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2012 Community Foundation Entries Open - 8am pst, November 7th

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The 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada Community Foundation entries will open at 8am pst - November 7th. There are 200 slots available on first come first served basis at the cost of $1200.

Following is the link to complete your entry on Active.com
http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1979803

Please note: Community Foundation entries are non-tranferrable and are subject to the withdrawal policy set out at: http://www.nasports.com/withdrawal/index.php

Questions on the Community Foundation entries can be sent to: admin@nasports.com

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MLA John Slater (Boundary-Similkameen) officially opened the new 4km strech of Highway 3A at Yellow Lake on Friday. The area has been widened and now includes 2 metre wide paved shoulders and concrete barrier. These improvments will provide greater safety to motorists and cyclists alike.

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The 2012 Community foundation entries for the Subaru Ironman Canada event will NOW be going up online November 7, 2011 at 8am PST. The exact number of entries is yet to be determined.

Feel free to contact: admin@nasports.com with any questions.

The 2011 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada will premiere on TSN nationally on Thursday evening for western viewers at 9 pm PT, October 13th and midnight ET. A second airing will be seen at 2pm ET on Friday October 14th for those in the east.



Watch Jordan Rapp as he attempts to come back from what could have been a career ending accident and see if Meredith Kessler can successfully defend her title from 2010.

Ironman Canada CEP and Centurion Cycling Founder Graham Fraser is set to join Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine and former NHLer Steve Webb on Pedal For A Purpose Ride right after Subaru Centurion Canada weekend. Celebrating the start of the NHL pre-season schedule by trying to complete the unthinkable, they will ride their bikes from Toronto to New York City in just 48 hours!

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The ride, which will benefit LaFontaine’s and Webb’s respective charities, will begin at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on September 19th and plans to end at the NHL store in New York City on September 21st. LaFontaine’s Companions In Courage Foundation (www.CiC16.org) builds game rooms in children’s hospitals throughout North America. Webb’s W20 Foundation (www.w20foundation.org) assists young athletes in learning life skills through participation in community service. Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research will also benefit from a portion of the proceeds.

WHAT: Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine, former NHLer Steve Webb and Centurion Cycling Founder Graham Fraser to attempt to complete 550-mile bike ride from Toronto to NYC… in 48 hours!

WHO: Pat LaFontaine / Founder of Companions in Courage Foundation; Steve Webb / Founder of W20 Foundation; and Graham Fraser / Founder of Centurion Cycling and Ironman Canada

WHEN: Monday, September 19th at 10:00 AM ET

WHERE: Hockey Hall of Fame, Esso Theatre Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario

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It has been a day for rewriting the record books here at the 29th Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon. At 7:48 PM PST, David Lee crossed the finish line with a time of 12:48:43, becoming the first ever paraplegic wheelchair athlete to complete the Penticton race.

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The 42-year-old American, originally paralyzed in a 1990 motorcycle accident, now crosses this off of his life goals, along with competing in a World Championships (2007 in Bordeaux, France) and Paralympic Games (2008 in Beijing China). Lee has competed in past Subaru Ironman Canada events, but this is his first successful finish.
This amazing and inspirational accomplishment goes along with top female Mary Beth Ellis’ course record time of 9:03:13 and the largest mass start in the history of this event with 2,841 participants. In other news, 2009 champion and Penticton resident Jordan Rapp officially put last year’s devastating injury behind him, winning the men’s side in 8:28:09.
For more information on Subaru Ironman Canada and to view race results, visit http://www.ironman.ca. For media-related inquiries and imagery from today’s event, contact Helen Manning at helenmanning@rogers.com or 416-806-5273.

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– Not in the last 29 years has a woman completed Subaru Ironman Canada faster than today’s Mary Beth Ellis of the US, who crossed the finish line with an incredible time of 9:03:13. According to race crew, Ellis passed last year’s champion Meredith Kessler on the bike course at Richter’s Pass and pulled away from the field from then on, finishing over 31 minutes ahead of her closest competitor. As if her day could get any better, by making her push on Kessler at the right time, Ellis also receives the $1,000 Timex Bike Bonus for being the first female athlete to the top of Richter’s Pass. Second and third place were hotly contested in the last quarter of the run, with American Kim Loeffler taking a hard-fought second and Kessler settling for third. Welcomed at the finish line by her husband, Ellis is in for a much needed rest, as she has now won her third Ironman since the beginning of the summer

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Not to be outdone, 2009 champion and Penticton resident Jordan Rapp officially put last year’s devastating injury behind him by beating out second place finisher Torsten Abel of Germany and third place Bert Jammaer of Belgium. Finishing with a time of 8:28:09, Rapp took the lead on the bike portion of the course, passing last year’s champion Viktor Zyemstev, and never had reason to look back. However, as a small consolation to Jammaer, he receives the male $1,000 Timex Bike Bonus and becomes the highest finishing Belgian ever in this race.
The event never overshadows the incredible accomplishments of the athletes in it, but the 29th edition of Subaru Ironman Canada sure gave it a shot. Lining up in the waters of the Okanagan were 2,841 eager professional and age-group participants, comprising the largest mass start in Subaru Ironman Canada history. The beautiful conditions continued throughout the race, as athletes swam, biked and ran through sunshine and at times, strong winds.
Top five pro men’s results:
1.     Jordan Rapp, Canada/USA     8:28:09
2.     Torsten Abel, Germany          8:41:09
3.     Bert Jammaer, Belgium          8:42:34
4.     Christopher Bagg, USA          8:47:25
5.     Jasper Blake, Canada          8:50:30
Top five pro women’s results:
1.     Mary Beth Ellis, USA          9:03:13
2.     Kim Loeffler, USA          9:34:54
3.     Meredith Kessler, USA          9:37:22
4.     Sara Gross, Canada          9:46:56
5.     Fiona Whitby, Canada          10:13:28

