Somersault 2008 Event Calendars
We are pleased to announce that the core of the 2008 Somersault Promotions event program has been posted to the Somersault website at www.somersault.ca

Somersault events are offered through 4 distinct programs, from May to October 2008.

Eastern Triathlon & Duathlon Series
www.easterntriathlonseries.ca - traditional swim-bike-run and run-bike-run triathlons and duathlons at all distances from the Try a Tri to the Iron 226.

Ottawa Run Series
www.ottawarunseries.ca - running and walking events at all distances from 3Km to the Marathon.

Kayak Triathlon Series
www.easterntriathlonseries.ca - traditional sprint triathlon cycle and run distances, substituting a 5Km kayak paddle, for the swim or run of a triathlon or duathlon.

Wylie Ryan Kids’ Events http://www.somersault.ca/kidsevents.htm - fun, kids’, 1 or 2km runs, or short surf n turf races, associated with many of our adult events - mom, dad, or older siblings can jog-a-long for free.

Entry is Open
Entries are now being accepted on our new “Eventsonline” designed entry forms. You can now enter groups of people or multiple individual events in one transaction. You can access these easily by going to http://www.somersault.ca/enter.htm

Early Season Entry Discounts
A generous 20% discount on one or more entries Is now in effect for all Somersault 2008 events. Learn more about the discount and the free change of event that goes along with it, at http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm.

Gift Certificate Entry Fee Option
That’s right, you can purchase a gift certificate for yourself or someone else, for any race distance you wish, and cash it in later on any event in the Somersault program. Check out http://www.somersault.ca/giftcertificates.htm for more information.

Club Volume/Event Entry Fee Program
Any formal club or training group can obtain one free entry for every 10 club members who enter any Somersault event in 2008. All you have to do, is contact terry@somersault.ca after any event in which you had 10 members entered, provide the list of those members, and we will issue you a free gift certificate for any Olympic Distance or shorter, race.

Student Discount Program
We are proud of our generous student entry fee discount program. From now until the event entry deadline a student born in 1984 or later can enter any Somersault race at a 40% discount on the entry fee.

Club of the Event Program
Its involves a lot of hard work, and at least 15 club members, but your club can make up to $1000 by becoming a “Club of the Event”. There are limited opportunities here, but check out what is involved at http://www.somersault.ca/clubofanevent.htm

The Best of the Winter Season to You
We wish you all the best as you fight through old man winter, preparing for the 2008 spring and summer, outdoor triathlon, duathlon and run season. If you would like to discuss any aspect of the Somersault program, please do not hesitate to contact me at terry@somersault.ca