EVENT UPDATES

Dreading Mass Starts? Come to the Open Water Swim Clinic Tomorrow!

June 18, 2010

This one’s a biggie – Leanne Manlove from Pinnacle Elite Athlete will be discussing “Starts, Re-entry’s, and Exits”. This will include everything from reviewing different start types (deep water and beach), proper start positioning, mass starts, and exit and re-entry strategies. You don’t want to miss this one! Registration is at 6:45am at Gyro Beach…

28th Annual Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon

June 18, 2010

There is a race for everyone at the 28th annual Pushor Mitchell Kelowna Apple Triathlon, taking place on August 20-22, 2010! The race weekend features Elite and Junior Elite races, Sprint and Olympic distance age group triathlons, relays, a Try-a-Tri, kids’ and youth races, an aquathon as well as FINA open water swim races. For…

Towel Security: Get Your Name on it!

June 17, 2010

So you’ve completed the race, and got your big, beautiful, fancy-shmancy Interior Savings Across the Lake Swim towel. Last thing you want is for some shmo to run off with it. Well, included in your race package will be a coupon so you can get your towel embroidered with your name and finish time! Just…

A swimmer needs help!

June 14, 2010

UPDATE 06/17/10: The swimmer has found a kayaker! A swimmer for this year’s race needs a canoeist or kayaker as his support person. He is 76 years old and has completed the race several times previously in the competitive category. He is also a member of the Edmonton Masters Swim Club. Do you know of…

Open Water Swim Clinic Tomorrow!

June 11, 2010

Tomorrow, Saturday June 12th, is the next Open Water Swim Clinic! Leanne Manlove from Pinnacle Elite Athlete will be teaching how to put on your wetsuit correctly and will be continuing to practice sighting techniques, as it is very important to swimming faster and straighter in the open water. After the swim clinic we’ll hold…

The “Manteo Mile” is now open!

June 7, 2010

With the assistance of the City of Kelowna, we have added a second loop to the Gyro Swim Loop. Dubbed the “Manteo Mile”, the loop is a 1300m out and back from the 100m buoy to just in front of the Manteo Resort. Completing this loop plus the regular Gyro loop gives you exactly 2km…

The "Manteo Mile" is now open!

June 7, 2010

With the assistance of the City of Kelowna, we have added a second loop to the Gyro Swim Loop. Dubbed the “Manteo Mile”, the loop is a 1300m out and back from the 100m buoy to just in front of the Manteo Resort. Completing this loop plus the regular Gyro loop gives you exactly 2km…

Tomorrow is the first Open Water Swim Clinic!

June 4, 2010

Tomorrow is the first Open Water Swim Clinic, coached by Brent Hobbs. This will be a great clinic for those a little antsy about swimming in open water or for those who need to brush off the open water cob webs. Brent Hobbs is a great coach and this clinic will be perfect for all…

Did You Win a Free Race Entry?

June 2, 2010

Last year we placed 5 special tokens in various goodie bags which gave you a FREE entry into this year’s race! It was in the inside pocket of the bag (you did look didn’t you? doh!) If you’ve won, please contact the registrar to claim your free entry! Hey… where’d everybody go? Ah – bet…

Open Water Swim Clinics Starting This Saturday, June 5!

June 2, 2010

On June 5th, we’ll be starting our open water swim clinics at the Gyro Beach Swim Loop. All that’s required is a $5 fee to cover insurance. There’s a great lineup of coaches: English Channel swimmer: Brent Hobbs, open water specialist and ATLS Safety Director: Nick Nabinovitch, Pinnacle Elite Athlete coach: Leanne Manlove and Okanagan…

2 Comments

  1. Allan Kempton on June 11, 2018 at 10:48 am

    what days are the packadge pick ups? you have the 14th 3-7 pm,and thats the day of the swim? thanks

    • peter on July 6, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      The package pickup days are Thursday, July 12th and Friday, July 13th from 3-7pm

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