Hi Everyone!

What an ending to the 2011 Somersault Event Series! Beautiful weather and a record number of runners joined us as we capped off the Somersault event season with the Ottawa Fall Colours Marathon, Half Marathon & Runs, presented by Investors Group.

The series as well, ended on a high note for our Series Charity, KidSport Ottawa, with Investors Group making a donation to the organization as part of their ongoing commitment to community activities.

There are many participants, clubs, charities, sponsors and supporters to thank – too numerous to mention here, but we would like to highlight the following who so greatly supported the 2011 Somersault Event Series!

Sponsors: Investors Group, Place d’Orleans Shopping Centre, RunnersWeb.com, Cyclelogik, Pecco’s & Eclipse Bicycles, eLoad, RunningSkirts, Nineteen®, EuroTriShop, Bliz Active Eyewear, Imperial Barber Shop, Vorgee, Genki Bar, Taste of Nature, Udderly Soft, Popeye’s Supplements

Charities: SAR Global 1, Canadian Ski Patrol, KidSport Ottawa, and numerous event charities
Supporters: Brockville Kayakers, Somersault Motorcycle Patrol Group, various triathlon clubs and coaches, youth groups and school organizations, local clubs and school, and the list goes on

Race Kit Supporters: Jetje Antonietti (Your Mortgage Specialist), ZoomPhoto, MyNextRace.com, Sportstats, BibNumbers.com, Eventsonline.com, Ottawa Orthotic Lab

Race Directors: Peter Devanney (Winterman), Ian Fraser (Ottawa River Triathlon), Richard Cadman/Maryanne Takala (Sydenham Triathlon), Steve Wyrozub (Smiths Falls Classic, Graham Beasley Triathlon), Beth Steel (Thousand Islands Triathlon), Ken Parker (Honourary – Emilie’s Run)

We can’t name them all, but also wish to thank the Club of the Event for each event, and …

Volunteers : too numerous to mention, but we can’t thank them enough!

Whew – thanks everyone!

Champions Challenge
We take the opportunity to celebrate our top 3 individuals in the annual Champions Challenge. Traditionally we host at our awards reception in November. NEW this year, we are place to announce that we will host an ‘open house’ gathering on December 1st.

If you are fortunate enough to be one of the top 3 in your respective category, you will still receive a separate email us. You will receive your awards swag – photos (courtesy of ZoomPhoto), performance certificate, and gift certificates for 2012 at the open house, and be eligible to sign up at the open house for 2012 events and are eligible for the Champions Challenge 25% off discount on this special night only.

For those of you who are top 3, you will receive a separate email with details to follow in the next few days. In the meantime, we invite you to click on the following link to check your standings from 2011: somersault.ca/championships.htm (scroll to the bottom).

The points are listed now and are not yet ‘official’. Kindly review the points. Should there be any discrepancy (sometimes it is as simple as a name typo), kindly email christine@somersault.ca before Monday October 24th at noon. All changes will be made at that time, the points reposted and awards presented on that basis.

2012 Calendar
Plan NOW - Check out the schedule of events for 2012 at: somersault2012calendar.htm

2012 Website
Live and running on December 1, 2011
2012 Entries: While you can enter Winterman now, you may register for any/all Somersault Events as of December 1st - register early for early bird discounts!

Winterman
While you may think it’s time to hang up the sneakers (well, maybe just give them a rest for a bit), they will need to be warmed up for the first event on our 2012 calendar - Winterman!

Winterman Marathon, Marathon Relays, Half Marathon, 10Km, 5Km, & 3Km
February 19th - Now Accepting Entries on Line
That's right, you can now enter Canada's Winterman Runs. Winterman is an official Winterlude Collaborators event, and is held on the last weekend of Winterlude at the Canadian War Museum. You can get more information on Winterman, and enter at www.wintermanmarathon.ca
Come and join the winter fun!

2012 Sponsorship Opportunities with Somersault
Get the word out through the Somersault Event Series about your business or product. There are opportunities for Series, Title, and Presenting Sponsor categories. We also offer advertising opportunities on our series race bags, triathlon swim caps, volunteer shirts, race bag 'swag'/flyer distribution and vendor/expo opportunities at all race sites. Contact christine@somersault.ca to learn more.

Flyers in Participant Kits
Businesses and organizations are invited to inquire about our Winterman and Series participant kit program. If you would like to promote your program, product, or business by having promotional flyers or samples included in Winterman or select Somersault Event Series event participant kits, please contact Christine @ christine@somersault.ca

Volunteer Opportunities
There are a number of opportunities at Winterman for volunteers looking to pick up individual volunteer hours. Please contact us at christine@somersault.ca if you are interested.

Results, Photos, & Certificates from 2011 Somersault Events
For those of you who have participated in a 2011 Somersault event, of have friends who did, you can look at the photos taken during the year by ZoomPhoto.ca, the results provided by Sportstats, and a downloadable Performance Certificate of participation, by going to http://www.somersault.ca/results.htm It’s never too late to start Christmas shopping!

Human Kinetics Book of the Month Offer – Save 30%
Daniels Running Formula
By Jack Daniels

Build endurance, strength, and speed with Daniels’ Running Formula. This book highlights five training intensities that can be customized to suit your current needs and fitness level, so whether you plan on running 800 meters or a full marathon, this book contains the right training program for you to get in shape and compete. Read more

Special Somersault Offer! Save 30% when you order online! Click here to order.
Use Promo Code X958 when ordering (offer valid until 11/15/11 on Canadian orders only; not combinable with any other offers)

Regular Price Book: $21.95 (Cdn dollars)
Special Somersault price = $15.36
Regular Price eBook: $18.95 (Cdn dollars)
Special Somersault price = $13.27

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