For more information on Subaru Ironman Canada and to view race results, visit http://www.ironman.ca. For media-related inquiries and imagery from today’s event, contact Helen Manning at helenmanning@rogers.com or 416-806-5273.

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The storyline could write itself: 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada champion Jordan Rapp, whose injury kept him out of last year’s race, looks to reclaim his title on Sunday, August 28th in the 29th Annual Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon. It will not be an easy task, as last year’s champion, Viktor Zyemtsev, would prefer an ending more in his favour. To add a further twist to the plot, Rapp and Zyemtsev have to contend with 2008 Champion Bryan Rhodes and 2006 Champion Jasper Blake.

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On the women’s side of the event, last year’s winner Meredith Kessler will race to add a second Subaru Ironman Canada championship to her growing list of accomplishments.

Zyemtsev, the Ukrainian native, has a total of 8 Ironman wins to his credit. He is the reigning Subaru Ironman Canada champion and a three-time Ironman Austria champion, posting impressive times in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 editions. Zyemtsev added wins at Ford Coeur d’Alene in 2005 and 2007, took the 2006 Ford Ironman USA Lake Placid title and has recently ventured into the half-Ironman distance with a 2010 win in Florida.

Not to be outdone, before his 2010 injury the younger Rapp was writing an impressive resume of his own. In addition to the 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada victory, Rapp set course records in the 2009 editions of Ford Ironman Arizona and the Vancouver International.

Always a threat is Blake, who lives and trains in Victoria, BC. He was the 2006 Subaru Ironman Canada Champion and has been one of the top four finishers three other times here since 2004.

The men’s field also features two multiple Ironman champions, Rhodes and Jason Shortis. New Zealander Rhodes has won Ironman titles four times, including his aforementioned Penticton win in 2008. Shortis of Australia has won five Ironman titles and recently placed third at the 2011 Ford Ironman Lake Placid.

Last year’s female champion Kessler aims to continue her stellar 2010 triathlon campaign, which also had her place second in both Ford Ironman St. George and Ford Ironman Coeur d’Alene. Others to watch in the women’s pro field include MacKenzie Madison, who placed third in this event last year; Sara Gross, competing in her seventh Subaru Ironman Canada event, has 5th, 4th, and 2nd place Penticton finishes to her name; and Mary Beth Ellis, a perennial half-Ironman podium finisher.

The 29th edition of the Subaru Ironman Canada triathlon will take place in Penticton, BC and the Okanagan Valley. Athletes will be competing for a $75,000 pro prize and 65 age group qualifying spots for the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

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This Sunday, August 28th, a record field of professional and age group athletes embark on the challenge of a lifetime at the 29th annual Subaru Ironman Canada Triathlon.

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Swimming, biking and running their ways to the title of 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada Champion include last year’s professional winners Viktor Zyemtsev and Meredith Kessler. Sunday will also see the return to Penticton of Jordan Rapp, the 2009 champion, who will be looking to topple Zyemtsev after a devastating injury kept him out of the race last year.

In addition to the prestige of winning the event, Subaru Ironman Canada offers a $75,000 professional prize purse and 65 age group slots for the 2011 Ford Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

However, for most of the participants, competing in the oldest Ironman event in continental North America is not about the prizes. Emergency doctors and physicians, restaurant owners, a belly dancer, human resource professionals, airline pilots, speech pathologists, stay-at-home parents and many more make up the age group athletes from 18 to 79 representing more than 37 different countries. For these individuals pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits, crossing the finish line and completing their Subaru Ironman Canada journey is the real prize.

Taking place in the scenic Okanagan Valley, the event features a 2.4-mile (3.9 km) swim in Okanagan Lake followed by a 112-mile (180.2 km) bike ride and a 26.2-mile (42.2 km) marathon that finishes in the along Lakeshore Drive in downtown Penticton.

Media-related inquiries should be directed to Helen Manning at 416 806 5273 or helenmanning@rogers.com .

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While the main event takes place on Sunday, August 28th at Subaru Ironman Canada, Thursday is proving to be a very busy day. In addition to the buzz of registration and the expo - the Subaru Kids 1K and 5K Fun Runs take place along Lakeshore Blvd. More than 600 hundred participants took part in 2010 and early registration indicates an even larger attendance this year.

Expo will host the inaugural Women's Night on Thursday from 6-9 pm featuring draw prizes, special offers and wine tasting for all the ladies.

