Triathlon a success due to workers
Yes, I?m flying solo this week as the sports department has been cut in half, while Mr. Nunley enjoys a well deserved vacation.
Now some of you have already asked where he?s run off to, but the only thing I know he is somewhere between McMinnville and the Atlantic Ocean. He said he was going east, so that narrows it down to 10-12 states.
I know the Triathlon has received much coverage over the past couple of issues, but credit needs to be given to all those people who make the McMinnville City Triathlon such a success.
As I have the past couple of years, I made my way to the Civic Center early Saturday morning to once again find hundreds of participants and volunteers preparing for the morning events.
Team-magic who coordinates the event and the fine folks at the McMinnville Civic Center do a first class job in not only preparing for the day, but making sure everything runs smoothly and guests are treated to a day full of fun and excitement.
The staff at the Civic Center has their hands full, but every year they have things in order and should be singled out for their efforts.
This year the addition of the ?Small Fry Tri? kids triathlon appeared to be a great success. Since some of the people who participate in the triathlon bring their family and have small kids this was yet another event those families could enjoy together. Approximately 40 kids between the age of 3-6 got their feet wet as future triathlon participants. I believe the ?Small Fry Tri? may have stolen the spotlight. It was a huge hit and maybe next year they will expand the course just a little.
I?m not sure how many people from the community volunteer their time each year. But with out those who are willing to get up at the break of dawn on a Saturday morning and play their part in the triathlon, be it giving out water or helping out on the streets of McMinnville making sure participants stay on the correct course. It wouldn?t have grown and been as successful as it is today.
In the past there have been more people from McMinnville participate in the triathlon, but for some reason this year the number was down just a bit.
It would be great to see all those folks I see running down the roads of McMinnville everyday, join together next year and represent Warren County.
For those of you who did, I congratulate you on a fine performance and thank you for representing Warren County. You should be proud of yourselves for competing in such a grueling event.
Some of you may not realize how big of event this is for the city of McMinnville. It?s more than just a race it?s another opportunity to showcase the county and the hospitality the people of McMinnville are known for.
It?s not too early to start thinking about next year and what you can do to help make it bigger and better than ever. And if you?re considering to step up and take on the challenge of competing in it, then now is the time to start training. Who knows next year?s champion might just be from McMinnville.
Once again congratulations on a job well done.