Welcome to the Somersault Summer Season!

Upcoming Events
Look for these exciting events in June on the Somersault Calendar. Be sure to check the entry deadlines if you are interested to enter them. Check www.somersault.ca for Somersault events - post July 1.

June 12
Ottawa Riverkeeper Triathlon & Duathlon – Britannia Beach, Ottawa
www.somersault.ca/eventottawariverkeeper.htm
Regular Entry Fee Deadline – Monday May 31st
Souvenir Shirt and Online Entry Deadline – Sunday June 6th

Britannia Beach 1, 3, & 8Km Run – Britannia Beach, Ottawa
www.somersault.ca/eventottawariverkeeperrun.htm
Regular Entry Fee Deadline – Monday May 31st
Souvenir Shirt and Online Entry Deadline – Sunday June 6th

June 19
Emilie’s 5Km Run for Women Only & Kids’ 1Km – Canada Aviation Museum, Ottawa
www.somersault.ca/eventrunnerswebwomen.htm
Regular Entry Fee Deadline – Monday June 7th
Souvenir Shirt and Online Entry Deadline – Sunday June 13th

June 20
Smiths Falls Classic Triathlon & Duathlon – Smiths Falls
www.somersault.ca/eventsmithsfallsclassic.htm
Regular Entry Fee Deadline – Monday June 7th
Souvenir Shirt and Online Entry Deadline – Sunday June 13th

Smiths Falls Figure Eight 5Km Run & Kids’ 2Km – Smiths Falls
www.somersault.ca/eventsmithsfallsclassicrun.htm
Regular Entry Fee Deadline – Monday June 7th
Souvenir Shirt and Online Entry Deadline – Sunday June 13th

Place d'Orleans and Cumberland Duathlon Report
Our first events of the season continue to grow in popularity. More than 750 participated the events, with record amounts being raised for minor sport.

Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
Wow! What a turnout! Almost 1000 participants took part in the Early bird and the Colonel By Classic Run. Congratulations to all participants, and thanks to our event supporters. Check out the photos, and results at : www.somersault.ca/photos.htm www.somersault.ca/results.htm

Our New Reusable Participant Kits
They have finally arrived and will be used at the Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon and Colonel By Classic Run. We want to thank those who helped make the reusable participant kit possible – Jetje Antonietti, Gord Hunter, Sportstats, Booster Juice, Popeye's, IRun, and MyNextRace.com.

The Rental Programs of our Partners
PECCO's – Wet Suit Rentals - Call and ask for Luc or Martin at 1-819-777-2220 ext.1
EuroTriShop.com – Racing Wheel Rentals – Check it out at www.eurotrishop.com
CycleLogik/Nineteen – Wet Suit Rentals – Check it out at www.cyclelogik.com
Canoes & Kayaks – Trailhead – Call 1-613-722-4229, or email : trailhead@trailhead.ca

Swim Caps
We want to give a big thank you to Gilles Lamenoise and his "Imperial Barber Shop" for the contribution of swim caps. Thanks Gilles

The Greater Kingston Sydenham Tri/Du - Bicycle Draw
The gang at TI Cycle in Gananoque have come through again with an amazing draw opportunity for those who enter the Greater Kingston Sydenham Triathlon & Duathlon on July 4 www.somersault.ca/eventsydenham.htm

We want to express our gratitude to the generous people at T.I. Cycle in Gananoque for again coming through with a beautiful draw prize - a Guru Crono Carbon TT bike, size 51, SRAM Force group. It will fit riders 5' 6" to 5' 10" in height, and has an approximate retail value of $3800.00!

The Draw for the Bicycle will occur at 12:00 p.m. on race day. The winner must be personally in attendance at the time of the draw to be eligible for the prize, or another name will be drawn. Please note that the prize may not be exchanged and has no cash value. We urge you to visit T.I. Cycle in Gananoque to thank them for their support of the Greater Kingston Sydenham Triathlon & Duathlon - or visit them at : www.ti-cycle.com

Canadian Evening Marathon, Half Marathon, & Relays
We think this may be the sleeper event of the year (or not!) – a summer Marathon, Marathon Relay, and a Half Marathon in the evening in Ottawa - in conjunction with the Canadian Iron 226 and 113 Triathlon & Duathlon – Ontario’s only Iron Distance Triathlon & Duathlon! The races start at 5:30 p.m. (Marathon), and 7:00 p.m. (Half Marathon), and follow the same route as the Iron 226 and Iron 113 participants. Come on out and give it a go – by yourself or with a relay team of friends and neighbours. Check it out at www.somersault.ca/eventcanadianrun.htm

Our Sponsors
Please check out the many businesses who contribute to the Somersault program, on our Sponsorship page at www.somersault.ca/sponsors.htm Supporting their businesses, programs, and products reinforces their commitment to supporting healthy physical activity and events, so please consider patronizing them.

Champions Challenge
We are proud to continue building the Champions Challenge for those of you who may wish to participate in more than one event a year, and compare yourself to others like you. If you are interested in this sort of challenge, visit www.somersault.ca/championships.htm to learn more about it.

Cheers!
Terry, Christine, & Somersault Race Crew