:05:00.000Z

Jersey's Commonwealth Games triathletes preparations back on track.

Jersey's Commonwealth Games triathletes Paul Clements, Scott Pitcher
and Tim Rogers have settled into the Commonwealth Games Village and
are fine-tuning the last part of their preparations for next
Saturday's race.

The triathletes have taken the opportunity to preview the St Kilda
course, which will involve a 1500 metre pier side swim, 5 x eight km
loops for the bike course, and 2 x 5 km loops on the run. The swim is
relatively sheltered, although each day it becomes slighty rougher as
the day progresses. The bike leg involves some long straight
streteches, although there are a number of technical turns, which
increase its challenge. The run is predominately flat and is along
the St Kilda Esplanade. Overall, the course appears to be extremely
fast, and if weather permits will provide the opportunities for a fast
race. A number of other teams have been seen previewing the course
including Guernsey, Ghana, Solomon Islands and Wales.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said: 'I am delighted with
the way our final preparations have come together over the last week.
Training has gone extremely well, with Scott and Paul looking
extremely strong and fit. We are still waiting to hear whether Tim
will be able to compete. There is no doubt he has shown total
commitment in his fight to overcome injury, has continued to be
focussed in his training, and will be ready abe to to race come March
18

--
Gary Jones

Triathletes in dress rehearsal wash-out

2006-03-05T02:02:00.000Z

Extreme weather caused the cancellation of Sunday's Gold Coast Triathlon - Luke Harrop Memorial in Southport, Queensland. Australia

The Jersey Triathlon Commonwealth Games Triathlon Team of Paul Clements and Scott Pitcher were due to participate as part of their final preparations for the Commonwealth Games Triathlon, scheduled for March 18. Clements and Pitcher would have been up against their fiercest competion yet, as the field included Hamish Carter. the 2004 Olympic triathlon and a number of other top Commonwealth competitors. Heavy winds and rain, made the course unsafe and the race organisers made the decision to postpone the race in the interests of the safety of the competitors.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said "It was a disappointment not to compete, however given the weather conditions, the benefits from competing would have been marginal, with a high risk of injury with less than 2 weeks to go our main race objective.

The Jersey Triathon Team's preparations for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games are supported by The Royal Bank of Scotland International.

For more information contact

jones.gary@gmail.com

Tim and Gary's awfully big adventure

2006-03-01T18:24:00.000Z

Tim and Gary's awfully big adventures
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Well we are finally on the road, or rather we are hanging round the departure lounge at Gatwick North. We've got three pretty long flights ahead, but hey whose complaining. The weather in Southport, Queensland is pretty grim at the moment, so hopefully it will brighten up before we get there. It will be good to meet up with Scott and Paul when we get there. We are currently waiting to meet the Guernsey triathletes, who should be on the same flight as us. Anyway, 6hrs gone, another 24 hrs to go.

Gary

Triathletes prepare for Melbourne

2006-02-28T20:49:00.000Z

Jersey Triathletes to compete in Luke Harrop Memorial Triathon, Queensland Australia

Sunday 5 March sees Paul Clements and Scott Pitcher compete in the Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon in Queensland Australia. This will be the Jersey triathletes's last chance to gain competition experience before the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Triathlon on 18 March. The Luke Harrop Memorial Triathlon will see triathletes from all over the Commonwealth compete in a sprint triathlon of a 750m swim, 20 km bike and 5 km run, and is the ideal final preparatory race.

Clements and Pitcher will be joined in Southport, Queensland by team manager Gary Jones and fellow triathlete Tim Rogers who will be leaving Jersey for Australia on Wednesday 1 March. Jones said ' The hard work has been done, and it is now a case of doing the preparations so that all the Jersy triathletes are sharp and focussed for race on Saturday 18 March'.

The Jersey Triathlon Team's preparations for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games have been supported by The Royal Bank of Scotland International, and David Isley Head of International Private Banking said "'We wish the team all the best and will be following their progress in Melbourne with interest.'

For more information contact

Gary Jones
email jones.gary@gmail.com
http://jerseytrimelbourne.blogspot.com
http://web.mac.com/garyrichardjones/iWeb/JerseyTriMelbourne/Welcome.html

--
Gary Jones

Triathletes meet the Lieutenant Governor

2006-02-24T16:34:00.000Z

Gary and Tim
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Thursday 23rd February saw Gary and Tim attend a reception at Government House, with other members of the Jersey Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games team.