The 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada Entry Procedure is outlined

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2012 SUBARU IRONMAN CANADA REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

2011 Subaru Ironman Canada Athletes
All 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada participants and local athletes will have the opportunity to register on-site for the 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada when they pick up their registration packages on Thursday, August 25, 2011 and Friday, August 26, 2011 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM in the Athlete Check-In tent in Okanagan Park. Athletes must have their athlete wristband on in order to register. Entries will be processed on Active.com the total price will be $702 USD which will include the HST and processing fee. Payments must be made with CREDIT CARD only.

Local Athletes 2012 Registration
Local residents wishing to enter the 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada will have the opportunity to register on-site Thursday, August 25, 2010 and Friday, August 26 from 10:00AM - 4:00PM in the Athlete Check-In tent in Okanagan Park. In addition, Local athletes can also register during open registration on Monday, August 29, 2010. Athletes must have identification showing their residential address in order to register. Local residents include: Penticton, Naramata, Summerland, Peachland, Keremeos, Oliver, Osoyoos, Cawston and Okanagan Falls. Entries will be processed on Active.com the total price will be $702 USD (which will include the $72 HST and Active.com processing fee). Payments must be made with CREDIT CARD only.

Open ONSITE Registration
All remaining slots for the 2012 Subaru Ironman Canada will be available on a first-come,
first-serve basis until it sells out. Participants will have the opportunity to register on-site on Monday, August 29, 2011. 9:00AM - 11:00AM in Okanagan Park.. Volunteers will be given a preferred position in line. Entries will be processed on Active.com the total price will be $702 USD (which will include the $72 HST and Active.com processing fee). Payments must be made with CREDIT CARD only.

ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Once the onsite registration is complete any remaining slots will go up online at ACTIVE.com for ONLINE registration. This will open at 12pm pst (local Penticton time) on Monday, August 29, 2011 using the following link: http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1979803

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Ironman Canada would like to recognize all the individuals and companies who have supported IronClub in 2011

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Days Inn
Salty's Restaurant
Earl's Restaurant
TD Canada Trust
Bowmont Motel
Penticton @ Wine Country Tourism
Thompson Okanagan Tourism
Summerland Waterfront Resort & Spa
Penticton Herald
Okanagan Vintage Catering
Theo's
Astral Media
Sherwood Trophies
Judy Poole - Raymond James
Home Hardware
Mykonos Pizza & Spaghetti House
Ramada Inn & Suites
Kettle Valley Station & Pub
Keith Bevington - RE/MAX Front St.
Kim and Paul Glen
Best Western Hotel
Sandman Hotel
Okanagan Reservations
Summerland Motel
Barley Mill Pub
Spanish Villa
Slumberlodge
Riverside Motel
Park Royal
Melt Day Spa

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Ironman Canada is pleased to announce the addition of the Timex Bike Bonus at the 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada. Timex is the official timing and bike course sponsor of Subaru Ironman Canada and will be adding the Bike Bonus for this year’s event.

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The Timex Bike Bonus will be awarded to the top male and female athlete to reach the top of Richter’s Pass, an iconic climb that is part of the legend of the Subaru Ironman event. Timex will present the winners of the Timex Bike Bonus with a Timex Ironman watch and cheque for $1000.
Subaru Ironman Canada will take place for the 29th time on August 28, 2011 in Penticton, BC and the surrounding Okanagan Valley. For more information log onto http://www.ironman.ca

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While many of the volunteers positions are full, there are still several positions available for Traffic control (various shifts) and Downtown Crowd Control. To sign up for these and other positions; click on the Volunteer tab above to sign up.

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In June 2010, Nestlé Performance Nutrition US and The World Triathlon Corporation launched a range of premium Ironman-branded sports drinks developed by the sports nutrition experts at PowerBar®. The deal had been an extension of PowerBar’s longstanding global partnership with Ironman and its role as the official global energy bar and energy gel supplier of all Ironman and 70.3 events. They share the same fundamental goal and mission, which is to help athletes perform at their best.

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In Canada, Ironman PERFORM by PowerBar will be the official sports drink on course for the following events in 2011: Ironman 70.3 Calgary, Subaru Ironman Canada and Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka .
The sports drink is available on course in 591 ml bottles in two flavours: Lemon-Lime and Mixed Berry. The sports drink mix Lemon Lime is available in a 936 g canister. The products can be bought at Canadian sport retailers.


Key benefits of the Ironman PERFORM™ products:
•     Maximum Energy Delivery with C2MAX™, a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose blend found to deliver 20 to 50% more energy to working muscles than glucose alone and to improve endurance performance by 8%.1 This glucose-to-fructose blend contains:
o     42 grams of carbohydrates per 591 ml bottle
o     34 grams of carbohydrates per 2 scoops (36 g powder) in 500 ml water
•     Electrolyte Replacement. Contains:
o     380 mg sodium per 591 ml bottle and per 2 scoops (36 g powder) in 500 ml water
•     Great light taste
•     Made with natural flavours and without the use of high fructose corn syrup


Proper hydration is key to optimal performance. Learn more on how to customize YOUR fluid intake, and the science behind C2MAX™ at http://www.powerbar.ca.

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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The 2011 Volunteer Website is now open. Click on the "Volunteer" tab to sign up.

