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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…
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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…
View UpdateA 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…
View UpdateOpen 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…
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The "Manteo Mile" is now open!
June 8, 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…
View UpdateThe “Manteo Mile” is now open!
June 8, 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…
View UpdateTomorrow 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…
View UpdateDid 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…
View UpdateOpen 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…
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