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Your Get Out There Report June 12 – June 26, 2008
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tune-up Runs Join the Running Room and Canada Running Series for a series of tune-up runs for the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and Half. Upcoming dates below. Register at: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/tuneupruns.htm#confirm Tune-Up Run #1: Sunday June 15th, Yonge St. Running Room (2629 Yonge, Toronto) 8:30am start
5 Peaks Durham Forest, June 14th, 2008 Volunteer at the Binbrook Triathlon The good folks at Multisport Triathlon are looking for volunteers for this weekend's Binbrook race - as well as other races taking place over the summer. Do your part to support a great organization that works hard to put on awesome races across Ontario! Contact john@multisportcanada.com to volunteer. Moraine for Life Adventure Relay The 160km, 24-hour team challenge kicks off June 14th from 7am-8am at Gore’s Landing on Rice Lake. ORTA invites the public to come out to a checkpoint and cheer the racers. For a full list of checkpoint locations and maps, visit www.moraineadventure.com and click on COURSE. Annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey now live It's official! Our 2008 Reader's Choice Awards (formerly the Best of) survey is now online. Tell us your favourite people, places and things that make active living in Canada so great! Click here to fill out the survey now.
Sports and Outdoor Event Calendar Visit www.getouttheremag.com/searchevents.php for our complete daily updated calendar online.Submit your own events at http://www.getouttheremag.com/evententry.php
Adventure Racing April 26-November 30 (Mon-Sun) Rope Work Clinics. Adventure racing rope work clinics. Ascending, rappeling, feel comfortable on rope, clinics available for teams and individuals, all equipment provided, Canada's first full time rescue school. 25 years. Toronto, ON. 416-222-2223, info@equinoxadventuresom, www.equinoxadventures.com June 14 (Sat) Emergency Services Adventure Race. An adventure race that includes paddling, mountain biking, trekking and navigation. Teams of 3 race over a course while finding checkpoints and completing special tasks. Kimberley, ON. 289.891.9357, mark@esar.ca, www.esar.ca 14-15 (Sat-Sun) The Moraine for Life Adventure Relay. Non-stop 160km team challenge. Run, hike, bike and paddle. No experience necessary. Up to 15 people per team. Gore's Landing, ON. 1-877-319-0285, info@oakridgestrail.org, www.moraineadventure.com
Cycling (4x) June 21 (Sat) 4x Ontario Cup #1. 4x is the bridging discipline between BMX and DH. Milton Track 2000, Milton, ON. http://www.ontariocycling.org/web_pages/sch_mtb4x_ocup.php
Cycling (Downhill) June 14-15 (Sat-Sun) DH Ontario Cup #2. Round 2 is back by popular demand at Kelso. Theres no better way to start the season than Kelso. The super flowy course will get those cobwebs out from winter and get you prepped for the 2008 season. Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON. www.sirbikealotracing.com
Cycling (Mountain) April 17-August 28 (Thu) Durham Forest Weekly Mountain Bike Race Series. Fun MTB race series that provides a great challenge for the novie to elite mountain bike rider. Weekly draw prizes and special sponsor nights. Durham Forest, ON. 905-852-5544, bikenxs@interhop.net, www.bikenxs.com 30-August 27 (Wed) Hardwood Hills Trek Wedneday Night Race Series (tent.). Hardwood Hills, Oro Station, ON. www.hardwoodhills.ca 30-September 10 (Wed) Spoke O Motion Coulson Hill Race Series. From the elite rider to the young rider getting his first taste for the thrill of competition, the Spoke O Motion Coulson Hill race series has something for everyone. Weekly series, like this one, are both a perfect way to try your hand at some recreational level racing and a great way to raise your training intensity level so that you are ready for the next Ontario Cup. We play host to riders from 6 years old to 60+ and keep the atmosphere about fun and participation and, most importantly, the lifestyle that cycling embodies for us all. The series put on by riders... for riders. Come on out and give it a go!. Simcoe County Forest, 3536 11th Line, Bradford, ON. 905-853-9545, myles@spokeomotion.com, www.spokeomotion.com May 1-August 28 (Thu-Thu) Singletrack Minds of Mountainview. Entering its 6th year, this laid-back racing series promises to be as good as ever. With 4 courses to choose from, there is a race for all ages and abilities. Courses change every two weeks, keeping even seasoned veterans on their toes. Mountainview Ski Centre, ON. singletrackmindsracing@hotmail.com, www.mountainviewmidland.com 14-August 20 (Wed) Liberty! Bicycles 8x12 Off-Road Series. A bi-weekly off-road MTB race series that concludes in August. Race once, race many. It's up to you! St.Catharines. Wednesdays, 6:30 Start. Great singletrack. Good for kids and adults. 12 Mile Creek Valley, St.Catharines, ON. 905-682-1454, info@libertybicycles.com, www.libertybicycles.com 21-August 27 (Wed-Wed) Trek Wednesday Night Series. This is a points series for 15 weeks with prizes every Wednesday night. Choose from six different race courses.Ideal for families and riders who want try racing for the first time. Hardwood Ski & Bike, Oro Medonte, ON. 705-487-3775, info@hardwoodhills.ca, www.hardwoodhills.ca June 14 (Sat) Toronto Singles Grand River Paddle & Mountain Bike Adventure. Sign up at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/2617/Toronto-Singles-Grand-River-Paddle-Mountain-Bike-Adventure.html. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com 15 (Sun) Ganaraska Gear Grinder. Enduro #2 in the series hosted by Bikenxs. A great course with lots of singletrack combined with forest logging roads. A fathers day classic returns. Ganaraska Forest, ON. www.bikenxs.com 15 (Sun) Great Lake to Lake Classic. Port Colborne, ON. http://www.laketolake.ca/ 21 (Sat) W.O.W. Women's Learn to Mountain Bike Clinic. MTB clinic for those women new to mountain biking or only at it a short while. You'll learn about bike fit, wheelies, climbing, descending, braking, picking a line, and more. Full info on our website. Hilton Falls Conservation Area, Milton, ON. 905-848-3285, wow@wowmtb.com, www.wowmtb.com 21-22 (Sat-Sun) 24 Hours of Summer Solstice. Twenty four hour mountain bike relay race. Albion Hills, ON. 905-852-0381, info@chicoracing.com, www.chicoracing.com