Scott in Tasmania Podcast

2006-02-22T19:22:00.000Z

This week's Podcast reports on Scott Pitcher's participation in the ITU Oceania Cup Race in Hobart, Tasmania

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Scott Pitcher races triathlon champions

2006-02-21T06:35:00.000Z

Scott Pitcher
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Sunday 19 February - Melbourne Commonwealth Games bound Jersey
triathlete Scott Pitcher competed in the SMF Hobart
Oceania Cup Triathlon 2006, Tasmania, Australia

Pitcher was racing against Australian Commonwealth Games team members
Peter Robertson, Brad Kahlefeldt and Greg Bennett. Robertson is the
current world champion, Bennett was 4th in Athens at the Olympic Games
and Kahlefeldt was third to Robertson at the world championship. The
field also included Bevan Docherty, the Olympic Games silver medalist
and Stuart Hayes who will be representing England in Melbourne.

Pitcher who was recovering from injury, put in a solid swim which
bodes well for Melbourne. The bike leg was extremely tough, with
eight 5km loops, including a sharp climb. After the run, Pitcher had
placed 33rd in the elite field. Pitcher said "This was my first race
of the season and was extremely similar in the way it turned out to my
first race last year at Zundert - and I went to have a great season! I
learn't a few lessons and glad I raced. I have 2 weeks before the Luke
Harrop Memorial Sprint Triathlon and then 2 weeks to the Commonwealth
Games. Time is flying. This week will be a build week and then 2 solid
weeks training before a taper week and the big day!

The race was won by Australian Commonwealth Games triathlete, Brad
Kahlefeldt. Paul Clements, who was scheduled to compete was unable to
race due to illness.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said 'Sunday's was
invaluable preparation for Scott. Scott has now rubbed shoulders with
the world's best, and now knows what it will be like on 18 March, when
they race against the Commonwealth's best triathletes.'

The Jersey Triathlon Club would like to thank The Royal Bank of
Scotland International for their financal support in preparing Jersey
Triathletes for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.

For more information contact

Gary Jones tel 608576 (w) or 728323 (h)
email jones.gary@gmail.com
http://www.jerseytrimelbourne.blogspot.com

Paul Clements races in SMF Hobart Oceania Cup Triathlon 2006, Tasmania, Australia

2006-02-15T19:53:00.000Z

Paul Clements
Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Sunday 19 February sees Melboure Commonwealth Games bound Jersey triathletes Paul Clements and Scott Pitcher compete in the SMF Hobart Oceania Cup Triathlon 2006, Tasmania, Australia

This is the first occasion that Jersey triathletes have competed in a International Triathlon Union Oceania Cup Race and will provide a fantastic opportunity for Clements and Pitcher to check out their race fitness as they prepare for the Commonwealth Games triathlon scheduled for Saturday 18 March.

Gary Jones, Jersey Triathlon Team Manager, said 'Racing at this level will offer Scott and Paul the chance to compete with some outstanding triathletes, and will contribute immensely to the their preparations for Melbourne'

The Jersey Triathlon Club would like to thank The Royal Bank of Scotland International for their financal support in preparing Jersey Triathletes for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

For more information contact

Gary Jones tel 608576 (w) or 728323 (h)
email jones.gary@gmail.com

Tim Rogers being interviewed by Channel TV

2006-02-14T21:59:00.000Z

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Originally uploaded by garyrichardjones.

Melbourne bound triathlete Tim Rogers broke his left arm in a training accident at the weekend. Rogers who will be competing in his first Commonwealth Games was on a training run, when he was involved in an incident with a dog. Rogers continued with his run, and it was only when he got home realised that something wrong. Further investigation showed that Rogers has a fracture above the wrist and bruising to the elbow which will take approximately 4 - 6 weeks to heal. Rogers who is a quick healer, had a similar problem in 2001 when competing in the World Duathlon Championship, then made a rapid recovery and raced successfully.