The 2011 Volunteer website will open this Friday June 10th. Check back to sign up.

GranFondo Canada has partnered with Subaru Ironman Canada to designate the RBC GranFondo Kelowna on July 16, 2011 as an official training ride for Subaru Ironman Canada, taking place August 28, 2011 in Penticton, BC.

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The RBC GranFondo Kelowna event falls at an ideal time in a triathlete’s training program and will truly test the cycling leg of their preparation for Subaru Ironman Canada. The July ride, which is fully supported, allows a comfortable environment for triathletes to complete a challenging 140km ride in the heat and geography of the Ironman race environment.

“In talking with the team at Subaru Ironman Canada it became really clear that our event could be a great controlled fitness test for their participants,” noted GranFondo Canada co-founder Neil McKinnon. He added, “It also doesn’t hurt that the RBC GranFondo Kelowna is right in Subaru Ironman Canada’s backyard.”

Graham Fraser, CEO of Subaru Ironman Canada added, “The date and route of RBC GranFondo Kelowna are pretty convenient for our athletes. Our participants can utilize the controlled, supported environment to fine tune their training for the Ironman Challenge.”

To register for the 2011 RBC GranFondo Kelowna, please visit http://www.rbcgranfondokelowna.com.

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Ironman Canada Volunteers 2011.

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If you are looking to volunteer at the 2011 Ironman Canada please check back to the Volunteer site in late May. We are working on providing specific information about volunteer shifts in order to give volunteers the most information and best opportuinity to sign up for the specific volutneer postions they would like.

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The Ironman Canada online merchandise store is now open! Free Shipping until March 31st.

To Subaru Ironman Canada 2011 Participants:



After receiving feedback from our athletes, we realize that we did not fully explain the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) oversight issue and for that we apologize. Hopefully, this will clarify the situation:

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Due to our administrative error, the 12% HST was not collected on the entry fee for the 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada, an event organized by Ironman Canada Triathlon, Inc (IMC) and licensed by World Triathlon Corporation (WTC). The amount charged to athletes was the $575 entry fee plus the $28.75 Active.com fee. In years past, a Goods and Services Tax (GST) was collected during the registration process.

IMC realizes our mistake and that we are required to submit the HST tax to the government. A number of you have agreed to have the amount of $69 (Canadian Funds) charged to your credit card and we thank you for understanding our error. We ask the remaining athletes indicate their willingness to authorize payment for the HST on their entry fees. If you do not authorize the HST to be charged to your credit card, we will honor your original registration.



Once again we sincerely apologize for the oversight and are committed to delivering the event experience you expect at the Subaru Ironman Canada.

Please respond to this e-mail with one of the following:

_____ I authorize $69 (Canadian Funds) to be charged to the credit card used for my registration.


_____ I authorize the charge of $69 (Canadian Funds), but would like to arrange an alternate form of payment (please provide a phone number where you can be reached and we will contact you to get the information for the alternate form of payment).


_____ I DO NOT authorize the charge of $69 (Canadian Funds) to my credit card.

Thank you,



Heather Fuhr and Helen Manning

Subaru Ironman Canada Administrative Team

E-mail: admin@nasports.com

PH: 877-377-2373

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The 2010 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada will debut nationally on TSN on Saturday November 13th at 1pm ET. For those on the west coast the program will re-air on Tuesday November 16th at 10 pm PT.

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The 28th annual Ironman race in Penticton, BC was won by Victor Zyemstev and American Meredith Kessler. It was the eighth Ironman victory for the native of the Ukraine while Kessler claimed her first victory over the distance.
A record number of athletes took to the waters of Lake Okanagan in their Ironman journey that would cover a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km bike and full 42.2 marathon run. Participants in the August 29th event range in age from 18 to 84 and represent      more than 50 countries. Inspirational athletes include:     

•     Cops for Cancer, 70 team members strong, celebrating their 10th Anniversary at the event
•     Brian Cowie and Meyrick Jones, paratriathletes with amputee Jones guiding visually impaired partner Cowie
•     Marc Flagolet, racing in memory of his wife and two team-mates killed on a training ride in the spring of 2010
TSN will broadcast the Subaru Triathlon TV Series including the Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka during the upcoming months, please check your local listings for dates and times in your area.

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Community Foundation Slots to be available, 9:00am Pacific time - Thursday, Sept 9th.

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2011 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ENTRY SLOTS
The 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada Community Foundation entry slots will be available on ACTIVE.COM Thursday, Sept 9th at 9:00am Pacific time.

300 entry slots will be available at the entry price of $1150.

As of 9:00am Pacific Time please go do the following link and select the Community Foundation Entry option:
http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?CHECKSSO=0&EVENT_ID=1884036

General information on the Community Fund entries can also be found at the link below.
http://www.nasports.com/commfund/index.php

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Victor Zyemtsev of the Ukraine and Meredith Kessler of the USA were winners of the 28th Annual Subaru Ironman Canada. This victory was the seventh for Zyemtsev and the first for Kessler. Zyemtsev finished ahead of Christian Brader and Stephan Vuckovic of Germany. Zyemtsev’s winning time was 8:32:28.