Cycling (Road) April 1-September 30 (Tue) Midweek Series. Level 1 Midweek Race starts at 6:45 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth and adults with beginner to intermediate level road racing experience. Level 2 Midweek Race starts at 7:15 p.m. Designed fmales and females, youth and adults with significant to advanced level of road racing experience. Very fast. Not for the beginner. Tahoe Blvd & Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca 7-September 29 (Mon) Learn-to-Race Weekly Program. Level 1 program starts at 6:45 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth (aged 11+) and adults with little or no road racing experience. Level 2 program starts at 7:15 p.m. Designed for males and females, youth (aged 11+), and adults with some road racing experience. Tahoe Blvd & Buckhorn Gate, Mississauga, ON. www.midweekclub.ca 10-September 11 (Thu) Ciocciaro Can-Am Road Challenge Series. Thursday Night Series: 16 events 12 Road Races 4 ITT. Windsor, ON. www.ontariocycling.org 15-September 30 (Tue) Seenite Sports Criterium Series. Mid week training criterium held on a traffic controled 1 km flat rectangle. A and B-groups on alternate weeks. No results are listed, no prizes are awarded. This is a low key training event to primarily practice corners in a safe environment. NRC - Blair Road Campus, Ottawa, ON. rknight@seenite.org, www.seenite.org May 3-June 28 (Wed) Youth Club cycling Skills and Learn-to-Race Program. Day of week TBD. This fun program is for males and females aged 10 to 15. In a fun-filled, self confidence building environment Midweek's Youth Club will encourage kids to have fun on their bikes while teaching safety, bike handling, bike mechanics and grass track and gravel road racing. This is a cross-disciplinary club: road, mountain, cyclo-cross with bits of BMX and track. More details to follow. TBA, ON. www.midweekclub.ca June 2-20 (Mon-Fri) Sears National Kids Cancer Ride. A team of cyclist will ride coast to coast to raise funds for childhood cancer charities and hosptials. You can join for a few kilometers or an entire day. See the web site for cities and distances. Vancouver to Halifax, ON. SearsNationalKidsCancerRide.com 14 (Sat) 2nd Annual Tour of Speed-Ontario Cup Youth Road Race. One day Youth Stage Race- Event for boys and girls aged 10-16. Time trial and road race of age appropriate distances. Multiple starts. Barbecue! Medals! Draw Prizes! Race Bags! $20 Closed course. North Union Communtity Centre, East Gwillimbury, ON. 905 478-8308, mlsummers@rogers.com, http://www.newmarketeagles.com/youth.asp 14 (Sat) Tour of Speed Newmarket Eagles Youth Road Race. Ontario Youth Cup Race. Race is open to ages 10-16 (age as of Dec 31, 2008) Time Trial and Road Race. Newmarket, ON. www.newmarketeagles.com 15 (Sun) Italian Festival G.P. (tent.). Ottawa, ON. www.ontariocycling.org 22 (Sun) K-W Classic O-Cup (tent.). Kitchener, ON. www.ontariocycling.org
Cycling (Tours/Recreational) May 19-September 1 (Mon, Thu, Sun) Ride On Bike Programs at Wye Marsh. Bike programs for families(Sundays),seniors(Thursdays), and advanced(Mondays). Don’t own a bike? No problem! Bikes and helmets provided through a grant from Active 2010, Communities in Action Fund. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com June 19 (Thu) Cyclon - Earlybird Sign up Night & Social. Early Bird Registion Night & Social Come out to meet fellow cyclists, have your Cyclon questions answered in person and reserve your spot at Brock. Cash bar-Everyone welcome! 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Bow & Arrow Pub, 1954 Yonge St.,, Toronto, ON. 416-487-2036, cyclon@tbn.ca, www.tbn.ca/cyclon 20-22 (Fri-Sun) The Ride to Conquer Cancer. The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a unique, two-day cycling event to take place June 20-22, 2008. During this bold cycling journey, you will ride over 200k from Toronto to Niagara Falls!. Toronto, ON. (416) 815-RIDE (7433), guides@conquercancer.ca, www.conquercancer.ca 22 (Sun) TNT Hairshirt Classic Double Century. 31st annual running of this classic double century (322 km) road ride to Niagara Falls and back in one day. Start time 6:00 a.m. Pre-registration required. No fees, but participants must sign waiver. Square One Plaza, Mississauga, ON. 416-232-2043, hairshirt@tbn.ca, http://tbn.ca/hairshirt
