June 11, 2009
TWC welcomes new members:
[ Cara Obee
[ Alex Ho Yin Shum
TWC members celebrating birthdays this week:
[ Jim Allman
[ Dan Dunaway
[ Robert Thomson
No Volunteers, No Youth Triathlon
So far, I have only HALF the volunteers I need for the Victoria Youth Triathlon. We need everyone in Team West Coast volunteering on Sunday, June 14. Please email Jacqui ASAP at waynecoulson@shaw.ca
Encourage your friends and family to come out and help.
We need volunteers for these positions:
[ Bike Check: Tuesday Wednesday, June 9 and10; 6-9pm at Rider’s: 3 per night
[ Equipment Set Up and Take Down (Dale Carter): 4
[ Registration (Jeff van den Driessen): 3
[ Transition (Annabelle Suminski): 6
[ Run Route (Stephen Baker): marshals – 14; run rabbits – 8
[ Bike Counters (Kathy Davidson): 14
[ Bike Route Marshals (Jacqui Coulson): 30
[ Food (Alice Court): 3
[ Finish Line Timing (Katie Bateman): 3
All volunteers are asked to remain for 30 minutes after the event to help clean up and pack away equipment
Memory Problems
Many of you have been very good about telling Jacqui or Wayne about volunteering at the 2009 Victoria Youth Triathlon however sometimes WE FORGETand not all of your names get recorded on our list. Please follow up your oral volunteer with an E-mailto remind us.
Wayne waynecoulson@shaw.ca
Not available forVYTon June 14th?
Just a reminder to all TWCmembers and friends, if you are not available on June 14th we can still use your services at:
[ theBike Checkon Tuesday, June 9th, at Rider's Cycle from 6:00 to 9:00 pm
[ the Bike Check on Wednesday, June 10th , at Rider's Cycle from 6:00 to 9:00 pm waynecoulson@shaw.ca
[ movingEQUIPMENT on Friday, June 12th, between 6:00 and 8:00 pm at ELK LAKE (contact Dale Carter for exact time breadstuffs@shaw.ca)
Moving Equipment
Dale Carter, our equipment manager, hasa request for extra hands to move Youth Tri equipmenton Friday evening (June 12th). Contact Dale tofinalize time. breadstuffs@shaw.ca
New Balance Half Iron Special
John Botelho has offered a registration special to TWC members for the last 50 spots in the race. For a $20 discount enter the following code 3525.
This year’s race will featurea sprint division. Don’t miss your chance to compete in this well-loved race. For more information, or to register,go here
WANTED: A Few Good Volunteers for New BalanceVictoria
The New Balance Triathlon is looking for dedicated, personable, and hard-working individuals to be part of their volunteer team. If you have the time and the desire, you can help our local athletes use this race as a stepping stone to other prestigious events and, maybe, even the experience of representing our nation in years to come. Visit our website and register now to help us make this our best year ever! www.triseries.ca/volunteering.php
2009 Ht0 Open Water Swim for MS
I have again taken on the challenge of raising money for the MS Society of Canada by registering to participate in the 2009 HtO Open Water Swim for MS, at Thetis Lake on July 26, 2009 and raising funds for MS.
I am asking you to join me in support of a very good cause by making a donation. Any amount, no matter how small, will help me to reach my fundraising target $800). The money raised is used to support programs and services for people living with MS on Southern Vancouver Island, and for MS research initiatives across Canada. It is very easy to make a donation online:
1. Go to this link: http://www.mssociety.ca/en/events/online-misc.htm
2. Choose “Pledge a Participant”
3. Enter my name: Janet Hawkins
4. Once my name pops up, click “Pledge Me” and it will take you to my donation page.
On behalf of myself and the MS Society of Canada, I would like to thank you in advance for your generosity.
Janet Hawkins
Council Secretary
City of Victoria
Legislative and Regulatory Services
Phone: (250) 361-0571, local 2302
Fax: (250) 361-0348
Website: www.victoria.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.
More Membership Cards
I have received more TRI-BC membership cards. Contact me to arrange for pick up. I am at Frontrunners Victoria on Sunday and Monday. waynecoulson@shaw,ca
[ Shay Averbuck
[ Sean Cunningham
[ Dan Dunaway
[ Rosemary Henry
[ Heather Holman
TWC Cycling News
Our Saturday morning bike co-coordinator decided to do a little bit of hang gliding this morning so took it upon himself to designate Tom to lead the first group (to give Bob a rest) that’s strange because when I saw that group for the first and only time Bob was leading the group. I can’t say how their ride went, except that they did ride the Peninsula backwards but as per usual Tom let me know that it was a very brisk ride and hid in his workshop for most of the afternoon. They did have a good turn out of about 15 riders all male – so where were the ladies? You might well ask, funny that I think they got wind that Maurice wasn’t going to be around so decided to skip the ride this week.