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Kiwi Kieran Doe and Canadian Tom Evans were within seconds of each over the first 120km of the ride before Evans dropped off the pace. Doe went on to finish the bike with a 3:58 lead over Canadian Scott Curry and 4:02 over German Christian Bader. Doe’s lead off the bike started to erode 10km into the run as Brader took over the lead with Zyemtsev in the chase. Zyemtsev stayed within a minute of Brader until the 25 km mark, when they came together. The two ran shoulder to shoulder until the final turnaround on Lakeshore Drive where Zyemtsev put in a strong surge propelling him into a small lead over Brader. Brader was not able to match this acceleration and Zyemtsev went on to win the race with Brader finishing just 13 seconds back. Stephan Vuckovic from Germany had a solid run to finish the race in third.
Top five men’s results are below:
1.     Viktor Zyemtsev, Ukraine     8:32:28
2.     Christian Brader, GER          8:32:41
3.     Stephan Vuckovic, GER          8:38:31
4.     Petr Vabrousek, CZE          8:39:16
5.     Kyle Marcotte, CAN          8:40:45
On the women’s side, defending champion Tereza Macel had a strong swim coming out of the water in first place followed by American Meredith Kessler and Swiss Simone Benz who were just over a minute back. On the bike Macel went on to build a substantial lead over Canadian Heather Wurtele and Kessler coming into the out and back section of the course. It was at this point that Macel’s lead began to evaporate as she struggled to keep up the pace. Over the next 10km the chase pair passed Macel and went to complete the bike portion of the event with Kessler holding a slim 39 second lead over Wurtele. On the run the duo of Kessler and Wurtele stayed close to each other until Kessler put in a surge to open up a 2:13 second lead. Kessler extended her lead to win the event with Wurtele finishing second and a hard charging Mackenzie Madison finishing a distant third.
Top five women’s results are below:
1.     Meredith Kessler, USA          9:13:46
2.     Heather Wurtele, CAN          9:17:17
3.     Mackenzie Madison, USA     9:34:51
4.     Gillian Moody, CAN          9:40:10
5.     Christie Sym, AUS          9:41:30
Today’s event saw a record 2,780 athletes start in the waters of Okanagan Lake with a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a scenic 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile marathon finishing on Lakeshore Drive in downtown Penticton.
For more information on Subaru Ironman Canada and to view race results, visit http://www.ironman.ca. For media-related inquiries and imagery from today’s event, contact Helen Manning at Helen@nasports.com or 416-806-5273.

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Onsite registration for the August 28, 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada event will take place on Monday, August 30, 2010 from 9:00-11:00am.

Once the onsite registration has been complete any remaining slots will to go up for ONLINE registration at the following ACTIVE.com Link at 12:00pm PT (12:00pm Penticton Time) on Monday, August 30th.

http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1884036

The Global Trainer Bodylink System, the first GPS-enabled watch worthy of the Timex Ironman name
It's a GPS watch that comes packed with other training features, is extremely easy to use, has a screen that can be customized for up to four panels so you can see just the data you'd like and even offers a multisport mode so you can track your progress through the swim, bike and run of your next triathlon with just the press of a button. It's the Timex Ironman Global Trainer - and the makers of the world's most popular sports watch have knocked one out of the ball park with this latest offering.


for more information go to http://ironman.com/training/sponsors/kevin-mackinnon-has-a-first-look-at-the-timex-ironman-global-trainer#ixzz0x9cSaSJC

Historically, Subaru Ironman Canada has been one of the most popular Ironman events worldwide, with entry positions selling out within 24 hours of availability each year since 1998. Due to the high demand Ironman Canada Triathlon, Inc. has put into place the following Registration Procedures.

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1) All general entry registration will take place on-site, in Okanagan Park where the Subaru Ironman Expo is located. You must be present to register and you may not register another person.
2) 2011 Registration for athletes entered in the current year's race will take place on the Thursday and Friday before race day between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, in Okanagan Park, wristbands and ID will be checked. At this time athletes from the local area may also register.
3) Open registration will take place on Monday, August 30th, following the race from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at Okanagan Park. Athletes competing in the current year's race and locals may also register at this time. Please ensure you have photo ID with you at registration. Please note that volunteers will be given a preferential line for registration, volunteer t-shirts should be worn.
4) Should there be spots available after on-site registration, those will be available beginning at 12 noon PT on Monday, August 30, 2010 through the race website http://www.ironman.ca.
5) Registration for those qualifying for the current year's Ford Ironman World Championship will also take place in Okanagan Park on Monday following the race from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The rolldown of World Championship slots will take place at 11:15 am. You must be present to claim your entry slot.

For more information, go to http://www.ironman.ca

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Ironman Canada Triathlon, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Bike Barn will be returning as the official bike shop for the 2010 Subaru Ironman Canada event. Bike Barn is well-known to local and visiting athletes as the triathlon bike experts in the Okanagan valley.

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Bike Barn will provide equipment sales and service at their 300 Westminster Avenue location, easy walking distance from the race site. They will also be the on-course technical support team for all athletes on the bike course race day. “We are happy to have Bike Barn returning to the event again this year are confident that athletes will be well served by their expertise,” commented race director, Joe Dixon.