Dragonboat June 14 (Sat) Kingston Dragonboat Festival. Kingston, ON. race@dragonboats.org, www.dragonboats.org 14 (Sat) Peterborough's Dragon Boast Festival. Del Crary Park, Peterborough, ON. lgminty@hotmail.com, www.survivorsabreast.com 14 (Sat) Welland Dragonboat Festival. Welland, ON. http://www.wellanddragonboatfestival.com/ 15 (Sun) 5th Annual Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival. Participate in one of the fastest growing sporting activites by entering your corporate/community/competitive team. The event is in support of the Trillium Foundation, Betty Wallace Women's Centre. Mississauga Canoe Club, Mississauga, ON. (905) 279-2855, mccfundraising@mississaugacanoeclub.ca, www.mississaugacanoeclub.ca 15 (Sun) Mississauga Dragon Boat Festival. Sign up your corporate/competitive/for fun team for the 5th Annual MDBF in Support of the Trillium Betty Wallace Women's Health Centre. For more information: www.mississaugacanoeclub.ca. Mississauga Canoe Club, Mississauga, ON. (905) 274-2127, mccheadcoach@mississaugacanoeclub.ca, www.mississaugacanoeclub.ca 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Nortel Ottawa Dragon Boat Race Festival. Mooney's Bay Park, Ottawa, ON. info@dragonboat.net, www.dragonboat.net 21 (Sat) The Dragon Flies Dragon Boat Festival. Lake Scugog in Port Perry, ON. http://www.dragon-boats.com/dragonflies/ 21 (Sat) West Perth River Boat Jamboree. Perth, ON. http://www.westperth.com/~dragonboat/index.html
Festivals / Shows / Special Events / Seminars June 15 (Sun) 11th Annual Zareinu Moveathon Festival. An Event That Will Move You and the entire family! Walk, run, bike and/or enjoy the rides and games, great food and entertainment! For more information visit www.moveathon.com or call 416-661-1800. Downsview Park, Toronto, ON. 416-661-1800, specialevents@zareinu.org, www.moveathon.com
Fitness / Health May 19-June 13 (Mon-Fri) Mybootcamp Outdoor Bootcamp Classes. Mybootcamp will trim you down and muscle you up in our fun and challenging 4 week bootcamp cardio and resistance training sessions. Park locations are the Glebe, Westboro, Nepean. Register online now. 4 week sessions, 3 or 5 days a week, Ottawa, ON. 613-899-7974, info@mybootcamp.ca, www.mybootcamp.ca June 2-August 29 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Bootcamp 2008. This program combines interval training, ply metrics, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning and static and dynamic stretching techniques that will have you seeing results quickly. www.bootcamp2008.ca. Sir Winston Churchill Park, Toronto, ON. 647.228.2217, trevoro@rogers.com, www.bootcamp2008.ca 18 (Wed) The Night Crawler 5 Miler. A 5 Mile run along the Toronto waterfront beginning at Marilyn Bell Park, just west of the CNE, heading west to the Humber River and return along the Boardwalk. Flat and fast. Bar-B-Q included. Marilyn Bell Park, Toronto, ON. 905-469-1962, btrigg@idirect.com, www.nightcrawler.to
Golf June 12 (Thu) Mental Game Skills For Golfers. You come off the course, frustrated. You lost it at the fifth hole and the rest of the day was a mess. Acquire the mental skills that Tiger has and learn how to stay in control from drive to putt. Holiday Inn, Markham, ON. 905 887-4756, athletesmind@yahoo.ca, www.athletesmind.ca 12 (Thu) Mental Skills for Golf. No come off the course, frustrated. You lost it at the fifth hole and the rest of the day was a mess. Acquire the mental skills that Tiger has and learn how to stay in control from drive to putt. Holiday Inn, Markham, ON. 905 887-4756, athletesmind@yahoo.ca, www.athletesmind.ca 25 (Wed) Mayor's Golf Tournament. Lake of Bays, ON. http://www.lakeofbays.on.ca/
Hiking January 19-December 27 (Sat-Sun) Bruce Trail and others Bus, Car and Urban Hikes. The "Public is Invited" Bus, Car and Urban Hikes. Hikes are free. Bus fare $16 for most hikes. All are listed on club website home page. Read General Info Link for more info. The Bruce Trail near Toronto, Greater Toronto, ON. 416-763-9061, information@torontobrucetrailclub.org, www.torontobrucetrailclub.org May 1-October 31 (Thu-Fri) KEEN Boots On The Bruce. PLAY in the Outdoors: Hike the Bruce Trail. CREATE in the Outdoors: Upload photos to WIN FREE GEAR. CARE for the Outdoors: For every hike you do, KEEN will donate $5 to The Bruce Trail conservancy. Bruce Trail, GTA, ON. marketing@keencanada.ca, www.keencanada.ca June 22 (Sun) Toronto Singles Hike & Swim - Kelso Conservation Area. Sign up by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/2643/Toronto-Single-Hike-Swim-Kelso-Conservation-Area.html. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Orienteering June 18 (Wed) Training run through Earl Bales Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail. Visit all of the preset controls as fast as possible. Long,Med&Short Course. Toronto Orienteering Club.Cost $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. Earl Bales Park (Bathurst & Sheppard), Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com 24 (Tue) Ottawa Orienteering Club. Everyone is welcome with several courses available to suit all ages and abilities - novice through expert. Check the club website www.ottawaoc.ca under Local Events for further details. Timm Drive near Bells Corners, Ottawa, ON. meets@ottawaoc.ca, ottawaoc.ca 25 (Wed) Training run through Sunnybrook Park. Run up & down the hills & off trail. Visit all of the preset controls as fast as possible. Long,Med&Short Course. Toronto Orienteering Club.Cost $4, FREE if you join the club. Registration at 6:15pm. Sunnybrook Park, Toronto, ON. malcgod@yahoo.ca, www.toronto-orienteering.com
