WDSS Tinman shaping up for Tuesday
So far, a total of 99 entries and over 240 participants are registered for the 24th annual Tinman Triathlon being held on Tuesday May 30 at Wallaceburg District Secondary School.
The following roads will be closed from 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.:
– From Lambton line to langstaff line on Forhan
– From Forhan to Nelson on Langstaff Line
– From Langstaff line to Running creek line on Nelson
– From Nelson to Brander on Running Creek
– From Running Creek to Jeanne St. on Selkirk
The event involves three parts equal in distance to a ‘try-a- tri’ found elsewhere in the province. The swim is indoors and is 16 lengths (8 laps) of the pool. The second part is a 16.8 km bike and finally a 3.8 km run.
“It is a little later this year in order to avoid conflict with soccer and track,” said Nancy Schinkelshoek, teacher at WDSS and the event organizer.
“You may swim, bike and run as an individual or make it a team effort. Of course, staff are also encouraged to participate. We will be closing roads along the route that day.”
Due to interest over the past few years, categories have been created specifically for WDSS alumni and community members.
Those interested may participate as individuals or as part of a unisex or co-ed team.
The entry fee required for individuals is $15 and for all teams is $25.
The top three entries in each division will receive a Tinman t-shirt.
A free healthy lunch and award ceremony will follow the race in the cafeteria at WDSS.
For registration forms visit the Tinman website, here.
Lakers hire coaching staff, looking for trainer
The Wallaceburg Lakers contiue their off-season rebuild, as they have announced some new hires for the team.
Ritch Kanally, will remain as general manager, while Darryl Lucio will be the assistant general manager.
Rick Vancoillie will be the team’s head coach, while Ed Burm and Luke Blackbird will be the assistant coaches. Justin Allaer has been brought on as the team’s goalie coach.
The Lakers are also looking for an experienced trainer for the upcoming 2017/2018 season.
Any interested trainers should contact Lucio at MY5L@hotmail.com or by phone at 519-365-4615.
– Photo credit: Aaron Hall
