FINALLY THE WEBSITE IS UP

Guys... Thanks for your patients... we are now happy to say the new website is up and running!! And it Rocks!!!

You can

• enter online, if you haven't already
• Check out the Race Book
• find out about Coles Bay
• and plenty more...

Check it out....

http://www.colesbay100.com/

Support those supporting you... Thanks RBS Morgans

RBS Morgans are one of Australian’s largest retail stockbroking and financial planning organisations servicing more that 340,000 clients from 60 offices across the country.  The Tasmanian office is owned and managed by local advisers with the support of national and international research analysts who all have years of experience in investment markets.

RBS Morgans offer clients advice on:

·          Portfolio construction and asset allocation;

·          Australian and international shares;

·          Establishing and managing Self Managed Super Funds;

·          Superannuation, retirement and estate planning;

·          Insurance;

·          Options and derivatives; and

·          Margin lending.

RBS Morgans wealth management advisory process begins with understanding you; your current situation and more importantly, where you want to be.  This process ensures that RBS Morgans are able to build a financial strategy that appropriately addresses their client’s needs and goals.  The advice provided is transparent, personalised and comprehensive.

Our Thanks Go Out...

We have been very fortunate to have the backing and support of the fantastic people at the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and the Freycinet National Park. Both have given the all clear to use their facilities and access the areas controlled by both parties. Thanks guys, we couldn't do it without you!!

UPDATE - 6 Weeks Out

A Few things to remember...

• Event Date  -  18th February 2012
• NO ENTRIES ACCEPTED AFTER WEDNESDAY 6pm FEBRUARY 15th, 2012
• Entry Process is listed below
• Field is Capped and we will not be able to take additional Entries once reached.

There has been a fantastic response to the entries so far with a number of categories outdoing last year in terms of numbers (Go Girls!!).

The number of new names on the list is very impressive and we welcome them into the Coles Bay 100 family!!

Whatever you do don't miss out on an entry, train hard and good luck to those competing in the State Sprint Champs this weekend! 

Entries are building!!

Beautiful day at Coles Bay today and made all the more exciting with a pod of dolphins playing in the bay!!

Entries are rolling in, heaps from the mainland !! Hope they can leave Coles Bay in February with picture of the Bay like it is today!!

A number of teams have entered so far, get organised and get your entry in!!

ENTRIES OPEN

Due to factors outside of our control the website has not been finished as we had hoped. So what we have decided to do is open the entries in a slightly different manner...

From the talk around the traps we will reach the maximum numbers for the event in 2012. So this is your chance to secure your place.

The best way for this to happen is to send an email to tri@colesbay.com.au with your details as requested below, then transfer your entry fee and you are locked in!

What we need from you is the following…

Name / Team Name:
Event type: RBS Morgans ~ Coles Bay 100 (Individual)
or
RBS Morgans ~ Coles Bay 100 (Team)
or
Knight Frank Sprint Race.

Date of Birth:
Tri Aust Membership Number:
or
Tri Tas/Club Membership Number:
or
If not a member of a Tri Aust or a Club we highly recommend it but  it is not a problem you can still enter this event. Just let us know you are not a member anywhere.

Emergency Contact Number:
List of Known Allergies:
Nick Name:

If you are entering a team, we need to know the above details for each member and which leg they are doing.

We then need you to transfer your entry fee to the following account with your Surname and your DOB as the reference to:

Coles Bay 100
BSB: 017 010
Acc No: 262884571
If you have a receipt number from your transfer please email it back with the above info.

Entry fees are:
NON Triathlon Australia Members
RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100
Individual                 $135.00
Team                       $180.00
Knight Frank Sprint    $65.00

Triathlon Tasmania / Club Members
RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100
Individual                 $120.00
Team                       $180.00
Knight Frank Sprint   $60.00

Triathlon Australia Members
RBS Morgans ~ Coles Bay 100
Individual                 $110.00
Team                       $180.00
Knight Frank Sprint   $55.00

Once funds are received we will send you a confirming email and you are all sorted..

Have a safe Christmas break and we look forward to seeing you at Coles Bay in February 2012.

Happy Training.....

RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 crew

Tex, Craze, Lou and Padge

One for the Record Books

With the event only being 2 years old and 2010 was a different course to 2011 these numbers really have no relevance to each other.... but with the 2012 course being exactly the same as 2011, we will be able to compare like with like!! Anyway...just as a starting point...

2:80:18	2011	1.9:52:12	2010
Swim
OM – James Hodge	25:52	OM - Joe Gambles	26.03
OF – Amelia Pearson	29.05	OF – Hanny Alston	31.47
Team – Bad Dog	32.21	Team – Running Edge	23.37
Ride
OM – James Hodge	1:56:28	OM - Joe Gambles	1:12:40
OF – Amelia Pearson	2:10:55	OF – Susan Lloyd-Webb	1:26:03
Team – Bike Central 2	2:09:35	Team – Bill & Andy	1:17:43
Run
OM – Mark Hinder	1:12:03	OM - Joe Gambles	0:42:38
OF – Amelia Pearson	1:16:22	OF – Hanny Alston	0:44:28
Team – Tris a Crowd	1:12:00	Team – Bill & Andy	0:41:33

Newton Shoes and Fuel Belt back for 2012

We welcome back both Newton Shoes and Fuel Belt as sponsors for the 2012 RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100.

We thank them for their continued support, being with the Coles Bay 100 from the start.

Welcome Aboard Rocket Science Sports ~ Swim Leg Sponsor 2012

Rocket Science Sports extend their association with Triathlons in Tasmania, coming on board as our Swim Leg Sponsor.

Rocket Science Sports introduces into the triathlon and multi sport market new innovative products based upon detailed scientific research and application of engineering concepts. Products are designed to maximise aero and hydo dynamics, durability, efficiency, and of course style. Click on their logo and have a look at their great products.

BIKE CENTRAL & SPECIALIZED ~ Ride Leg Sponsor

The RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 welcomes the teaming up of retail giant BIKE CENTRAL and arguably the world’s most successful bike manufacturer in 2011 SPECIALIZED, as the ride leg sponsor in 2012. After success all around the world Specialized bikes are the ones to be on at Coles Bay.

All models can be purchased from our very good friends at BIKE CENTRAL ~ 23 Kingsway, Launceston. Bike Central is the latest of the Specialized Concept Stores being rolled out around the nation, so if you are looking for state of the art cycling equipment or you need to tap into a wealth of knowledge, call in and see the guys at Bike Central.

Entries - UPDATE

Today is the 30th November and we had aimed to have entries open on the 1st December.... Unfortunately a slight delay has occurred with the new website and we are not in a position to go live just yet. Our designers and developers are working frantically to have the site up and running as soon as possible but we are probably looking at about another week!!!

Stay tuned and sorry for the delay!!!

Gu Energy - Endurance nutrition

We welcome back Gu Energy as a Sponsor in 2012. Gu will have a range of gels and drinks available for all Triathletes at the hydration station on the run leg, along with a few goodies in your race bag!!

Check out their website and look under the Expertise tab for some fantastic tips on Nutrition and Sugar and its place in Endurance Sports... https://guenergy.com/

The Running Edge.....

We are extremely excited to announce that The Running Edge has secured the Run Leg sponsorship for the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 in 2012.

Kim Gillard and his very knowledgeable team can help you with all your running...  in fact, all your Triathlon needs from Wetsuits to Shoes and everything in-between as you prepare for, and race this summer.

You will find The Running Edge at 73 Murray Street in Hobart.

As with all sponsors, please support those who are supporting you...

Update on Entries Opening

We are currently working on a new website which along with giving you some great information about the event, Coles Bay and heaps of other stuff, it will allow you to register via the site.

It looks like he site will be ready to go live in a week or so and we are aiming to open entries on the 1st December 2011, but keep your eye on things in here for any updates.

Happy training

Sorell Plaza continues supporting this great event

It is great to see so many of our sponsor back again for the 2012 event.

Sorell Plaza Shopping Centre have jumped back on board.... so if you’re heading up the east coast do your shopping at one of the newest Coles Supermarkets in Australia or call in on a number of specialty shops (Breadd, 9/11, Bendigo Bank, the Butcher just to name a few) or even a well know Chicken Shop!!