Rogers said 'I am disappointed with a set-back at this time, but I've done the mileage, and have been achieving the speed. With the right physio, and by training on my turbo as well as running I should be able to minimize the impact.'
Commonwealth Games Triathlon Team Manager, Gary Jones, said 'Tim is a highly committed and determined triathlete who has overcome setbacks in the past. We will be reviewing the implications of the injury with Jersey's Commonwealth Games Association Officers and Medical Team in the next few days.'

In another incident at the weekend, Scott Pitcher was involved in an cycling accident in Australia whilst racing and has had 18 stitches inserted into cuts. Pitcher is expected to make a full recovery in a week, and will be racing this weekend in Hobart, Tasmania. The Jersey Triathlon Team's preparations for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games are being supported by The Royal Bank of Scotland International.

If you would like any more information contact

Gary Jones tel 608576 (w) or 728323 (w)

Email jones.gary@gmail.com

Melbourne hopes and dreams

2006-01-22T20:57:00.000Z

We are now only 52 days away from the opening ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, and this seems as good as time as any to start articulating our hopes and aspiration for the Games themselves.

For the individual triathletes my hopes are that they all get there in good shape, with no major injuries and are able on race day to give of their best, with no mishaps which prevent them from giving of their best.

Personally, first and foremost, I hope all the logistics work, re travel, accommodation and training facilties. I also hope we have an enjoyable trip where we make the most of the experience, in making new friends both in and outside of the sport of triathlon. Furthermore, I hope we get to see soem great sporting action, with great performances and maybe the odd world record.

More than anything, I hope we come away from Melbourne with some great stories to tell friends and family, and that as a team we still get on well enough to want to re-tell those stories to ourselves in years to come.

Countdown to the Games

2006-01-16T22:14:00.000Z

As part run-up to race day there are a number of key dates to remember

16 January - Scott Pitcher departs for Brisbane
6 February - Team Managers meeting
19 February - Hobart International Triathlon
23 February - Reception Government House
1 March - Gary and Tim depart for Brisbane
3 March - Gary and Tim arrive Southport, Gold Coast
5 March - Luke Harrop Memorial Race
7 March - 12.20 pm depart Gold Coast for Melbourne
14 March - 9 -10 am Federation Technical and Team Managers Briefing
15 March - Opening Ceremony
16 March - 9 -10 am Athlete Briefing
16 March - 10 am - 2pm Course familiarisation
17 March - 1 - 3 pm - Bike,helmet and uniform inspection Catani Gardens, St Kilda
18 March - 1pm SHOWTIME

Making the most of on-line resources

2006-01-03T19:54:00.000Z

As part of our preparations we are trying to make the most of the resources currently available on the internet. One of the most valuable source of information has been flickr which allows you to access photos of Melboure and in particular St Kilda. In addition, flickr also has a number of groups, where you can find out things about Melbourne, indeed both the Melbourne and Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games provide lots of handy household hints about Melbourne, plus providing the oppportunity to make some useful contacts.

So if you want to see what Melbourne and St Kilda looks like have a look at flickr where not only can you see photos - but you'll come across a place where you can upload your own photos - so friends and family can see what were are all about in Melbourne

Congratulations to Bermudan Triathletes

2005-12-20T19:46:00.000Z

Jersey Triathlon extends its congratulations to Bermudan triathletes Jamie Brown and Evan Naude who have both qualified for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Naude recently came 30th in the 25-29 age-group at the ITU World Age Group Championships in Honolulu, with Brown having previously competed in Madeira in 2004.

Congratulations to Guernsey Triathletes

2005-12-11T11:26:00.000Z

Jersey Triathlon Club extends its congratulations to Guernsey triathletes Alan Rowe, Ian Le Pelley, Damian Thacker and Samanatha Herridge on their selection for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. It will be all four triathletes first Commonwealth Games and the Jersey Triathlon Club is looking forward to keen competition during the men's race on 18 March. Jersey Triathlon Club President Gary Jones said : "It is great that there are 7 Channel Islands triathletes going to Melbourne. It can only be good for local triathlon, that we have so many triathletes of such a high standard. March 18 will be a great day, and setting traditional rivalries aside, we hope Sam Herridge has an outstanding race as the only female triathlete from the Channel Islands.'

