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Chris If you would like to find out more about joining Crystal Palace Triathletes please contact Chris Hall on 07733 321041.

A link to the online membership form is available on the membership page.

Club Committee

John

John Petrides - Chairman & Welfare Officer
I joined CPT in 2000 and have been Club Chairman for the last six years. I am also an active member of various British Triathlon committees. I have raced all distances from Sprint to Ironman and in 2010 am hoping to complete the Marathon des Sables. You are more likely to bump into me at a Club swim session than a running or cycling session as I tend to do these in the comfort of my garage, although I do try to make a couple of Sunday cycles during the year. I was firmly behind the resurrection of the Crystal Palace Triathlon in 2005 and have been race director ever since.

ChrisChris Hall - Secretary
I joined CPT in 2007 after having moved into the area. I started years ago mainly as a cyclist, then added a bit of running to keep fit over the winter when riding was more difficult. I did a few duathlons, and after enjoying those I decided that (although I hate swimming) triathlons seemed a good challenge! And several years later, I’m still doing them!! But still hate swimming!! :)

BrianBrian Smith - Treasurer
I have been a member of CPT since 2004 and was appointed to the Committee at the end of 2008. I compete at all distances and have completed several Ironman races, including Ironman Austria in 2004 and again in 2008. I also enjoy the Club cycling holidays to Italy, attend Club social events as well as regularly swimming on a Thursday.

KarenKaren Ayers (Webmaster & Welfare Officer)

I joined CPT in December 2000 after watching the triathlon at the Sydney Olympics and thinking 'I can do that!'. I'd never run more than 5k before and have worked my way through the distances, including the marathon and Ironman UK in 2005. My Mum still comes to watch as she can't believe the child who refused to run for the bus now enjoys training and continually trying to achieve PBs! I've also made a lot of good friends at CPT and enjoy the social side as well as the training.

CathyCathy Cooke (Coach coordinator)
I joined CPT in 2002 and have progressed through the various race distances. I completed IMUK in 2005 and have no desire to do another Ironman. I am currently juggling my training between looking after two young children and alternating sessions with my husband, Mitch, who is also a member of CPT. I am also a BTA Level 1 coach.

GlynGlyn Tully (Cycle coordinator)
I have been a member of CPT for more years than I would care to mention, and enjoy racing all distances, even Ironman. I am a keen cyclist who is hoping to get members involved in more TTs and sportifs this year. I have also organised several Club training holidays, including a trip to France in 2009 and am organising a trip to the Newport Velodrome in 2010. I have a certain penchant for battenburg cake and god's gift to music, Morrissey.

SuseSuse Fairfax (Social secretary and kit coordinator)
I joined CPT in 2005 and have worked my way through all distances, completing Ironman Austria in 2008. I'm hoping to do a the London Marathon and another Ironman in 2011. I enjoy the social side of CPT as well as training and racing. I hope to continue doing justice to the role of Social secretary following Dawn's retirement! I am also a BTA Level 1 coach.

SallySally Kidson (Junior Coordinator)

I joined CPT 2008 so that I could get in the water on Friday evenings rather than being soaked watching!  As ever one thing leads to another – a bike was bought and then came the Southwater Relays - my personal training focus is simply improving overall fitness and having some idea of what it all involves!  Joe (son + junior member since 2008)  has just completed his third season as a junior triathlete. In that short time we have witnessed a huge increase in the numbers, level and intensity of children’s triathlon competition – and learnt a tremendous amount that we would like to share with others.  It is very clear that being supported by a strong and active club is a huge benefit to these young athletes - and this is certainly what we are about at Crystal Palace.  

GregGreg Lewis (Run coordinator)

I have been a member of Crystal Palace Triathletes since 1997. Having joined as someone who swam, cycled and ran, but not all in the space of a couple of hours, I was eventually persuaded to actually try combining the disciplines and have raced every year since.

I have completed two Ironman events and as a result have decided that Olympic distance is preferable for the near future. For the past three years I have been on the CPT Race Committee, helping to resurrect the Crystal Palace event and expand it to the point where we hope to have over 800 entrants, with juniors, again in 2010. I am also a BTA Level 1 coach.

I am also a keen supporter of any social events put on by the club!

AudreyAudrey Livingston (Swim coordinator)
I joined CPT in 2006, mainly to improve my swimming before my first triathlon, the Crystal Palace Triathlon. When I joined I couldn't swim more than 50m without stopping. I successfully finished my first race and got the bug! I've done sprint and olympic distances races and a couple of half marathons. I am also a BTA Level 1 coach and personal trainer.

Download the PARQOur Club volunteers, officials and coaches have agreed to and signed the British Triathlon Code of Conduct and the British Triathlon Code of Practice for Coaches.

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