Other March 9-July 10 (Sat-Sun) Windsor Minor Football Association 2008 Registration. Windsor Minor Football Association Registration for all players born between 1995-2001. The League is open to all residence of Windsor, Essex County & Chatham/Kent. Fogolar Furlan, Windsor, ON. 519-966-1492, wmfa86@yahoo.ca, www.wmfa86.com June 14 (Sat) Toronto Singles Learn To Scuba Dive. Sign up at 1-800-239-0542, email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or through http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/do,display-event/3503/Toronto-Learn-To-Scuba-Dive-In-One-Weekend-Save-100.html. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com 14-15 (Sat-Sun) The Battle of Black Creek- Revolutionary War Reenactment. More than 200 soldiers set up camp for this colorful Revolutionary War reenactment. Watch realistic street skirmishes and battles. Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto, ON. 416-736-1733, bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca, www.blackcreek.ca 16 (Mon) Hit and Run Golf Tournament. PLAY A ROUND OF HIT AND RUN GOLF AT LIONHEAD BY RAISING A MINIMUM OF $125. Lionhead, ON. www.hitandrungolf.com 21 (Sat) Ontario Biathle Seres. Run Swim Run. Univeresity of Guelph Gold Pool, Guelph, ON. http://www.ompa.ca/ 23-29 (Mon-Sun) Computation Computer Recycling Event - June 23-29. From June 23rd – 29th, Computation is inviting the general public to drop-off their unwanted computer equipment for recycling. Drop off your equipment at our great new space from 10:00am until 7:00pm Monday through Friday and from 10:00am until 6:00pm on weekends! The event is free, with the exception of a $10 recycling fee for monitors and $5 recycling fee for PCs (all other equipment is free). Call 416.629.5667 or go to www.computation.to for more info. Computation Ltd, Toronto, ON. recycle@computation.to, www.google.ca
Outdoors June 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Women's Outdoor Weekend. Weekend includes yoga, circle dancing, campfires, outdoor cooking, guided hikes, nature crafts, chakra's, aquafit, gemstones, healing crystals, sunrise ceremony, swimming, miniputt, stone soup lunch. Gordon's Park Eco Resort, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Women's Outdoor Weekend. Includes camping, yoga,circle dancing,crafts, massage,outdoor cooking,chakras,hikes, campfires,hike & wolf howl,solstice celebration, aquafit, gemstones, heated pool, miniputt, stone soup lunch etc. Gordon's Park, Manitoulin Island, ON. 705-859-2470, rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com/calendar 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Women's Outdoor Weekend. All Inclusive Women's Outdoor Weekend including camping (other accommodations available), all food, supplies and workshops including yoga, circle dancing, stone hunts, nature crafts, facials, massage therapy, outdoor cooking, chakras, nature hike, campfire socials, moonlight hike & wolf howl, apple house bird feeder, nature swap, summer solstice celebration, aquafit for fun, gemstones & healing crystals, solar heated swimming pool, mini putt challenge, stone soup luncheon and more. Gordon's Park, Manitoulin Island, ON. rita@gordonspark.com, www.gordonspark.com 21 (Sat) Toronto Singles Hiking, Gourmet Wilderness Cooking & Fire Building Adventure. Sign up at 1-800-239-0542, email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or thru http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/2618/Toronto-Singles-Hiking-Gourmet-Wilderness-Cooking-Fire-Building-Adventure.html. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Paddling March 3-June 23 (Mon, Sun) Kayaking Instruction. Monday night in pool kayaking lessons, for beginners, safety & self rescues to rolling skills. Paddle Canada / ORCKA instructor with 20 + years experience - Equipment included. YMCA of Oakville, Oakville, ON. 905-845-5597 ext.311, stevetu@oakville.ymca.ca, http://www.ymcaofoakville.com/index.cfm?articleID=687 April 8-July 1 (Tue) Kayaking Instruction. Tuesday night kayaking lessons - learn to paddle in a sheltered nature area then advance your skills on the open waters, go from beginner to intermediate in just two nights. PC / ORCKA instructor with 20 + years experience - Equipment included. ECHO Adventures, Oakville, ON. 905-337-3082 / 905-399-9494, echo.adventures@hotmail.com. May 1-October 19 (Mon-Sun) Intro to Canoeing and Skills Coaching Clinics. Half ($60.00/pers) or Full Day (100.00/pers)- info, safety, skills, customized for tandem/solo paddling. No experience necessary. Avail by request - several locations. ORCKA certified instructor. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 1-October 19 (Mon-Fri) Intro to Kayaking and Skills Coaching Clinics. Half $60/pers or Full Day $100/pers - info, safety, skills, including basic rescues. No experience necessary. ORCKA certified instructor. Avail by request, weekdays, location choice, pls contact. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 1-October 19 (Mon-Fri) Kayak Rescues & Rolling Clinics. Scenario-based assisted/self-rescues, including the Eskimo roll. Prerequisite: Flatwater Kayaking Certification. ORCKA certified instructor, $110.00/pers. Avail by request, weekdays, pls contact. several Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 1-October 19 (Sat-Sun) ORCKA Coastal Kayaking Level 1 Certification. Practical 2 day course - safety, skills, assisted/self-rescues, maps, routes, more. Prerequisite: Flatwater Kayaking Certification. ORCKA badge/card, $260.00/person. Avail by request, pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 1-October 19 (Mon-Sun) ORCKA Flatwater Canoeing Tandem Certification (A, B, C). Practical 10 hr tandem course - safety, rescues, equipment, environment. No experience necessary. ORCKA badge/card, $250.00/pers, Solo D avail for $100.00/pers more. Avail by request, pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 1-October 19 (Sat-Sun) ORCKA Flatwater Kayaking Certification. Practical 8 hr course - skills, safety/rescues (1 on 1 with instructor), equipment, and more. No experience necessary, ORCKA badge/card, $140.00/pers. Avail by request, weekends - pls contact. various Provincial Parks and other locations, North Bay/Huntsville/Kingston, ON. (705) 474-9817, sheila@landolakescanoekayak.ca, www.landolakescanoekayak.ca 17-June 29 (Sat-Sun) Guided Canoes. Wye Marsh offers Guided Canoes and Walks weekends in May and June, join us for a guided canoe along the marsh channels and/or a walk along our beautiful trails in the environment that surrounds us. