All media inquiries for Ironman Canada events should be directed to Ironman Canada Media Coordinator Helen Manning at 905-415-8484 or via e-mail at helenmanning@rogers.com.
All requests for Media Credentials should be made through our on-line media applications. Please go to Application for Media Credentials - 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada: http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1979478
Course access via boats and motorcycles are limited at all Ironman Canada events. MEDIA ACCESS TO COURSES AT IRONMAN CANADA EVENTS WILL BE SEVERELY LIMITED due to continued safety concerns.
Access to Ironman Canada events for documentary purposes will be severely limited. Any documentary plans should be made at least one year in advance of actually shooting date. Also note that no complementary entries will be given for documentary purposes.
Ironman Canada controls all television rights to Ironman Canada events and will charge a rights’ fee to any documentary filmmaker as deemed applicable.
Using footage for non-news related purposes is prohibited without written consent from Ironman Canada (and the World Triathlon Corporation for Subaru Ironman Canada).
Ironman Canada reserves the right to deny any request, at any time for documentary rights at any event.
Commercial usage of photography or video from Ironman Canada events is strictly prohibited without written consent from Ironman Canada.
Improper usage of photography or video for commercial purposes will result in a ban on media accreditation at future Ironman Canada events and may lead to legal action. If you have any usage questions, please call beforehand.
Press Conferences
Pre-race: Typically Ironman Canada hosts a pre-race press conference two days before any of the full Ironman events (usually 11 a.m. on Friday). The pre-race press conference features the top pros competing as well as interesting age groupers (amateurs) competing. Call for more details in regard to the pre-race press conference for your event.
Post-race: Top finishers and other athletes will be available for interviewing in the Media Tent or a designated area (behind the finish line) following their finishing the race. We ask that you please be patient with post-race interviews, as many athletes will need a break due to the strenuous nature of Ironman competition. Athletes will be made available as soon as they are ready and able following the event.
Each event will have a media room or tent (depending on the event/venue), which will have phone lines, computers and various information available on athletes competing, as well as on the event itself. The room is available to all media before, during and after the race. Ironman will offer live race day coverage for Subaru Ironman Canada at www.ironman.com.
Ironman.com coverage allows you the opportunity to follow your athletes throughout the entire day and is accessible from the media room/tent.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Ironman Canada Media Coordinator Helen Manning at 905-415-8484 or via e-mail at helenmanning@rogers.com.
What is Ironman triathlon?
Ironman Triathlon is one of the most grueling events in the world of sport, and also one of the most inspiring. Ironman triathlon features a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike and a complete marathon (26.2 miles) all in succession. Athletes have 17 hours to complete the event (from the 7 a.m. start until midnight).
Ironman History
Ironman triathlon had the humblest of beginnings, as a group of Navy Seals who were stationed in Hawaii, were discussing who were the fittest athletes in the world. Were swimmers, cyclists or runners the fittest? Navy commander John Collins decided there was only one way to find out, and that was to combine all three.
So on Feb. 18, 1978, 15 competitors decided to put themselves to the test by swimming 2.4 miles, biking 112 miles and running 26.2 miles. "Whoever finishes first will be called the Ironman," Collins said. And thus, Ironman Triathlon was born.
Since those humble beginnings, the sport of Ironman has developed into an international phenomenon. With numerous full-distance races worldwide, more than 25,000 athletes are expected to compete in Ironman events in 2011.
Subaru Ironman Canada
Held in Penticton, British Columbia, Subaru Ironman Canada is the oldest Ironman race held in continental North America. Subaru Ironman Canada will take place for the 29th consecutive time in 2011 and continues to be regarded as one of the best Ironman events due to its classic course and history.
Penticton has a population of 30,000 and is up held as one of the most athlete-friendly cities. The great support of the city of Penticton contributes 4,500 volunteers; this group has been given the name "Iron Army”. These incredible volunteers provide support for one of the most timeless events in the sport of triathlon.