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MOMAR 101 - NAVIGATING THE MOMAR
MOMAR 101 is for new and experienced Adventure Racers who would like a comprehensive introduction to adventure racing and the navigation skills needed to successfully complete a MOMAR race and other shorter adventure races. This course focuses on navigation. This one day course is easy enough for beginning racers, and challenging enough for those who want to polish more advanced racing and navigation skills. Be prepared for plenty of inside racing tips specific to the MOMAR! Limited to 8 participants per clinic.

Clinic Fee: $40+gst.

Saturday, April 10/10, 1pm - 5pm
Courtenay, Instructor Sarah Seads- Register Now

Saturday, April 10/10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Squamish, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

Sunday, April 11/10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

Saturday, April 17/10, 9pm - 1pm
Duncan, Instructor John Barron- Register Now

Saturday, April 17/10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Squamish, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

Sunday, April 18/10, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Vancouver, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

Saturday, April 24/10, 9am - 1pm
Victoria, Instructor Doug Doyle - Register Now

Saturday, May 8/10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Squamish, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

Sunday, May 9/10, 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Vancouver, Instructor Tom Jarecki - Register Now

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Saturday, August 7/10, 9am - 1pm
Victoria, Instructor Doug Doyle - Register Now

Saturday, August 14/10, 1pm - 5pm
Courtenay, Instructor Sarah Seads- Register Now

Saturday, August 21/10 9am - 1pm
Victoria, Instructor Doug Doyle - Register Now

Saturday, August 21/10, 9pm - 1pm
Duncan, Instructor John Barron- Register Now

* Vancouver dates for Aug/Sept to be released soon.

MOMAR 110 - RAPPELLING FOR THE MOMAR.
-- Presented by Squamish Rock Guides & Whistler Core Climbing Gym
During this half-day course, we will review rappelling equipment and use, basic rappel configurations and the various types of rappels as they pertain to adventure racing. We will also ensure that participants have ample opportunity to practice the various rappels under the direct supervision of the guide. The courses start at 9:00am and will last approximately 4 hours. Squamish clinics will meet at the Squamish Nesters Starbucks (across from McDonalds).

Clinic Fee: $60+gst

Saturday, April 10/10, 8am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

Saturday, April 17/10, 8am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

Saturday, April 24/10, 8am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

Sunday, May 1/10, 9am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

Sunday, May 8/10, 9am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

Sunday, May 15/10, 9am - 12:30pm
Squamish, Instr. Squamish Rock Guides - Register Now

* MOMAR Special - For interested racers, Squamish Rock Guides will provide an afternoon of experiential rock climbing (no experience required) for a grand total of $100.00 + gst (rappel course and equipment included). Choose "MOMAR Special" under program name on the booking page to register.

MOMAR 202 Squamish - 2 Day Training Clinic
MOMAR 202 is the director’s cut version of the MOMAR 101 clinic for those who really want to do well at their first MOMAR, and as a stand-alone clinic for experienced racers who want to pick up an edge to make it onto the podium. The first day starts in the afternoon after the standard MOMAR 101 clinic (optional, requires separate registration) with a focus on practicing smart and fast navigation. On the second day you will learn and practice the key skills in all four disciplines (trail running, mountain biking, transitions and navigation) that you need to succeed at the Squamish MOMAR. Throughout the clinic the emphasis will be on showing you how to be a more efficient adventure racer. Participants will need to provide their full race kit on the second day. Limited to 8 participants who should be prepared to lift their performance.

Clinic Fee: $95+gst

Day 1 - Saturday, April 24/10, 1:30-5:30pm
Day 2 - Sunday, April 25/10, 8am to 4pm
Location: Day 1 in N. Vancouver & Day 2 in Vancouver
Instructor: Tom Jarecki - Register Now

MOMAR 301 - ADVANCED NAVIGATION FOR THE MOMAR
The MOMAR 301 clinic is an advanced navigation specific course designed by Todd Nowack, head navigator of Team Helly Hansen / MOMAR.  The goal of this course is to make you race smarter and faster by giving you Todd's tips and tricks that will speed up your navigation abilities.  This 'hands-on' course will use orienteering specific maps and will consist of a series of excercies that will demostrate how you can be more effective on the maps by making smarter route choices.  If you're looking to shave off that additional time to get closer to the podium, or if you're simply looking to have a better understanding of how to navigate well, then this course is for you.  Participants should be comfortable with a compass, have participated in at least one previous MOMAR, and should be quick on their feet. Limited to six participants.

Clinic Fee: $75+gst

DATES TBA

 

PLEASE NOTE:

ALL CLINICS

1. Additional classes can be arranged directly through the instructor if you have a group of 4 or more.

2. Please register by the Thursday prior to the clinic. No 'day of' registration!

3. Please arrive 15 minutes before your clinic.

4. Registration are non refundable. If you cannot make your clinic, you can transfer your registration to a future clinic in the same year.

5. All fees are subject to a 5% GST tax (HST on July 1).

 

THE INSTRUCTORS:

Tom Jarecki
Tom has loved sweat-equity outdoor sports since childhood and leaped into adventure racing in 1999 as the perfect combination of competition and adventure. He has raced in everything from sprint races to multi-day expedition races, with highlights including top finishes in the MOMAR, completing the 2004 World Championships in Canada, and winning a trophy for most outstanding team after completing a 25 km adventure race with his wife and 2 kids, 4 and 7 years old. In addition to racing, Tom loves to introduce beginners to adventure racing. Tom developed the curriculum for the MOMAR 101 course and this is his second year teaching.

Doug Doyle
Doug has been involved in adventure racing since 1998 racing solo or in a team format, sprint or multi-day expedition style racing. He currently races with Team Spirit Canada and is a partner running the Canadian adventure racing website www.sleepmonsters.ca promoting adventure racing in Canada. He has been an active participant in the MOMAR series and has taught numerous AR clinics.

John Barron
John first got interested in Adventure Racing in 2002, after hearing the stories from some of his friends who were participating in the sport at local and national level events. John's first Race was the Full Moon in June 36 hour in 2003 and he has since gone on to top finishes in the MOMAR and at numberous orienteering events. This is John's second year teaching the MOMAR 101 courses.

Sarah Seads
Before starting her "fitness adventure" business in the Comox Valley, Sarah worked as a member of the BCFS Wildfire Rapattack crew for 5 years, covering diverse terrain across BC and western Canada. Working and playing outdoors most of her life, Sarah found AR to be a natural fit for her adventure-fix. She currently competes in single-day and multi-day ARs as well as endurance and middle distance trail running races. Sarah has competed successfully in 5 MOMARs to date with 3 top 2 finishes since her first Cumberland race in 2002. Sarah has been teaching popular outdoor fitness adventures, from trail running to orienteering, in the Comox Valley since 2001. She holds a degree in Kinesiology as well as certifications as a Personal Trainer, NCCP Coach, and CMIC Mountain Bike Instructor.

 

 
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