The Family Triathlon did not take place in 2019, and is canceled for 2020 due to the social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This event is a family friendly, participatory triathlon. You may enter as an individual (using a kayak) or as a team (using a canoe). Teams may be comprised of any number of individuals, and any member(s) can complete any part of the event.

Individuals and families of all ages are welcome, but we ask that parents accompany younger children.

Each team will predict how long it will take their entire team to complete the course. The team closest to their predicted time wins. It does not matter how slow or fast you complete the course, you just need to complete the race in your predicted time. Of course, we ask that watches or timing devices will not be worn during the event.

Appropriate signage related to this event will be placed on BGLEECA bulletin boards. Teams can register by email or by phone or meet at the Helen Lane boat ramp at 9:45 to register:

• <name - email - phone>
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Please state the name of your team, including each participant and your estimated time of completion.

The triathlon will consists of 3 events: a swim, a run/walk and a canoe/kayak/paddleboat leg. (Any type of floatation device is acceptable, as long as it is not wind powered or motorized.)

Come out and enjoy the fun.

The annual sailboat race has been canceled for 2020 due to the social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This race is for all classes of boat, all ages of sailors, and all levels of experience. A triangular course will be marked out by buoys on the waters between Big Green Island and the Three Sisters islands, with a race of five legs, the first leg being into the wind. All participants are welcome. Just show up, with at least two sailors in your boat, somewhat before the starting time, and join in the fun.

The winner of the previous year's race organizes the race and the after-race party.

The 20th annual golf tournament is canceled for 2020 due to the social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dinner includes an entrée (your choice of salmon or chicken), salad and dessert. The registration fee is $60 per person for golf and dinner. Power carts can be rented separately for $9 per person. If you would like to join us for dinner only the cost is $30. Check the Big Gull Lake Facebook .group for updates.

Registration is required by ___________ in order to confirm numbers with Blue Heron.

For more information, or to register, contact Susan or Greg Best by email at gbest @ bell.net (remove the spaces when creating your email message) or by phone at 613-326-8184.

Big Gull Lake East End Cottage Association
Kids’ Fishing Derby

DATE:   Canceled in 2020 for the social distancing requirements of the COVID-19 pandemic.

             Questions? Contact Keith Rowe, 613-479-2238 or keith_icsnews@hotmail.com

VOLUNTEERS: Parents are encouraged to volunteer to assist with the event in one of the following areas: set-up, registration table, fish weigh-in, fish cleaning, BBQ / fish fry, prize table

START:   Big Gull Lake, start at your own dock as early as desired

FINISH:  tbd

WEIGH-IN:  Begins at 11 a.m.

WHO:    Contestants aged 4 to 12 years of age can enter fish in the derby, while those 13 to 17 years of age are welcome to provide fish for the fish fry, have a chance at door prizes, and join in the fun
                 Contestants must be a relative or friend of a cottage association member

COST:    Free – the cottage association hosts this fun, family event

REGISTRATION: Is done online at www.BGLEECA.ca - Click here to register

FAMILY BBQ:   Takes place after the weigh-in

FISHING LICENSE:  No fishing license is required, but contestants must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older) with a valid fishing license

SPONSOR: Thanks to Rapala Canada for a third year of supporting our Big Gull Lake Kids'’ Fishing Derby, with their generous support of colourful hats for all participants and door prizes

NEW SPONSOR: Bob Izumi's Real Fishing Magazine will be providing participants with the July edition of the magazine

DOCKING / PARKING:  The Goonetilleke familly has graciously allowed people coming to the event by boat to use their docking system

FISHING DERBY RULES

• All anglers must be registered (online) by 6 p.m. on ____________
• Panfish Derby:
  • Each child should bring their three (3) largest panfish (rock bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, perch - no other species can be entered) to qualify for prizes.
  • Winners selected for total weight of three (3) panfish by age category:
    • JUNIOR:              4 - 7 years
    • INTERMEDIATE:  8 - 12 years
    • SENIOR:          13 - 17 years. Note - no prizes for this age group, but anglers are welcome to participate and enjoy the BBQ and door prizes.
• Prize awards for age groups are for FISH CAUGHT BY CONTESTANTS ONLY
• Pooling fish between contestants is not allowed
• Each contestant should have their own bucket to carry their fish to the weigh-in table, and to keep their fish separate from those of the other contestants
• All fish presented at weigh-in table will be harvested for use at the fish fry
  • Although, if you wish to release your catch after their weigh-in, please do so

Please remember to wear your life jacket and have all necessary legal safety equipment when fishing in a boat

GOOD LUCK!!!

The 2020 Annual General Meeting and Picnic will likely not take place with its usual format this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our by-laws state that there must be a business meeting one a year, so there will be some form of meeting. Date, time, and location to be determined.