South Shore Kids of Steel outstanding success!

South Shore Kids of Steel

BTC member and co-event organizer Steve Saunders writes …

By all accounts the event went very smoothly and safely.  We had many thank yous from the parents and the athletes.  The police remarked how smoothly the event went.  This year our members took care of both the bike and run course.  Even the swim course was managed by a BTC member. Volunteers remained dedicated to their posts to the end. For this we owe you our thanks.

The worst thing that happened seemed to be a scraped knee of one young athlete.

Even the rain held off until the last young athlete crossed the finish line.

Many thanks to our club members who have volunteered to help.   Also, many thanks to all our sponsors for their support.  I’d like to extend a special thank you to the Bridgewater Triathlon Club (donation, bike stands, transportation, volunteers) and the Bluenose Striders Running Club (walkie-talkies, extra bibs, volunteers).

Great job everyone!

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Heartland Tour coming to Bridgewater Tue Jul 14

Join us on Tuesday Jul 14th as the Heartland Tour rolls into Bridgewater

The Heartland Tour is coming to Bridgewater … please join us in this celebration of a healthy, active lifestyle!
Date: Tuesday July 14, 2009

Bike start: 9am from Ship Yard’s Landing

Healthy Lifestyle Expo : 1:30 - 4:30 at ShipYard’s Landing (rain location : NSCC Gym)  Pleaes stop by the BTC booth!

More: www.heartlandtour.ca

The Bridgewater segment is organized by BTC member Ron Allen and friends.

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Canada’s Whitfield wins ITU Elite Cup triathlon in dramatic run finish

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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — JUN 28 - Victoria’s Simon Whitfield outran five other competitors in a sprint to the finish to win the $200,000 US first prize yesterday at the Hy-Vee ITU Elite Cup triathlon. see: http://www.torontosun.com/sports/othersports/2009/06/28/9959751-sun.html

Video : http://www.videosurf.com/video/2009-hy-vee-itu-elite-cup-men%27s-triathlon-69268072

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BTC Update - Mon June 29 - Sun Jul 5

Tammy rocks the TT!

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday June 29 - Jul 5, 2009

For the complete details, check out our CALENDAR

  • Mon, Jun 29, 6:00pm – 7:30pm - Lake Swim - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Tue, Jun 30, 6pm – 8pm - Interval Practice - Bike - Beck’s Lake
  • Wed, Jul 1, 6pm – 8pm - Aileen Meagher International Track Classic - SMU
  • Thu, Jul 2, 6pm – 8pm - Fancy Lake - swim/bike/run
  • Fri, Jul 3, 6pm – 7pm - Swim - REVISED - Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • Sat, Jul 4, 10am – 11am - Run - YMCA
  • Sun, Jul 5 - Duncan Hadley Tri/Du - Fredericton, NB

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6th Annual South Shore Kids of Steel

Kids of Steel

Bridgewater Parks and Rec write …

Please join us on Canada Day at the Bridgewater Outdoor Pool for the 6th Annual Kids of Steel Triathlon open to youth ages 3-15. No prior experience is necessary for this SWIM, BIKE AND RUN event. Enter the individual and/or team event (2-3/team). It’s all about having fun!

BTC Volunteers – please meet at the pool at 7am for pre-KOS setup.

Date: Tuesday, July 1

Time: All starts will be in waves by age and gender, starting at 8:45 a.m.Mandatory check in and bike checks commence at 7:45 a.m.

Registration Fee: $14
(Includes Triathlon NS membership, t-shirt (if registered by June 9), certificate, BBQ, goodie bag and draw prizes.)

Year Born - Swim/Bike/Run

  • 2003/04/05 sprinkler 50m 25m (with parent)
  • 2001/02 sprinkler/or 25m 75m 100m
  • 99/2000 50m 2km 500m
  • 97/98 75m 3km 750m
  • 95/96 100m 5km 1km
  • 93/94 125m 6km 1.25km

Relay Teams

  • 97/98/99/2000 75m 3km 750m
  • 93/94/95/96 125m 6km 1.25km

*Swimmers are welcome to take breaks.

Registration forms and event details are available at the Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department located at 60 Pleasant Street. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering on the event day, feel free to call our office at 543-2274 or Karen Geddes-Selig at 543-9987. T-shirt only guaranteed to those registered by June 9, 2008.

THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR’S VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS:

Tim Horton’s, Bridgewater Parks, Recreation and Culture Department, Michelin Tires (Canada), Cleve’s Source for Sports, Lunenburg Bike Barn, Zellers, Spin Your Wheels Bike Shop, McDonald’s, Dairy Queen, High Liner Foods Incorporated, Paula Pitman Re/Max, Canadian Tire, Bridgewater Triathlon Club, BMO Nesbitt Burns, Pine View Farm, and South Shore Regional School Board.

WIN a 21-SPEED

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BTC Update - Mon June 22 - Sun Jun 28

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday June 22 - 28, 2009

BTC PRACTICES

Tue 23 : [ Coached Interval Practice ] - 8 of 15 - RUN

  • meet at the GVMAF track in Lunenburg
  • RUN workout
  • be ready to start at 6pm

Thu 25 : [ Fancy Lake Brick ] - 8 of 16 - Swim/Bike [ map ]

  • Distances - Sprint: Swim 750M/Bike 10k   Olympic Swim 1000M/Bike 14k
  • 6:15 setup
  • 6:30 pre-practice meeting
  • 6:40 : workout starts

Sun 28 : Heart of the Highlands Triathlon - Ingonish, NS

OTHER ACTIVITIES - not BTC events

Mon Jun 22 : [ Lake Swim ] -  2 of 10 - [ map ]

  • weekly swim at Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • 6-7pm

Wed 24 : Time Trial - [ map ]

Sat 27 : YMCA Run

  • coordinated by Steve Saunders
  • 10am start from the YMCA

Sat 27 / Sun 28 : Century Ride Weekend

Sun 28 : Liverpool Privateer Days Road Race - 5 miles

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Lunenburg - Riverport Road Race - Sun Jun 21

LUNENBURG - RIVERPORT BENEFIT* ROAD RACE
Official Road Race Sanctioned by Bicycle Nova Scotia

When : Sunday, June 21, 2009

Start/Finish : Riverport Elementary School. Hwy. 332, Rose Bay

Registration : 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Start : 12 Noon —– Sharp!!!

Fee :     $25.00 Licensed Riders / $25.00 - one-day license / $5.00 - number fee

*$5 of entry fee will go to the Jennifer Collins-Niford Rehabilitation Fund

Course :     28 km. loop (Mostly flat, one long gradual climb)
Seniors 1, 2, 3:  5 laps
Women, Senior 4s, Juniors, Masters: 3 laps
Prime sprints in every race!

Contact : Al Heubach 634 3426  (634 8033 after 6 PM)    nika@eastlink.ca

Sponsors : Lunenburg Bike Barn, The Knot Pub

Directions : Highway 103 to Exit 11. Travel South on Hwy. 324 approx. 10 kms to 4-way stop. Make right onto Hwy. 332 towards Riverport. Continue along Hwy. 332 approx. 12 kms to the Riverport Elementary School, on the right. Travel time from Halifax: 1.5 hours. [ Google Map ]

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BTC Update - Mon June 15 - Sun Jun 21

A summary of BTC and other events happening this week : Monday June 15 - 21, 2009

BTC PRACTICES

Tue 16 : Coached Interval Practice - 7 of 15 - BIKE/RUN

  • meet on Mount Pleasant Rd. before Lake Huey  [ map ]
  • Bike/Run with the focus this week to be determined by the coach :-)
  • be ready to start the at 6pm

Thu 18 : Fancy Lake Brick - 7 of 16 - Swim/Run [ map ]

  • this week’s theme : Welcome newcomers, Bring a friend!
  • Distances - Newcomers: Bike 5k/Run 1k (or whatever you can!)   Sprint: Swim 300M/Run 5k   Olympic Swim 300M/Run 8k
  • 6:15 setup
  • 6:30 pre-practice meeting
  • 6:40 : workout starts

Sun 21 : 14 Wing (Greenwood) Triathlon/Duathlon

OTHER ACTIVITIES - not BTC events

Mon Jun 15 : Lake Swim [ map ]

  • weekly swim at Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach
  • warm-up / main set / cool down - details at practice
  • 6-7pm

