Get moving for the love of children and mothers-to-be!
Where
Maisonneuve Park
Meeting place
Maisonneuve Park Chalet, starting at 11:30 a.m.
N.B.: Changing rooms are available in the lower level of the Chalet, but there are no lockers.
Why
To raise funds for the CHU Sainte-Justine Centre of Excellence in Neonatology
Parking
Maisonneuve Park. Follow directions for the Insectarium parking lot.
Sports
Skating, cross-country skiing and running
Registration fees
$2,500 PER FOUR-PERSON TEAMS
Have a closer look at the event program*.
*Only available in French. Please contact us for any questions: infocercle@fondationstejustine.org
N.B.: An official receipt for the eligible portion of the registration fees will be mailed to you after the event.
Teams will be made up of four participants: a skater, a cross-country skier, a runner and a team leader.
N.B. : The team leader does not participate in the race but they are involved in their team’s Fundraising Challenge. They will be present the day of the event to cheer on their teammates and to count the laps completed by their team skater.
There are two categories available to you! For more serious athletes, the Competitive category is recommended as it provides longer distances and qualifies you for speed-based prizes. The Participative category allows you to participate in the Triathlon, but with shorter distances. More details below.
1- Competitive * - Regular:
Skating: 4.7 km (10 laps)Cross-country skiing: 8.1 km (skating style) or 5.4 km (classic style)
Running: 6 km (2 laps)
* Categories eligible for speed-based prizes: Women, Men or Mixed.
2- Participative** - Condensed:
Skating: 3.7 km (8 laps)Cross-country skiing: 8.1 km (skating style) or 5.4 km (classic style)
Running: 3 km (1 lap)
** Non admissible aux Prix de rapidité
11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Team arrival, registration and photo session11:30 a.m.-14:15 p.m.
Christmas Tree Toss (New Challenge)12:30 p.m.
Welcoming remarks12:45 p.m.
Race instructions1:00 p.m.
Start of the race at the skating rink2:30 p.m.
End of the race and refreshments2:45 p.m.
Closing ceremonies3:00 p.m.
Close of auction4:00 p.m.
End of the eventTransition #1 – Skater/skier
Transition #2 – Skier/runner
N.B.: There are ski racks near the start of the ski trail, where participants can leave their equipment during the skating and running part of the relay.
Release form
Please take a moment to download and fill the release form. Your team captain will need it to register on the event day.Event Program and Release Form are only available in French. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions : infocercle@fondationstejustine.org.
Skating
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT SAFETY HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL SKATERS! Skaters must bring their own helmets.Approximate distances:
Competitive Category: 4.7 km (10 laps)
Participative Category: 3.7 km (8 laps)
N.B.: The skating rink is open to the public. Although we do not expect a large number of non-competitors on the ice, please be mindful of people who are not involved in the Triathlon.
Cross-country skiing
Approximate distances:Classic style: 5.4 km (2 laps) – Orange track
Skating style: 8.1 km (3 laps) – Green track
Running
Approximate distances:Competitive Category: 6 km (2 laps)
Participative Category: 3 km (1 laps)
Fundraising Challenge
The goal for the Winter Triathlon is to raise $550,000 for the CHU Sainte-Justine Centre of Excellence in Neonatology. Sign up now!
CAUSE
Reaching Out to Children and Families at the CHU Sainte-Justine Centre of Excellence in Neonatology
In connection with the Healing More Better campaign, the Sainte-Justine Circle has pledged to invest $8 million in the CHU Sainte-Justine Centre of Excellence in Neonatology.
As it currently stands, 8% of babies in Quebec are born prematurely, and preterm birth complications are the leading cause of death in newborns. The purpose in creating this centre is to turn these trends around and give these tiny patients a better chance to survive – and thrive.
In concrete terms, the Centre endeavours to:
In short, the Centre of Excellence in Neonatology will be a cradle of life, committed to building a better, brighter and healthier future for all babies.