Volunteers Needed

A celebration of women in sport... with the beginner at heart

www.womenstriathlon.com

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