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com 17-October 26 (Sat-Sun) Early Morning and Twilight Canoe Ecotours. One of our qualified and knowledgeable naturalists will lead you on a three hour canoe experience that will take you deep into the most inaccessible areas of the 3000 acre Wye Marsh. Wye Marsh, Midland, ON. (705) 526-7809, info@wyemarsh.com, www.wyemarsh.com June 13-15 (Fri-Sun) MEC Paddlefest. Paddlefest is an urban celebration of canoeing, kayaking, and dragon boating. The festival will feature learning opportunities on water and on land. Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome. Toronto, ON. www.mec.ca 13-15 (Fri-Sun) MEC Paddlefest Torotnto. MEC Paddlefest is a celebration of canoeing, kayaking and more. The festival will feature over 140 on water and land sessions. $5 Per class or $30 for the Weekend and that includes the use of a boat!. Sunnyside Beach, Toronto, ON. 416 340 2667, torontopaddlefest@mec.ca, mec.ca/paddlefest 14 (Sat) 2008 Wai Nui Why Not Race. 12 Mile race on Lake Ontario - OC1 OC2 OC6 surfski kayak north canoe - 8 am start. Lakefront Promenade, Mississauga, ON. 905-827-8347, smithga@cogeco.ca, www.wainuioutrigger.net 14-21 (Sat-Sat) Kayaking trips. Learn or just enjoy nature on this fully inclusive trip to the open waters of the Killarney Park area. Certified instructor with 20 + years experience – equipment, food and drinks included. Killarney Park, Killarney, ON. 905-337-3082 / 905-399-9494, echo.adventures@hotmail.com. 20-22 (Fri-Sun) Rossport Kayak Syposium. A weekend of sea kayak instruction, workshops, tours of the Rossport Islands, live music and good food. Lake Superior, Rossport, ON. 1-800-203-9092, info@naturallysuperior.com, www.naturallysuperior.com 21 (Sat) Mississauga Canoe Club Home Regatta. Mississauga Canoe Club, Port Credit, ON. www.mississaugacanoeclub.ca 21-22 (Sat-Sun) MKC Slalom Race for Kayaks & Open Canoes. MKC Slalom Race for Kayaks and Open Canoes - Novice to expert classes. Madawaska Kanu Centre, Barry's Bay, ON. 613 756 3620, paddle@owl-mkc.ca, www.mkc.ca 24 (Tue) Fitness Kayaking. Moring and evening workouts focused on core strength and total body development. Training sessions range from long slow paddles to quick fast intervals. Rideau Canoe Club, Ottawa, ON. 613-715-2243, jodib@paddlefit.com, www.paddlefit.com 26 (Thu) Toronto Singles Intro To Sea Kayaking. Join Meet Market Adventures and other adventurous singles for a fun filled evening of Sea Kayaking Instruction. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com
Rowing April 26-August 31 (, Sun) Learn to Row. Get out on the water this summer – Learn to Row. Find out what it takes - prepare to cheer the Canadian crews in the Beijing Olympics. Month-long sessions run twice a week all Spring/Summer. Argonaut Rowing Club, Toronto, ON. 416-532-2803, ltr@argonautrowingclub.com, www.argonautrowingclub.com
Running / Walking July 22-26 (Sun) Georgetown Runners weekly club run. Weekly run in the countryside around Georgetown, Ontario. We meet 8:00 am at Atlantis Athletics, corner of Mountainview Road and Guelph Street. Various groups run different paces for 45-90 minutes. Atlantis Athletics, Georgetown, ON. 905-702-1162, jbaidacoff@cogeco.ca, www,georgetownrunners.ca September 1-1 (Thu, Sun) The Runner's Shop Group Run. Thursday nights at 6:15 p.m., Sunday at 9:15 a.m. The Runner's Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. www.therunnersshop.com January 26-December 27 (Sat) Christian Runners.Org. A Christian Faith Based Running Group.We meet Saturdays in Sunny Brook Park at Eglinton & Leslie. We meet at the first parking lot to the right off of the Leslie St. entrance. Sunny Brook Park, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org May 1-April 30 (Tue, Thu) XSNRG Running Club. XSNRG Running Club is a running club that welcomes and encourages runners of all levels and ablilities to come out and run. Every Tuesday and Thursday evening @ 6:30 pm sharp the club leaves as a group for a warmup jog to a different weekly workout run. Rain or shine! Workouts are organized and led by club coaches and consist of running intervals and will vary weekly from hills to speed. Stretches, warmups and cool downs start and finish every workout. From October to April we meet on Tuesdays in Leaside High School and on Thursdays in the Kingsway Running Room. From May to Sept, on Tuesdays our run club meets in the park at Sunnybrook Park (entrance of the park Lesilie and Eglinton), in the parking lot above the horse stables. On Thursdays, we meet in the parking lot at Etienne Brule Park near Old Mill and Bloor. Annual memembership dues are $40.00. Membership year runs from May until the following April. Check us out at www.xsnrg.org. Leaside High School, Toronto, ON. 647-998-9644, yoga76@gmail.com, www.xsnrg.org June 9-August 30 (Sat) Christian Runners.Org. Meet at 8:30 a.m. in Sunny Brook Park on Saturdays. First parking lot to the right off of the Leslie st. entrance. Intersection of Leslie & Eglinton. Group runs vary in distance. Sunny Brook Park, Toronto, ON. 416 892 8124, laurab@christianrunners.org, www.toronto-christianrunners.org 10-August 26 (Tue) Toronto Penguins Running Club group run. Join the Toronto Penguins for our weekly Tuesday night group run at 7 p.m. at Taylor Creek Park (Dawes Road parking lot). All are welcome!. Taylor Creek Park, Toronto, ON. pwc4toronto@yahoo.com, www.pathcom.com/~ggabriel 12-October 30 (Thu, Sun) The Runners Shop Marathon Running Clinic. Training for the Waterfront/Toronto/Chicago/New York Marathon. Thursdays 6:30 pm and Sundays 8:30 am. Individualized programs for novice through advanced. $100.00+gst. The Runners Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. 