There were only four of us in the slower group and we headed out to ride the Peninsula to Wain Road and return. We did lose one rider at Ocean Sciences but she had a good excuse so we let her off. I left the others at McTavish and headed home. It was a good ride with pleasant company along the way.
Its not so easy being a ride leader so Maurice you can have the job back this week – riders and bikes will leave Francelli’s, Royal Oak Shopping Centre at precisely 9:00am
Susan Weightman
Saturday rides will continue, meeting at Francelli's Coffee Shop in the Royal Oak Shopping Centre at 9:00 am.
If anyone is interested in a ride on Saturday morning of about 2 hrs duration or 40 km please contact Rosemary at: rosehen@shaw.ca
Please contact Bob if you wish to participate on Wednesday evening rides so that he has some idea who is going to show up. bwooff@shaw.ca
Maurice Robinson
TWC Cycling Coordinator
Electronic Gate at Observatory Hill
Yesterday I was informed that Cyclists training on the hill were holding the electronic gate open by blocking the sensor eye. Apparently this has occurred on other occasions. Tampering with our equipment is not an acceptable practice and must cease immediately. This activity will not be tolerated. This gate is in place for security purposes. Although pedestrians and cyclists can circumvent it and we have a security guard on site, the intent is to inform the general public that the hill is closed and to keep any non NRC vehicular traffic from accessing the site during non-business hours.
As previously stated we are pleased to welcome cycling enthusiasts to our site, but we do so at our discretion. Failure to abide by this request could result in termination of the use of Observatory Hill for training purposes.
I hope we can count on you to inform your ridership and to assist with policing those who may impact your current access to this site.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Clyde Donnelly
Site Infrastructure Manager
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
TWC BIKE BOXES
Remember TWC members have free use of the TWC bike boxes, but book early - they are popular. The bike boxes are being stored by Bill Walkerand Laura Leno. If you need a box, contact Laura Leno l.leno@telus.net
Do it for Dad Run
The prostate centre is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that provides unbiased and understandable medical information and support to men and their families on prostate cancer and prostate health issues. Last year, the run welcomed 565 participants and raised raise over $105,000 for research and education.
We invite you to join us as a Team in this year’s Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer on Sunday, June 21, 2009. We are with you every step of the way – with Team Captain materials, support from our Committee and ongoing information and assistance through emails and phone calls. The support that the Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer (Do it for Dad Run) receives from Teams is a vital part of our event. Teams account for the bulk of participants and donations. All you need to do is to recruit 8 friends, family members, co-workers, or neighbours then be prepared to run, walk or stroll your way across the finish line. We have 2 routes to choose from - an 8km Walk/Run or a 3km Family Fun Walk, so runners and walkers of all levels can participate!
The majority of the money raised from the Safeway Father’s Day Walk/Run for Prostate Cancer (Do It For Dad) stays on Vancouver Island to help The Prostate Centre fund prostate cancer research and help promote prostate health awareness. Please contact Gaynor Jackson at 250 474-1467 with any questions and to receive information or materials. We look forward to working with you.
Rock 'N' Run Bus Trip
To the Rock 'N' Roll Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon. 3 days and2 nights departing Friday, June 26th and returning Sunday, June 28th (Bus departing fromVictoria BC to the Duke Point ferry in Nanaimo. Passenger pick-up on route between Victoria &Ladysmith). Details regarding Rock 'N' Roll Seattle Marathon and Half here:http://www.rnrseattle.com/. Email or call Sheron at lacesup@shaw.ca or 250.748.8126
Something Really Different
Ken Bonner is looking for a support driver to follow him on the Gold Rush 1200 km Radonnee on July 2 to 12th in Davis, California.
Contact Ken at 250-598-4135 or kenbonner@telus.net
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
Wetsuit, Ironman "Stealth", new in 2004. Men's sizesmall/medium (fits 160 to 170 cm, 64 to 75 kg). Good condition. $150 obo. Contact Kevin at kevin_c_taylor@yahoo.com
Mens Small Aquaman wetsuit - Top model from 2006. Excellent condition. New $600 – Offers? Hillerie hdenning@shaw.ca or 250-380-1173.
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 Karen karenvknott@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.
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