SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series May Newsletter

SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series Newsletter

May 2013

It's hard to believe the first TRi KiDS race of the season is just 4 weeks away!

We are looking forward to the start of the 2013 season after months of preparation. The newest race to be added to the calendar is TRi KiDS Burnaby which will take place at CG Brown Memorial Pool and Sports Complex on Sunday, June 9th. We hope TRi KiDS from all around the Lower Mainland will join us.

Here are our 2013 race dates:

June 9 - TRi KiDS Burnaby, CG Brown Memorial Pool, Burnaby

July 21 - TRi KiDS Okanagan,H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre, Kelowna

July 28 - TRi KiDS Fraser Valley, Walnut Grove Community Centre, Langley

Be sure to review the registration page prior to registering for a race and please contact us by email if you have any questions.

It's also a good idea to review the resources on our website with your athletes prior to their race. The FAQ page covers the most commonly asked questions, Rules For Safety, the Race Day Checklist and the You Tube video are great resources for new triathletes as well as those who have raced before.

We will continue to announce updates and news through our website, newsletters, on our Facebook page and Twitter.

We look forward to seeing you this summer! Please pass this newsletter along to family and friends using the 'forward email' icon at the bottom.

Tara and Brad Melville

TRi KiDS Burnaby Important Dates

The deadline for having your child's first name on their race bib is Sunday, May 26th. Athletes registered before this date will receive personalized bibs. Online registration will close on Wednesday, June 5th at 9 pm PST. In person registrations will be accepted at race kit pick up on Saturday, June 8th. There is NO race day registration. An additional fee of $10 per athlete will be added to in person registrations.

Participants registered for TRi KiDS Burnaby will receive a pre-race newsletter on Sunday, June 2nd. Please review this newsletter carefully as it covers race day details, including information on kit pick up and orientation times.

Participant Confirmation List

Please take a moment to confirm that your children are listed on the confirmation list . Your children have been successfully registered if their names appear on the list.

To have your confirmation email re-sent please follow this link . Contact us by email if you have registration questions.

SWiM, BiKE, RUN for FUN..DRAISING!

The SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series is delighted to support BC Children's Hospital and the work they do for children. Funds raised by TRi KiDS go directly to the Child Life Program. Child Life is a comprehensive program that helps kids and families cope with distressing events through therapeutic and recreational play. With your help, patients can have the most positive experience possible during their stay at BC Children's Hospital.

Visit the BC Children's Hospital Foundation website to learn more about what they are doing to improve the health and the lives of the young people who enter BC Children's Hospital each day.

Thanks to our Series Sponsor, Springfree Trampoline, a minimum $40 raised for BCCH by TRi KiDS athletes through the online fundraising page is an entry in a draw to win a brand new Springfree Trampoline for your backyard! This season Springfree Trampoline is donating TWO backyard trampolines to the end of season draw!

Create your online fundraising page today! TRi KiDS athletes can post a picture and a personal message. From their personal online page emails can be sent to family and friends. It takes only a few minutes to set up and every dollar counts as we work towards our goal of $8,000 this season.

When everyone does a little the total result is extraordinary! Please make fundraising a part of your TRi KiDS experience.

SunRype Just Fruit and Grains Bar

Smart Snacks That Fit Your Busy Life

For busy families it may feel like there's no time to eat right on the go; but if you have a hectic schedule it's even more important to eat healthy foods that give you the fuel you need to keep going. Snacking or frequent small meals have become the norm, so make sure that you are fueling your family with the good stuff, like new SunRype Just Fruit & Grains. These bars are simple and natural with no processed or refined sugars, no fillers and nothing artificial. They are made with 70% fruit and 30% grains and seeds, and nothing else added. Plus, each bar has 3 grams of fibre to help keep you full and satisfied. And as always, SunRype products are nut free.

For great recipes, health tips, new products and more check out SunRype on facebook Facebook.com/sunrype.

Calling Volunteers!

Not only do the participants have fun at a TRi KiDS race, volunteers do too! Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering at one of our races. Each race requires 40-50 enthusiastic volunteers to fill various roles on the race course. If your children are participating why not ask a friend or neighbour to come out and volunteer? Volunteering for TRi KiDS qualifies for required community service hours for high school students.

If you are interested in volunteering for any of the TRi KiDS races this summer please visit our Volunteer Page and fill out the online form. Our Volunteer Manager, Louise Coyne, will contact you with details.

Thank you!

Thank you to our Sponsors and Friends

SunRype Products Title Sponsor of the TRi KiDS Triathlon Series since 2009, SunRype proudly supports the series and provides healthy fruit juice and snacks for TRi KiDS participants before and after the race.

Since 1946, SunRype has been providing families with delicious juices and fruit snacks. SunRype is committed to helping Canadians make good choices that offer both great taste and wholesome goodness. Visit SunRype's website for healthy recipes, tips for feeding picky kids and new products.

Simply nutritious. That's SunRype. There's nothing complex. Just simple goodness.

IronKids Nutrition Dedicated to developing nutritional products to help your kids stay healthy and active, IronKids Gummy vitamins are made in Canada by Life Science Nutritionals. Health Canada approved, these great tasting gummies are specially formulated to support the health, growth and development of your children. Very proud Presenting Sponsor of the TRi KiDS Series.

Springfree Trampoline The Springfree™ Trampoline was designed by New Zealand engineer Dr. Keith Alexander, at the University of Canterbury. After more than 15 years of injury prevention research, the design was commercialized in 2003 and is now sold in 15 countries. A Series Sponsor of TRi KiDS - look for Springfree Trampolines at the races.

Macquarie Private Wealth Specializing in financial planning and proven long-term wealth management strategies, Greg Phillips delivers investment advisory services for individuals, families and businesses using customized strategies to help you achieve your goals. Greg is our SWiM course sponsor, a triathlete and volunteer.

Cyclepath Kelowna Located at 2169 Springfield Rd in Kelowna, Cyclepath's philosophy is quite simple...to offer the best experience, service and expertise to their customers. Visit Cyclepath for your pre-season bike tune-up.

Save-On-Foods Since 1915, Save-On-Foods has built a reputation for delivering low prices plus all the things you can't put a price on: exceptional service, consistent quality and a great place to shop. With locations across BC and Alberta, and everything they need at the prices they want, it's easy to see why customers love to Save-On-Foods.

CanKopy Document Solutions Your one-stop shop for all your print, design and creative needs. Trust CanKopy to deliver professional document services and business marketing solutions. Our trusted partner since the beginning providing all TRi KiDS signs and banners.

Ryder Photography Our Series Photographer Lindsey Ryder captures all the beautiful smiles at the finish line and the action on the race course. Ryder Photography offers great gift ideas for your TRi KiDS athletes.

Tara and Brad Melville

Founders and Series Directors

SunRype TRi KiDS Triathlon Series

905-582-4633

racedirectors@runwellevents.com