Irish Jog

If you’re looking for a 5k event that does not involve getting up at the crack of dawn, we’ve got just the thing for you: the 18th Annual St. Patricks Day 5k Irish Jog on Wednesday, March 18th at 5:30 PM. The event is co-sponsored each year by Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Limited and Grand Cayman Beach Suites. Serious runners and walkers pushing baby strollers are welcome.

This event is held at the Grand Cayman Beach Suites Golf Course, and it’s only CI $10.00 to participate (US $12.50). T-shirt and refreshments are provided to all joggers. Bring your friends and family and help out the Cayman Islands Diabetes Center.

This is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s a fun group of people, and beautiful venue. Bonus point: no waking up at 5:00 AM for exercise!

For an entry form, e-mail: irishjog@ky.butterfieldgroup.com or call Rhonda Serrano at 815-7549.

Registration Details

Registration starts Monday, March 8th at Butterfield House, 68 Fort Street, from 9AM-4PM.

For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands.

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SMU

Here is a really special fitness event: you can do a 5k walk, with your dog! It’s called the 5k Dog Jog, and it sounds like a heck of a lot of fun. It’s being held on Sunday, February 14th, 2010, from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.  Even if you don’t have a doggie, it will be a blast to see all the cute dogs that will be participating in this terrific event. Care (Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts) and St. Matthew’s University Vet School is hosting this event. The event is a fundraising event to help raise funds for spay and neuter services provided by Care and to help increase obesity awareness for pet owners!

Entry fee $15

Start and Finish at the parking lot across from the old Gecko’s Beach Bar (next to the Courtyard Marriott on 7 mile beach) and immediately adjacent to the St. Matthew’s Residence Suites on Raleigh Quay Road.

Bring your dog (on a leash please) and your running shoes and walk or run this event to help raise money for this great cause!

For more information or to pre-register please contact:

Katie Malensek (SMU)- kmalensek@hotmail.com

Lesley Agostinelli (Care)- lesley@oceanfrontiers.com

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Reefathlon

Cayman cycling enthusiasts already know about the upcoming event at The Reef Resort that combines cycling, relaxing, and meeting new friends: “Reefathlon” at the Reef Resort is taking place on Sunday, November 22nd, 2009. Anyone looking for a tremendous way to get in some exercise and relaxation will enjoy this event. 

The folks at the Reef resort have created their own version of a triathlon that includes cycling, and replaces “swim” and “run” with “snorkel” and “leisurely stroll around the beach”. (We like the way the Reef thinks!) There has been recent resurfacing of roads in the vicinity of the Reef resort, so there are first class class roads, perfect weather, and no traffic. Perfect conditions for cyclists!

Cycling

For anyone that decides to make a weekend out of it, rest assured that you are in for a treat. Reef takes relaxation to a whole new level in the Cayman Islands, and the staff at The Reef will ensure that your stay there will be an absolutely ideal break from the hustle and bustle of the typical Seven Mile Beach vacation. The Reef takes the racing end of it very seriously, however. The race manager, Craig Merren, is a three time Olympic cyclist and the first Caymanian cyclist to win Gold and Silver medal at the CARIFTA games.

The 19 minute time trial starts at 7:00 AM on the day of the event, which is Sunday, November 22nd, 2009. There is a chance to win $1,000 for the person who breaks the course record! For more information about the event, visit http://www.reefathlon.com/.

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Try-This-Tri

If you have a swimsuit, a bike and a pair of running shoes, the Try-This-Tri event is for you! This family friendly triathlon will start and end at the Camana Bay Sports Centre in the grounds of Cayman International School, Camana Bay. The race will include a pool swim; a great start for those of you who may be shy about open water.

After the pool laps, athletes will exit to the transition area in the parking lot and then crank the bike leg and finish with the running course. Adult bikers will proceed out of Camana Bay, looping northward on the by-pass and back on West Bay Road, followed by a run through Camana Bay town centre and the Paseo. Kids, 16 and under, will race entirely within Camana Bay, contributing to a safe and scenic race for all. Teams are welcome and draw prizes and food will be available for everyone.

Registration at Cafe del Sol, Camana Bay: June 12 and 13, 4pm - 6pm.

Race Day Body Marking - one hour before race start.

                                                             
Adult Sprint:  800m swim, 12 mile bike, 3 mile run        7:30 AM
Adult Super Sprint:  400m swim, 6 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:00 AM
Kids’ Super Sprint:  400m swim, 3 mile bike, 1.5 mile run       8:30 AM
Small Kids’ Race:  25m swim, 1 mile bike, 1/2 mile run         9:00 AM 

For more information visit www.caymantri.com.ky or email Larry Walters at wild@weststartv.com

This update comes to us courtesy of Cayman Active. For a full calendar of fitness events in the Cayman Islands, visit http://www.caymanactive.com/ . Be sure to sign up for Cayman Active’s monthly newsletter to stay on top of sports, health and fitness and health in the Cayman Islands

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Flowers Sea Swim

It’s time again for the Annual Flowers Sea Swim, on Saturday, June 20th, 2009. For the 17th straight year, along the pristine Seven Mile Beach in The Cayman Islands, swimmers will participate in one of the island’s most famous fitness events. With crystal clear waters and perfect wave conditions, the Cayman Islands are the ideal setting for the world’s flattest, fastest ocean mile.

Swimmers of all ages and skill level are welcome. This year’s race promises even more random prizes! One in every FIVE swimmers gets a prize this year; how cool is that?

Giveaways include round trip airline tickets, cell phones, cash, and much more!

