Triathlon of Compassion

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Sunday, June 26th, 2016
7:30 AM

Triathlon of Compassion Proudly brought to you by: Triathlon of Compassion 2016 – Celebrating 23 years! Snapshot of the Event

What: • 23rd Annual Triathlon of Compassion
• Sign as an individual or in a team
• Sprint Distances: 500m swim, 20K Bike and 5k run
• The event features a full range of distances for children and youth participants as well

When: • Sunday, June 26th, 2016 • Registration is now open!

• To register, check of www.triofcompassion.com. • Register today! Where: • Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt BC Why: • Triathlon of Compassion is a fundraiser for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre • Participants can raise pledges that go directly to support survivors of sexual assault in our community • Participants who fundraise for the event have the chance to win a brand new bike from Trek as well as a stay at Back Rock Oceanfront Resort

• The Triathlon of Compassion is a positive and fun event for people of all ages and athletic abilities. • It is an ideal event for first-timers because of its shorter distances. Who: • The Triathlon of Compassion is proudly brought to you by Human Powered Racing Extra Info about the Event: The Event Since its inception twenty three years ago, the Triathlon of Compassion has raised over $215,000 to support programs and services of the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. The Triathlon of Compassion race is ideal for first-timers because of its sprint distances and experienced athletes often use it as a tune-up for longer triathlons. It is also an opportunity for participants to give back and make a difference in their community by raising money and awareness for an important cause.

The 2016 event will feature the popular adult sprint race (500m swim, 20k bike and 5k run) as well as a full range of Kids of Steel distances: • Youth 6-7 – 50m swim, 2K bike, 500m run. • Youth 8-9 – 100m swim, 4K bike, 1K run • Youth 10-11 – 150m swim, 6K bike, 2K run • Youth 12-13 – 200m swim, 8K bike, 2K run • Youth 14-15 – 300m swim, 12K bike, 3K run

How to register Registration is now open! Participants can register for the event at www.triofcompassion.com. From there, participants can create their own personal fundraising page to start raising pledges for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre. The Charity The Victoria Sexual Assault Centre provides hope and healing to over 2,500 people each year. Services include: individual and group counselling; clinic services; support through the criminal justice system; a 24-hour crisis and information line; and youth prevention education through a program called Project Respect.

Events like the Triathlon of Compassion help to raise awareness about an issue that affects 1 in 3 women, 1in 2 Trans people and 1 in 6 men, as well as and raise much-need funds for VSAC’s highly respected programs. The Tri of Compassion is an important fundraiser for the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre and the goal is to raise $25,000 this year. Participants can create their own on-line fundraising websites (or use a paper donation form) to collect pledges. Everyone who raises a minimum of $200 will receive a prize. Additional prizes are awarded to top fundraisers, including a brand new Trek Bicycle!

Event Details Date: Sunday, June 26, 2016 Time: Transition opens at 6:00am. Sprint distance tri starts at 7:30am. Location: Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser Street, Esquimalt BC Website: www.vsac.ca or www.triofcompassion.com Contact Information: Charity Info Lindsay Pomper, Resource Development Manager, Victoria Sexual Assault Centre [email protected] (250)383-5545 website: www.vsac.ca Race Info Rob Dibden, Tri of Compassion Race Director, Human Powered Racing Events [email protected] website: www.triofcompassion.com