Thank you again to all who travelled to Smallbridge Dam last weekend, the threat of a wet, wet weekend may have deterred some but in the end, the sun came out for us on race day Saturday and a great event was staged. The Trisport, Aquathlon and Open Water Swim events were held on Sunday morning which was cold and grey but the enthusiasm from all the participants was fantastic and overall, the whole event was greatly enjoyed by everyone.
The Final results have been posted on our website along with a gallery of photos – all credits to Roa and Zander Botha for capturing all those special moments. There are plenty more photos on our Facebook page so if you aren’t a member send a join request and I will add you.
There are quite a few special thanks to be made to specific organisations and people who contributed to making the event a success – THANK YOU TO –
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Our title sponsor Schweppes Holdings Zimbabwe Limited for ensuring out athletes, officials and supporters were well hydrated with Bonaqua Still Water and delicious Minute Maid Juices that we specially delivered from Mutare to Smallbridge
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Eastern Angling Society – Natalie Ratcliffe, Kerry and Brett Hundermark, Gareth Barry and Nathan the Caretaker – thank you for allowing us to host this event at Smallbridge Dam – this will definitely become a more regular event and more than once a year I am sure – thank you Gareth for facilitating the contact with ZRP Penhalonga and huge thanks to Nathan for all his hard work at the camp site ensuring that there was a steady supply of hot water, kept the fires burning and being so accommodating to any request for help made –
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All the parents who stepped up and volunteered to help – Mark Fuller thank you for the brand new bike racks, for transporting the equipment from Harare and for organising the local crew to clear and replica watches prepare the course Dean Flight and Chris Pakenham for doing the Water Safety, and to the parents who donned the Technical Official Bibs and were TO’s for the day
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Rob and Kim Hacker and their lovely friends the Du Preez and Balneaves for organising, cooking and supplying the delicious Curry and Rice dinner on Saturday night – even after going back for seconds there was enough food to feed an army !! Thank you for your continuous support
