Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Ottawa, Ontario

Its the 27th anniversary of the National Capital Triathlon - the East's second oldest triathlon! 

We were very pleased with the enthusiastic turnout and record numbers in 2007 and are confident that with some of the changes we have made, 2008 will see the event continue to grow. 

We are going to return to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility, West Field where we held the event last year. We think it is a great venue for the event and it shortens those dreaded runs from swim to T-Zone and T-Zone to bike mount. Look for the Super Sprint and the return of the SwimCycle. Enjoy the stadium atmosphere, convenient parking and the great urban, traffic free courses.

For you paddlers, we have the Kayak Triathlon - a paddle-cycle-run event - back for another year in a great paddling venue. The Couples Challenge is also back again, for those couples who want to visit Ottawa on the Civic Holiday Weekend, for sightseeing and exercise.   There is lots to do and enjoy in the National Capital.

race directors

Kevin (Kev) Becker & Katherine (Kat) Calder-Becker

triathlonteam@gmail.com

The Champions Challenge program is for those of you who participate in more than one Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, or Kayak Tri Series Race, and might be interested in seeing how you stack up against others in overall, gender, and age group categories in the Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kayak Tri Series world.

Each 2008 Somersault Triathlon, Duathlon, and Kayak Tri series race (except the Super Sprint and the Try a Tri) is part of the Champions Challenge. If you are in one of these races, you automatically score points in the Champions Challenge.Check out the Champions Challenge program at http://www.somersault.ca/championshipstri.htm.

event highlights

• Medals to all finishers - at the finish line
• Personalized participant bib numbers
• Official performance certificates available online
• The Super Sprint Triathlon
• The SwimCycle
• The Kayak Triathlon
• Clydesdale & Athena Categories in Tri & Du
• The Couples Challenge

camp quality - "lifting the spirits of children with cancer"
We are pleased and proud to announce that Camp Quality is the Official Charity of the National Capital Triathlon & Duathlon. We encourage you to visit their booth on site. Some of the camp's kids and their advocates will be helping out at the Finish Line and at Water stations on the course, so say hi!

Camp Quality Eastern Ontario is a non-profit, volunteer organization that, in addition to our signature week-long camping experience, provides year-round support for children with cancer (receiving treatment or in remission) and their families. It's web site is www.campquality.com.

Our program provides children with the opportunity to try both new and familiar activities, make new friends and gain memories that will last forever! This year’s camp takes place from August 9th to 5th. Check us out at www.campquality.org!

Help Send A Kid To Camp
Our goal this year, is to see if we can raise enough money through the National Capital, to send at least one kid to camp. The cost of the camp is $1500 per child - and that is with all camp staff acting as volunteers. You can help by making a donation, or by providing your pledge support to one of the race participants.

camp quality online donations and pledges
You will find it easy to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online entry form.

Camp Quality Online Donations

1. Donations can be made to the Camp Quality during the online entry process.
2. The donation amount will be added to your entry fee. 
3. The amount in the donation box will be directed to Camp Quality on your behalf.
4. Donations of more than $20 will receive an income tax receipt.

Camp Quality Participant Pledge Support

1. You can only solicit online pledges once you have entered the event.
2. Your email entry confirmation will include a URL link to your personal pledge page.
3. Email your friends asking them to make a pledge on your behalf, using that link.
4. State the name ' Camp Quality" in your email.
5. Pledge funds will be forwarded to Camp Quality as they are received.

somersault's commitment to youth 
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to children and youth in sport and physical activity. If you know of a youth group that would like to help out at and benefit from the National Capital Triathlon, email Terry at info@somersault.ca.

events & distances

Olympic Triathlon & Relay - 1500M Swim / 40Km Cycle / 10Km Run

Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim - 40Km Cycle
Sprint Triathlon & Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5km Run
Sprint SwimCycle - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon - 4Km Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
International Distance Duathlon - 5Km run / 40Km cycle / 10Km Run
Sprint Duathlon  - 2Km Run / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Couples Challenge (Male & Female) - Sprint Tri &/or Olympic Tri

