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Pacers Duathlon - less than a week away!

2012-05-28T09:20:00.001-02:30

Don't be disappointed, register today!

The Athletics NorthEAST/MUN Pacers Duathlon swill be held Sunday June 3, 2012 in the Ruby Line – Back Line area of The Goulds. Particpants will run 4.7 km, cycle 18 km, and finish by repeating the run. It all happens on a Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador sanctioned course that is closed to traffic – making the race safe and fun. It’s also a great way for triathletes to start the racing season while the ponds are too cold for swimming! Afterwards, enjoy a post-race reception with awards and draw prizes.

All those participating must be members of TriNL - click here

Registration is available NOW at www.athleticsnortheast.com/Duathlon/ . The entry fee is $50/$35 for students. Runners and cyclists aged 15 and older are welcome.

Way to go Michelle!

2012-05-22T11:20:00.001-02:30

Congratulations to Michelle Young on finishing FIRST in her age group at the

Ironman 70.3 Florida

May 20, 2012

Let's Ride - Community NCCP course

2012-05-17T09:14:00.003-02:30

Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador is offering

NCCP community course "LET"S RIDE" on June 9th and 10th, 2012.

For anyone who is interested in coaching cycling, this course is for you! The instructor for the course is Sheila Colbourne from NB.

Details:

Registration deadline is May 31st.

Course times: Saturday June 9th 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday June 10th 10:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Sport NL office, 1296A Kenmount Rd.

To register please contact Natelle Tulk at 576-3397, natelletulk@sportnl.ca or admin@bnl.nf.ca.

Subway Gander Triathlon and KOS

2012-05-14T11:16:00.000-02:30

Great Race, Great Food, Great Prizes, Great Time.

Join us in Gander as East and West will come together for what is turning into a late season classic.
Registration is now open for the 3rd annual Subway Gander Triathlon taking place Sunday, Aug. 19th, 2012.

And this year you can bring your kids!
Introducing the FIRST Gander Kids of Steel Triathlon, Saturday, Aug 18th, 2012.

Check out the details and register now to save!
www.gandertriathlon.com

FREE HELMETS

2012-04-30T14:43:00.001-02:30

The office of Ches Crosbie Barristers is offering a province wide Give away of Helmets for any child who needs one.

Our firm is focused on safety at all levels and are pleased to be engaged in this program. Deadline is June 12 and all details are on our website at

http://autoaccidentclaims.ca/?p=611

It's simple, send an email to CCB@chescrosbie.com, with the subject line "Helmets" and indicate the child’s head size (i.e. recommend them for a small, medium or large helmet), their age and sex, and don’t forget to provide an email address and telephone number so they can follow up.

Feel free to contact the TriNL office for more details.

Athletics Northeast/MUN Pacers Duathlon: Register now!

2012-04-27T11:37:00.000-02:30

Early Bird registration is open for the first triathlon event of 2012 in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Athletics NorthEAST/MUN Pacers Duathlon swill be held Sunday June 3, 2012 in the Ruby Line – Back Line area of The Goulds. Particpants will run 4.7 km, cycle 18 km, and finish by repeating the run. It all happens on a Triathlon Newfoundland and Labrador sanctioned course that is closed to traffic – making the race safe and fun. It’s also a great way for triathletes to start the racing season while the ponds are too cold for swimming! Afterwards, enjoy a post-race reception with awards and draw prizes.

All those participating must be members of TriNL - click here

Proceeds from the race will go to the Athletics NorthEAST – Memorial University Cross-Country Running Scholarship fund. Entrants may make additional donations to the fund. Charitable receipts will be issued.

Registration is available NOW at www.athleticsnortheast.com/Duathlon/ . The entry fee is $50/$35 for students. Register before May 1st and get an Early Bird $10 off discount. Runners and cyclists aged 15 and older are welcome.

The Athletics NorthEAST/MUN Pacers Duathlon and the Athletics NorthEAST – Memorial University Cross-Country Running Scholarship are both creations of the Athletics NorthEAST (ANE) Running Club.

