Digest submissions for February

For the February 19^th edition of Digest, please send your submissions to Pam and John Milnes at: dasani2@telus.net. For the February 26^th edition, send them to wabbit@shaw.ca, but CC Pam and John just in the off chance that I encounter flight delays or cancellations returning from Mexico on the 25^th. Gracias amigos.

Rob

I apologize for the way the Digest looks, but found out at the last minute that my computer won't accept Rob's format. Sorry, Rob.

pam

FRONTRUNNERS' ANNIVERSARY!! Frontrunners Victoria is having their anniversary sale on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21st. Great buys on shoes and clothing. Frontrunners is a sponsor of Team West Coast and the Victoria Youth Triathlon.

TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:

Avila Rhodes

 

BAZAN BAY 5K RACE MEETING TWC is having an organizational meeting for the 2009 Bazan Bay 5K Race on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, at 7:00 pm. Location TBA/Commonwealth Place. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the organization of this race in 2009 or 2010, please email Wayne. waynecoulson@shaw.ca

Sunday March 8, 2009 Bazan Bay,Part Deux

Also known as "I'll be back until you sign up to volunteer"

Team West Coast Needs you, its members, to help out twice a year at theBazan Bay 5km and the Victoria Youth Triathlon. In return you are able to swim, bike, run, walk, drink, eat and sleep (okay, okay maybe the sleep part is an exaggeration).

Ø Did you know funds raised at Bazan Bay go towards the Youth Triathlon, a break even event put on by TWC for the youth of BC?

Ø Did you know that a portion of the funds are donated to various charitable groups?

Ø Did you know the remainder helps support numerous club activities (you will have to wait for thePart III to find out which ones)?

We are on track to make this year's Bazan Bay 5km another great success. A number of TWC members and their spouseshave stepped forward to volunteerbut we still need more. You can help out:

Ø a week before the race with flyer distribution

Ø race day pre race set up

Ø race marshalling

Ø kitchen/hall support

Ø post race tear down

Ø Saturday (7^th)race pick upat Frontrunners

Ø race day registration

Email me today at the link below and get entered for a volunteer draw prize

Michael Roth,

Bazan Bay Volunteer Coordinator

bazanbay@yahoo.ca

Bazan Bay Charities

TWC will donate part of the profit from theBazan Bay 5k Race to three groups. The Alzheimers Society (in Jacquie Farris' name), The Victoria Hospice (in memory of Greg Wilkie), and Peninsula Track Club (towards their Parkland Track improvement project).

Please come out and support our run!

Valentine's Day Draw Prize

Our next Bazan Bay volunteer draw prize is coming up on Valentine's Day, February 14^th. Sign up with Mike today, don't miss your chance at the next prize.

Wayne

Sala Hantle 5k Walk & 10k Fun Run - March 15^th

Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS care projects in Africa.Starts at Beaver Lake Shelter. Register at 8 am, Begin at 9 am.

Eau de Hell Week - Starts April 11^th

Bike ride one or more of the 200, 300, 400, or 600K brevets in one week.

http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/eau-de-hell-week.html

 

50% Off Shawnigan Lake Triathlon Relay Team Entries

In order to kick off the triathlon year with a bang and promote more individual athletes to getting involved with triathlon, the Subaru Shawnigan Lake Triathlon (May 24) is offering a 50% discount on all relay teams entries inthe Half IM, Olympic, or Sprint races. You can save up to $120!

Make a team, or wecan build one for you,just simply email us and we will hook you up. Email john@triseries.ca with your preferred race distance (Sprint, Olympic, or Half IM) and your discipline (Swim, Bike, or Run).

Registration and information on this race is available at www.triseries.ca/shawnigan_lake

_________________________

John Botelho, Events Manager, Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series, john@triseries.ca www.triseries.ca

TRI-BC membership and insurance

If you are training for the upcoming duathlon/triathlon season, now is the time to think about renewing your 2009 TRI-BC membership. TRI-BC membership includes insurance when you are training with TWC. Our coaches include Audrey Stibbe, Wayne Coulson, Phil McOrmond, Mike Walsh, Sean Cunningham, and Hillerie Denning. Membership also includes insurance when you are racing. You can renew online; the TWC password is 3852. Remember TWC members get a reduced membership fee.

TWC finishers at Cedar 12k

[ Graham Fisher

[ Bridget McGowan

[ Rob Hare

[ Mike Ellis

[ Mark Havers

[ Bill McMillan

[ Monique Lacerte-Roth

[ Anne Murfitt

[ Roseanne Wilson

Island Race Series Carpooling

Anyone wishing to carpool to out of town races can meet at the Helmcken Road park-and-ride lot. All out of town races start at 11:00, so departure times are suggested so that arrival at the race is approximately 10:00 to allow time for a coffee along the way and a warm-up jog before the race. If you are planning to carpool to the race, and plan to leave at a different time, let wabbit know how many seats are available and I can post in the Digest if you are looking to fill a vehicle. Also, don't forget www.pickuppal.com as another option.

[ March 22, Comox Valley Half Marathon - 07:30 departure

[ April 5, Merville 15k - 07:00 departure

[ April 19, Sooke River 10k & Series Awards - 09:15 departure

TWC Cycling News

The weather was cold and crisp, but no rain and there was a large turnout for the Saturday ride, probably because Wayne was playing St. Valentine and gave all the women in the group a gift certificate for Francelli's – what a guy! The first group set off for Sidney followed by Val, Jacquie, Janice and Steve who told us that they did a portion of the Goose and out to the Peninsula – can never quite figure out their descriptions, but do pass by them going in the opposite direction once in a while, so do know that they're riding! I (Sue) started to lag behind around Martindale Rd, but Tom (because it was Valentine's Day) pulled me all the way to Tulista Park where I said goodbye to the group and wended my way home. Bob Woof and Ken Ross picked up the pace and led the rest of us around Lands End without incident until ½ block from coffee when Ken had a flat, with the ensuing discussion about rim tape, etc. Karen was an eager listener to this discussion, again, developing new-found knowledge from taking (along with Jacquie) the Women's Bike Repair Course, from a Woman instructor! I (Karen) am so pleased that I made the "Riders in Shining Helmets" feel so good about helping me with my derailleur cable last week. After all, what are "damsels in distress" all about anyway – to make others feel good! Next time there's a problem guys – you can call on Jacquie & I! Again, we'll make things better – one way or the other!

See you Saturday, at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.

Sue and Karen, TWC Cycling "Assistants"

 

 

TWC Classifieds

As a service to TWC members, products or services that may be of benefit to the general membership may be advertised here. Items not sold must be renewed each week.

For Sale:

Ladies size 10 Orca Predator wetsuit. Should fit 5'2''-5'9"120-140 lbs.

Very good condition. Call: Elaine250-477-5152

TWC Running Vests

All pre-orders for TWC vests have been filled and vests are now available for all. Great for cool morning/evening running.Bright colours. All sizes available. $70. Contact Waynewaynecoulson@shaw.ca

Lost and Found

Lost or found something that may belong to another TWC member? - advertise it here.

Something for Digest?

Have some news for TWC members? Send it to wabbit@shaw.ca by Wednesday at 6 p.m. for the next Digest. Items received late cannot be guaranteed to make it into that week's edition.