participation categories - age as of december 31, 2007

Olympic Triathlon	Male & Female - 16-19 , 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale - (M 200lb) & Athena (F150lb)
Sprint Triathlon	Male & Female - 15 &under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale - (M 200lb) & Athena (F150lb)
Olympic SwimCycle	Male & Female - 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 7-74, 75 & over
Sprint SwimCycle	Male & Female - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
International Distance Duathlon	Male & Female -16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale - (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Sprint Duathlon	Male & Female - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over Clydesdale - (M 200lb) & Athena (F 150lb)
Olympic & Sprint Triathlon Relays	Male, Female and Co-ed (2 or 3 on a team)
Try A Tri	Male & Female Only: No Age Categories
Super Sprint Triathlon	Male & Female - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Kayak Triathlon	Male & Female - 15 & under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over
Coed Couples Challenge (Sprint &/or Olympic Tri only)	1 Male and 1 Female per team

relays
Triathlon Relays are a fun feature of the National Capital. Get a threesome (or a twosome) together for some fun and fitness! 

try a tri challenge
It's back - and its for anyone who has always wanted to "Try a Tri" or those who don't want to be too competitive . Mountain Bikes and Hybrid Bikes are welcome too.

super sprint triathlon
This category and race will be separate from the Try A Tri Challenge. The Try A Tri is intended for the first timer, once a year novice or recreational participant. The Super Sprint race is geared to those who are more serious, and only want to go short and fast.

swimcycle

The SwimCycle is back this year as a result of its success last year.  Many have requested this race, because their knees, ankles and/or hips are not handling the running very well.

The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Olympic and Sprint Triathlons.  Those that enter this category, will be timed after the cycle leg. SwimCycle participants will start with the Triathlon participants, but will exit after the bike for the very short run to the Finish Line.

kayak triathlon
We are excited about the kayak triathlon. We believe there are many who would like to join the triathlon scene, but would like to do it in their favourite sport - paddling - on top of the water instead of in it. We invite you to bring your kayak (of any shape or description this year) and join us on Mooney's Bay, the home of the Rideau Canoe Club, for the newest triathlon on the scene.

You will enjoy a Mooney's Bay Beach paddle start and finish. The paddle will be up the Bay towards Black's Rapids to the 2Km turn around and back to the beach, where you join the other triathletes and duathletes on the cycle and the run.

couples challenge and how it works
We are really excited about the Couples Challenge. A Couples Team consists of one male and one female team member. Each member enter either the Sprint or Olympic Triathlons as individuals. The combined total of their finish places, in whichever race each enters, determines the score team score. The couple with the lowest team score is the Couples Challenge Champion.

To officially enter the Couples Challenge (you are already entered in your individual age category) you will obtain a Couples Challenge Score sheet on race day, after the races.

After you both have finished your race, you will complete the Couples Challenge Score sheet, taking your places from the official posted results. You then submit the Score sheet to the awards people - and wait for the Couples Challenge results to be announced at the awards ceremony. Gold, silver and bronze medals will be presented to the top 3 couples teams.

early season entry fee discounts
As a courtesy to those of you who enter many Somersault events, who plan well ahead, or who are just thrifty, we have a generous early season entry fee discount program. The discount schedule is outlined below. You can also check out http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm, for more detailed information on this program.

free change of entry if entered by january 31st
Each early season entry received by January 31, 2008, is eligible for one free change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by the Sunday July 27th.

Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2008 is also eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year - if the event change request is made by Sunday July 27th, but an administration fee of $15 will be charged for this option.

Please Note: There are no partial refunds if the event change request is to a less expensive event. There will be an additional charge if the change is to an event with a higher entry fee.

early season entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedule after discount deadline

entry fee conditions
There are no refunds for any reason - this includes event cancellation or event changes. Credit cards are accepted for online entries only - up to Sunday July 27th.  All entries received after Sunday July 27th, must be made at a Race Kit Pick Up time and location and must be paid in cash. Souvenir shirts are included free with your entry up to Sunday July 27th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday July 27th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

accreditation, officiating, safety, and medical surcharge
In addition to the entry fee, a surcharge of $4 per entrant and $6 per relay team is being levied to cover the costs of retaining race officials, safety, and medical personnel , and for the club of event program.

entering online is recommended
We encourage you to enter online. That way you receive an immediate confirmation of payment and avoid the hassle of writing a cheque and mailing or dropping off your form.  Go to www.somersault.ca to enter.

entry drop off locations

• PECCO'S, 86 Murray Street, Ottawa
• Somersault Promotions , 411 Lefebvre Way, Ottawa, K1E 2W5

race kit pick up & late registration
Friday August 1
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The West Field of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility

Use the Marina Parking Lot off Hogsback Rd. near the corner of Riverside Dr.

