Unfortunately the cross country race at Stevenage tomorrow 18/12/22 has been cancelled.
Swim coaching tonight (Fri 9th). Only two more evenings left before Christmas (last evening will be Friday 16th.)
A few of us are running at Wimpole Park run tomorrow 9am (Sat 10th). Be great to see a few Freedom members there.
Last XC of the year next week (Sunday 18th) at Stevenage Fairlands Valley Park. 10.30am. See more details in the Forum under 'Races and Events'. A brilliant way to end the year.
Announcing the Nominees for the following Freedom Awards 2022: (Details for each nominee can be found in the Forum under Notices and News)
Nominees for Female Athlete of the Year:
Ann Tryssesoone, Emma Allen, Michelle Reeves, Rachel Carling, Suzie Taroni and Suzy Hawkins
Nominees for Male Athlete of the Year:
Guy Sharp, Mark Allen, Micky Day, Paul Bullen, Paul Fairchild and Richard Springall
Nominees for Freedom New member:
Hollie Doutre, John Dyke, Lucy Morgan, Paul Shillcock, Romans Malinovskis and Suzie Taroni
Those who have already nominated the above, we have counted your vote. For everyone else, please send your votes to committee@freedomtri.co.uk ASAP (votes close midnight Friday 25th November.)
Party tickets (for the Freedom Awards/Christmas Party on 26th November) will be available to book until midnight on Tuesday 22nd November. (We'll not be able to take bookings after this as we need to give numbers for food to the pub by Wednesday.)
There are some tickets still left so it's now open to partners/plus 1's. Please register under events.
Nominations are open for the following Freedom Awards:
Female Athlete of the Year
Male Athlete of the Year
Freedom New member 2021/2022
Please send your nominations to committee@freedomtri.co.uk by Thursday 17th November 2022.
This weeks training sessions are open for booking:
Strength & Conditioning - 6.30am Tuesday 8th
Running Club - 7pm Tuesday 8th
Swim Coaching - 7pm, 7.45pm, 8.30pm - Friday 11th
Awards / Christmas Party Tickets for Sat 26th November are now available! Please book ASAP so that we know numbers for food etc.
The Freedom Tri Awards Party will be on 26th November 2022.
7pm - late
The Orange Tree pub, Baldock
No fancy dress this year BUT there will be a 'fancy hat' competition for the creative among us!
Food and drink, lot of chat, fun and our 2022 Freedom Tri Awards.
Tickets will be on sale and registration open on 1st November!
£10pp (members only.)
A great week of training / events ahead (see calendar for details and book on!):
Running Club starts back - Tuesday evenings 7pm - campus 5, Letchworth
Open water swims still available most mornings providing there are sufficient numbers.
Coached swimming Friday nights - 3 sessions available - St Chris Pool from 7pm onwards.
Weekend bike rides. See Facebook page and events calendar for details.
XC - first XC league race of the season - Sunday 16th October. See details under races and on events calendar.
What a great weekend we've just had to inspire us all. Members climbing mountains, swimming rivers, Ducking and Dashing and generally just being part of an amazing club. Well done to Matt and the team for delivering a superb Duck and Dash race.
Coming up...
Last outdoor pool swim session this evening (Monday 5th)
Morning lake swimming sessions available to book.
Sunday group bike rides available to book.
Coached swim/run sessions take a short break in September to give our fantastic coaches a rest. They will resume end of September/Beginning of October.
Good Morning Freedom, another HOT week ahead! Two great events this week to suit the weather conditions…
Freedom Family BBQ. Bring the family and your swimming costume for a couple of hours at Letchworth Outdoor Pool. Free BBQ and a chilled social evening Friday 15th 6.45-9pm.
Swim TT. Two laps of the lake. You swim and we time you… simples!! Saturday 16th morning 7am. (Arrive 6.50. Briefing 7am. Start by 7.10am)
Register on events!