Graham Park Visits Jersey

2005-11-30T20:00:00.000Z

World class coach Graham Park is visiting Jersey this week to help the Jersey Triathlon Club prepare for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Graham Park New Zealand's Triathlon High Performance Coach is in Jersey this week to hold a series of coaching sessions with Jersey''s triathletes. Park who coaches a number of world-ranked triathletes will be working with Jersey Triathlon Club coaches in order to provide cutting edge triathlon expertise. Park has recently attended British Triathlon's Elite Coaching Seminar at Loughbrough as is widely regarded as one of the world's leading triathlon coaches.

Gary Jones, President of the Jersey Triathlon Club, said 'I am delighted to be able to welcome Graham back to the Island. Graham's connection with the Jersey Triathlon Club goes back to the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, and goes to show that the benefits of participating in the Games are not just limited to the participants, and can be extended to all club members.

For more information please contact

Gary Jones

jones.gary@gmail.com
tel 728323 (h) or 608576 (w)
jerseytrimelbourne.blogspot.com

Key Messages from British Triathlon Coaching Conference

2005-11-26T16:28:00.000Z

There are a number of key messages from the British Triathlon Elite Coaching Conference 2005.

Cycling

Given the nature of the Melbourne course, there is certainly the need to have turbo sessions which emphasise the development of power. So sessions which incorporate 10 seconds max effort followed by 50 seconds recovery - say 4 x 5 sets will be really useful for the bike course

Acclimatisation

In order to get used to the climate, from 5 weeks out, 4 - 5 training sessions per week are required in a 'hot room' at a temperature of around 30C. You need to measure your weight before the session, and drink 1.5 litres of drink for every 1kg of weight lost. Ideally, you would have sodium/carbohydrate in the drink

Easting for recovery

In order to aid recovery after training sessions you need to consume between 50 - 150g of carbohydrate within 2 hrs of completing the session. Example foods would be 200g of pasta, 80g of raisins, 700ml of a sports drink. 100g of bread. Good examples would be a ham,tuna,cheese or chicken sandwiches

Maintaining your immune system

There is some evidence to suggest that consuming carbohydrate during exercise helps maintain the immune system during periods of heavy training

Tapering

Advice from Professor Greg Whyte Director of Science and Research at the English Institute of Sport gave some interesting insights on the 'art of tapering'. Tapering should start from 2 weeks out, maintaining both intensity and frequency, with a reduction in duration. The recommendation is for a gradual reduction in volumes day by day, rather than a sharp drop in volume in the first week. In addition, intensity should be no more than race pace, in order to avoid risk of injury.

Team Manager attends annual coaching conference

2005-11-21T19:05:00.000Z

Gary Jones and Andy Kemp have attended the British Triathlon's Annual Coaches Conference held at Loughborough University this weekend.

Jones and Kemp who are both qualified triathlon coaches, attended sessions with the Graeme Maw, Performance Director of British Triathlon. The sessions covered topics which included: physiological markers of training recovery; the psychological profile of elite performers; and how to nurture elite performers.

Jones, Team Manager for the Jersey Triathlon Team at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games said ' The Jersey Triathlon Club is determined to do all that it can to help Jersey triathletes reach their full potential, and attending the annual coaching conference has been a vital part of that process. We have been able to get some excellent information about acclimatisation, which will be useful not just for Melbourne, but the NatWest Island Games in Rhodes in 2007'

The Jersey Triathlon Club would like to thank the Sport Advisory Council for their financial support to help minimise the costs of attending the conference.

If you would like more information please contact Gary Jones,
President of the Jersey Triathlon Club
email jones.gary@gmail.com
tel 728323 (h) or 608576 (w)
or
email Akemp@jec.co.uk tel 499943 (h) 505339 (w)

Clements arrives in Melbourne and reviews course

2005-11-06T12:10:00.000Z

Paul Clements arrived in Melbourne on Saturday 29 October and sent back this report on the race course

The Swim

In the bay by St Kilda pier. The pier is not sold it is similar to the jetty at Havres des Pas swimming pool so swell and wind can pass right through. Yesterday the sea was rough, there were people kite surfing in the bay and jumping over 3-4 ft swell! So it could be a choppy swim. Today it's like a pond. It's a deep water start so we'll be paraded along the pier before
entering the water. If it's windy this could be cold so we should have some clothing to discard at the start if we are hanging around.