If you are in the north of the state, head to Sorell Plaza's sister centre at Riverside. Riverside Plaza, with Woolworths and again a number of great specialty stores and brilliant parking!!

Run Leg Course

Using Google Earth we have been able to put together an indicative map and elevation chart of each leg of the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100.

These maps are only indicative and we will use more precise forms of measurement when setting the course for the event.

This map is the Run Leg.
The Knight Frank Sprint distance race is one lap, the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 is three laps.

Using Google Earth we have been able to put together an indicative map and elevation chart of each leg of the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100.

These maps are only indicative and we will use more precise forms of measurement when setting the course for the event.

This map is the Bike leg for the RBS Morgans Long Course distance.

 We will also change turnaround points depending on the safety aspect of the exact distance measurement to ensure all atheletes are safe on the road and at the turnaround points

Indicative Course Maps

Using Google Earth we have been able to put together an indicative map and elevation chart of each leg of the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100.

These maps are only indicative and we will use more precise forms of measurement when setting the course for the event.

This map is the Bike leg for the Sprint distance.

 We will also change turnaround points depending on the safety aspect of the exact distance measurement to ensure all atheletes are safe on the road and at the turnaround points

Welcome to New Sponsor ... XAZZ CREATIVE

We welcome XAZZ CREATIVE on board as a new sponsor in 2012.

Who is Xazz??

Find out more about the Award Winning team at http://www.xazz.com.au/

XAZZ CREATIVE provides a very comprehensive range of web services. They front a group of over 20 industry professionals to be able to offer Award Winning Web Design & Internet Services!!



XAZZ CREATIVE specialise in cutting edge web design and are industry experienced in the development & implementation of new technology and multimedia. With their friendly team of qualified professionals, they can provide custom Website Design, Website Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Image Management & much more.

We welcome them on board and if you ever need a Domain name registered, a website built or hosted, Wendy at XAZZ CREATIVE is the one to talk too! 

Swim Course...... here it is.... and standby for the Swimming Leg Sponsor....all will be revealed in time.....

2 Laps for the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 ..... and a straightline dash for the Knight Frank Sprint Race (as per 2011)...... get plenty of laps in at the pool!!!

Tax and Accounting needs.... see KPMG Hobart or Launceston

Global firm with Local knowledge...KPMG have kindly signed up to support us again in the 2012 Coles Bay 100.

Who and What is KPMG?

KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services networks. It comprises over 135,000 people in member firms in more than 140 countries. 

The reputation of our Australian practice is built on our people's professionalism and enthusiasm, the quality of our audit, tax and advisory services and our contribution to communities.
 
Check out their web page at http://www.kpmg.com/au

Get some training in on the course....

You know the course from last year.... so get to Coles Bay, spend a few days in comfort and luxury at Frescape and test yourself on the course...

Contact Lou at info@freyscape.com.au and book yourself in......

Fantastic for just a holiday too.....

ANCA Insurance .... back on board for 2012

At ANCA Insurance Brokers we aim to provide you with outstanding service.   We view this as a long term commitment and it is the basis upon which we have built our business. The team we have selected to provide this unique service have all been chosen for their knowledge, experience and genuine commitment to meeting the needs of you and your business. All our representatives are fully trained so you can be assured that the advice provided to you is accurate and appropriate and has been developed with your best interests in mind. All products recommended by our representatives have been thoroughly researched to ensure they meet your needs.

http://www.ancatas.com.au/

IRIS Computing continues as a General Sponors for 2012

We welcome back IRIS Computing as a sponsor of the Coles Bay 100 Triathlon events, IRIS Computing are a statewide IT firm supporting large and small businesses and individuals. If you have a computer problem or a whole network issue, these are the guys to talk to. Call Michael Dillon on 03 6344 2288 and he will point you in the right direction...

Don't forget... when you need Wealth Creation and Management, the staff at RBS Morgans are the guys to see.

Call Jon Pitt on 03 6236 9000 and he can provide you with all the help you need! 

