Hi Everyone!

There are only two months until we kick off the Somersault 2010 spring and summer event season. You are invited to check out this year’s Somersault Events at www.somersault.ca. The first events of the season are:

May 1 - Cumberland Duathlon & Relays
http://www.somersault.ca/eventcumberlanddu.htm

May 2 – Place d’Orleans Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km, 3Km & Austin Wylie 1Km for Kids
http://www.somersault.ca/eventorleansruns.htm

Discount Deadline – March 15th Midnight
The final early season discount deadline is also fast approaching, so if you haven’t entered yet, why not save a few bucks and enter by March 15th at midnight. You can find and enter all Somersault events at http://www.somersault.ca/enter.htm. It only takes a few minutes to enter, and remember, if you enter by March 15th, you are allowed a free transfer of entry should your plans change during the year. After March 15th there is an administration fee of $15 for event transfers if they are made at least 1 week prior to the event.

Multiple Event Entry Package
Those of you who will be entering more than one event, can make things quicker and easier by using the Multiple Event Entry Form at http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/somersault_package/

Thanks for Helping Us Make Somersault Events Greener
As many of you are aware, we are introducing re-usable participant kits this year at all of our adult races. This move to greening Somersault events was made possible by the support of several benefactors who we would like to thank. They are:

• Jetje Antonietti – TD Canada Trust - Manager Residential Mortgages
  
• Gord Hunter – City of Ottawa Councilor – Knoxdale-Merivale Ward
  
• iRun Magazine
  
• Sportstats
  
• Booster Juice
  
• ZoomPhoto.ca
  
• Popeye’s Supplements
  
• MyNextRace.com
  

2010 Somersault Event Calendars
We invite you to download the colourful Somersault Event calendars and post them at home or office, to motivate you.

• Triathlon, Duathlon, SwimCycle, and Swim Calendar
  http://www.somersault.ca/triback_10.pdf
• Run Calendar
  http://www.somersault.ca/runback_10.pdf
• Wylie Ryan Kids’ (11 & under) Calendar
  http://www.somersault.ca/kidsback_10.pdf

A Canadian Evening Marathon & Half Marathon - September 4th - Ottawa
http://www.somersault.ca/eventcanadianrun.htm
We are introducing the Canadian Evening Marathon & Half Marathon at the 2010 Canadian Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon on Labour Day weekend. These races are being introduced because we thought a long evening summer run might be nice. The event will also allow participants to run alongside the Iron distance Tri and Du competitors who started their day 12 hours earlier, and who have indicated that they would enjoy the company and encouragement of others during the marathon portion of their epic day.

July One Run - Not
After careful consideration of a number of factors, we have decided against introducing the July One Run in Orleans as we originally planned. We apologize for this change.

Champions Challenge & Junior Challenge 2010
We have made significant changes in the Champions Challenge this year. The scoring table has been completely revised, to make the competition among the more serious participants a bit more competitive – we think. We invite you to go to http://www.somersault.ca/championships.htm and check things out, and to take a look at the 2010 Champions Challenge Run Rankings. The first event – Winterman 2010 – has already been held, and the scores have been posted.

Event and Series Charities
We have been working diligently to incorporate community organizations in Somersault Events. You can review our Charity approach on the Somersault web site at http://www.somersault.ca/eventsfundraising.htm. There are still a couple of event openings for charities who would like to contribute to and benefit from Somersault events. The charitable organizations below, and many smaller teams, clubs, and community groups, who are not listed here, contribute to and benefit from Somersault events in different capacities. Interested organizations should contact Terry McKinty at terry@somersault.ca.
Here is the line up for 2010 so far:

• KidSport Ottawa – Somersault Series Charity – Ottawa Events
  
• Cumberland-Orleans Community Resource Centre – Cumberland Du & Place d’Orleans Runs
• Cumberland Panthers Football Association –Place d’Orleans Runs
• Ottawa East Minor Sport & Recreation Organizations – Place d’Orleans Runs
• Bytown Storm Triathlon Team – Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
• Ottawa Riverkeeper – Ottawa Riverkeeper Tri, Du, & Britannia Beach Run
• CHEO – Emilie’s Run for Women Only
• CHIMO Elementary School – Smiths Falls Tri, Du, & Run
• Lanark Animal Welfare Society – Smiths Falls Tri, Du, & Run
• Cataraqui Trail Association – Greater Kingston SYDENHAM Tri, Du, & Run
• Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce – Graham Beasley Tri, Du, & Heritage Run
• Camp Quality – National Capital Tri, Du, & Run
• Carefor – Canadian Triathlon, Duathlon, & Run
• Nepean Pathfinders - Last Chance Tri, Du, & Nepean Trail Run
• KidSport Ottawa – Ottawa Fall Colours Runs & Du
• Ottawa Food Bank – Ottawa Fall Colours Runs & Du
  

Clubs of the Event
Check out the Somersault ‘Club of the Event’ program at http://www.somersault.ca/clubofanevent.htm. Although many of the ‘Club of the Event’ opportunities have been filled by the organizations below, interested groups can contact Terry McKinty at terry@somersault.ca to discuss your interest in becoming a ‘Club of the Event’. We would like to thank the organizations below for their contribution and commitment to Somersault events.

• Cumberland Panthers Football Association – Place d’Orleans Runs
• Bytown Walkers – Place d’Orleans Half Marathon
• Bytown Storm Triathlon Team – Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon
• Search & Rescue Global 1 – Club of Event – Riverkeeper, Graham Beasley, Canadian, & Fall Colours
• Smiths Falls DCI RedHawks Athletic Program –Smiths Falls Tri, Du, & Run
• Sydenham Legion - Club of Event Greater Kingston SYDENHAM Tri, Du, & Run
• Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce – Graham Beasley Tri, Du, & Heritage Run
• Top Speed Racing Team – National Capital Tri, Du, & Run
• Fitness Dynamics – Canadian Tri, Du, & Runs

Other Supporters
In addition to the official ‘Clubs of the Event’ above, we are fortunate to have the support of many regional sport clubs and people, who contribute to the overall Somersault Event experience. Some of these are: CycleFit Cycle Chicks, Zone3Sports, Ottawa Triathlon Club, and Team Diabetes. Thanks to everyone!

Somersault Event Sponsors
In our April Newsletter, we will be introducing the many corporate citizens whose sponsorship relationships with Somersault Events, contribute to the program. There are many.

Race Directors
We will also introduce you to the 2010 somersault Event Race Directors and Race Crew in our April Newsletter.

Cheers!
Terry, Christine, & Somersault Race Crew