Monday, March 30, 2009

KEEP FIT & 5KM

Caribbean Cross Training (CCT) will be hosting every month a series of Multi - Sport Keep Fit in Chaguaramas on weekends from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. . The prime objective is to encourage families and our communities to get together through sport.

The first event will be a Aquathlon (Run Swim, Run event and 5KM Run/Walk. Relays Teams of 3 are invited for the Aquathlon and we welcome Running Relay Teams of 5 for the 5K.

Companies, Community Groups, Gyms ,Swimming Clubs, Water Polo Clubs, Football Teams, Hockey Teams , Adventure Racing Clubs etc are all invited to become part of our keep fits.

For individuals just interested in trying a new event the Aquathlon is very safe and worth the try. The swim segment will be held at UTT Pool in Chaguaramas. Life guards, Security and EMS officers will be on duty. You are free to pause during your swim at any time. The 1km run course is a loop which allows the opportunity to see the competitors more than once. The course is in the area of the UTT pool and is in a very cool environment Part proceeds will go to our ongoing scholarship program for athletes at CCT where they will learn to swim and get involved in Multi - Sport training. Marion House young men will also be present to compete and this event as our guest team.CCT has started a weekly coaching session for the Marian House boys and Supervisors in the areas of General fitness , Basic coaching of Table Tennis, Strength Training, Mental toughness and goal setting etc. Marion House has several talented athletes in different disciplines but the home has no budget to support this program. CCT has volunteered its services there and we encourage persons to make contributions to Marion House for sporting equipment or the extra coaching support that is needed. Persons are also invited to just come in to Marion House and help in any way they can. Please call us at 358-3499 for more info on this project.

Event Dates :Saturday April 25th , Saturday May 30th, Saturday June 27th

Time : Aquathlon starts at 2:00 PM and 5K starts at 5:00pm

Registration closes 30 min before each event.

Distances:
Age Groups:
16 + : 2,500m Run /500m swim/ 2,500m run

14 15 : 2000 m Run /500m Swim/2,000 Run

12 13 : 1,600m Run / 400 Swim/ 800m Run

10 11 : 1,000m Run / 300m Swim/ 800m Run

8 - 9 : 800m Run / 100m Swim/ 400m Run

7 and under : 400m Run/ 50m Swim/ 200m Run

Relays:

0pen/16+ : 1mile Run /swim 500 m/ 1mile

Family team : 800m Run/ Swim 200/ 800m

Ages up to 10 yrs : 800m Run/ Swim 200m/ Run 800m

REGISTRATION FEES:

Individual : $45.00 Adults Children under 12 $25.00

Relay Teams : $90.00 per team

Fruit Plate and Juice will be provided to all registered participants.

For More info please call us on 358-3499 Andrew or Sharon 680-0882

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

April 2009

Rodney & Friends Entertainment are hosting their first 5K Walk/Run at the Aranguez Savannah on Saturday April 4th @ 4pm.

Pre-registration is at Kenny's Sport Shop branches at Trincity Mall and Chacon Street. However you need to register before March 27th or wait until race day. Fees are Pre-registration $40 Race Day Registration $60.

The race starts at Gordon Street Mt. Lambert. There are open prizes for 1st - 5th place as well as Age Group and Corporate prizes.

For information contact Rodney Julien at 868-378-4495, 868-720-3215 or email rodneyjulien@yahoo.com.