Hive Swim Wear continue their long association with the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 again in 2012

Hive Swimwear is the ultimate women's swimwear. Surf, swim and run in it, we make swimwear that stays on. Our collection includes bikinis, tankinis, one piece swimwear, kaftans and tracksuits. Hive swimsuits are designed to be fully adjustable and our tops don't tie up around your neck. The prints are original and exclusive to Hive to ensure they are unique. Mix and match it to suit your own personal style.

 

Designed in Noosa Heads, Australia.

http://www.hiveswimwear.com/

BANANA BOAT....Getting all areas covered for the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100!!

A warm back to sponsor BANANA BOAT will ensure that competitors stay protected from the hot East Coast Sun during the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 and Knight Frank Sprint Distance.  All competitors will receive this sensational sunscreen in their race bag!!!

Check out their products at http://www.bananaboat.com.au/ where you will find some great sun tips and iphone apps!!

Things have been quiet on here...

Sorry the blog site hasn't had a lot of updating over the past month or so but we have all had a fair bit on!!!

What I can tell you is we have been busy getting things sorted for February 2012!!!

As you know our new naming rights sponsor for the Coles Bay 100 is RBS Morgans with Knight Frank continuing to show their support sponsoring the Sprint Distance race.

We are talking to many current and potential sponsors and hope to be able to advise who we have on board over the next couple of weeks.... keep your eye on the blog!!

Not sure you will have to be quite as quick as those who managed to get an entry to the Melbourne Ironman.
When the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 entries open later in the year give yourself at least an hour after it goes on sale, and I think you will still be ok!!? Melbourne sold out in 11 minutes!!

We do have to cap the number in the field so don't leave it too much later or you never know you might miss out!!

Coles Bay 100 .. Perfect lead up to Melbourne IM

With the Melbourne IM scheduled for the 25th March 2012, the Coles Bay 100 is the perfect lead up event being 5 weeks earlier.


Entries open for the Melbourne IM this weekend (Sunday @ 1pm) at www.ironmanmelbourne.com there are only 1,500 places up for grabs so you would want to be quick if your keen. Entry fee for that event is $775.00. http://www.ironmanmelbourne.com/

Winter Challenge

Well done to all who competed in the Winter Challenge last weekend. Awesome effort!!!


A number of the Coles Bay 100 family excelled in the event so congrats to them...


Winner - Individual Male ~ Mark Padgett (CB100 organiser)

Padge happy with the win

Winner - Individual Female ~ Megan Johnston (CB100 Competitor)
Winner - 2 Man Team ~ Glen Campbell (CB100 Competitor) and Ben Mather
Winner - 2 x Mixed Team ~ Tim Slone (CB100 Competitor) and Ruth Hutchinson
Winner - Veteran Male (40+) ~ Paul Turner (CB100 Race Director)


Fantastic effort by those at the pointy end of the field but even more inspiring are those that trained hard and made the finish line... the real winners!!

The field is off ~ plenty of effort ahead of them

Final stages of the race on what was a great day for all

Accommodation....

As you all know accommodation is very hard to come by in Coles Bay itself. We strongly recommend you try and secure something well before the event.

There is a good range of options on www.colesbay.com.au or try www.freycinetrentals.com or call them on 03 62570 320. If camping is your thing (or only option left) then the Freycinet National Park is your best bet, call them on 03 62567 000.

Bicheno and Swansea have a range of accommodation options if you are happy to travel that little bit further.

Welcome RBS Morgans as our new naming rights sponsor

We are very pleased to welcome RBS Morgans as our new naming rights sponsor in 2012.
RBS Morgans Stockbroking is Australia's leading Full Service Brokerage House. We look forward to a long and successful relationship with RBS Morgans for many years to come.


We would also like to thank Sorell Plaza Shopping Centre and all the other sponsors of the 2011 event and look forward to their continued support in 2012.

Date is Set

Get into planning, The date has been set....

Saturday the 18th February 2012

Yep that's right... Saturday!! gives you time to get to Coles Bay, and more importantly hang around for post event BBQ etc...

For those wanting to do the Melbourne IM at the end of March..it will be the perfect lead up event!!

Put it in your diary and keep the training up!!

RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 ~ 2012

Welcome to the RBS Morgans Coles Bay 100 website.

This site will keep you up to date with all the information about the race, sponsors, entries.... all information you need to know in the lead up to the event.

Stay tuned