Britannia Beach, 2805 Carling Ave., Ottawa

We are proud to be organizing and hosting the 4th annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon.  The Ottawa Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon is the first outdoor triathlon of the Eastern Ontario season and it's right here in Ottawa on the shores of the Ottawa River. 

Due to its success, this early season outdoor event has been moved to Britannia Beach, on the Ottawa River and the Ottawa River Parkway, to accommodate the growing number of participants. Britannia Beach boasts many amenities, and the cleanest water of all Ottawa beaches, so we think you will be pleased with the new event site.

We feature the same line-up as the 2007 edition of the Ottawa Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon with much more space in which to execute the event. The Ottawa Riverkeeper is an event for everyone, including the Try a Tri, and the Super Sprint Triathlon along with the SwimCycle, Kayak Tri and the longer triathlons and duathlons.

We are also pleased to be continuing to develop and support the Team Challenge Canoe/Swim Relays in support of the Ottawa Riverkeeper organization. Come on out and get your outdoor triathlon or duathlon season off to an early start.

We are most pleased to be working with the Ottawa Triahtlon Club and its Director Geordie McConnell in hosting this amazing event. "The Ottawa Triathlon Club helps its members keep fit and achieve their goals through coached programs that are both fun and effective."

2008 highlights

• Spectacular finish area beside the outdoor patio
• Official performance certificate available online
• T-Zone Orientation Sessions
• SwimCycle Race
• Super Sprint Triathlon
• Fast, shaded run along the river
• Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay

race director

Terry McKinty - terry@somersault.ca

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

Each 2008 Somersault Triathlon Series race (except for 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.

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the official event charity

We are pleased to announce that Ottawa Riverkeeper (click here to web site), is the official charity of the event. Citizen-based Ottawa Riverkeeper is the voice that works to protect and enhance the ecological health and integrity of the Ottawa River system. Through expert and independent action, Ottawa Riverkeeper encourages responsible decision-making, public education and participation, and compliance with existing protection regulations throughout the watershed.

Ottawa RIVERKEEPER is a licensed member of the WATERKEEPER ALLIANCE (www.waterkeeper.org), an international coalition of grass-roots water protection organizations headed by renowned environmental lawyer and conservationist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As triathletes and triathlon organizers, we have a direct interest in the cleanliness and health of the river and its watershed.

We urge you to consider making a donation or to solicit pledges on behalf of Ottawa Riverkeeper. Funds raised from this event will allow Ottawa Riverkeeper to continue their important work. At Ottawa Riverkeeper, they believe everyone has a right to swim safely in our river system.

Click here to go to the Ottawa Riverkeeper Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay site where you can find out more, how you can support of its important programs, and how you can enter the Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay.

team challenge canoe or swim triathlon relay
a fundraiser for ottawa riverkeeper
We invite you to assemble a relay team and enter the Team Challenge Canoe Triathlon Relay, or the Team Challenge Swim Triathlon Relay, have some fun, and raise funds and awareness for Ottawa Riverkeeper. You can represent your company, or just get together with friends or family and enter.

Fifty percent of team entry fees in the Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay, are donated to Ottawa Riverkeeper, so just by entering you are helping out. Your team can also choose to raise additional funds using the pledge program, from which 100% of the proceeds go directly to Ottawa Riverkeeper.

Click here to go to the Ottawa Riverkeeper Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay site where you can find out more, how you can support of its important programs, and how you can enter the Team Challenge Canoe or Swim Triathlon Relay.

ork pledge form
Please click here, for the Ottawa Riverkeeper web site online Pledge Form, or click here to download a printed Pledge Form for your pledge use.

GREAT PRIZES! If you collect over $250 in pledges, you will be eligible to receive a prize. The prizes are donated by local businesses that support a clean and healthy Ottawa River. To be eligible for prizes, make sure to bring your complete pledge form to the Ottawa Riverkeeper representative on race day.

ork online pledge form
You may find it easier to make a donation or solicit pledge support, using the online event entry form

Ottawa Riverkeeper (ORK) Online Donations

1. Donations can be made to the ORK 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 on your behalf.

Ottawa Riverkeeper (ORK) 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 of ORK in your email.
5. Pledge funds will be forwarded to ORK as they are received.

colour poster
Look for a downloadable full colour poster here, soon.

sar global 1- ottawa gatineau search and rescue
We are pleased to welcome SAR Global 1 Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue , as a "Club of the Event". The Club of the event is a Club whose members provide worker support to the event, in return for a donation to the club.