Hogsback Rd.,Ottawa

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday August 2
6:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

The West Field of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility

See Race Day Parking Info Above

Hogsback Rd., Ottawa

important deadlines

t-zone orientation

We will have attendants in the T-Zone beginning at 7:00 a.m.  They will be there to answer your questions and direct traffic once the event starts. There will be a 10 minute race orientation session for Sprint and Try A Tri athletes at 8:30 a.m. at the announcer's stand. Race instructions wail be given and your race questions will be addressed at this session.

awards & prize
Everyone
All participants receive a completion medal at the finish line of their race.

Race Winners
The first place male and female winner of each race, receives a merchandise prize.

Top 3 Overall
The first three overall finishers in each race - male and female - will be honoured in an award presentation ceremony that will take place in the Awards Area shortly after they finish.

Category Top3 Finishers
All Age, Weight, and Relay Category top 3 finishers, are eligible for a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Place Medal 'Add On'. This 'Add On' must be picked up on race day, any time the results are posted, at the Awards Table. The 'Add On' cannot be claimed after race day - sorry.

Award Medal "Add On" Must Be Picked Up on Race Day
The Award Medal "Add On' must be claimed on race day. 'It will be available to you at the Awards Table with 20 minutes of your race finish. Just check the official results to see if you finished in the top 3 in your category, and then claim your 'Add On' at the Awards Table.

official performance certificate
In response to many requests for this service, we are pleased to offer each race finisher, the opportunity to download and print an official certificate of their event performance. That's right, by Wednesday after each event you will be able go online to the event web site, punch in your race number and obtain a certificate that highlights your race, finish time and place in the race.

souvenir shirt
If your entry is received by Sunday, July 27th you will receive a free souvenir T-shirt if you attend the event. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so enter early. 

You are eligible for the souvenir shirt only if you attend at Race Kit Pick Up to pick it up. If you do not pick up your race kit, you are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt.  Please do not request a shirt after the event. 

tech shirt option
We invite you to upgrade your souvenir event t-shirt to a high quality Tech T-Shirt for an extra $15. The Tech Shirt comes without the sponsor logos on the back, so it makes a first class casual wear shirt.

You are only eligible for the souvenir Tech T-Shirt

• if you upgrade to the Tech Shirt when entering online, and
• if you pick up your race kit by event day.
  

You are not eligible for the souvenir tech t-shirt after event day.

Men Please Note: When ordering a Tech T-Shirt, men should order a shirt 1 size smaller than you wear in a cotton T-Shirt.

pecco's wetsuit sales and rentals
Some participants feel more comfortable using a wetsuit during the swim.  PECCO's is offering both sales and rentals this year, so call them at 1-800-378-7747 and ask for Eric or Martin, to arrange for a purchase or a rental - rentals are only $30.

pecco's bike tech stop
PECCO's has been an awesome cycle sponsor for many years and we are pleased to have them back with us again. The boys will be on site for those last minute bike repairs, for which we all thank them.

canoe and kayak rentals
If you don't have a canoe or kayak, don't let that stop you.  Please contact terry@somersualt.ca to arrange for the rental of a high quality canoe or kayak for your participation in the event. Rental rates are reasonable and access to the canoe or kayak wail be at a retail sales location in Ottawa.

chimo hotel - the official somersault event hotel
The CHIMO Hotel in Ottawa, is the official Somersault Event Hotel for 2007l.  The CHIMO is conveniently located directly off Highway 417, via the St. Laurent Blvd. North exit. The hotel address is 1199 Joseph Cyr Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1J 7T4.

The hotel is a convenient drive from the event site, and close to excellent shopping, restaurants, and National Capital Region attractions. Visit the Chimo Hotel web site(www.chimohotel.com). All rooms come with Free high speed internet access, free local phone calls, a mini-fridge, and coffee maker.