For more information on theAthletics NorthEAST/MUN Pacers Duathlon, please contact:

CJ Nolan

Race Director, Pacers Duathlon

(709) 685-7910

Email: duathlon@athleticsnortheast.com

For more information on Athletics NorthEAST, please go to www.athleticsnortheast.com

Adult Beginner's Group Ride ("The Monday Night Ride")

2012-04-20T08:30:00.001-02:30

This road ride is ideal for any new cyclist or new triathlete looking for fellow cyclists to ride with. Mountain and road bikes welcome.

Pace: EASY

Distance : 20 - 30 kilometers ( 1.0 - 2.0 hours)

TriNL Membership Mandatory (*** New this Year ***)

HELMETS MANDATORY

When: Every Monday night (starting Monday May 7th) at 6:15 for a 6:30 start (until last Monday in August)

Where: Sunshine Camp ( meet in parking lot on Bennett's Road off Thorburn Road).

Details:

This ride will be a fully supported ride with a lead and a sweep that can repair most minor mechanical problems (e.g. flat tire, broken chain) . No one will be left behind ! For more information email floraseymour01@yahoo.ca or simply sign up, show up and join in the fun!

*** Note : This year we have sanctioned this ride under TriNL. This is to better align with the original and continuing supporting body of this ride (The St. John’s Triathlon Committee ) . The good news is you can sign up for TriNL online at www.trinl.com and it’s a bit cheaper ($20). Many thanks go to the St. John’s Triathlon Committee for their continued commitment to this ride !

Triathlon Dates Announced

2012-04-17T11:03:00.001-02:30

Are you ready to swim, run and bike your way through summer? The Triathlon calender is quickly filling up for this summer, with the following dates recently announced:

Carbonear Sprint Triathlon - July 15, 2012 ****Please note new date****

Corner Brook KOS - July 28, 2012
Corner Brook Triathlon - July 29, 2012.

Corner Brook KOS summer camp has been tentatively set for July 23 - 27, 2012

Please stay tuned for registration information on these events!

For a full list of events, scroll down to see the TriNL calendar!

CAN-BIKE Cycling Education Program

2012-04-16T13:18:00.002-02:30

CAN-BIKE is Canada’s only national safe cycling education program. CAN-BIKE courses empower cyclists to ride more confidently and more safely. The Canadian Cycling Association has continuously developed the CAN-BIKE program over the last 30 years and delivered it in many communities across Canada.

Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador is the provincial CAN-BIKE delivery partner. In association with Bicycle Newfoundland and Labrador, the City of St. John’s Department of Recreation is offering CAN-BIKE courses to residents.

The CAN-BIKE program offers a proven curriculum delivered to national standards. There are courses to suit the wide range of cycling ages, ability and purpose. There are courses for adults who have never ridden bikes, for children learning to ride on the road, for adults riding on residential roads and bike paths, for rural cycling, and advanced skill development for riding in all traffic conditions

CAN-BIKE course will boost your cycling Skills, Safety & Fun!

CAN-BIKE 2
CAN-BIKE 2 is an advanced course in cooperative 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.

Location: Crosbie Building, 1 Crosbie Place
Date/Time Wednesday May 9, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturday May 12 & Sunday May 13, 9:00am–4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $ 95.00
Ages: 18 years and up (participants must be minimum of 18 years of age by December 31, 2011).

Adult Learn To Ride 2
CAN-BIKE Adult Learn to Ride 2 is designed to boost your riding skills to prepare for on-road cycling. Improve bike handling skills including balancing, turning and using your gears with confidence. Adult Learn to Ride 1 is not a prerequisite.

Location: TBA
Date: June 2, 2012
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00AM - Noon
Cost: $ 30.00
Ages: 18 years and up (participants must be 18 years of age by December 31, 2011).