Subaru Ironman Canada will take place for the 28th consecutive year on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Penticton and the surrounding Okanagan Valley. For more information, log onto http://www.ironman.ca

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– Participants in the 2010 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada will be greeted at the finish line by the familiar voice of Steve King. King has been on the microphone for many of the 28 years the race has been held and is known as the voice of Ironman Canada.

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“We’re delighted to have Steve back as our race announcer,” commented Race Director, Joe Dixon, “He has been a part of the race for many years and has a vast knowledge of the history of the race that really adds to the event for athletes and spectators.”

An Ironman finisher himself, King is well known throughout the BC area where he is the announcer for many road races and multisport events. In addition to Subaru Ironman Canada, King has worked at the Vancouver Marathon, Vancouver Sun Run, several World Triathlon Championships, the most recent being at the 2008 Championships in Vancouver. He has experience at major games working on the television broadcast team for the 1994 Commonwealth and 1999 Pan American Games.

Subaru Ironman Canada will take place in Penticton, BC and the surrounding Okanagan region on Sunday, August 29, 2010. For more information about the race, log onto http://www.ironman.ca

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Racing Subaru Ironman Canada this year? Let us transport your bike to Penticton hassle free!

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TriBike Transport offers a convenient alternative to dismantling your bike, packing it in a case, hauling it to the airport, paying the airlines up to $150 each way (plus applicable overweight charges) to check it, renting a larger vehicle to transport the case at your destination, reassembling your bike before your race and repeating the entire process for the trip home. It’s simple:
1.     Make a reservation online by clicking here
2.     Drop off your bike at a local partner shop (fully assembled, less your pedals).
3.     TriBike Transport will pick it up as-is and drive it to your event.
4.     When you arrive, pick up your bike, just as you left it, next to transition.
5.     After your race, walk your bike over to them directly from transition, drop it off and forget about it until you get home.

All this hassle-free convenience for a price below what most airlines charge, including $1000 declared value coverage (additional coverage is available). Visit our website to locate a partner shop near you.

PLUS! We can offer our customers discounts on air travel, car rentals and accommodations! Visit our site for more information.

Reservations are now open so Sign Up now to reserve your spot for the August 29, 2010 event.

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The CEO Challenge at Ironman Canada includes entry to the sold-out race, exclusive Dinner with the Pros, and many opportunities to network with C-level Executives that share your passion for triathlon. In addition to the support, guidance and race-day advice you will receive, rest easy as you compete knowing that your family is enjoying all the perks of being VIP guests of the race.




The link to registration is http://www.ceochallenges.com/triathlon/2010-subaru-ironman-canada.

Ironman Canada Triathlon is pleased to announce that select events in the North American market will offer qualifying spots for the 2010 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada to be held on Sunday, August 29th.

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The races granted qualifying spots are listed below along with their respective websites. Athletes interested in contesting for the qualifying spots should check the race websites for details on how the spots will be allocated.

Rohto Ironman 70.3 California      March 27, 2010     http://www.ironmanusa.com
Rohto Ironman 70.3 Florida          May 23, 2010           http://www.ironmanusa.com
Oliver Triathlon               June 6, 2010           http://www.outbackevents.ca
Peterborough Triathlon          July 4, 2010           http://www.trisportcanada.com
Great White North               July 4, 2010          http://www.gwntriathlon.com
Desert Triathlon               July 11, 2010           http://www.outbackevents.ca
Sylvan Lake Triathlon               July 25, 2010          http://www.outbackevents.ca

Subaru Ironman Canada will be held for the 28th time in Penticton, BC and the surrounding Okanagan region. The 2010 edition of the race is sold out to both general entry and community fund spots. For more information please log onto http://www.ironman.ca

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Ironman Canada Triathlon announces that Community Fund Entry Spots are now open for the 2010 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada. Athletes may access the Community Fund entry by way of the race website, http://www.ironman.ca. The 2010 race is now sold out to general entry.

The 28th annual Subaru Ironman Canada will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Penticton and the surrounding Okanagan Valley in British Columbia.

The 2010 edition of Subaru Ironman Canada is now sold out to general entry. All on-site and on-line general entry slots have now been claimed.

An announcement with regard to the availability of Ironman Community Fund slots will be made via the race website in the next few weeks.

Subaru Ironman Canada will take place for the 28th time on Sunday, August 29, 2010 in Penticton, BC and the surrounding Okanagan Valley.

– It is with great sadness that Ironman Canada Triathlon announces the death of an athlete at the 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada event. Wally Wiwchar of Fort Saskatchewan, AB passed away on Sunday, August 29th after experiencing difficulties during the swim portion of the race.

Ironman Canada President Graham Fraser commented, “Our entire team is thinking of Wally and his family and express our sympathies to them. They have asked us to let people know that he died doing something he loved.”

Jordan Rapp and Tereza Macel took the titles at Subaru Ironman Canada today in Penticton, BC. Over 2,600 athletes took to the waters of Okanagan Lake this morning in the 27th edition of the event under sunny skies.