When calling to reserve a room, state that you would like the "Somersault Promotions Preferred Corporate Rate" (plus applicable taxes - 15%).  You can contact the hotel at 1-800-387-9779, or email chimo@chimohotel.com.

zoomphoto.ca photography

We are pleased to be able to offer a photo program for participants in the Canadian Run.  Zoomphoto will be offering you classy photos commemorating your participation.  Just go to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the day after the event for your photo.

food and refreshments
There will be lots of healthy stuff to munch on for participants and volunteers following the races.

championchip timing - by sportstats  
We use ChampionChip Timing at all Somersault races.  This timing system requires that all participants wear a ChampionChip Bracelet on your ankle (Anklet) during the race.  This bracelet contains a computer chip that allows you to be timed.  No chip = no time or place. You are responsible for obtaining your ChampionChip Bracelet on race morning at the Sportstats Tent near the Finish Line.  Do this at least 30 minutes before your race - earlier is better!  Races will not be held up waiting for those who forgot their bracelet. You must return your ChampionChip Bracelet immediately after you cross the finish line.  You are responsible for the cost if it is not returned - and it is expensive.

your results - Age as of December 31, 2008
Your personal results will be posted within 20 minutes of your finish. Check the results as soon as you can,. If you have finished in the top 3 in your age, weight, or relay category, go immediately to the Awards Table to claim your Award Medal 'Add On'.

If you find mistakes in the results, go to the Sportstats van near the Finish Line and provide them with the information you think is correct.  Have the results people make changes before you leave the event site, because they may not be able to do it after race day.

Results will be posted at http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm the evening of the race.

event day schedule

how to get to terry fox athletic facility
We recommend that you click here and use our course and site map to plot your path to the event sit. You click on the Hybrid or the Map and use the Zoom Out function to get a map from your location to Mooney's Bay.

Terry Fox Athletic Facility, adjacent to Mooney's Bay Park, is the race site. It is just South of the corner of Hogsback Rd.and Riverside Dr., on riverside Dr. The entrance to the Terry Fox Athletic Facility Parking Lot and the Mooney's Bay Parking Lot is the first driveway on the West side of Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd.

Coming from the East (Orleans - Montreal)
For those coming from the East on the Queensway (Hwy 417), take the Riverside Dr. Exit, and follow Riverside Dr. to the race site at the corner of Hogsback Rd. and Riverside Dr. on Riverside Dr., and then check out the parking instructions below, to decide what you are going to do from this point.

Coming from the West (Kanata or Kingston)
For those coming from the West., take the Bronson St. South. Exit off the Queensway (417) and follow Bronson St. South, past Carleton University, to the Brookfield Dr. Exit. Take Brookfield a few blocks to the corner of Riverside Dr. and Hogsback Rd., and then check out the parking instructions below, to decide what you are going to do from this point.

race day parking - saturday august 2nd

Parking Before 7:45 a.m.
1. Off Hogsback Rd. near the Riverside Dr. end of Hogsback Rd. - $5 per Car
This is the most convenient parking to the event site, with a limit of 120 cars. However, you must park before 7:45 a.m. and exit from this lot will be very slow until about 11:00 a.m. If you know you will be leaving the event earlier than that, please choose one of the other parking locations. The fee for parking here is $5 per car. Please bring correct change to facilitate entry - thanks!

Parking After 7:45 a.m. or When Lot #1 is Full
2. Terry Fox Athletic Facility off Riverside Dr. South of Hogsback Rd. - $5 per Car
You will be directed by an attendant, to the parking lot beside Terry Fox Stadium, which has a limit of 80 cars. You will be able to exit this lot at any time. The fee for parking here is $5 per car. Please bring correct change to facilitate entry - thanks!

3. Mooney's Bay Parking Lot off Riverside Dr., South of Hogsback Rd. 
You wail be directed straight ahead, once the above lot is full, into the Mooney's Bay Parking Lot. It is a metered parking lot, in which you are responsible to feed the metres. The meters take loonies and/or toonies only. It will cost about $6 - $8 to park for the duration of the event. You will be able to exit this lot at any time.

4. Alternative Parking
In addition to the above lots, you can park in some of the lots along the South side of Brookfield Dr., including Brookfield High School. These lots are convenient to the event site too, but you park at your own risk - please obey parking/no parking signs.

No Parking at the Rideau Canoe Club - Please
The Rideau Canoe Club (RCC) is out of bounds for National Capital Tri/Du parking, as we do not have permission to park there. 

No Access from Prince of Wales Dr.
Please do not attempt to enter Hogsback Rd. from Prince of Wales Dr. on race morning. You will be unable to do so, because Hogsback Rd. will be closed. Access to parking lots and the rae site is from Riverside Dr. only.

race kit pick up & late registration
Friday August 1
The West Field of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility

Use the Marina Parking Lot off Hogsback Rd. near the corner of Riverside Dr.