Course Requirements

Students must meet the minimum skill level for each course AND have the following:
ü a bicycle in good working legal condition – a tune-up is highly recommended.
ü an approved bicycle helmet (CSA, Snell, ASTM, CPSC or ANSI), a bell and a lock

For further information, please call 576-8522, 576-8500 or e-mail recreation@stjohns.ca or visit the CAN-BIKE website www.canbike.net

St. John's Kids of Steel

2012-04-03T11:34:00.000-02:30

Registration is now open for the St. John's Kids of Steel taking place on Regatta Day in Bowring Park. Click HERE for the registration link.

KIDS OF STEEL™ triathlons are designed to offer kids and young adults the opportunity to experience the sport of triathlon in a positive environment. The distances are much shorter than those in adult triathlons, and change as participants mature. Most kids are fit enough to finish a Kids of Steel triathlon successfully and have tons of fun at the same time.

Spring 2012 Brick Training Clinic Indoors and Outdoors!!!

2012-04-03T11:31:00.000-02:30

Biking and running combined is an essential part of triathlon training!!!

Virtual rides indoor and hill climbing outdoors combined with run training, for information and registration visit www.splahsndash.ca

Atlantic Coaches Seminar

2012-04-02T14:03:00.000-02:30

The 2012 Atlantic Coaches Seminar (ACS) will take place at Mount Allison University in Sackville, NB from Thursday, May 17th to Monday, May 21st. The list of courses pertaining to triathlon include:

Adult Community Triathlon
Competition Development Modules - Managing Conflict, Developing Athletic Abilities, Coaching & Leading Effectively & Leading a Drug Free Sport

Professional Development sessions:

Getting the horse ahead of the cart; it's hard not to win when you get the process right - Podium Performance Session (free to all ACS participants)

Brochure & Registration

Please note that the registration deadline is May 4th, 2012 - anyone wishing to attend any course at the ACS must be registered and paid in full by end of day on May 4th.

Brochure as of March 26

Accommodations

To book a room on campus at Mt. Allison, click the following link - https://regstg.com/Registration/Registration.aspx?rid=d2e9ccef-12d2-4bff-8609-5c97254a89af. Please note that on campus dining will not be available.

2012-04-02T13:26:00.000-02:30

Registration for the Pacers Duathlon is OPEN!!

There is an early bird discount for those who register before May 1st – $10 off.

To register for the Duathlon, visit Athletics North East web site.

Remember, all racers MUST be registered with TriNL. If you are not a member, please click here to register with TriNL.

Early Bird Registration for the 2012 St. John's Triathlon opens April 1, 2012

2012-03-26T10:37:00.000-02:30

Take advantage of the discounted Early Bird Registration for the 28th running of the St. John's Triathlon.
Don't miss out on a great event this year as registration will fill quickly with athletes vying for a qualifying spot at the World Championship in 2013.
The registration link can be found here.

2012-03-20T13:56:00.000-02:30

The Paradise Tri is quickly approaching and open for registration!

Getting ready for your first Tri?....or your best Tri?

2012-03-16T14:59:00.000-02:30

SplashnDash is starting their spring clinics for triathlon training-SWIM -BIKE-RUN.

For details on all clinics and registration visit www.splashndash.ca

EXCITING NEW CHANGES IN 2012 FOR THE ST. JOHN'S TRIATHLON!!

2012-02-02T15:29:00.002-03:30

The 2012 St John's Triathlon Committee announced today that there will be some exciting changes to this year's Olympic Distance Triathlon. The St. John's Triathlon has been approved by Triathlon Canada as a qualifier for the 2013 ITU Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championships. This is a chance for each age group athlete, both male and female, to compete on August 5 to represent Canada as part of Team Canada at the 2013 Worlds!!

The new distances for the 2012 St. John's Olympic Distance Triathlon are 1.5K for the swim, 46K for the bike & 10K for the run.

Also, changed is the Sprint Distance which will be a 750m swim, 23K bike and a 5K run.

Check out the St. John's Triathlon Web Site for more details!

Body Quest Paradise Triathlon!!

