Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon & Heritage Run July 12

Thanks to those of you who have already entered the 2009 Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon. We are looking forward to hosting you in Carleton Place at Town Hall on Sunday July 12h. For those who haven’t entered yet, there is still time to do so at the regular entry fee levels.

Our New Race Director – Steve Wyrozub
We are really pleased to have been able to retain Steve Wyrozub as the new Race Director of the Graham Beasley. Steve, who is also a member of the Somersault Operations Staff, has already made excellent contacts in Carleton Place and is involving the whole town in the event. Thanks Steve! You can email Steve with any questions you have about the Graham Beasley at steve@somersault.ca.

For Those Who Haven’t Yet, Enter Soon
Entries are coming in strongly, and we anticipate more than 500 of you will be out there on race day, so tell your friends that they should sign up soon to join in the fun – just go to http://www.somersault.ca/eventgrahambeasley.htm for information and to enter.

Here are some important deadlines to remember:

• Monday June 29th – Midnight – Last Chance to enter at the Regular Entry Fee level.
• Sunday July 5th – Midnight – Last Chance to enter online and to receive a Souvenir Shirt.
• Saturday July 11th – 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Pre-Race Day Race Kit Pick Up and Late Entry Opportunity – Youth Center, Mill St. Carleton Place
• Saturday July 12th – 6:30-8:30 a.m. – Race Day Race Kit Pick Up and Late Entry Opportunity – Youth Center, Mill St. Carleton Place

The Event Line Up
You have a lot to pick from – there is definitely something for everyone here!

• Iron 113 Triathlon & Relay
• Iron 113 Duathlon
• Iron 113 SwimCycle
• Iron 113 Swim
• Olympic Triathlon & Relay
• Olympic SwimCycle
• Sprint Triathlon & Relay
• Sprint SwimCycle
• Sprint Duathlon
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• Try A Tri
• 5Km Run/Walk
• 10Km Run

Questions?
We are planning 3 pre-event newsletters, of which this is the first. So there is lots of time to learn more about the races, and to ask questions. If your questions aren’t answered in this newsletter, or on the www.somersault.ca website, please email me, at terry@somersault.ca and I will include the answers in Newsletter #2, next week.

A Good Idea
It is a good idea to read the event literature at http://www.somersault.ca/eventgrahambeasley.htm. The answers to most questions can be found there or on the www.somersault.ca website, under the headers ‘General Information’ and ‘Rules and Race Day Tips’..

Charity of the Event
Participants can choose to make donations of collect pledges on behalf of the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital foundation – or make a donation while you are registering online. If you wish to collect pledges you can go to the web site and download a pledge form. Thanks for considering support of the Foundation.

Stuff for Sale
We will be offering a number of items for sale at Race Kit Pick Up, including Triathlon Belts - $15, Car-Boom Gel - $2.50, Clif Bars – $2, and Souvenir Shirts.

In addition, we have some great supporters and vendors on site:

• Kiwami Triathlon Suits
• Sable Water Optics Goggles

Thanks to our Many Somersault Sponsors
We wish to thank the many sponsors who are contributing to the 2007 Ottawa Riverkeeper and associated races. This list includes, but is not limited to:

• Gatorade
• Bagel Bagel
• Car Boom Gel
• PECCO’s
• Endurance Nutrition
• RunningSkirts
• Beacon Lite
• PECCO’s
• CHIMO Hotel
• Holistic Clinic
• Imperial Barber Shop
• ZoomPhoto.ca
• Primus Business Services
• Boston Pizza
• Kiwami
• Sable Water Optics
• Popeye’s Supplements Ottawa
• Ottawa Outdoors
• Udderly Smooth
• Taste of Nature
• Pure Iron

Thanks to our Local Graham Beasley Sponsors

• Heritage Community Fitness Centre – 3 Month Membership Passes
• Steve’s Your Independent Grocer – Hot Dog BBQ for the Hospital Foundation
• Town of Carleton Place

Some New Twists at the GB

• Look for our Hawaiian themed water stations on the course
• We are accepting your old running gear for the underprivileged in Lanark Count
• We have a $100 GC for the wildest and craziest racing outfit
• There’s more to come

Club of the Event
We are pleased to announce that Search and Rescue Global 1, is our “Club of the Event”. They are supplying many workers at the event in return for a donation from us, to further their community service work.

Canadian Ski Patrol
In our continuing efforts to host safe events, we are happy to announce that we have retained the Canadian Ski Patrol for this event, and the entire Somersault program, to provide first aid and emergency response services to our events. Patrollers will be on the event site, and out on both the cycle and run courses for your safety. In return we are proud to be making a substantial donation to the Canadian Ski Patrol in return. This is one of the ways we are putting the entry fee surcharge to good community use.

Somersault Motorcycle Patrol Group
Once again we are lucky to have retained the services of several motorcycle enthusiasts who are providing safety and fairness officiating services at each of the events. These motorcycle officials will and do have the authority to officiate. They have the authority to penalize unsafe or unfair cycling behaviours and are knowledgeable of cycling rules. Please respect them and adhere to their instructions. This is another example of the good use of the entry fee surcharge.

Cycling Protocol and Safety
The Graham Beasley cycle course is open to both cyclists and motor vehicles, so cyclists must exercise caution and follow the rules of the road, except when authorized to by event marshals or police officers. There will several hundred cyclists on the roads at any one time during the event. The Somersault Motorcycle Patrol Group will be on the course enforcing race and safety rules. Cyclists obey the rules of the road – especially you beginners and slower riders. At all times, slower riders must ride on the right hand side of the road. You should only venture out from the edge of the road, when you are passing, which you should do quickly, and then return immediately to the right hand side of the roadway.

All normal rules of triathlon cycling apply at Somersault races (“Rules & Race Tips” on the website). Crossing the centre line almost always results in an automatic disqualification.

Coaches and Clubs Links
We recommend that inexperienced participants and newcomers consult with friends who are more experienced, or even contact one of the many coaches, clubs, and trainers, who are listed in the Clubs and Coaches section on our website, at http://www.somersault.ca/clubsandcoaches.htm. Just a few minutes with these people, will ensure you are better prepared for the event.

Cheers!
Terry, Christine, and Steve

Terry McKinty
Somersault Promotions
www.somersault.ca
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