Hogsback Rd.,Ottawa

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday August 2

The West Field of the Terry Fox Athletic Facility

See Race Day Parking Info Above

Hogsback Rd., Ottawa

Ottawa, 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

course maps & how to view
Somersault event maps are featured through the Google Maps service.  Participants may easily view course maps using your Explorer or Firefox browsers.

Click here for instructions on how to best view the course maps.

Click here for the site and course map.

1500, 500 & 200 metre Triathlon Swims
The swim is in Mooney's Bay, with a Mooney's Bay Beach start.  The Sprint (500)and Olympic (1500) swim courses are triangle swims. The Try A Tri swim will travel the length of Mooney's Bay Beach in shallow water. All swimmers exit the water at the North end of the beach and run to the T-Zone in the West Field, a distance of about 300 metres.

2 kilometre First Duathlon Run
The first duathlon run begins near the swim starts at the junction of the paved paths just North of Mooney's Bay Beach and follows the recreational path along the Rideau River towards Bank St. through Hogsback Park.   Runners run out 1Km and then return to the T-Zone in the West Field.

5 kilometre First Duathlon Run

Runners take an out and back course that leaves the West Field on the recreational pathway heading along the Rideau River through Hogsback Park towards Bank St.  All runners turn around at the 2.5Km point and return on the same course, where participants continue into the West Field T-Zone

40 & 20 kilometre Cycle Courses
The cycle begins in the Transition Zone in the West Field and cyclists exit on foot from the West Field onto Hog's Back Rd., where they mount their bikes and cycle West to Colonel By Drive. 

Cyclists turn right on Colonel By Drive and cycle to the 5Km turn around.  They then turn and return to the corner of Colonel By Drive and Hog's Back Rd. where

a) Try A Tri, Sprint Tri, Sprint SwimCycle and Sprint Duathlon cyclists turn again at the corner of Colonel By and Hogsback and repeat the same out and back loop, before returning to the T-Zone in the West Field - a total of 2 laps, and

b) Olympic Triathlon, Olympic SwimCycle and Long Duathlon cyclists turn also at the corner of Colonel By and Hogsback, and repeat the return to the 5Km turn three more times, before heading to the T-Zone in the West Field - a total of 4 laps.
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10Km and 5Km Run
Runners take an out and back course that leaves the West Field on the recreational pathway heading along the Rideau River through Hogsback Park towards Bank St.  All runners turn around at the 2.5Km point and return on the same course, where

a)  Sprint Tri, rogers Television Try A Tri and Sprint Duathlon participants continue into the West Field and the Finish Line , and

b) Olympic Tri and International Du participants turn at the 5Km turn around point at the junction of the e paved pathways just North of Mooney's Bay Beach and then repeat the same out and back run a second time (a total of 2 out and back loops) before running in to the Finish Line in the West Field.

4Km Kayak
The kayak triathlon will start on the beach with a Le Mans start. Participants will run to their kayaks, jump in and go. The paddle will head South on Mooney's Bay to the 2Km Turn Around Buoy which will be out of site of the beach along the Rideau River towards Black's Rapids. Kayakers return to the beach and run to the T-Zone for the rest of the triathlon.

All entrants should be familiar with our operating procedures, so visit "General Information",.  There is information in this section that is not on this event page, so please read it - even if you are familiar with the event.  It is also a good idea to re-read event information the week before the event to be sure nothing has changed.

rules & regulations
Click here to go to the Rules & Regulations site.  Remember it is your responsibility to know and adhere to the rules.

your first tri
Click here to go to our beginner and novice site for assistance.

volunteers
If your kids, spouse, family members or friends are accompanying you to the race, why not ask them if they would like to join us as volunteers, have some fun too!  Email us ahead of time if they will help, so we can assign them - info@somersault.ca. For moor information on volunteering, check out http://www.somersault.ca/volunteers.htm.

Clubs, teams and non-profit organizations are invited to inquire about our volunteer donation program - a donation in return for a group of members volunteering for the day. For information on this, go to http://www.somersault.ca/eventsfundraising.htm.

race info updates
We will email 3 weekly National Capital Newsletters to participants, with the latest updates, prior to the race.  These newsletters are very important as they will identify  changes, answer your questions and recommend race day procedures that will make your event day a better one. 

Please provide an accessible email address on your entry form if you wish to receive these Newsletters. You may want to use a personal email address rather than your work email, because many employers utilize filters that will not let the Newsletter through.