The swim course is self explanatory. The swim exit is via a small beach and slip, then you run over a single lane road and into a park where T1 will be. This is about 400m of running on sand, road, gravel path (which I am told will be carpeted) and grass. It is very similar to imagining running from Bel Royal beach opposite Millbrook Park, across Victoria avenue and through
Millbrook Park, then exiting out onto the inner road.

The Bike

Bike starts on a 3 lane carriage and heads West, this road is just like Victoria avenue at home so lots of space but there are raised cats eyes in the middle of each carriageway so care is needed. After about 1K along Beaconsfield Parade you reach the first dead turn, but actually it's really wide and is more like 2x90 degree bends round the centre reservation. The bike then heads back the way you came past transition and follows the coast. It is wide and flat. You then turn left at Elwood which is flat but only single lane going past Luna Park but then you turn left again onto the Esplande and climb a small hill. This is similar to cycling up the slope by the underpass toward Aquasplash from the tunnel but about 4 times longer. This could be tricky as the Esplanade is single lane with tram lines in the middle between the lane coming the other way. There is a low curb that separates the cars from the tram lines and this could take you off if you hit it! The Esplanade curves around a load of hotels and guest houses so you can't see too far ahead.

You then turn right onto Fitzroy Street, crossing tram lines as you do so but these are perpendicular to you so shouldn't cause any problems. Fitzroy Street is flat for approach 500m then it climbs, similar to the first part of St Aubins hill, then if you imagine at the shell house you turn right and climb the next part of the hill that will be similar to turning into Grey Street. Tram lines run in the middle of the street seperating the dual carriageway traffic. You have to cross tram lines again as you turn into Grey Street and as they are travelling up and down Fitzroy Street this could be tricky, especially if wet! Grey Street flattens out at the top and then you turn (dead turn) and fly back down. Turning left back onto Fitzroy Street, but we will need to be careful not to run wide or you'll be in those tram lines! Then straight back down Fitzroy street dual carriageway, which
is going to be fast. At the bottom is a sweeping left turn but again this goes back into single lane and if you drift to far out into the centre of the road you'll hit those tram lines. Then it's along Esplanade which is flat until the end approaching Luna park, small down hill section, the one you came up, and turn right, across more tram lines which run up and down Esplanade so care will be needed. Follow flat straight road, single lane past Luna Park and turn right onto Beaconsfied Parade (similar to turning on the Vic Avenue from First Tower junction, lots of space, and back to Transition - 5 laps so it's going to be tough towards the end and the stronger bikers will pull away up Fitzroy Street and Grey Street.

The road surfaces are fantastic, very smooth but this could mean slippery if it rains. It's also very exposed so if it gets windy, like yesterday the bike and run could be hard. The prevailing wind is Easterly so you'll have it in your face heading toward Elwood and Luna Park and also up Grey Street...nice climbing hill into wind..!

The run
Is flat apart from the slight climb as you run past Luna Park and start along the Esplanade. Fitzroy street is full of cafe's and restaurants with El-Fresco dining so it's going to be a buzz biking and running past there, a bit like going up and down King Street at home.

I hope that helps. I am really excited as it's going to be a great course. I've taken photos of the course but as I don't have my computer with me I'll have to go to a photo shop and get them down loaded, before emailing them to you.

I went to the MCG today, it's been re-built for the games so it's a bit messed up right now but still very impressive. It can hold 140,000 people so the opening and closing ceremonies are going to be awesome! The athletics field had to be lengthened in the middle so spectators won't be speared by flying javelins!

Anyway happy training and speak to you guys soon.

For more information on the race course follow this link

Commiserations to Maltese triathletes

2005-10-27T23:04:00.000+01:00

Jersey triathletes offer their commiserations to the Galea brothers. Racing in the Cyprus International Triathlon on Sunday, the Galea brothers failed to meet the tough qualifying time of one hour and 56 minutes set by the Malta Olympic Committee to qualify for the Commonwealth Games,to be held in March 2006 in Melbourne, Australia.

