2012 capital pride - health and fitness handbook
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Day
August25th(Saturday),2012
Venue
CityHall
RiverainP
ark
8:30
Rugby-8:30
indoor
outdoor
9:00
Running
9:30
10:00
Rumba
Zumba
10:30
Rugby-10:3009:50-10
:4009:50-10:40
11:00
UrbanWalk
TaeCard
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Salsa
11:30
10:50-12:00
10:50-11
:4010:50-11:40
12:00
Tennis
Volle
yballHorseshoes
Softb
allTableTennis
PurseToss
Ultimate
Basketball
12:30
with
(Fundraising)
13:00
instructor
Bocce
13:30
14:00
14:30
15:00
Tennis
15:30
without
16:00
instructor
16:30
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CityHall(MarionD
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Note: ALL Participants have to sign the wavier to participate
any event, so please arrive EARLY. ;)
After the Health and Fitness Day event, Capital Pride
invite you to join in the Alternative Stage in City Hall,
http://capitalpride.ca/alternative-stage
Please join us for Capital Pride Health and Fitness Day activities on August 25th (Saturday),
2012.
The health and sports community offers ways to IMPROVE and CHALLENGE ourselves, meet
new people with common interests, strengthen our community and to network. Healthy
living and fitness activities also contribute to individual well-being and achieving school/
work/life balance, which is an important consideration for everyone.
Morning events take place at City Hall. Midday and afternoon events take place at near-by
Riverain Park. Picnickers and sunbathers are welcome.
So come on out and do a familiar sport/activity or maybe try something NEW, and then take
-in the highlight of the Days events: the Divas vs. Dykes Softball Match!
EVERYONE is welcome!
Its a day full of good clean FUN for all. So come OUT and get Fit to be Pride!
2012 Capital Pride
Health and Fitness Day
August 25th (Saturday), 2012
EATING
There are various food options within walkingdistance near City Hall and Riverain Park.
Todrics Restaurant (10 McArthur Ave), around
the corner from Riverain Park, is offering
Health and Fitness Day participants a 10%
discount on brunch (between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m.) and dinner (after 5:30 p.m.). Just show
your participation card (available on site).
Reservations required for dinner seating call
613-321-0252.
City Hall:
Washrooms: YES
Rest-areas: YES
Riverain Park:
Washrooms: YES
Rest-areas: YES
GO THERE
City Hall - Main entrance: 110 Laurier Ave.
Secondary entrance: 111 Lisgar St. Parking
available. Transitway bus stops Metcalfe or
Mackenzie King, then a short walk southbound to
Laurier Ave.
Riverain Park - 400 North River Rd. (where Rideau
St. and Montreal Rd. connect).
Options to get there:
Parking available at Riverain Park (North end)
Bus route 18 along North River Rd. (River/
McArthur stop)
Bus routes 12 and 14 along Rideau St./Montreal Rd.(first stop east of Cummings Bridge) Short walk
southbound on North River Rd. to Park.
NOTE: There is NO shuttle bus betweenCity Hall and Riverain Park.
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RUNNING: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Presented by: Ottawa Frontrunners
Web site: http://www.ottawafrontrunners.org
Location: Departs/Ends at Ottawa City Hall, Secondary
Entrance, 111 Lisgar St. (at Cartier St.)Tickets: Free
Skill level: Moderate; between 5 and 9 km
Rain or Shine
Description: Ottawa Frontrunners invites Capital Pride
participants and supporters alike, whether local or from out
of town, to join them for a regularly scheduled Saturday
morning run that coincides with the Health and Fitness Day
of Capital Pride. After the run, the group will proceed to a
local restaurant near City Hall for breakfast.
SALSA 10:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Presented by: Dance With Alana
Web site: http://dancewithalana.com/
Location: City Hall (Outdoor)
Fee: Free
Description: Zumba is a non-stop and action packed cardio
dance party that is all the rage all around the world. Come
and get you groove on to Latin and International
music. Come and join the party! No experience is
needed. Sneakers are recommended.
