Season Openers Around The Corner

With a few more days like today (Sunday) the refreshing waters of Octagon Pond will be balmy for the June 26 Body Quest Paradise Triathlon. Register by CLICKING HERE before June 12 to ensure you get race swag and a personalized race bib!

And while you're waiting for the ponds to warm up take part in the June 5 Pacers Duathlon in the Goulds. CLICK HERE to register before Thursday.

Pros & Cons Of Specialisation

See THIS ARTICLE published by the Pathways to the Podium Research Project for an interesting perspective on elite performance versus early specialisation.

Spanish Angels

Two of our members completed the inaugural 70.3 Mallorca Spain last week ... Simon Avis (7:03:37) and Andre Engelbrecht (5:34:06).

Take The Plunge To Sponsor A Triathlete

Thanks to TriNL supporter Take The Plunge on this GREAT opportunity for one of our athletes!

If you're planning to be active in the 2011 TriNL season, and have what it takes to be an advocate, promoter, and ambassador of our sport, you could be the Take The Plunge Sponsored Triathlete and get a spanking new wetsuit!

CLICK HERE for more details and information on how to apply. Deadline is June 1 so don't delay!

St.John's KOS Registration Now Open

The St.John's Kids Of Steel Triathlon is set for Regatta Day August 3 (or whatever day the Regatta takes place) in Bowring Park.

This event sees near on 200 kids from 5-14 years old swimming, biking and running various distances all within the park boundaries. It gets started at 9am and wraps up around 11am so you'll still have plenty of day left to get down to Lakeside.

CLICK HERE to register your Kids of Steel now and if you're able to lend a hand that morning please drop a line to stjohnstri@gmail.com. Help is needed with body marking, course marshalling, set-up and tear-down.

Pacers Duathlon Kicks Off Our Season

The ponds are still too cold for swimming so our MultiSport season will get off to a dry, hot start with the Pacers Duathlon in the Goulds on Saturday June 5.

This Run-Bike-Run event is brought to you by the fine folks at Athletics NorthEAST and is sure to get you psyched for the busy season ahead.

So renew your TriNL Membership, dust off your sneakers, pump up your tires, and SIGN UP NOW!

Gander Tri Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2011 Subway Gander Triathlon.

Event is set for Sunday August 21. CLICK HERE to register now.

Torbay Tri Call For Committee Members

The Torbay Tri for Health is looking for help organizing this year’s event which is set for Sunday August 28. If you or someone you know is willing to join the organizing committee send an e-mail to Mike at torbaytriforhealth@gmail.com.

Last year’s event was a huge success with over $30,000 dollars raised. Details on how to register for this year’s race will soon follow.

New Suit For Beazley!

Congratulations to Guy Beazley the winner of an Xterra wetsuit. Guy's name was selected from among all TriNL members that registered for the 2011 season by May 1.

Be sure to RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP so you're ready for the busy season ahead. And note there will be more new events on the 2011 calendar including a Spring Warmup Duathlon on June 5 and the revitalized Stephenville Sprint on July 10.

Improve Your Riding Skills With CAN-BIKE 2

The City of St. John’s Department of Recreation is offering an Adult CAN-BIKE 2 course in defensive cycling for commuters and recreational cyclists who already ride in traffic.

This course will improve your confidence and skill in riding in challenging traffic situations. It covers how traffic works, good decision making, lane positioning, proper cycling equipment, group riding, effective and efficient cycling in heavy traffic, basic maintenance, and collision avoidance techniques. CAN-BIKE 1 is not a pre-requisite for CAN-BIKE 2.

Course location is the Crosbie Building, 1 Crosbie Place in St.John's at the following dates and times:

• Wednesday May 11th , 5:30pm - 8:30 pm
• Saturday May 14th, 9am - 4pm
• Sunday May 15th, 9am - 4pm
• Wednesday, May 18th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost is $95 and participants must be at least 18 years old as of December 31, 2010. You will need a bicycle in good working legal condition (a tune-up is highly recommended) as well as an approved bicycle helmet (CSA, Snell, ASTM, CPSC or ANSI), a bell and a lock.

Register at the H.G.R. Mews Community Center (576-8499) or the Wedgewood Park Recreation Center (576-8631). For further information please call 576-8522 or 576-8628, or e-mail recreation@stjohns.ca.