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2019/2020 Fall/Winter Schedule

October 27, 2019 By fmct · Leave a comment

SWIM

Tuesday Night Swim

Join FMCT members as they enjoy exclusive access to the Mayfield Recreation Complex pool. There will be a swim instructor (Matthew Poole) providing the workouts and available on deck during all sessions.

Location: Mayfield Rec Complex, 12087 Bramalea Rd, Caledon East

Time: 9:15 – 10:15pm

Dates (28 sessions):

Nov 5, 12, 19, 26
Dec 3, 10, 17
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26

Cost:

$230 for all sessions, $115 for a ten pass, $15 for a drop in
Ten pass purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. They can be used only within the season they are purchased
All participants must use the FMCT Coached Swim option in the online shop to reserve their spot

Optional Video Analysis is included with a full session pass. Otherwise available for $10 per video for members, $25 for non members. Must provide one week notice for the Video Analysis requests.

Payment for full session sign-up is due by October 31. Can pay in full or in two $115 installments with post-dated cheques (Nov 1st and Feb 1st). You can contact us to discuss other payment plans. Please select the full payment option in the shop and choose cheque or cash if you wish to use a payment plan.

BIKE

RUN

Sunday Run

Ad-hoc runs are published by our members via our Facebook group. Join in and have fun!

Cost: Free!

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FMCT Simulation Day – June 2017

May 15, 2017 By fmct · Leave a comment

Welcome to our first Race Simulation Day of the 2017 season! This event provides an opportunity to practice as many parts of the multi-sport experience as you want, in a similar setting to what you would experience on race day (hopefully with fewer nerves though). You are welcome to come to swim bike and run, or swim and run, or swim and bike, or bike and run. Our two NCCP certified coaches will be available to provide assistance and advice.

Event Details

When: Sunday June 4th, 2017 from 8am to 1:00pm

Where: Professors Lake, 1660 North Park Dr, Brampton

Open to members and non members of FMCT club.

This event is sanctioned by Triathlon Ontario, thus all participants must provide proof of active TO membership. Participants without a TO membership will be able to purchase a one-day access for $8 and by signing a TO waiver. Click here to download this waiver.

There will be no water stations on the bike and run courses, but water and Gatorade will be provided in the transition area. Participants are welcome to come through at any time during the event to get a drink.

A small “race-kit” including a bib will be provided to all participants.

Please arrive 30 min before the start of your event to set up your spot in the transition area and make yourself familiar with the venue. All participants must check into the Transition area before starting their event.

Coaches will be available from 8am until 8:30am to provide assistance in transition.

Pricing

FMCT Members:

Simulation Day (Triathlon, Aquathon, Duathlon) – free + $10 for the swim if you are not already signed up for the OWS

Non-Members:

Simulation Day (Triathlon, Aquathlon) – $5 +$10 for the swim if you are not already signed up for the OWS + $8 for one-day TO fee if you are not already an active TO member
Simulation Day (Duathlon) – $5 + $8 for one-day TO fee if you are not already an active TO member

Interactive Map

Course Details

Transition Area

Transition opens at 8am and will remain open until the final participant has completed the event
Location: Just off the pedestrian path to the right of the Professor’s Lake Beach (look for the FMCT banner)
Will contain a bike rack and a table with water and Gatorade, as well as bananas and pretzels.

Swim Course

Swim start time: 8:30am at Professor’s Lake Boathouse
Wetsuits are optional
Swim will be clock wise, with buoys on your right
750m course around the 3 orange buoys
You can do as many loops as you wish between 8:30am and 9:30am

There will be a distance of approximately 250m from the swim to the transition area along a paved pedestrian path

Bike Course

Bike start time: All participants will be able to start at any point after 8am once they are set up and ready. The Coach-led ride will depart at approximately 9:30am
Start location: transition area, but must walk your bike to and from the mount/dismount line
Bike options are 34km/50km/66km/82km. Maps will be posted in the transition area, please make yourself familiar with the bike course before you start. Irina and Zindine Souiki will each lead the 40km and 60km routes respectively, and you are invited to join them
Bike helmets are mandatory and must be fastened at all times while handling your bike
The bike mount/dismount line is at the end of the pedestrian path, on Porteous Circle. It is not allowed to ride your bike on the pedestrian path at any time

Bike course detail

Course options:
- 34.5km: One large loop to Old Baseline Rd by Bramalea Rd. and back via Torbram Rd.
- 50km: One large 34.5km loop and one 16km inner loop by Old School Rd between Torbram and Bramalea.
- 66km: One large 34.5km loop and two 16km inner loops by Old School Rd between Torbram and Bramalea.
- 82km: One large 34.5km loop and three 16km inner loops by Old School Rd between Torbram and Bramalea.

Run Course

Run start time: All participants are able to start at any point after 8:30am once they are set up and ready
Start location: transition area
3km course around Professor’s Lake
You can do as many loops of the run course, and may run in either direction. You can even change directions between loops.

