Gift Certificates - for Christmas - or anytime!
Christmas is approaching, and we are pleased to introduce an exciting new Somersault Entry Fee Gift Certificate program - just in time for the holiday season. You can now purchase entry to any Somersault race type in any event(s), as a gift for someone special. To learn more about it, please go to http://www.somersault.ca/giftcertificates.htm. To make a gift certificate purchase, please go to http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/somersault_gift/

For those of you who know you're going to enter an event, but aren't sure which one yet, the gift Certificate is the perfect answer - save money and have the flexibility of entering the event and race you want, much later, by buying a Gift Certificate.

Somersault 2007 Event Calendar &
Event Websites - Up and Running
The 2007 Somersault event program is now up and running for the 2007 event season. Check it out at www.somersault.ca. To e nter an event, go to http://www.somersault.ca/enter.htm

Enter Now and Save 20%
Remember, there are big 20% savings to be had on all entry fees, if you enter any Somersault event now. Go to http://www.somersault.ca/earlydiscounts.htm, to learn more about these savings, and our free change of event option for early entries.

The Series Approach
Beginning with the 2007 season, Somersault has positioned it's triathlon, run and kids' events into a series format. We are proud to announce the

"Eastern Triathlon & Duathlon Series" (www.easterntriathlonseries.ca),

"Ottawa Run Series"
(www.ottawarunseries.ca), and the

"Wylie Ryan Kids' Series" (www.wylieryanseries.ca).

Look for the introduction of exciting series' promotions for participants in the coming months. Contact info@somersault.ca for more information on these series, and how your event might qualify for entry into one of these exciting participation series.

Trade Discounts and Draw Prizes
We are grateful to the many club and business supporters who are providing you with discounts and draw prize opportunities - if you enter early. You can go to http://www.somersault.ca/discountclubs.htm, to learn more about these prizes and opportunities. Some current offers are:

Cranks' Bicycle Shoppe in Brockville - 10% off all store wide sales - 122 King St. W., Brockville. Contact at cranksbicycleshoppe@bellnet.ca

Ottawa Triathlon Club - Registration is now underway for base training, for which you are eligible for discounts. Go to http://www.triathlonottawa.com/

Lynda Hickman - Beginner and Intermediate Triathlon Training and Coaching, for which you are eligible for discounts. Contact at Lynda@HickmanStein.ca

Zone 3 Sports - Try a Bit clinics for beginners, for which you are eligible for discounts. Go to www.zone3sports.com/triclinic.htm

Technosports - A special triathlete swim program at $60 per month. Go to http://www.technosport.ca/

Holistic Clinic - 1 complimentary $120 gait assessment, with each initial assessment purchased. Go to www.holisticclinic.ca

Pure Iron Athletics  - The 2007 calendar is now available online. Go to www.pureironathletics.com, - "Accessories" section, and enter the code "pical07-112706", at check-out, for a $3.00 discount.

Mark Allen Try Talk 2007
The Ottawa Triathlon Club is hosting the Mark Allen Try Talk in January. A much sought after professional speaker, Mark promises to entertain, enlighten and inspire at the speaking event. Some lucky attendees will also leave with valuable draw prizes. This event will be held in the auditorium of Louis Riel High School in Ottawa's east end, on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Doors open at 5pm. The event runs from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Please go to http://www.triathlonottawa.com/ to register.

Google Group for Emilie's Run
For those of you interested in the Women's Only 5Km Run on June 23rd, you can now utilize the blog below, to discuss and prepare for the event - http://groups-beta.google.com/group/emiliesrun?hl=en.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Christine, Austin, Michael and Terry McKinty wish you and yours the best of the Christmas season, and a Happy New Year. We thank you for your support and encouragement in 2006, and hope to see you again in 2007.

Cheers!
Terry, Christine, Austin & Michael