Hi Everyone!

There are just 4 1/2 weeks to the first of the spring, summer and fall events in the Somersault Event Series, and things are finally heating up - well, getting little warmer at least! We hope your spring and summer fitness, running, and walking plans are moving forward, and are looking forward to hosting you at a Somersault event this year. Our May/June line-up follows below. You are invited!

May Event Entry Deadlines
Cumberland Duathlon http://www.somersault.ca/eventcumberlanddu.htm
Saturday May 7 - Entry Fee Increase Deadline - Monday April 26 - Midnight
- Online and Souvenir Shirt Entry Fee Deadline - Sunday May 1 - Midnight
- On Site Late Entry Deadline - Saturday May 7 - 8:30 a.m.
- KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Event & Series

Place d'Orleans Mothers Day Runs & Wylie Ryan Mothers Day Kids 1Km http://www.somersault.ca/runningevents.htm
Sunday May 8 - Entry Fee Increase Deadline - Monday April 26 - Midnight
- Online and Souvenir Shirt Entry Fee Deadline - Sunday May 1 - Midnight
- On Site Late Entry Deadline - Sunday May 8 - 8:30 a.m.
- Minor Sport Teams, Clubs, and Organizations - Charities of the Event
- KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Series

Early Bird Triathlon & Duathlon http://www.somersault.ca/eventearlybird.htm
Saturday May 21 - Entry Fee Increase Deadline - Monday May 9 - Midnight
- Online and Souvenir Shirt Entry Fee Deadline - Sunday May 15 - Midnight
- On Site Late Entry Deadline - Saturday May 21 - 8:00 a.m.
- Bytown Storm Triathlon Club - Charity of the Event
- KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Series

Colonel By Classic Run & Wylie Ryan Dow's Lake Kids 1Km http://www.somersault.ca/eventcolonelbyruns.htm
Saturday May 21 - Entry Fee Increase Deadline - Monday May 9 - Midnight
- Online and Souvenir Shirt Entry Fee Deadline - Sunday May 15 - Midnight
- On Site Late Entry Deadline - Sunday May 8 - 11:00 a.m.
- Somerset West Community Health Center - Charity of the Event
- KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Series

Upcoming June Event Dates
Ottawa River Triathlon & Duathlon http://www.somersault.ca/eventottawariverkeeper.htm
Saturday June 10 -

Britannia Beach Run & Wylie Ryan Quick Kids 1Km http://www.somersault.ca/eventcolonelbyruns.htm
Saturday June 10 - Charity of the Event - TBA
- KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Series

Emilie's Women's Only 5Km Run & Wylie Ryan Aviation Museum Kids 1Km http://www.somersault.ca/eventrunnerswebwomen.htm
Saturday June 25 - KidSport Ottawa - Charity of the Event

Smiths Falls Classic Triathlon http://www.somersault.ca/eventsmithsfallsclassic.htm
Sunday June 26 - Charity of the Event - TBA

Smiths Falls Figure Eight 5Km Run & Wylie Ryan Kids 2Km http://www.somersault.ca/eventsmithsfallsclassicrun.htm
Sunday June 26 - Charity of the Event - TBA

Invite your friends to Eastern Ontario, for 15 Event Days, and 123 Races
Look for the Somersault Event Series Advertisement in the April issue of iRun Magazine, and send it to friends who you may want to invite to Eastern Ontario for an event weekend. You can view and download the Ad at http://www.somersault.ca/somersault_iRun_11.pdf.

The Somersault Event Series is Eastern Ontario's largest event series. It features 15 Event Days, and 123 different Triathlon, Duathlon, SwimCycle, Swim, and Running Races to choose from - at distances from the 1Km Kids Runs, to the Iron 226 Triathlon & Duathlon. There is a race for everyone, in the Somersault Event Series.

Race Crew Worker Openings
Somersault Event growth, and the loss of a few key Race Crew members, has resulted in several Somersault Race Crew openings this event season. Race Crew members work a full event weekend, and have to be available on all or most Somersault event weekends. In some cases crew members are involved in pre-event preparation in the days ahead of the event. If you know of someone who might be interested, please have them send a résumé and a letter of interest to Terry McKinty at terry@somersault.ca to discuss these opportunities.