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Boulder, CO resident Mark Van Akkeren led the men’s field out of the swim followed by Andi Boecherer of Germany. Rapp was not in the top ten onto the bike but had the lead as the bike ended and never looked back. Mike Aigroz of Switzerland took second place followed by Australian Courtney Ogden.

Top Five Men
1. Jordan Rapp, USA          8:25:13
2. Mike Aigroz, SWI          8:40:17
3. Courtney Ogden, AUS     8:44:37
4. Jasper Blake,CAN          8:48:29
5. Wolfgang Guembel, CAN     8:50:27

Macel dominated the women’s race, leading out of the swim and finishing thirty minutes ahead of second place. This win followed an equally strong performance at Ford Ironman Lake Placid in July, jsut five weeks earlier. Last year’s defending champion, Belinda Granger finished in second place and was followed by first year pro, Janelle Morrison of Calgary, AB.

Top Five Women
1. Tereza Macel, CAN     9:11:20
2. Belinda Granger, AUS      9:40:46
3. Janelle Morrison, CAN      9:48:54
4. Haley Cooper, USA      9:53:35
5. Tara Norton, CAN          9:59:42

For more information and complete results for Subaru Ironman Canada log onto http://www.ironman.com for live coverage, photos and updates or http://www.ironman.ca

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Dear Athletes,
For this Ironman event, we will be using a slightly modified version of the 2009 USAT Competitive Rules. In summary, we will operate under the “3 strikes and you are out” principle.

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. Even though DRAFTING is the only violation to incur a 4-minute time penalty (to be served in the nearest penalty tent, located at various spots on the bike course), any type of violation counts toward your 3 strikes.

Example:     1. DRAFTING violation (4 minutes, served in penalty tent on the bike course)
     2. HELMET CHINSTRAP violation (stop-and-go, served in penalty tent on the bike course)
     3. LITTERING violation—this is the 3rd violation and results in disqualification (DQ)

Again, any combination of 3 rule violations will result in a DQ. To minimize your misunderstanding of the rules on race day, please take the time to read and understand the following summary of Position Violations and review the 2009 USAT Competitive Rules.

•     ALWAYS RIDE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF YOUR LANE to avoid an ILLEGAL POSITION or BLOCKING call
•     KEEP FOUR BIKE LENGTHS (7 METERS) BETWEEN YOUR BIKE’S FRONT WHEEL AND THE REAR WHEEL OF THE CYCLIST IN FRONT OF YOU to avoid a DRAFTING call
•     ALWAYS PASS ON THE LEFT OF THE CYCLIST IN FRONT OF YOU, NEVER ON THE RIGHT to avoid an ILLEGAL PASS call
•     COMPLETE YOUR PASS WITHIN 20 SECONDS to avoid a DRAFTING call
•     IF PASSED, DROP BACK FOUR BIKE LENGTHS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RE-PASS to avoid an OVERTAKEN or DRAFTING call

You will see a large number of trained referees on the course who will ensure safety and fairness. Triathlon is an individual event, and it is your responsibility to fully understand the rules and avoid penalties. The referees’ ruling is final in the case of Position Violations, and there are no protests or appeals. The following are several other common rules violations:

•     HELMET CHINSTRAP—the chinstrap of your helmet must be securely fastened whenever you are on your bike on race day!
•     RACE NUMBER—you must display your body race number during the bike and run portions of the race, and your bike number must be properly attached to your bike and be visible from the left!
•     LITTERING—do not throw away ANYTHING outside of official aid stations!
•     UNAUTHORIZED EQUIPMENT—sorry, absolutely NO MP3 players or other audio devices (yes, that means NO Oakley Thumps™ or Apple iPods®)! No cell phones either!
•     OUTSIDE ASSISTANCE—do NOT accept any assistance from anyone other than a race official, and do NOT allow non-racers to ride or run alongside you!

Please remember that even though DRAFTING is the only violation that incurs a 4-minute time penalty, you must go to a penalty tent for any violation to have your number marked, and all violations count toward your 3 strikes. There will be no penalty tents on the run. If you are penalized on the run, the official will mark your number on the spot.

FAILURE TO STOP AT THE PENALTY TENT IS GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION (DQ)!

Please remember to treat other athletes, all volunteers, and your referees with courtesy and consideration. Not doing so is UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT and may result in disqualification.

I sincerely hope you run a perfect race, have lots of fun, and achieve all your goals.

Jürgen Heise, Head Referee, 2009 Ironman Canada

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– Ironman Canada Triathlon, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Bike Barn will be the official bike shop for the 2009 Subaru Ironman Canada event. Bike Barn is well-known to local and visiting athletes as the triathlon bike experts in the Okanagan valley.

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Bike Barn will provide equipment sales and service at their Westminster Avenue location, easy walking distance from the race site. They will also be the on-course technical support team for all athletes on the bike course race day. “We are happy to have Bike Barn as part of the event this year and are confident that athletes will be well served by their expertise,” commented race director, Joe Dixon.

Subaru Ironman Canada will take place for the 27th consecutive year on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in Penticton and the surrounding Okanagan Valley. For more information, log onto http://www.ironman.ca

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BOULDER, Colo.-The Barney Rice family, in conjunction with North America Sports, has announced two ways for triathletes and others to honor him. The creation of the Barney Rice Memorial Fund and the Barney Rice Memorial Foundation will assist Mr. Rice's children and raise funds for underprivileged children.

