Spring has sprung and it is time to race
Hi to all OCTC Members
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Triathlon Season. After what can only be described as a challenging winter for training, we “Break the Ice” on Sunday 27 September 2015, that’s right in only 3 weeks we are racing and ceremonially “dunking” ourselves in beautiful Lake Canobolas. Official water temperature at present is somewhere between “brisk” and “freezing”.
I am very excited to announce that if you are reading this post you are viewing it on our brand NEW website www.octc.org.au. This has been a major effort to provide the very best communications platform we can and provide our club with the features we need to ensure members are up to date at all times with everything triathlon. I need to thank Jo Hunter from “Inbound Web Solutions” for the passion she has shown in developing our website and the vision of the committee to invest the resources needed to make this happen. A big thank you to Justin Stent also. Justin has provided the vast majority of images for the website, his images are first class and really enable us to showcase what this great club has to offer – great people, great location, great sport.
You will notice significant changes and new features, including-:
- Events calendar that can be downloaded and synced to your own apple or android calendars
- Timing Links
- Membership
- Upcoming Events
- Event Reports
- Uniforms
In the past we have relied on email and Facebook to provide information, now everything will be hosted on the website with emails and Facebook posts directing you to the website. To simplify communications and ensure members receive the information they require, emails will only be sent for important matters. Eg. Races, meetings, etc. All other general information will be posted on the website and a weekly “Newsletter” will be sent.
The NEW website will only be as good as we make it, and needs to be a two way communication. We need your support, please send info, updates, photos, etc. via email to octc@octc.org.au for inclusion on the website. It is your club and we need to know what everyone is doing in the Triathlon world. I also encourage constructive comments and feedback about the website. It is still under development as we go “live” and will continue to evolve.
There will be a lot of information posted over the next few weeks as the season gets under way, however don’t forget-:
Bike Week Celebrations
- Individual Time Trial Event on Saturday 12 September 2015.
- Bike Fest at Moulder Park Velodrome on Sunday 13 September 2015 from 10.00am to 2.00pm. If you can spare some time come down and help us promote triathlon and OCTC at our site under our brand new marquee.
On behalf of your committee I wish everyone a safe, happy and healthy season. Race hard but fair as only Piranha’s know how.
This is the year we take back the “Interclub Trophy” and travel to Forster for the “NSW Club Championships” where we are certain to make a mark in more ways than one!
This season is an environment where Piranha’s will thrive.
Cheers
Orange Cycle & Triathlon Club