TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:

[ Jeff van den Driesen

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 volunteer but 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 up at 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

Early Bird Volunteer Prize Winner

Congratulations to our first Bazan Bay early bird volunteer prize winner - Jenny Fisher.

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.

Invitation

Members of Team West Coast: Come out and experience the Subaru West Coast Triathlon Series. The series features four exciting events located in absolutely beautiful locations. Athletes of all abilities, from first-timers to elite athletes, will participate in different distances including half an Ironman, Sprint, Olympic, and Relay. This year the series will feature great souvenirs, chances to win a VIP trip to Hawaii, a nationally televised race, opportunities to qualify for Ironman, and fun for everyone. For more information on the series please visit www.triseries.ca or contact me. Thanks and all the best for the New Year!

John Botelho

Events Manager

john@triseries.ca

Bazan Bay Volunteers

TWC needs you! Mike Roth has taken on the challenging job of coordinating volunteers for our upcoming Bazan Bay 5k Race on Sunday, March 8^th. Please take a few moments to respond to Michael's email. Respond early and reserve your favourite job!

Prez Wayne

P.S. Have you renewed your 2009 TWC membership?

Draw Prizes for Bazan Bay Volunteers

Have you volunteered for Bazan Bay?We have early bird draw prizes for volunteers starting this month.Email Mike today.

Results from Cobble Hill 10K

[ John Cattarall (running for PIH)

[ Graham Fisher

[ Kevin Taylor

[ John Botelho (running for Lifesport)

[ Hillerie Denning (running for Lifesport)

[ Bridget McGowan

[ Alene Ash

[ Mike Ellis

[ Mark Havers

[ Rob Hare

[ Bill McMillan

[ Phil McOrmond

[ Katie Bateman

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.

[ February 8, Cedar 12k - 08:30 departure

[ 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

Saturday Bike Ride: Seeing that Maurice was incapacitated on Saturday and was unable to lead the group I thought I would add my two pennyworth to his usual narrative. First I hope you are okay Maurice and will be fit and well on Saturday. Karen, Wayne, Jacquie, Bob, Val, Tom, I and Ken Denman set off for good old Sidney. I managed to stay with the lead group until Hunt Road and after Bob was kind enough to see how I was doing they took off and I never saw them again. Val and Jacquie were a little ways behind me and I was in “no man’s land” in the middle I carried on to McTavish and then home. When Tom arrived home later he said that their group went to Wain Road then West Saanich and detoured through Ardmore and back home along West Saanich and no mishaps along the way. So this is for Maurice so that he didn’t miss out on anything and just to say that I missed your company.

Susan Weightman

Saturday rides will continue, meeting at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.

Maurice Robinson

TWC Cycling Coordinator

Mauricegavin@shaw.ca

Winter Indoor Bike Training!

Team West Coast Members are invited to join the indoor bike training program at Commonwealth Place this winter. The program offers 2 sessions per week with an option to attend only one session per week as well. This program is designed and coached by one of Victoria’s few Level 3 cycling coaches and is very popular with TWC members because of the considerable improvement realized in outdoor cycling, whether it be racing or recreational. Thursday night sessions also include an optional run after the ride. All abilities welcome. For more info, call 250-744-DOŸIT (3648). Options:

[ January 6^th – March 26^th, Tuesday and/or Thursdays, 6-7:15pm

[ January 6^th – June 16^th, Tuesday and/or Thursdays, 6-7:15pm

(Please note that trainer sessions are only on Thursdays after March 31^st). To register http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=27046&From=fas or call Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600

SwimFit

Are you interested in improving your swim times in a triathlon or just want to get some low impact exercise? If so, join SwimFit at the Commonwealth Pool. SwimFit is a regular program held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 am to 11:30 am. Its focus is stroke improvement and it is appropriate for Novice and Intermediate Triathletes and Swimmers. There are 2 or more on-deck coaches to help you improve your swim. So if you can swim 50 meters, then we can do the rest! The next session starts January 5th. Please register at the Commonwealth Center. To register http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=42138 or call Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600

Day-Time Masters Swim

Looking for a great workout that isn’t too early or too late? Team West Coast members are invited to join the noon Masters Swim Program at Commonwealth Place, held Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon until 1 pm. All abilities are welcome and the program is based on a structured swim progression that includes stroke improvement and tips for swimming in the open water. Whether you are training for a triathlon, a Masters Swim meet, or just for fitness, this program is for you. Designed and led by experienced coaches. For more info, call 744–DO IT! (3648). Options:

[ January 5^th – Mar 27^th, Mon, Wed, and Fri, 12-1:00pm

[ January 5^th – June 19^th, Mon, Wed, and Fri, 12-1:00pm

To register http://recreation.saanich.ca/reconline/Activities/ActivitiesDetails.asp?ProcessWait=N&aid=42138 or call Saanich Commonwealth Place at 250-475-7600

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

Bicycle trainer for sale

Basic fluid resistance trainer made by Bike Nashbar. Works well and easy to adjust. $100 obo. Contact Kevin Taylor at kevin_c_taylor@yahoo.com.

Rider's Special

Cold weather coming? Indoor spinning is the answer. Rider's has a great deal on the KENETIC FLUID TRAINER with complimentary Spinervals DVD. Retail for $360 + tax. TWC price at $280 + taxes.

TWC running vests

Louis Garneau has promised our vests before Christmas. Everyone who has ordered a vest will be fitted first!Cost $70.The balance of the vests will go on sale early in the New Year.

Wayne

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.