Adverse wind conditions thwarted the Commonwealth Games aspirations of the two Maltese athletes, with Dermot Galea completing the courses in 2hrs 08mins, with his younger brother Keith placing fifth.

http://www.timesofmalta.com/core/article.php?id=203448

Jersey triathletes supported by Royal Bank of Scotland International Private Banking

2005-10-27T12:28:00.000+01:00

Paul Clements is about to commence his warm-weather training and will leave for Melbourne on 27 October to check out the triathlon race course. Clements will be based on the Gold Coast, Queensland and will be joined in January by Scott Pitcher, with Tim Rogers arriving in early March. Clements and Pitcher intend to race in Perth, Hobart and will be joined in Southport by Rogers and team manager Gary Jones.

The Jersey Triathlon Club are very grateful to receive financial assistance from the The Royal Bank of Scotland International (RBSI) to aid the Jersey triathletes in their preparations for the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. The financial support will help Paul Clements, Scott Pitcher and Tim Rogers to undertake this warm-weather training and racing in Australia in the run-up to the Games.

Gary Jones, President of the Jersey Triathlon Club and Commonwealth Games Team Manager said ‘ I am absolutely thrilled that we have been able to obtain the generous support of RBSI to assist in our final preparations in the run up to the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games. Having the ability to train and race in Australia during the months of January, February and March will contribute immensely to ensuring all three of our triathletes can give of their best on race day’

Dave Isley, Head of RBS International Personal Banking says, ‘RBSI has customers in many countries around the world and we are delighted to support the Jersey triathlon team in their bid for international success’.

For more details information please contact

Gary Jones, President Jersey Triathlon Club tel 608576 (w) or 728323 (h) or email jones.gary@gmail.com

Team Manager Profile - Gary Jones

2005-10-24T18:53:00.000+01:00

Gary Jones is aged 44 and is the Team Manager for the Jersey Triathlon Team. Jones has been in the sport of triathlon since 1998, and his major achievement is to have completed IronMan Austria in 2002. Jones came into the sport from a jogging background having previously completed both the Walt Disney World and New York marathons. Jones has worked hard over the years to improve his swimming, though he never made the breakthrough on his cycling performance. Jones has been the President of the Jersey Triathlon Club since 2001. Jones was the team manager for the Jersey Triathlon Team at the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games. In addition, Jones was the manager of Jersey's Triathlon Team at the 2003 Natwest Island Games held in Guernsey. Jones was also the General Team Manager for the 2005 NatWest Island Games held in Shetland, though was unable to attend due to illness. Jones is married to Serafina and has 2 daughters, Pippa aged 20 and Amelia aged 10. During the day, Jones is employed as the Deputy Principal at Highlands College, Jersey. Jones's hopes for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games is that all of the Jersey Triathlon Team are fit and healthy when they arrive and give of their best on race day.

Team Member Profile - Tim Rogers

2005-10-24T18:41:00.000+01:00

Tim Rogers (41) has been competing in triathlon since 1998, although not competitively until 2000. Rogers has competed in the 2001 world age-group duathlon championships and in 2005 placed top 10 in the world age-group triathlon championships. Rogers also won team gold at the 2001 and 2003 Island Games and in 2002 placed top 20 of GB Competitors in Ironman Frankfurt. Rogers who describes himself as a wet-duathlete has came into the sport from a cycling background and has worked hard to improve his swimming and avoid fatigue and injury on the run.

Rogers is a specialist in change management, qualified with an MBA and various diplomas in law, compliance and management he works as Manager, Operations Change and Sales Support for International Personal Banking, NatWest & RBSI Brands.

At 41 Rogers aspirations for the Commonwealth Games are modest, to achieve sub-2 hours and hopefully a mid-field place. After the Games he hopes to return to Ironman and qualify for Hawaii World Championships, and possibly to podium at the next Island Games in Rhodes 2007.

Team Member Profile - Scott Pitcher

2005-10-24T18:39:00.000+01:00

Scott Pitcher is aged 27 and has been competing in triathlon since 2002. Pitcher qualified for the 2005 world age-group championships in Hawaii but withdrew to concentrate on preparation for the Games. Pitcher came into the sport from a swimming and waterpolo background. He has played waterpolo for the Island and while at university his side were second in the BUSA championships. In the past Pitcher has also shot for Jersey (full-bore rifle) and toured Canada with the British cadet team. Pitcher is strong in the swim and bike sections and is currently concentrating on improving hisrun splits. Pitcher is a qualified accountant and works for Schroders within their Property Funds team.