UMBA: 09:50 a.m.-10:40 a.m.
resented by: Dance With Alana
Web site: http://dancewithalana.com/
ocation: City Hall (Outdoor), Laurier Ave. West
ee: Free
Description: It's time to spice up your Pride Week with a
UN Salsa class by "Dance With Alana". This popular
artner dance has spread all over the world. No partnerr experience is needed. And you never know who you
will meet? ;)
RUMBA: 09:50 a.m. 10:40 a.m.
Presented by: Paul Lafleur and Blake Proudfoot
Email: [email protected]: City Hall (Indoor)
Tickets: Free
Skill Level: BeginnerNote: Please wear closed close-fitting shoes. Leather
soles are best, but runners will do.
Rain or Shine
Description: So you think you can dance? Join the dance
craze with dance and they will teach you the basic steps
to Rumba, and if
time permits Slow
Waltz as well. Join
us and get hot and
sexy on the dancefloor with those
Latin rhythms and
all romantic while
waltzing around the
room!
Singles and couples
are welcome.
Dance With Alana on Canada Day!!!
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TAE CARDIO: 10:50 a.m.-11:40 a.m.
Presented by: Jini, University Of Ottawa
Location: City Hall (Indoor), Laurier Ave.
West
Tickets: Free
Brief description: Using martial arts and boxing
techniques, your fantastic instructor Jinni will guide you an
intense cardiovascular training session.
Easy learning, Minimal coordination, Tae Cardio promise
you sweat after a few of minutes of side kicking, and upper
cuts.
Dont stop Punch, Kick, and Block. J
Bocce: 13:00p.m-15:00p.m
Presented by: Rainbow Rockers Curling League
Web site: http://www.rainbowrockers.com/
Location: Between 2 Softball Pits, Riverain Park
Tickets: Free. Bocce equipment will be provided.
Skill level: All ages and skill levels
Brief description: Never heard of Bocce Ball? Not a
problem! It's a fun and easy to learn game of "summercurling". Rainbow Rockers Curling League players will be
happy to teach others. You can see for yourself if the
curlers are as good on grass as they are on the ice! All are
welcome. All-ages.
Urban WalkSeven Sculptures Walk: 10:50a.m.-
12:00p.m.
Presented by: Ottawa-Gatineau Lesbian Outing Group
Web Site: http://www.lesbianoutdoorgroup.ca/
Location: City Hall, Laurier Ave. WestTickets: Free
Brief description: Join the Lesbian Outdoor Group for a
tranquil urban walk to view seven sculptures that grace
the Byward Market area, including a majestic totem pole,
an angel, the giant spider, Maman, and the soaring One
Hundred Food Line. Which one will be your favourite?...
The walk is from 10:50 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and it begins
and ends at City Halls Laurier Ave. West entrance. All are
welcome!
Rugby:
Presented by: Ottawa Wolves, Rugby Football Club
Web site: http://ottawawolves.ca/
Location: Twin Elm rugby park
Tickets: $30 for the day pass
Description: The Ottawa Wolves would like to encourage
people to come and join them to watch a rugby game at
Twin Elm rugby park where Rugby Canada will be
hosting North America Caribbean Rugby Association
(NACRA). This International tournament will showcase some
of the very best athletes in world sport from this particular
region of the world.
Participants vying for a
coveted qualifying position in
the 2013 World Cup will represent the countries of: Canada,USA, Jamaica, St. Vincent, Mexico, Bermuda, Bahamas,
Guyana, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and The Cayman
Islands. Car Pooling available.
NOTE: There are 2 departure times for a carpool to Twin Elm.
We will be leaving from the Ottawa City Hall, Laurier Ave.
West side in front of our banner at 08:30a.m. and
10:30a.m..
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Horse shoes: 12:00p.m.-15:00p.m.