Although experience in event day delivery is not a requirement, we are looking for mature hard working adults, or college or university students, who can handle the non-traditional and unforgiving event weekend work environment. In particular we are searching for a couple of Race Crew members, who would be able to manage the event site, and set up and supervise run courses.

Sponsorship Opportunities
There are sponsorship opportunities available at many levels, in the Somersault Event Series, and in individual Somersault Events. Companies that wish to associate with the active, healthy, family audience which comprises the 12,000 people who will participate in Somersault events this year. Due to the length of the Somersault event season, sponsorship visibility is spread out over an 8 month period, and not just for one weekend. If you would like to reach the Ottawa, National Capital, and Eastern Ontario healthy active adult and family markets, and would like more information on how the Somersault Event Series can help you achieve that, please call Terry McKinty, at terry@somersault.ca.

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Coaches, Trainers, and Clubs
The Somersault Event Series provides event participation opportunities for people of all ages and stages, but it does not offer coaching or training advice, other than the event preparation tips found on its web site at www.somersault.ca. We do offer coaches, clubs, and trainers the opportunity to list their services with us on that site. You can find a list of those who have asked to be advertised on our site at http://www.somersault.ca/clubsandcoaches.htm. We are not involved with nor do we promote, or have any business relationship with these organizations. They are listed at their request, as a courtesy to those participants, or potential participants, who may be looking for such services.

In addition, and on request in return for soft support, we do include in our monthly newsletter, short posts from coaches, trainers, and clubs, promoting their coaching and training services. If you would like to take advantage of this service (as the two posts below have), please contact Terry McKinty, at terry@somersault.ca to discuss things.

3 Reasons to Join the Ottawa Running Club
1. Three Club Runs per Week
There is a long run on Sunday, tempo run on Tuesday, and track workout on Thursday (May through August)
2. Expert Coaching
We will help to make you a better runner and answer all of your questions.
3. Every Cent Goes to Charity
Every cent of your $60 registration fee goes to help those in need at home and abroad. In 2010, we donated over $10,000 to help various causes. All registrations from March 14 - April 14, 2011 will go to help support the Red Cross in their work in Japan.

The Bytown Walkers - Home of Walkabout: Fitness Walking for Ontario
The Bytown Walkers is a non-profit club operates a year-round program of weekly training that is open to all, and designed for both fitness and competition. Those interested in competing may choose between community road races and specialized, judged Race Walks, or its outreach programs that encourage fitness and participation. Learn more about the Bytown Walkers at http://www.bytownwalkers.ca/newsite/aboutus.php.

Thanks to our 2011 Sponsors
ELoad Nutrition, RunningSkirts, Beacon Lite, Imperial Barber Shop, Bagel Bagel, Chimo Hotel, Place d'Orleans Centre, PECCO's, Eurotrishop.com, Cyclelogik, Nineteen Wetsuits, ZoomPhoto.ca, Primus Business Services, iRun Magazine, Jetje Antonietti, Eventsonline, BibNumbers.com, Sportstats, Foundation for Wellness Professionals, Ottawa Orthotics Lab, RunnersWeb, Taste of Nature, International Academy of Massage, Popeye's Supplements, and Trailhead.

KZ Run for Maisy and Shannon
We don't normally promote events in which we are not involved, but are making an exception for the above run on June 19th in Kitigan Zibi, Quebec - about 1 1/2 hours North of Ottawa. The Run is being held to raise awareness and award money for two missing young girls there. Their names are Maisy and Shannon, and you can find information on this sad and mysterious missing persons case at http://www.findmaisyandshannon.com. We note that our partners at Search and Rescue Global 1 have been, and are involved in the search for the girls. Hopefully the run will generate more support in these efforts. Good luck to everyone involved in the efforts to find Maisy and Shannon.

Cheers!
Terry and Christine
Somersault Event Series
www.somersault.ca
"events for everyone... from start to finish"