Established in 1996, SAR Global 1 Ottawa Gatineau Search and Rescue is a federally incorporated, non-profit, volunteer-based search and rescue organization serving the Western Quebec and Eastern Ontario regions. Its mission is to reduce the frequency and severity of missing person incidents in these regions through the development and implementation of efficient and effective Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention and response programs.

Pledge Form
We encourage you to consider making a donation or collecting pledges in support of SAR Global 1, by downloading the pledge form here. For more information on SAR Global 1, please go to http://www.sarglobal1.ca/.

somersault's commitment to youth
Somersault Promotions is dedicated to providing support to the region's children and youth through sport and physical activity.  If you or your organization, school, or club are interested in learning more about how you can be rewarded for providing volunteers to this event, please email Terry at info@somersault.ca.

events & distances
Olympic Distance Triathlon - 1500M Swim / 40Km Cycle / 10Km Run
Olympic Triathlon Relay - 1500M Swim / 40Km Cycle / 10Km Run
Sprint Triathlon - 500M Swim / 20 km Cycle / 5Km Run
Try A Tri - 200M Swim / 10Km Cycle / 2.5Km Run
Super Sprint Triathlon - 200M Swim / 10Km Cycle / 2.5Km Run
Kayak Triathlon - 5Km Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
International Distance Duathlon - 5Km Run / 40Km Cycle / 10Km Run
Olympic SwimCycle - 1500M Swim / 40Km cycle

Team Challenge Swim Triathlon Relay - 500M Swim / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
Team Challenge Canoe Triathlon Relay - 5Km Paddle / 20Km Cycle / 5Km Run
(in support of Ottawa Riverkeeper)

participation categories - Age as of December 31, 2008

try a tri challenge
The Try A Tri Challenge is for anyone who just wants to do a short one. It is also an especially good one for the beginners and fitness enthusiasts who have always wanted to "Try a Tri". You can do it, so come on out and give it a tri.

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, while this race is geared to those who are a bit more serious but only want to go short and fast.

olympic swimcycle
The SwimCycle consists of the swim and the cycle portion of the Olympic Triathlon.  Those that enter this category, will head to the Finish Line after the cycle leg.

teen try a tri and sprint tri
Come on out and tri one you teens - bring your mountain bike if you don't have a road bike - its fun!

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. For more detailed information on the early season discounts please go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

free change of event 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 June 8th. Each entry received after January 31, 2008 and by March 15, 2008 is eligible to change to another event in the same calendar year, for an administration fee of $15, if the event change request is made by Sunday June 8th.

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.

entry fee discounts and deadlines

entry fee schedules after discount deadline

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.

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 June 8th.  All entries received after Sunday June 8th, 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 June 8th - no exceptions. Entries received after Sunday June 8th do not receive a souvenir shirt.

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.

drop off locations

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

race kit pick up
Thursday June 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RE:FORM Body Clinic
46 Murray St. (through Time Square Mall), Ottawa

Friday June 13
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Ave ., Ottawa

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday June 14
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach ,
2805 Carling Ave., 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 & prizes
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
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, June 8th 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 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@somersault.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 britannia beach
For directions to Britannia Beach, please click on MAP.

race day parking - saturday june 14
Information coming soon!

race kit pick up & late registration
Thursday June 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
RE:FORM Body Clinic
46 Murray St. (through Time Square Mall), Ottawa

Friday June 13
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach
2805 Carling Ave ., Ottawa

Race Day Pick Up
Saturday June 14
6:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Ron Kolbus Centre, Britannia Beach ,
2805 Carling Ave., Ottawa

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.

Check out the course maps, by clicking on "Course Maps" (Coming Soon)

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 Ottawa Riverkeeper Tri/Du 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.