With summer well and truly here, there are a host of events all around Australia that Orca, and Orca’s Australian distributor Orbea, are involved in. The races cater to athletes of all shapes and sizes, and always offer a great day out, so make sure you get down to the events closest to you. Key events in the next few months include:

Pink Triathlon - Melbourne
November 25
Orbea Tri Series - Race 2 - Victoria
December 2
Pink Triathlon - Hobart
December 16
Tri Events - Race 1 - Western Australia
December 16
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Triathlon New Zealand has launched the 2007/08 Contact Energy ‘My Sport’ Series, following a successful inaugural year, which drew thousands of entries from around the country.

From nervous novices to experienced elites, triathletes of all ages and abilities are once again able to compete in one or a number of races from Timaru to Takapuna.

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The Stroke and Stride Series is New Zealand’s most popular swim/run series held in Auckland each summer. Each event involves a sea swim followed by a road run on the waterfront allowing participants to enjoy a regular form of healthy, outdoor exercise progressing through the summer months and makes the most of the city’s magnificent harbour and beaches.

The Stroke and Stride is now in its 19th season, all events are over distances that are achievable and at the same time offering excellent competition for the top athletes. Orca has had a long relationship with Stroke and Stride and is supporting the series once again this summer.

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The clock is ticking down to the start of the London Triathlon – one of the world’s most popular participant triathlons. Orca has a long standing relationship with the event and in 2007 it is the official wetsuit sponsor and official swim stage sponsor.

Orca will have a big presence at the event, including a stand at the London Triathlon Expo. In addition to a great selection of our latest wetsuits and triathlon gear, there will be a special, exclusive consignment of Orca winter training and cycling apparel – never available in the UK before.

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Congratulations to Jill Sinden, the lucky winner of a $500 Orca gear pack. Jill was one of a large number of people who signed up for the Orca Echo e-mail during a sale at the Orca Specialty Store in Auckland. Jill picked out a selection items from Orca’s training range including an Active Jacket and 3/4 Run Tights.

Auckland provided some fantastic late summer weather for the Orca Women’s Challenge on April 22.

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Ironman Taupo 07 will be kicking off again in just over a month, and Orca-sponsored athlete Cameron Brown is chomping at the bit to take back the title he lost in such bizarre circumstances during last year’s race; while the latest addition to the Orca family, Kieran Doe is focussed on making this his first NZ title; and new female athlete Hillary Biscay is intending on continuing her reign as the fastest woman out of the water.

The Orca Team will once again be down there offering great deals on product – as well as showcasing our latest wetsuit for the long-distance athlete, the Orca 3.8!  Check out below for more information on this incredible innovation in wetsuit technology – we’ve taken wetsuits to a whole new level for the long-distance champion.  

We’ll be based in our usual spot at Pointon’s Ski Shop, 13 Tongariro Street, from Monday 26 Feb through to Sunday 4 March.  Cameron, Kieran and Hillary will be in-store from midday to 2pm on Wednesday 28 February offering competitors and spectators alike great tips and tricks to make their training and racing all the better. 

This year we’ll be once again offering our fantastic trade-in deal for your old wetsuit for either the latest 3.8 or the latest Apex2.  Long or short distance – we have you covered!  If you are making it down, look forward to seeing you there – but most important of all – GO CAMERON, KIERAN AND HILLARY!

This is the second year that Orca has been involved with this historical Ocean Swim – and we’ll once again be there on the day offering hire suits to give you that ‘edge’ on your swim!   Each year 4000 people dive into a sea of history and swim the 1.2 kilometre course of the Lorne Pier to Pub.

The event encapsulates mateship, friendly competition and fun. The course distance enables swimmers of all age groups to participate. Swimmers are separated into groups of around 300 people of similar age and graded according to their expected swim time. Waves of swimmers enter the water from a ramp near the pier at five to 10 minute intervals from 12.30pm to 2.15pm. Times are recorded at the finish line on the Pier to Pub computer system and published in the Herald Sun Newspaper the next morning and on the Pier to Pub website.

Proceeds from the Pier to Pub go to the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club to help fund its voluntary lifesaving activities on the Lorne foreshore, and to fit-out its new clubhouse. The club also assists other local charities, such as the Lorne Hospital and organisations associated with the Rotary Club of Highton, with a portion of the proceeds.
 
Once again this year’s event sold out in under two weeks.  Certainly testament to its popularity!  Orca’s proud to be involved with such a great event, and wishes the best of luck to all those competing; we’ll be there on the day so don’t hesitate in coming along to try out our latest wetsuits to give you the edge on your swim!

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While many of you will be winding down after a fantastic UK triathlon season – the various events that Orca sponsors are already kicking into their 2007 preparation.  A couple of our main events, the Blenheim and London Triathlons, are filling at record speed, and the deadline for individual entry to The Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon is the 31 January 2007.  There are races for all levels, beginner to elite – so don’t miss out on this great carnival.  After the 31st, only charity and team entries will be accepted, make sure you don’t miss out – as it’s a fantastic event right in the middle of summer.  > READ FULL ARTICLE

There are some great events going on around New Zealand over the summer season that will challenge everyone from beginner to elite level.  For passionate Open Water swimmers, the Auckland Harbour Swim Series offers distances from 1.2km to 4.45km over four events, November to March.   In Wellington they kicked off the Scorching Bay Triathlon Series last month, a great opportunity to challenge yourself against the best in the region.  In Canterbury they’re focusing on family – offering everyone the opportunity to compete as a family team in their triathlon.  While the Blokes Tri Series kicked off in Christchurch last month , giving good southern men their day in the sun.  These are all excellent events that Orca is proud to be sponsoring – click on any of the links below to register for any of these great summer challenges.

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