416-923-9702, info@therunnersshop.com, www.therunnersshop.com 12-October 30 (Thu, Sun) The Runners Shop Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K Running Clinic. Whether you are training for your first or your fastest we've got a plan to ge you there. Get an individualized program and make the most of your training. $100.00+GST. The Runners Shop, 180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. 416-923-9702, info@therunnersshop.com, www.therunnersshop.com 14 (Sat) Breast Cancer Healing Race. 10K, 5K. Burlington, ON. www.runningroom.com 14 (Sat) Mercedes-Benz Classic Mile. 5K, mile. Cambridge, ON. www.runningroom.com 14 (Sat) MOON IN JUNE 10K RUN & 5K RUN/WALK & KIDS RUNS. Running Factory, Windsor, ON. www.runningfactory.com 14 (Sat) Run the Lake. 10K, 5K, 1K. Ajax, ON. www.runningroom.com 14 (Sat) WESTBORO 5 KM FUN RUN & QUICK KIDS 2 KM. A new course, but the same great race experience awaits you at Britannia Park. The 5 km returns, along with the 2 km Quick Kids event. Britannia Park, Ottawa, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca 15 (Sun) Alterna Do it for Dad. 10K, 2K, 5K. Ottawa, ON. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Dashing Divas - Women in Motion Walk/Run. Binbrook, ON. http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/dashing_divas/ 15 (Sun) Huron House Boys Home 10K. run 10 km., walk 5 km., skate 7 km., or bike 7 km. Sarnia, ON. http://www.hhbh.ca/menu/list/472/page/136/country/US/cur/USD 15 (Sun) K's for Kids. 1K, 5K. Kingston, ON. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) OTMH Classic. 5K run or power walk, 3K family walk. Oakville, ON. http://ohf-event.akaraisin.com/common/event/home.aspx?seid=4 15 (Sun) Safeway Father's Day Walk/Run. 5K. Toronto, ON. www.runningroom.com 15 (Sun) Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Tune-up Run. Talk: The Right Gear. Distances – Marathon & walk: 12k. Distances – Advanced Marathon: 14k. Distances – Half Marathon: (program starts June 18 – but come out if doing maintenance runs). Schedule for each run: 8:00-8:30am – Running Room staff open store – runners & walkers welcome to browse or try on adidas shoes (and go for a run in them). 8:20am – Intro & brief talk ...with a brief welcome by the Waterfront staff and a very brief talk by staff or a guest about specific topics (see schedule). 8:29am - CRS/Waterfront staff announce winners of prizes (eligible when you show up and we take your name). 8:30am - Group Runs & Walks. After run & walk – come back into the Running Room for water & Gatorade AND to try on adidas shoes – an adidas rep will be there to help you select the right shoe and you can take them for a spin. Yonge St. Running Room (2629 Yonge Street), Toronto, ON. http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/tuneupruns.htm#c 15 (Sun) The Grape Escape. 5 & 11K. QUAI DU VIN Estate Winery, Sparta, ON. www.elgincountyraces.com 15 (Sun) The Waterloo 10K Classic. 10K, 5K and 3K. Waterloo, ON. www.runwaterloo.com 15 (Sun) Waterloo 10K Classic Road Race, 5K & 3K Fun Run. Waterloo, ON. www.runwaterloo.com 15 (Sun) Waterloo Classic Road Race. Waterloo, ON. http://www.runwaterloo.com/ 18 (Wed) 2008 Hog Jog. The Pork for a Cause Hog Jog is a 10km and 5km Run/Walk organized annually by the Ontario Pork Industry Council and held during the Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford, Ontario. The goal is to recognize the contributions of a member of the pork industry, and at the same time, to bring awareness and financial assistance to a cause within rural Ontario. Thus OPIC selects a new Cause and a new Honourary Chair each year from submissions received. Stratford Rotary Complex, Statford, ON. http://www.opic.on.ca/aspx/public/Events/DetailEvent.aspx?Id 20-21 (Fri-Sat) Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life. Celebrate - Remember - Fight Back Join the Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life 12 hour overnight event. For further information or to register visit www.cancer.ca/relay Register NOW!. John Fraser Secondary School, Mississauga, ON. (905) 608-8411, pkiez@ontario.cancer.ca, www.cancer.ca/relay 21 (Sat) Brandon Hill All Age Alumni Run. 10K, 5K. Ajax, ON. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) EMILIE'S RUN - The Emilie Mondor Memorial 5 km Run for Women. The third annual "Emilie's Run" features BIG cash prizes for individuals, Km Leaders, and teams. Women only - as the name says, but boys and girls are both welcomed in the 1 km Wylie Ryan Run. Aviation Museum, Ottawa, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca 21 (Sat) HBIA 5K, 1K. Hamilton, ON. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) Niagara Ultra/marathon/marathon relay and half marathon. There will be four events held on this course that follow the Niagara river from NOTL to the brink of Niagara Falls. The main event is our 50k race on a fairly flat and fast course. We will also host a marathon. two person marathon relay and half marathon. These will be on the same course as the 50k but will be an out and back for the half marathon and and out and back and out and back again for the marathon distance. This will be a fund raiser and a great run and post race party. You can edit as much as you need. kinsmen Hall, Niagara on the lake, ON. 1-800-541-2303, mntngoat@vaxxine.com, www.ouser.org 21 (Sat) Port Union Waterfront Run. 5K. Toronto, ON. www.runningroom.com 21 (Sat) Teen Challenge Off Road 5K Run/Walk/Nordic Fundraiser. Teen Challenge GTA Women's Centre, ON. https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/LoginRegister.aspx?EventI 21 (Sat) Toronto Pearson Runway Run 2008. 2K, 5K. Mississauga, ON. www.runningroom.com 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Easter Seals Relay. Coronation Park, Toronto, ON. www.easterseals.org 22 (Sun) Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada Heel n Wheel a Thon. Join us for the 5th Annual Markham Stouffville Heel n Wheel a Thon. Cycle, stroll, run or roll to support the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada. Toogood Pond, Unionville, ON. 416-920-5035 ext. 236, www.heelnwheelathon.ca 22 (Sun) Run for Suand the Water Project. 10K, 5K, 1K. London, ON. www.runningroom.com 22 (Sun) Run for Sudan - The Water Project. 1K, 5K, 10K. London, ON. www.runningroom.com 22 (Sun) SMITHS FALLS FIGURE 8 5 KM RUN. This uniquely "Smiths Falls" Figure 8 run takes you along the streets of the Town, along historic locks on the Rideau system, and through the heart of downtown. LOWER REACH PARK, Smiths Falls, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca 22 (Sun) Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes. Waterworks Park, Brantford, ON. www.jdrf.ca 24 (Tue) Peachbud 10k /5k. 4th race of the subaru Series. 7 p.m. start. Grimsby Peach King Arena, Grimsby, ON. 905-562-8669, instride@primus.ca, www.instride.ca 24 (Tue) Tim Hortons Peachbud 10k,5k,1k. Grimsby Peach King Centre, Grimsby, ON. (905) 562-8669, instride@primus.ca, http://www.instride.ca 26 (Thu) Team In Training Winter Season Information Meeting. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada GTA Chapter 480 University Avenue, Suite 1502 Thursday, June 26th, 2008 – 12:00 pm. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – GTA Chapter, Toronto, ON. 416-585-2873, www.teamintraining.ca/tor
Sport & Social June 14 (Sat) Canadian Beach Dodgeball Championships - Ottawa. 6-on-6 OUTDOOR Beach Dodgeball tournament to determine our Canadian Champs. Referees, food and drink on site, music and cash prizes will make this event fill up fast. Don't miss out!. Shefford Park (813 Shefford Rd - at Montreal Rd), Ottawa, ON. 416 781 4263, andrew@tcssc.com, http://www.tcssc.com/cbdc/ 15 (Sun) Toronto Singles Hang Gliding Day. Sign up by phone at 1-800-239-0542, via email: info@meetmarketadventures.com or sign up through http://www.meetmarketadventures.com/events/do,display-event/3504/Toronto-Hang-Gliding.html. Toronto, ON. 1-800-239-0542, info@meetmarketadventures.com, www.meetmarketadventures.com 21 (Sat) Summertime Softball Tournament. Co-ed 3-pitch Softball Tournament. 9 Fielders on at a time (minimum of 3 men and 3 women on the field at a time). 1 umpire per game. Guaranteed 3 Games Prizes for tournament Champions!. TBD, Toronto, ON. 416 781 4263, andrew@tcssc.com, http://www.tcssc.com/cbdc/ 25 (Wed) Speed Dating with the Toronto Bluejays & 25dates.com!. Speed date during the Jays vs. Cinc. game and meet 25 singles in one night! This event is for Men and Women ages 25-35. To sign up for this and other events: http://www.25dates.com. Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON. 905 842 2822, info@25dates.com, http://www.25dates.com
Surf / Sail / Wake / Ski June 14 (Sat) Iluminato Wakeboard Show. A exciting wakeboard show right down town Toronto featuring 4 professional riders, rails and jumps. Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, ON. www.harbourfrontcenter.com
Swimming October 1-June 21 (Mon-Thu, Sat) Masters Swimming. North Toronto Masters Swim Club, provides advanced swim training for Masters Swimmers and Triathletes. We swim out of two locations: North Toronto Memorial Community Centre and Havergal College. Toronto, ON. 416.464.9706, doug@swimordie.ca, www.swimordie.ca June 11-July 16 (Wed, Fri) Triathlete Swim Training. 7-8 AM Swim training with Triathlete foucs. Small group so there are drills and focused swimming for stroke improvement. John Innes Pool - Queen/Sherbourne, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, oannes@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com 16-July 18 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Open Water Swim Training. 5 weeks of Open Water Swimming @ Cherry Beach Toronto. Sighting, blind swimming, stroke count, pacing, working the buoy, water/land starts, sprints & water conditions experience. Cherry Beach, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, oannes@oannesswims.com, www.oannesswims.com
Team Sports May 1-July 31 (Wed-Thu) Women's Field Lacrosse. Toronto Titans Women's Field Lacrosse League. Includes practices and games on Wed and Thurs evenings from May 1 to July 31. All ability levels welcome. Contact Todd Pepper at todd.pepper@utoronto.ca. Central Tech/Ryerson Public School, Toronto, ON. 416-898-7305, todd.pepper@utoronto.ca, http://individual.utoronto.ca/torontolacrosse/website.htm
Track and Field June 14-15 (Sat-Sun) OTFA National Qualifier & Combined Events/Relays Championships. National Qualifier meet for track and field and provincial championships for combined events ans selected relays. Toronto Track & Field Centre (York University), Toronto, ON. 416-736-2100 x44669, cinglis@yorku.ca, www.otfa.ca 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Supermeet 1 & National Qualifier #2. Ontario Junior/Senior Championships and National Qualifier Meet for track and field events. Terry Fox Athletic Facility, Ottawa, ON. 613-247-4886, ottl@bellnet.ca, www.ottawalions.com
