Volunteers Needed

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Call For Volunteers

Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011

Hello Everyone:

It is that time of year again when I come asking for Volunteers for our 14th Milton Women’s Triathlon.

Volunteers are the heart of every Non-Profit organization. In the past we, at OWTS, have been thankful for the dedication of our Volunteer community.

Milton Marlins Swim Team, Milton Triathletes, Milton Masters Aquatic Club and many individuals have dedicated both a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning to this event. Not only because that is the kind of community we have, but also because each person is touched by the enthusiasm, joy and pride that each of our grass roots athletes experience while participating. It is truly an inspiring experience to see these women, many of them first time athletes, complete a goal that, prior to summer 2010, they thought was beyond their reach. Many of our past participants have continued on to become Pro-Triathletes and still come back to enjoy the experience year after year. Lesley Grice - Pro Triathlete, new mom will return to the event that was her first triathlon.

If you want to be a part of this experience please contact me ASAP. You can be sure that WE NEED YOU.

Anna Morris - 905-691-5338 - abmorris@cogeco.ca or contact the OWTS website www.womenstriathlon.com

All proceeds from this event go to Girls Inc of Halton, and a donation is made to the Milton Marlins Swim Team.

If you have a group of (15) or more adult volunteers that can dedicate themselves to a Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, let me know. Donations to Athletic or Charity groups for dedicated, hard working volunteers are possible, contact me and we’ll talk!

Details:

Saturday, Sept 3, 2011:

� Event Set up - time 6pm - 8pm

Sunday, Sept 4, 2011:

� Park entry at 6:30am, entry after 6:30am may require a Park Entry Fee that we will be unable to refund

� Refreshments during the event and lunch afterwards provided

� Expect to be in the park until 12Noon

� Volunteers needed for Body Marking, Swim, Transition, Bike, Run, Finish Line

Hope to hear from you.

Thank you,

Anna Morris

OWTS Board Member

We're Back!!

Great new, Kelso lake passed the water quality test on August 10 so the lake is open to swimmers again.

See you at the lake,
JJ

Cancelled Swim Aug 6

I am sorry to report that the water quality at Kelso Lake did not pass the acceptable limit on the water quality test this week. The lifeguards will not be scheduled again until the water quality has passed the test. The next test is scheduled for Wednesday August 10. For more information about the beach water test in Halton, check out this web page http://www.halton.ca/cms/One.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=11581

I will continue to update the Kelso Open Water Swimming blog, Facebook page and send out a group email when I have more information.

You may still swim, at your own risk, at the public beach however there will be no lifeguards present.

My apologies for the inconvenience and hope that everyone has a safe and happy training and racing this weekend.

JJ

Back in the Swim of Things

Great news. the latest test results indicate that Kelso Lake is SAFE for swimming. Open water swimming continues on Thursday June 16 at 6:15-8:00pm. Please spread the news that we are back swimming in the lake.

I will not be there this week (Thurs or Sat) however Anna Morris will be collecting registrations and handing out waivers.

Thanks for your patience on this matter and happy training.

JJ

Saturday June 11 swim CANCELLED

The swim on Saturday June 11 has been cancelled due to unsafe water conditions due to an elevated bacteria level. The conservation area will be re-testing the water next week.

My sincere apologies to everyone who made the trek out to Kelso Thursday evening and to those of you planning to swim tomorrow. Trust me I have been just as surprise by this as many of you.

For anyone interested here is a link to the Municipality of Halton's Water Test results: http://www.halton.ca/cms/one.aspx?portalId=8310&pageId=11581

Thank you for your understanding and support!

See you at the lake soon.

Cancelled Swim

We are very disappointed to report that the Kelso Beach is currently unsafe for swimming. We have experienced water testing results that are above the acceptable limit.

Kelso has experienced a water test that has resulted in high levels of bacteria that may pose a risk to your health. We will have results from a new test in one week’s time. This is only the second poor test experienced by Kelso in the past 4 summers. If any further questions exist please contact Gene Matthews, Director of Conservation Lands Services at gmatthews@hrca.on.ca’.

My apologies to everyone who drove out to Kelso in anticipation of a swim tonight. This took everyone by surprise and we did our best to confirm the information and send it out to everyone involved. Since the next test will not occur until next week you can assume that the swim on Saturday June 11 will also be cancelled. Stay tuned to the blog, Facebook and email for updates.

Parking Saturday June 4

Greetings Open Water Swimmers

It has been great seeing everyone at the lake. Good news from the swimmers tonight is that the lake temperature is on the rise and it was quite comfortable.

We have received a request from Mitch Fraser, of World Endurance Canada (formally Trisport Canada) - the host of the Milton Du & Tri, If you are planning on a bike ride after your swim on Saturday if you could please park your car in the lower parking lot (right turn before the small brown hut) so that the race organizers can set up transition. For all of those racing, good luck and have fun!!

Kelso Open Water Swimming is on Facebook. Visit our page and be sure to hit the "like" button. Pictures and updates will be posted.

See you at the lake.