Wed 17 : Time Trial

Sat 20 : YMCA Run

  • coordinated by Steve Saunders
  • 10am start from the YMCA

Sun 21 : Sunday Ride

  • cancelled this week — take in Al Heubach’s Riverport Road Race

Sun 21 : Johnny Miles Full and Half Marathon, 10k, 5k

Sun 21 : Riverport Road Race

  • contact Al Heubach at the Lunenburg Bike Barn (634-3426) for details about this road bike race from the Riverport School

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Monday Lake Swim - Jun 15 - Aug 10, 2009

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When : Monday June 15 - Aug 10, 2009

Time : 6-7:30pm

Where : Lake Mush-a-mush Municipal Beach [ map ]

Description : Informal 10 week open water swim.  There will be an optional practice outline for each week, altho participants are welcome to do whatever they want.

Skill Level : all skill levels

Cost : There is no charge.

Notes:

  • this is not a Bridgewater Triathlon Club practice
  • you do not have to be a BTC member to participate
  • there is no lifeguard
  • you participate at your own risk

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Aerobics First hosts tri-nite - Fri Jun 19

Jeremy Law from Aerobics First writes …

We are coordinating, our first ever Triathlon Buy Night! Along with the help of the individuals (and characters) of Triathlon Nova Scotia, the various clubs of the province, and triathlon related brands we hope to create a dynamic, social, and fun night for triathletes of all ages, sizes, and experience

The idea is, in keeping with the triathlon theme, three fold:

  • Outfit all Nova Scotia triathletes in the necessary clothes, shoes, wetsuits, accessories to make their 2009 competitive or recreational triathlon season a comfortable, strong, and good looking one! At a discount, of course!
  • Create an exclusive, fun, high energy night in the early season so that all members of all clubs can meet and reacquaint with eachother so that you might just receive a few more ‘Looking goods!’ on the courses of our province this summer.
  • Share with eachother the trends (Aerobics First to athlete), needs (athlete to Aerobics First), questions (athlete to Aerobics First and brand representatives), and direction of triathlon in Nova Scotia and the Maritimes, thus ensuring a positive future of growth and fun for this crazy sport!

Look forward to:

  • 20% Off Storewide! (excluding energy gels and hydration systems - 10% off offered on orders of boxes)
  • 20% Off NINETEEN Wetsuits (as compared to the usual 10% for TNS Members)
  • WINE, BEER, SODA & Pizza and Cheese (that should be enough to get Mark Campbell out…)
  • Senior store staff, community triathlon gurus, and brand representatives to answer questions regarding gear and/or shoes
  • Slide show of new and recommended products for triathlon available to buy or order from Aerobics First
  • Sample energy gels and hydration systems from Carboom Energy Gels
  • NS Triathlon Race directors and on hand to discuss and talk about their own events

Date:

  • Friday, June 19
  • 6 PM - 9 PM

Apres-Tri Buy Party:  If that’s what you’re into –and if you’re not putting in a big effort run or bike on Saturday AM– head down to the tri-friendly Split Crow for a few more cold ones and some live music. You’ve gotta party some time, right! Might as well be early season and while you’re still excited about the prospect of using all of your spare time for training and sleeping (and working, and parenting)

RSVP! to ecskiing@gmail.com so that we might prepare enough food and drink and staff for all!

Prizing!

All attending will fill out a entry ballot when you arrive at our shop.  We will do a draw for all prizing after the evening is complete and email out to all the big winners! This way, you can come and go as you please and not worry about missing the prize draw. Socialize away without interruption… keep your fingers crossed for your name to be on the winner’s list in the following days!   Potential for prizing from Sugoi, New Balance, Smith, various race directors in attendance, Centenial Pool, Dalplex, Maritime Campus Services, Nineteen Wetsuits, Cyclesmith, Fuel Belt, Timex, Saucony, Triathlon Nova Scotia, Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio, Bramoso Gourmet Pizzaria, Balega Socks, Smartwool, Mizuno, Triathlon Canada Magazine, Optimyz Magazine, Brooks, Asics, The Split Crow, Carboom Energy, Oakley (a pair of glasses!)
Seriously!
Jeremy Law
Aerobics First
902 423 1470

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