Location: Horseshoe Pitch, Riverain Park (South
end)
Tickets: Free. Horseshoes provided.
Skill level: All
Description: Got your lucky horseshoe? Try out this high
stakes game of pitching ringers back and forth in thesandy pits. All are welcome. All-ages. First-come-first-
served games, sign-up sheets will be available.
Ultimate/ Frisbee: 12:00p.m.-15:00p.m.
Location: Between 2 Softball Pits, Riverain Park
Ticket: Free
Skill level: All
Description: Ultimate? Frisbee? Flying disc?
Whatever name it is, lets have fun!
Table Tennis: 12:00p.m. 15:00p.m.
Presented by: Geng Table Tennis
Academy
Web site: www.lijuangeng.com
Location: Between 2 Softball Pits,
Riverain Park
Tickets: Free. Equipment will be provided
Skill Level: All
Description: You play Ping Pong or Table Tennis? You play
in the basement or the Olympic ? Challenge yourself with
cute small size Table Tennis table. It WONT be easy. :)
Prime Ministers wife and Governor Generals wife, Geng TableTennis Coaches and Club players at Rideau Hall.
Softball: 12:00p.m.-16:00p.m.
Presented by: Ottawas GLBT Softball
League
Web Site: http://www.ottawaqball.com/home.aspx Location: Softball pit that near the tennis court, Riverain
Park
Tickets: Free, with suggested donation
Ottawa QBall presents:
Divas vs Dykes softball game. -> 02:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
The Bear and Cubs vs The Super T's pre-game match. ->
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Come and cheer on the members of the Qball Softball
League and the battle in 50's Grease drag against the
formidable Dyke team in this 3rd annual softball match.
Also featuring hilarious musical numbers from Grease and a
pre-game face-off with the Bears and Cubs versus the Super
T's.
Again this year, Ottawa QBall is hosting Diva
vs Dykes and new this year, Bear's/Cub's vs
Super T's as part of Capital Pride's Health
and Fitness Day. All are welcome.
Drills n Skills Volleyball: 12:00p.m-
15:00p.m
Presented by: Gay Ottawa Volleyball
Web site: http://www.gayottawavolleyball.com/
Location: Between 2 Softball Pits, Riverain Park
Tickets: Free. Volleyballs and net will be provided.
Skill level: All ages and skill levels
Brief description: Join the Gay Ottawa Volleyball (GOV)
League for a bit of one-on-one training followed by some
volleyball fun. The GOV League players will be hosting short
training sessions where you can brush up on your skills (or
simply introduce yourself to the sport) and then jump onto
the court to put those new skills to the test. And to have
fun, of course!
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TENNIS: Professional Lesson: 12:00p.m.-15:00p.m.
Game: 15:00p.m. onwards
Presented by: Arthur, City of Ottawa
Location: Tennis Courts, Riverain Park
Tickets: FreeSkill Level: All
Note: Please bring your own racquet/ball for games
Description: A professional tennis instructor will teach
players new progressive tennis techniques, tips and drills
on three courts. Courts available afterwards for games.
All are welcome.
Purse Tossing: 12:00p.m.-15:00p.m.
Location: Horseshoe Pitch, Riverain Park
(South end)
Tickets: FUNDRAISING for Capital Pride
5 tosses for $1.00. Purses supplied.Skill level: All :)
Description: Hosted by former Pride Chair Joanne Law.
Rules available on site. Fundraising pro-
ceeds go to support the Capital Pride
Festival. Winner receives a gate pass
to the Capital Pride Festival on
August 28, 2011.
Basketball: 12:00p.m.16:00p.m.
Location: Basketball Court, Riverain Park
(Near Parking lot)
Ticket: Free
Skill level: All
Description: Play Basketball since you were a kid? Enjoy
throw the ball here and there? Love to watch NBA?
Yelled and Cheered for our basketball team during
Olympic? Come to play and show your skills! The
awesome balls are donated by Basketball Canada!
Drop in ANYTIME You want! :)