Ironman Access Short Lived

Yesterday the World Triathlon Corporation (WTC) introduced Ironman Access, a membership program with people paying $1000 annually for among other things the opportunity to register for Ironman events before registrations open to the general public.

Even though the program sold out in less than a day there was a HUGE backlash of criticism from the grassroots community.

The WTC listened and today rescinded the program.  Watch THIS STATEMENT form WTC President and CEO Ben Fertic.

Subaru's Ongoing Commitment To Triathlon

Capital Subaru demonstrated its continued fostering of Triathlon in Newfoundland and Labrador with both financial and in-kind support in 2010. Their sponsorship of the NL Tri Series including the Kids of Steel Triathlon helped organizers deliver a record number of 8 events to more than 500 adults and 250 kids across the province this year.

Pictured (clockwise from Gemma on the bike) are Gemma Andersen Jones (Kid of Steel), Glenn Smith (Kids of Steel Race Director), Michael Andersen Jones (TriNL President), Jon Howard (Capital Subaru), and Darci Tucker (former Kid of Steel now Junior Triathlete).

Sport NL Hall Of Fame Nominations

Nominations are now being accepted for inductees into the Provincial Sports Hall of Fame. This is your opportunity to put forth the names of athletes and/or builders that have made outstanding contributions to your sport.

More information and nomination form available HERE and should be submitted by October 15.