Run Course

Example of Simulation Race Distances

Sprint Triathlon: 750m swim/34km bike/6km run
Olympic Triathlon: 1.5km swim/50km bike/9km run
Long Distance Olympic Triathlon: 1.5-2.25km swim/50km bike/9-12km run
Sprint Duathlon: 6km run/34km bike/3km run
Olympic Duathlon: 9km run/34km bike/6km run
Double-Du: 3km run/34km bike/3km run/34km bike/3km run
Aquathon: same distances as the tri, without the run at the end
Whatever combo you can think of!

What to bring

For the swim:

Swim suit or tri suit
Wetsuit (optional)
Goggles
Cap
Towel

For the bike:

Bike
Bike shoes
Helmet
Hydration (water, elctrolytes) + nutrition (protein bar, gels etc.) – water and Gatorade will be provided in transition

For the run:

Running shoes
Cap
Race belt
Hydration (water, electrolytes) + nutrition (protein bar, gels etc.) – water and Gatorade will be provided in transition

For the transition:

Transition mat or towel
Puffer/medication etc.

Send us an email to sign up!

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2016-2017 Fall/Winter Programs

October 4, 2016 By fmct · Leave a comment

SWIM

Tuesday Night Swim

Location: Mayfield Rec Complex, 12087 Bramalea Rd, Caledon East

Time: 9 – 10pm

Dates (29 sessions):

Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Dec 6, 13, 20
Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28
Apr 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Cost:

$200 for all sessions, $90 for a ten pass, $10 for a drop in for FMCT members
$12 drop in for non FMCT members
Ten pass purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. They can be used only within the season they are purchased
All participants must use the FMCT Coached Swim option in the online shop to reserve their spot

Optional Video Analysis is included with a full session pass. Otherwise available for $10 per video for members, $25 for non members. Must provide one week notice for the Video Analysis requests.

Payment for full session sign-up is due by October 24. Can pay in full or in two $100 installments with post-dated cheques (Nov 1st and Feb 1st). You can contact us to discuss other payment plans. Please select the full payment option in the shop and choose cheque or cash if you wish to use a payment plan.

Thursday Night Swim

Join with the FMCT members as we occupy the Mayfield Recreation Complex pool. Workouts will be provided for all levels and goal distances. No coach on site, this is a member led workout. All are welcome to attend these workouts.

Location: Mayfield Rec Complex, 12087 Bramalea Rd, Caledon East

Time: 9 – 10pm (public swim access)

Dates:

Starting November 5 2016 until the end of May 2017. Please consult the Town of Caledon website for closure days.

Cost: $5.55 +Tax per night to Town of Caledon to access the pool (*subject to change)

BIKE

Wednesday Spin – Bolton

For those travelling from the North, or who prefer Jade Carrington‘s tough love, she is also offering a bike program in Bolton. If you are familiar with Old School/Healey Rd, you will find this location quite easy of access.

Saturday Spin

Join in with the Big Ring Fitness group in a fun and upbeat SPIN session. Each session consists of 2h workout focusing on pedaling technique and threshold efforts using your own bike and trainer or one of the 8 spin bikes available. The class will be led by Rob McCue, spin certified instructor and NCCP coach. All are welcome to attend these workouts.

Location: Sports Medicine Specialists Gym, 247 McMurchy Ave S, Brampton

Time: 8:30am-10:30am

Dates (16 sessions): November 19 to March 18th

Cost:

$170 for all sessions or $15 per drop-in
Payments are made to Rob McCue at Big Ring Fitness
All participants must download and fill in the following forms: Registration, Waiver and PAR-Q and contact Rob at bigringfitness@yahoo.com to reserve their spot.

RUN

Sunday Run

Ad-hoc runs are published by our members via our Facebook group. Join in and have fun!

Cost: Free!

STRENGTH

Thursday Strength (2nd round)

1406triathletegym 740 Join Jade Carrington from IRON CHIC Fitness, personal trainer and NCCP triathlon coach for a one hour session of strength and fitness conditioning “Circuit Style”.

Location: 490 Bramalea Rd., Suite 4B, Brampton. Fully equipped facility in Brampton with showers.

Time: 8 – 9pm

Dates (12 sessions):

February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 23, 30
April 6, 13, 20, 27

Cost: $96 for the 12 week program

Payments are made to Jade Carrington at IRON CHIC Fitness.
All participants must download and fill in the PAR-Q form and contact Jade at info@ironchicfitness.ca to reserve their spot.

YOGA

Saturday Yoga for Triathletes

NEW this year!! Join Yoga instructor Michelle Moore for a 90min program tailored to triathletes.

Class themes will include:

Getting to know the spine
Activating the relaxation response
Opening the shoulders
Yoga for hips
Improving your balance
Anti-aging
Creating space with back-bends
Yoga for improved sleep
Customized class as per participant requests

Location: Brampton

Time: 8am – 9:30am

Dates (10 sessions):

October 29
November 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10, 17
January 14, 21, 28

Cost: $145 for the 10 week program, $85 for a 5 pass

Payments are to be made to Michelle Moore at MindEquity Corporation.
All participants must download and fill in the PAR-Q form and contact Michelle at mmoore@mindequity.ca to reserve their spot.
Please note that there is a 10 limit participant for this class and therefore spots are limited.

You can read more about Michelle’s philosophy to Yoga here.

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