Challenge Penticton has established its inaugural board of directors, a critical first step to community organization of the Challenge Family’s new long-distance triathlon race in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.
“These community leaders bring a wealth of experience and knowledge in business, tourism and sport to the table that will lead Penticton through a new chapter in triathlon for the region,” said Mayor Dan Ashton.
Challenge Penticton 2013 takes place on 25 August 2013.
Paul McCann, a local businessman and long-distance triathlon race finisher, has been named chair of the governing Penticton Triathlon Race Society volunteer board. Directors were chosen for their varied background: Chris Hawkins (athlete), Paulette Rennie (finance), Gord Ferguson (tourism), Steve Hardwicke (medical), Annette Antoniak (City of Penticton), Chief Jonathan Kruger (Penticton Indian Band), Andre Martin (community at-large) and Diana Stirling (community at-large).
Challenge Family CEO Felix Walchshöfer will also hold an ex officio position on the board of directors.
“We are honoured to be part of the inaugural board and are incredibly excited about the opportunity that is ahead,” said McCann.
Registrations to date are reported to be incredibly positive, with more than 1,000 people already signed up to take part in 2013. The race organising team has confirmed that a marketing campaign will soon be launched to reach triathletes around the world to be part of history as the Challenge Family expands into North America.
Office space has been secured on the second floor of the Penticton and Wine Country Visitor’s Centre at 553 Railway Steet. Those looking to contact the race organizers are also invited to email challenge.penticton[at]penticton.ca.
“There is a great deal of work ahead, but knowing the new organization is designed to benefit the community will motivate us to host the best iron-distance triathlon Penticton has ever seen,” said McCann.
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