Fun in the Sun this Saturday

It will be Fun in the Sun for children and adults alike.

Powell Beach in Trout Creek will be the scenic backdrop for the Tri Power Triathlon Club’s fourth annual Fun in the Sun Triathlon on Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m.

“It’s a fun, friendly event for all ages, for those that are new to the sport as well as for experienced triathletes who want to get in a good practice race,” said Tri Power club founder and coach Melissa Berrisford.

Berrisford said she anticipates between 70-75 participants. Last year’s event had to be cancelled due to flooding in the area, while 2016 was the best year for entries as 88 athletes started the race.

The South Okanagan’s only July youth triathlon race will feature seven different age categories and varying distances for youths ages 5-18, as well as a 19-and-over adult division.

The grassroots triathlon will be staged at a scenic beach and grass transition area and offers a friendly, competitive environment with finisher’s medals for all participants.

The following are the categories and distances for the event: Age 5: 25 metre swim, 1 km bike, 200 metre run. Age 6-8: 50 metre swim, 2 km bike, 400 metre run. Age 8-9: 100 metre swim, 5 km bike, 1 km run. Age 10-11: 200 metre swim, 5 km bike, 2 km run. Age 12-13: 300 metre swim, 10 km bike, 3 km run. Age 14-15, 16-18 and 10-and-over groups: 500 metre swim, 10 km bike, 4 km run.

The registration deadline is tonight, so anyone wishing to take part should sign up soon at zone4.ca.

The Tri Power club was founded in 2009 by Berrisford and she coaches along with her husband, Michael, and others such as renowned local triathlete Jeff Symonds. The Berrisfords’ three children are all involved in triathlon and help out with the coaching.

The club puts on camps and training programs throughout the year.

To learn more, visit tripowertriclub.com.

GOLF

The Bruce Anderson foursome notched a three-shot win at the Twin Lakes Golf Resort senior men’s day 4-man team, best 2 net scores outing on Tuesday.

Other members of the squad, which logged a 115, were Dave Myles, Larry Syskakis and Ken Ferg.

Second place at 118 went to Red Bosscha, Gerry Nimchuk, Gerry Chalmers and Les Stevens. Third place at 121, by countback, went to Don Minto, Alex Wilson, Dueane Sly and Russ Ashton.

Ron Ebner had closest-to-the-pin on No. 2, Morris Kruger long putt on No. 8, while Minto, Ebner and Glen Jolliffe shared the deuce pot.