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Mr. Rice was 35-year-old resident of Kalispell, MT who passed away after competing in the 2006 Ford Ironman Florida triathlon this past November. Mr. Rice was married and the father of three boys. He was a member of the Vigilante Triathlon club.
     The Barney Rice Memorial Fund has been put in place to assist Mr. Rice's sons, one of whom has medical condition that requires continual medical care. These funds will directly benefit the Rice family and also go towards the college education of Rice's sons.
     NA Sports will match the first $10,000 raised for the Barney Rice Memorial Fund and urges athletes and others from the triathlon community to contribute to this fund.
     "We urge the triathlon community to help us raise funds for the Barney Rice Memorial Fund," said NA Sports President and eight-time Ironman World Champion Paula Newby-Fraser. "This provides an opportunity for triathletes to help support a fallen member of the triathlon community."

Checks can be sent to the following address:

Barney Rice Memorial Fund
c/o DA Davidson & Co.
P.O. Box 128
Kalispell, MT 59903

     Mr. Rice's triathlon club (The Vigilante Triathlon Club) has also set up a foundation in his memory, the Barney Rice Memorial Foundation. This long-term foundation will raise funds for underprivileged children in the greater Pacific Northwest.
     A number of his fellow triathletes will race in Mr. Rice's honor in 2007 including a large contingent at Ford Ironman Florida. These athletes will race to raise awareness and funds for the Memorial Foundation. These athletes include:

2007 Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene
Jane MacDonald
Bob Morris

2007 Ford Ironman Florida
Mike Rydell
Jeff Jaraczeski
Jabby Young
Jose Desouza
Reed Malvick
Danny Mendel
Laura Nyhus

     The club will also compete in a number of other triathlons, marathons and running races in 2007, honoring their teammate along the way.

     "Barney had committed to a lifestyle which defines us all� said Mike Rydell, Barney Rice's cousin and fellow member of the Vigilante Triathlon Club. "Everyday he was forced to test his limits, to achieve them then surpass them. Barney knew the Ironman was not just a race, but rather a lifestyle, a lifestyle in which ordinary men and women can become extraordinary on a daily basis. Some people say you can tell a lot about a person by the way they look. I say, you can tell a lot about a person by the way they live. Barney lived his life to the fullest, and we (the Vigilantes) are honoring that everyday."


To contribute to the Barney Rice Memorial Foundation, please send checks to:

Barney Rice Memorial Foundation
c/o JCCS
Attn: Steve Mehaffey
P.O. Box 989
Great Falls, MT 59403

For more information on the Foundation and the Barney Rice Memorial Fund, log onto http://www.vigilantetri.com.

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Following are frequently asked questions that address the various outstanding issues:

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Annual Rankings
1.) If I participated in either the Ford Ironman 70.3 California or Ford Ironman Arizona in 2006, will my results be included in USAT’s national rankings?

A: Yes. Additionally, all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events in 2006 will be included in USAT’s national rankings.

Non USAT Member-Related Items
2.) I am not a USAT annual member and I paid a $10 insurance fee to compete in an Ironman and/or Ironman 70.3 event(s) in 2006. Can I apply that $10 to an annual USAT membership?

A: Yes. The $10 fee may be applied to USAT annual membership in 2006.

3.) Will I be receiving a $1 refund since I paid the $10 insurance fee to compete in an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 event(s) and the USAT one-day license costs only $9?

A: USAT will apply the dollar toward the development of a comprehensive anti-doping program at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events.

4.) I am not an annual USAT member but plan to register for an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 event in 2006. How much are the one-day fees at these upcoming Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events?

A: There is a $10 one-day fee at all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events in 2006. USAT will apply the additional dollar toward the development of a comprehensive anti-doping program at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events.

USAT Member-Related Items
5.) I am an annual member of USAT and paid the $10 insurance fee to compete in an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 event(s) in 2006. Can I get a refund for the $10?

A: USAT will allow current members to apply the $10 toward membership renewal or toward the purchase of merchandise through the forthcoming USAT online store. Additional details to be announced.

6.) Will I be receiving a $1 refund since I paid the $10 insurance fee to compete in an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 event(s) and the USAT one-day license costs only $9?

A: USAT will apply the dollar toward the development of a comprehensive anti-doping program at Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events.

7.) I am an annual USAT member. Will I be required to complete any additional paperwork before I can participate in an Ironman or Ironman 70.3 event?

A: Those who are annual members will not be required to fill out additional paperwork, however, non-USAT members will need to complete a USAT waiver prior to competition.

Rules
8.) What age group will I compete in on the day I race in an Ironman and/or Ironman 70.3 event?

A: Athletes will compete in the age group according to their race day age at all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events in 2006.

9.) Do Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events have different rules for penalty enforcement?

A: Yes. Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events have applied for and been granted dispensation on several areas of rules and penalty enforcement. These rules and their enforcement will be consistent throughout all Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events. Participants will receive regular communication and guidance from race directors and referees regarding these rules. For more information on WTC rules, go to the corresponding race sites available through http://www.ironman.com

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