2012-01-30T15:53:00.000-03:30

Registration for the 2012 Body Quest Paradise Triathlon will open February 1st - mark the date on your calendar!
Click here for more information or to register

2012-01-16T12:00:00.000-03:30

TriNL's 2013 Canada Games training group and fellow triathletes attend an indoor bike and strength training session this past weekend. "Great workouts this past weekend - both the bike & the strength training" says Christiane of SplasnDash!

Kudos to those who attended!

TRX Training for Triathlon

2012-01-12T14:20:00.000-03:30

Are you looking for something new for Triathlon training? Click HERE to learn about TRX and why some coaches are incorporating this into their training plans to build better athletes. For information on TRX training in St. John's contact the TriNL office at admin@trinl.com or 709-576-3397

Spring 2012 Triathlon Training Clinic in Southern Germany

2012-01-09T14:42:00.000-03:30

Get your open water swim practice before the first triathlon of the season!! SplashnDash will be holding a 10-day Triathlon Training Camp in Southern Germany in mid-June 2012. After their training at a Triathlon Europe Training Camp in the French Alps this year and, after such a poor Newfoundland summer, the coaching staff are ready to offer you a spring training experience that you'll never forget!! Sun & warmth while biking along the Rhine River and up the mountain slopes in the Black Forest, swimming in pristine-clear baggersees, and running at midnight in a torch-lit 7.77 km race! These workouts will be take place in historic sites such as Heidelburg, Stuttgart, Baden & Strassburg (France). Registration is now open, but register soon as there is a limited number of spots available. Registration can be found HERE

2012 Winter "Brick" Clinic

2012-01-04T09:30:00.000-03:30

SplashnDash is again running a 10-week "Brick" Clinic at the Wedgewood gym starting January 2012.

This clinic will take place on Saturday mornings from 8:00 - 9:30 am and will consist of a 60 min+ bike ride on your own bike/trainer followed immediately by a run on the trails (weather permitting). All classes are scheduled for 1.5 hrs. Also included are two indoor triathlon, complete with swim, bike and run.

New this year: we have limited space available for you to have a chance

to experience a virutal ride of the hills of Mont Tremblant.

This clinic is taught by certified Triathlon Coaches. We saw some heated rides inside last spring while it was cold & windy outside! Each week, the focus will shift from hill rides to intervals to sprints.

To register, please visit SplashnDash by clicking HERE

New Indoor Bike Sessions

2011-12-13T14:39:00.001-03:30

Tuesday and Wednesday evening sessions have been added for the New Year, to carry on from the current ones. There are ten session in total:

Wednesday February 1

Wednesday February 8

Wednesday February 15

Wednesday February 22

Tuesday February 28

Wednesday February 29

Tuesday March 6

Tuesday March 13

Tuesday March 20

Tuesday March 27

Priority goes to those signing up for both days ($80). The option to sign up for just the Tuesday or Wednesday will be added next week.

The link to register is here

At the moment it looks like (depeneding on numbers) the sunday sessions will take place at 6pm rather than in the mornings, If your interested in these please email Ben Instone at bikedocben@googlemail.com. They will run from Jan 8th for 8 weeks.

Update - Ironman Arizona

2011-11-22T09:12:00.001-03:30

Nick Colbert completed the Ironman Arizona finishing 4th is his age group (18-24) with a time of 11:11.06!

Congratulation Nick on a great performance!

Michelle Young also completed the Ironman Arizona and her 6th place finish in her division (40-44), with a time of 10:43.33, qualified her for KONA - Ironman World Championships 2012! For information on the Ironman World Championships, click here.

We are very proud of the performance by both Newfoundland athletes!

Click here for full results from Ironman Arizona

TriNL has a new Ironman (woman!)

2011-11-21T11:49:00.001-03:30

TriNL's Michelle Young finished 6th in her division at an Ironman held yesterday in Arizona! Michelle will hear later today if she qualified for Kona (Triathlon world championships).

Congratulation Michelle on a job well done!