Scott's aspirations for the Commonwealth Games are to finish ahead of the Guernsey competitors! After the Games hopes are to qualify for the 2006world age group championships and hopefully medal at the 2007 NatWest Island Games in Rhodes.

Team Member Profile - Paul Clements

2005-10-24T18:36:00.000+01:00

Paul Clements aged 39, has been competing in triathlon since 1993.Clements won a gold medal in his age group at the European Triathlon Championships in 2000 and has qualified to represent Great Britain at 5triathlon world championships at age group level and has placed 15th on two occasions.

Clements also won individual and team triathlon gold medals at the 2001 sland Games and Individual bronze and team gold at the 2003 Island Games. He won the Ogier Jersey Triathlon in 2004 after just 6 weeks of training following a bike accident where he suffered a broken hip. Clements has came into the sport from a club and masters level swimming background and has worked hard to improve both cycling and running. Before taking up triathlon he represented Jersey at British and European championships for surfing, with his best result being 10th place in Europe in 1986. He also represented Jersey in Karate at National level, taking 3rd place at nationals and was Kenykai Jersey Champion in 1992. He has also represented his university at squash. Clements up until recently worked as a Health and Safety Manager. He has a Masters Degree in Health and Safety Management, along with graduate qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical engineering. He also holds the
nstitute of Management Diploma in Management. He is currently taking time out from his career to concentrate on his
preparations for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games.

Paul's aspirations for the Commonwealth Games are to finish in the top 20 and be the first Channel Islander. After the Games he hopes to medal at the world triathlon championships in his age group and qualify to represent
Jersey at the 2007 Island Games.

Jersey's Commonwealth Games Triathlon Team Announced

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The Jersey Triathlon Team for the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games was announced on Monday 3 October. The team consists of Paul Clements, Scott Pitcher and Tim Rogers. Clements, who missed out on selection for the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games has worked hard over the last four years to ensure this he is Melbourne bound. Clements will soon be travelling out to Australia to begin his period of warm-weather training in the run up to the Games. Clements will be based on Queenland's Gold Coast and will be joined in early January by Scott Pitcher. Pitcher, who was an outsider for selection, improved immensely over the summer of 2005 to become Jersey's most improved triathlete and gained selection a the Michelob Ultra London Triathlon with a lifetime best performance. The team is completed by Tim Rogers, who has had an excellent season, including medalling at the National Age-Group Triathlon Championships. Rogers is about to compete in the Triathlon Age-Group World Championships in Hawaii, where a top 10 finish is a definite possibility. The team manager is Jersey Triathlon Club President Gary Jones, who will be attending his second Commonwealth Games.

The Jersey Triathlon Club is providing financial support to each of the triathletes to help them with their preparations. The Jersey Triathlon Club is particularly grateful to Royal Bank of Scotland International for their support. In addition, the team competition uniform has been provided by the specialist triathlon clothing company Orca.

For more details of the Jersey Triathlon Club contact where you can find details of all our races etc

Tim Rogers at the Ogier Triathlon

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Tim Rogers finishing his last local triathlon before hopefully travelling to Melbourne and the Commonwealth games

Ogier Jersey Triathlon

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Tim Rogers, a Commonwealth Games, hopeful finished 4th in the Ogier Jersey Triathlon. Guernsey triathlete Alan Rowe was in first place, with James Amy second. Rogers will soon be taking part in the World Triathlon Age-Group Championships in Hawaii. Other potential members of the Jersey Triathlon Commonwealth Games team, Scott Pitcher and Paul Clements, after well deserved summer breaks, sat the race out as both have just entered a period of heavy training .

The Jersey Team for Melbourne

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The Michelob Ultra London Triathlon was the final selection race, with the first three Jersey triathletes being Paul Clements, Scott Pitcher and Tim Rogers. The Jersey triathlon team for the Melbourne Commonwealth Games will not be formally announced until 23 Novermber. The team is managed by Gary Jones and will be leaving for Melbourne on Monday 6 March and will be competing on Saturday 18 March.