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THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
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General Purpose and Administration Committee
September 20, 1999
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It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee
recommend to Council the following:
THAT Report No. CS -15 -99 be received;
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Over the past five years, the Municipality of Clarington has hosted the Kids of Steel
event. Kids of Steel is a multi -sport event designed to offer kids from 7 — 18 years of
age an opportunity to participate in a triathlon (swimming, biking, running).
Triathlons continue to grow in popularity with the inception into the Olympics in
the year 2000. The Municipality of Clarington is pleased to be an enthusiastic
partner in the growth and development of Kids of Steel. This event was a success
for participants, volunteers, sponsors and the community. The triathlon held in the
Municipality of Clarington was centred around the Courtice Community Complex.
This was the fifth Annual Clarington Kids of Steel Event and attracted approximately
120 young athletes ranging in age from 7 — 18 years.
1.2 The success of the 1999 event was directly related to a dedicated team of volunteers
consisting of Municipality of Clarington employees, residents of the community,
Municipal and Regional support regarding road closure, equipment event set -up
and access to both facilities.
1.3 There was additional support from merchants in the area of sponsorship: Business
Depot, Lear Corporation, Courtice Health Centre, Watson Farms, Maracle Press
Limited, CAW Canada, Oshawa Local 222, Mincom Millennium Realty Inc.,
Northcutt Elliot, Halimen Homes, Courtice Physiotherapy, Clarington Chiropractic
Clinic, Clarington Kids. Gifts in kind were also donated by local merchants for
draw prizes.
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1.4 The overall feedback from competitors, volunteers, spectators and local residents
was very positive. The Ontario Association of Triathletes recognizes the
Municipality of Clarington Kids of Steel as being one of the most organized events
in the circuit. Due to this fact, the 1999 event was named the Ontario Kids of Steel
Championship. With the Summer Games 2000 awarded to Durham Region, we
anticipate hosting the Kids of Steel Triathlon to coincide with these activities.
2.0 COURTICE COMMUNITY COMPLEX HEADQUARTERS
2.1 The race headquarters which was located at the Courtice Community Complex
(2950 Courtice Road North) provided direct access from highway 401 and excellent
exposure for our relatively new facility in Courtice, The Courtice Community
Complex created an excellent transition area in the parking lot and the hall served
well as the meeting area and facility for the awards ceremony.
3.0 THE EVENT
3.1 The highlights included: A 25 metre pool setting for the swim, bike course on a
closed paved road with climbing roads, race kits with sponsor gift donation,
promotional material, event T- shirts, event bathing cap and after race meal of pizza
and pop. This year we also received complimentary bagels and cream from
Canadian Bagel and coffee from Williams Coffee Pub. Fresh fruit was provided by
Halenda's and Watson Farms.
4.0 ROUTE
4.1 Careful consideration was given to ensure a safe, competitive but fun course.
Volunteers and event officials were stationed along the course to ensure the safety
and proper direction of all participants.
4.2 The Courtice Community Complex pool is 25 metres which allowed 6 participants
per heat (one in each lane), with two minutes between each heat and a fifteen
minute stagger between each age group. This system allowed for safety of all
participants. The bike and run course consisted of various distances starting and
finishing at the Courtice Community Complex. The distances varied depending on
the age of the athlete.
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5.1 Each participant who crossed the finish line was presented with a certificate of
participation and a Clarington Kids of Steel medallion. After the last competitor
crossed the finish line, special awards to the top three (3) participants each age
group were presented with medallions from the Ontario Association of Triathletes.
6.0 COMMENT
This program continues to grow in popularity throughout Clarington. Interest from
the business sector has never been higher and preparations are now underway to
have next year's triathlon coincide with the Ontario 2000 Summer Games.
Respectfully submitted,
P. Caruana
r of Community Services
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Reviewed by,
Franklin Wu, M.C.I.P., R.P.P.
Chief Administrative Officer
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