Trail / Ultra Running June 14 (Sat) 5 Peaks Trail Running Series. Durham Regional Forest, Durham, ON. http://www.5peaks.com 21 (Sat) Niagara Ultra ½ Marathon, Relay, Marathon & 50 Km. Kinsmen Scout Hall, Niagara on the Lake, ON. www.welovetorun.com
Training Camps June 2-27 (Mon-Fri) Lightfooted Boot Camp. Get outside & active this summer with a Lightfooted Boot Camp! Choose from an intense 1-week butt-kick plan or come 2-3 times a week for a month. Only 12 people per camp for quality & results. Riverdale Park West, Toronto, ON. info@lightfooted.ca, http://lightfooted.ca 9-July 4 (Mon, Wed, Fri) Boot Camp. Jump start fitness for Tri season - Boot Camp environment w/ Tri Coach Jason Belyea. Core, endurance, strength, flexibility & balance - geared for Triathletes. 12x1 hour 7AM. John Innes Gym- Queen/Sherbourne, Toronto, ON. 416 598 2918, info@oannesathletics.com, www.oannesathletics.com
Triathlon / Duathlon June 11-18 (Wed) Mental Toughness Skills for Triathletes (and others). Learn how to handle the rigours of triathlon. Acquire the mental skills to be tough from start to finish. This workshop (2 evenings) will teach you what to focus on to empower yourself on the course. Holiday Inn, Markham, ON. 905 887-4756, athletesmind@yahoo.ca, www.athletesmind.ca 14 (Sat) OTTAWA RIVERKEEPER TRIATHLON, DUATHLON, & RELAYS. A new venue this year at Britannia Park offers something for everyone with a triathlon, duathlon, canoe and kayak categories and runs. Come enjoy the fun and festivities with the Ottawa Riverkeeper. Britannia Park, Ottawa, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca 14-15 (Sat-Sun) Leamington Triathlon Weekend. Leamington, ON. http://www.tomatoman.org/ 14-15 (Sat-Sun) Muskoka Tri/Du. Sprint Triathlon and 1 km Fun Run. Sunday, June 15, 2008, Long Course Triathlon, Long Course Duathlon. Huntsville, ON. www.trisportcanada.com 15 (Sun) Binbrook Triathlon, Duathlon & Give-It-A-Tri. HSBC Triathlon Series - Race #2 A Fast and Fun Course with Warm Water in the Early Season Duathlon, Triathlon & Give-It-A-Tri. Binbrook Conservation Area, Hamilton, ON. (705) 719-4394, info@multisportcanada.com, www.hsbctriathlon.com 21 (Sat) Triathlon/Duathlon Lac-Beauport. Lac-Beauport, ON. www.sportriple.com 21-22 (Sat-Sun) Guelph Lake Weekend. Saturday, June 21, 2008 Try-A-Tri Sprint Triathlon Sprint Duathlon 1 KM Fun Run Sunday, June 22, 2008 Olympic Triathlon Olympic Duathlon. Guelph Lake Conservation Area, Guelph, ON. www.trisportcanada.com 22 (Sun) Courtice Kids Splash and Dash. Courtice, ON. http://www.courticetriathlon.ca/ 22 (Sun) Lindsay Kids of Steel Triathlon. Lindsay, ON. http://www.lindsaykidsofsteel.com/ 22 (Sun) SMITHS FALLS CLASSIC TRIATHLON & DUATHLON. It's the 29th anniversary of Canada's first triathlon! We hope you come back, and bring a friend, for another go at it with our streamlined swim start and the uniqueness that is Smiths Falls - Canada's original swim-bike-run triathlon. LOWER REACH PARK, Smiths Falls, ON. info@somersault.ca, www.somersault.ca 25-August 24 (Wed) Bytown Storm Sunset Series. Bytown Storm Triathlon Team Sunset Series Sunset Series Time Trial June 25th & July 23 Sunset Series Short Tris July 9 & August 6 swim, bike, run events for all skill levels. YMCA Bonnenfant Outdoor Centre, Kanata, ON. 613-323-5255, bytowntriathlon@yahoo.ca, www.bytowntriathlon.com
Urban Racing June 21 (Sat) The Mitsubishi City Chase Series. City Chase is the World's Largest Urban Adventure! Run, walk and use public transit. Physical, mental, and adventurous challenges. A full day of Laughter, Adventure and Discovery Register a Team Now!. Metro Hall Square, Toronto, ON. 905-282-0770 x249, cityguru@citychase.com, www.citychase.ca
Volleyball June 14 (Sat) Annual Hope Volleyball Tournament. 20th anniversary.H . O . P . E . (Helping Other People Everywhere) Toronto Inc. is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organization that raises funds and awareness of small, but essential underfunded GTA based charities. Centre Island, Toronto, ON. www.hopevolleyball.com 14 (Sat) H.O.P.E. Volleyball Tournament. HOPE Volleyball is holding Toronto's annual largest volleyball tournament on the Toronto Island, to raise funds and awareness for Sheena's Place and Future Possibilities. Check our website for info. Toronto Island, Toronto, ON. 416-972-7344, info@hopevolleyball.com, www.hopevolleyball.com 14 (Sat) Water Park Classic #7. A coed beach volleyball tournament open to everyone of adult age. Different divisions for players of various skill levels. Coed 4's & 6's. Sad courts at a beautiful water Park. Emerald Lake Water Park, Puslinch, ON. ksmack_volleyball@yahoo.ca, http://members.aol.com/vballnews2/classic.html
Yoga / Pilates May 12-July 14 (Mon-Fri) Yoga for Runners. A Power Yoga class for runners, that includes core work, stregnght building, dynamic stretching and deep hip openers. Monday nights at 8:15 pm, Thursday nights at 8:00 pm. 75 Baldwin St, Brooklin (Whitby), ON. (905) 620-1151, sheree@livewithspirit.ca, www.livewithspirit.ca 24-June 13 (Sat) Restorative Yoga. A restorative yoga class that includes some Reiki, this class is sure to fill up your depleted energy preserves. Remember that you can't always being putting energy out, you must make time to renew. Livewithspirit.ca, Brooklin, ON. 905 620-1151, sheree@llivewithspirit.ca, www.livewithspirit.ca
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