Ontario Womens Triathlon

OWT Clinics

Clinics are intended to provide you with the background, tools and motivation to give a Tri-a-try! The swim, bike and triathlon clinics are appropriate for beginners and those with some triathlon experience.

Clinics for 2012(see full details below)
April 15: Swim Clinic
May 10: Bike Maintenance Clinic I
May 22: Bike Maintenance Clinic II
May 30: Finding the Power Within, A Running Clinic for Women
June 5: Practical Bike Tour
June 10: Pedal to Empower – 17km or 34km Bike Ride
June 19: Open Water Swim Clinic
July 17: Triathlon Clinic
August 18: Race Rehearsal

Swim Clinics
The clinic includes poolside instruction by qualified coaches, in-water drills, and skills development, stroke critique and encouragement. The women will be placed into 3 groups based on ability level. All ability levels are welcome and can benefit from the clinic. There will be training handouts and some free gifts.

Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ E.C. Drury
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40.00*
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 @ Kelso Conservation Area
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $40.00*
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Location:
E.C.Drury on 215 Ontario Street South, Milton

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Directions to E.C. Drury:
From the south:
Take HWY 25 north; it becomes Ontario Sreet when you are in Milton. Go past Derry and the school is just north of Laurier on the right hand side.

From the north:
Hwy 25 south to Steeles; turn left. Follow Steeles to Ontario Street and turn right. Follow Ontario Street past Main and the school is past the Milton Mall on the left.

Bike Clinics

We offer two (2) Maintenance Clinics and a Practical Bike Tour.

The Bike Maintenance clinics include hands-on training that will allow you to:

Fix or change a flat
Remove the front and rear wheel and put it back on
Lube a chain
Adjust the brakes
Understand how bikes/gears work
Perform a personal safety check

Dates:
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Both clinics are identical, limited to six participants.
Location: Spokes 'N Slopes, MIlton

Practical Bike Tour
Learn to rack your bike in our mini transition zone. There will be a brief bike safety presentation by Spokes 'N Slopes and an overview of transition practices and rules. Next you will be lead through some bike drills which will culminate in riding the actual race course.

Dates:
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Location: Kelso Conservation Area

Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
Cost: $40.00*

NEW Clinic - PEDAL TO EMPOWER
A 15 km Bike Ride on quiet country roads accompanied by experienced cyclists, lunch provided and a 15 km return Bike Ride (transportation provided for return trip, if desired). Proceeds to Girls Inc. of Halton

Date: Sunday, June 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost: $40.00*

These clinics are presented through the generosity of the staff at Spokes 'N Slopes.
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Run Clinic

Finding the Power Within - A running clinic for Women! Wednesday, May 30th.
Fabulous speakers, loot bags and prizes. This clinic is sponsored by the The Running Company in Oakville.

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Registration at 6:00 pm
Cost: $50.00*
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Triathlon Clinics

Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - Swim, bike and run; focus on registration and transitions.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $40.00*
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Saturday, August 18, 2012 - Race Rehearsal
Time: 8:30 - 11:30 am
Cost : $60.00*
*Cash or cheques only accepted for same day registration

Location: Kelso Lake, near boathouse

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Directions: From 401, take HWY 25 south, turn right on Steeles, right on Tremaine, then left into Kelso. From the QEW take HWY 25 north, turn left onto Steeles, then right on Tremaine, and left into Kelso.

There will be an entry fee into the Park of $5.50*.

*Park entry is not included in the Clinic fee.