For details and registration, please visit http://www.flowersseaswim.com/ or call 345-949-5299. You can also email questions to cflowers@candw.ky

Even if you aren’t a swimmer, this event is a total blast to watch, so scoot down to the event and check it out! See you there!

All registration proceeds benefit the Sunrise Adult Training Centre.

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Here’s the the fantastic news: May 13th-May 17th, you can become Zumba Fitness Instructor with Tanya Beardsley, a Master Zumba Trainer. Let’s face it, the instructor is always the hottest and fittest gal in any fitness class; so why not take advantage of this golden opportunity to become a trained Zumba Instructor?

The weekend is sponsored by World Gym, the trusted name in local fitness events, and the event is being coordinated by Diane Sippel (contact info below). If you aren’t already in Cayman, Diane can set you up with fantastic and affordable island accommodations so you don’t miss out on all the fun.

There will be a ton of fun events surrounding the Zumba Fitness Certification Training Sessions, including happy hours, pool parties, dance parties and beach parties. The Zumba certification schedule is:

Friday May 15th: Master Class

Friday May 15th 3 hour Choreo Technique

Saturday May 16th Basic Level 1

Sunday May 17th Basic Level 2

Sunday May 17th 90 Minute Choreo Jam

What’s holding you back? Reserve your space now for this popular event  and soon you will be known as “that hot Zumba Instructor”! Invest one weekend of your time for a lifetime of knowledge and fitness.

For more info, visit http://www.caymotion.com/

Or Contact Diane Sippel  Telephone (412) 445-0089

info@zumbapittsburgh.com

dmsippel@yahoo.com              info@caymotion,com

World Gym

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Kiwanis Dog Walk

Walk your DOG for The 3rd Annual Kiwanis Dog Walk and help the The Cayman Islands Humane Society and the Kiwanis Club with their charity projects!

On Sunday, the 22nd of February, the Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a 2.5k-5k walk for DOGS and DOG LOVERS!

The location is the first DIKE road North of the Yacht Drive West Bay Road opposite No. 1883 “The Heritage Club/The Renaissance”. Look for the Kiwanis Banner.

The walk starts at 7:00 AM. Registration is from 6:00 AM. Registration fee is CI $15.00

For more info visit www.kiwanis.ky or email president@kiwanis.ky

There will be many Prizes and Surprises!

Please tell your dogs, friends, and other dog lovers!

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Cayman Islands Cancer Society

It’s time for “Stride Against Cancer”, the biggest non-competitive walk/run event of 2009. The event will be held on Sunday, the 25th of January.

Stride Against Cancer has been an annual event in the Cayman Islands Cancer Society’s fundraising calendar for over ten years and it is one of the Society’s biggest annual fundraisers. Thanks to the generous support of the event’s corporate sponsors, 100% of each registration fee is donated to fund the Society’s programs. The funds raised support cancer awareness initiatives and assist cancer sufferers and their families on all three of the Cayman Islands.

The Stride event is one of the most anticipated community events of the year. Last year had 1500 registrants and there are high hopes for the 2009 walk/run to be even better attended. The format is the same as last year. The event remains non-competitive. The “Long Course” (13.1 miles) starts at 6:00 AM and the “Short Course” starts at 7:00 AM. Both events start at the Public Beach on West Bay Road.

Registration began January 14th. You can register at all the major supermarkets including Fosters Food Fair Airport, Strand, Country Side, and Republix stores, Kirk Supermarket, and Hurley’s Marketplace between 10:00 AM and 4:00PM on both January 17th and 24th (Saturdays).

You can also register Monday through Friday 8:30-5:00 at the office on Eclipse Drive (off Eastern Avenue) in the MCR Building, Suite 4. Nearby landmarks are The Television Centre, Final Touch, and Rankine Plaza.

Registration is only $25.00, and there is a goody bag with a t-shirt for you. The best part is the great feeling you’ll have after a morning walk for a fantastic cause.

See you there!

For more information call 345-949-7618 or email chris@cics.ky

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Jingle Bell 3k/5k

A brisk, early morning walk with dear friends is a terrific way to kick off a sunny Saturday morning. The perfect opportunity to get some exercise and help a worthy cause is The Sixth Annual Jinge Bell 3k/5k Walk/Run on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at Kings Sports Centre. Sponsored by The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), The Jingle Bell Walk/Run was the first major fundraising activity developed and carried out by the late Mrs. Estella Scott Roberts. Mrs. Scott Roberts designed the event to raise financial support and public awareness about domestic abuse and sexual assault.

The Annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run is an event for the entire family. We encourage your participation and support for the prevention and protection of victims of Family Violence and Sexual Assault. All proceeds will go directly to support Cayman Islands Crisis Centre and will be used for community education, future programming and direct services to the women and children who access safe shelter at the CICC.
Where: The event is once again being hosted by Kings Sports Centre.
When: December 13th 2008

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN: 6:00AM-6:40AM     WALK BEGINS:  6:45AM               RUN BEGINS: 7AM
Cost: ENTRY FEE: $20.00 ALL PERSONS OVER AGE 12 - ALL CHILDREN WALK/RUN FREE
ENTRY FEE: $15.00 CORPORATE SPONSORS EMPLOYEE RATE~ ALL CHILDREN WALK/RUN FREE
FIRST 200 ADULTS AND FIRST 25 CHILDREN TO REGISTER RECEIVE A FREE T-SHIRT
On Site Registration: 12/11 Wednesday 3:30-8:00 at Curves at Grand Harbour
12/12 Thursday 12:00-3 at the Women’s Resource Centre

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