Fighting Koalas Team Hamilton are proud partners with the Runner Den, Ancaster Cycle, the Hamilton/Waterdown YMCA, the Hamilton Aquatic Club and the Hamilton Cycling Club. For pricing and complete services please visit our join us page.
For more information on the Fighting Koalas Team Hamilton please contact Mat Reid at mat[at]rdwaterdown.com or call 905-690-4004
Steve Hewick
Steve is an elite triathlete in Canada and has been racing since the mid 1990's. Steve owns the Milton Koalas but helps the Hamlton/Waterdown team with the junior team. Steve is a certified coach.
Gina Demczuk
Gina Demczuk started competitive swimming that the age of 11 with the Hamilton Aquatic Club. She moved to triathlons at the age of 13 and has since collected many top awards which include being a 3-time National Team Member, and 2005 Ontario Junior Series Champion.
Anita Demczuk
Anita Demczuk started her athletics career in running and switched to Triathlons at the age of 10. Since then Anita has collected numerous awards which include being the 2006 Ontario Junior Series Champion, 2008 Ontario Sprint and Olympic distance Champion, 2008 Canadian Junior Sprint Champion and 3-time National Team Member.
Mat Reid
Reid switched from his sport of competitive swimming to triathlons at the age of 18. Since then Mat has amassed many awards which include 4-time National Age Group Champion, 4-time provincial Champion, 11-time National Team Member, 3-time World Championships medalist, and 2007 Canadian Male Triathlete of the year. Mat founded the Hamilton Hammerheads Triathlon Team, Runner's Den Waterdown, the Fighting Koalas, and a local publishing company in Waterdown. Mat is also the Canadian Worlds team coach for triathlons in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Cost: $100 per month plus YMCA membership
| Mondays - 6-8:20pm | Cycle and Track at Runner's Den in Waterdown |
| Tuesdays - 6-7pm | Chedoke Stairs (6-7pm) or run from store (6:30-7:30pm) |
| Tuesdays - 8-9:15pm | Swim at the YMCA Waterdown, coached by Mat |
| Wednesdays - 6:30-8:30pm | Swim at Gullivers followed by group run |
| Thursdays - 6-7pm | Run from Runner's Den in Waterdown, coached by Mat |
| Thursdays - 8-9:15pm | Swim at the YMCA Waterdown, coached by Mat |
| Saturdays - 9-10am | Run at Runner's Den Waterdown, coached by Mat |
| Saturdays - Noon-1:15pm | Swim at YMCA Waterdown, coached by Mat |
Cost: $100 per month plus YMCA membership
| Mondays - 6-7:10pm | Cycle Snake Rd reps, meet at RD |
| Mondays - 7:20-8:20pm | Track |
| Mondays - 8:30-9:15pm | Swim at Waterdown Y |
| Tuesdays - 6:45-7:45pm | Cycle with HCC |
| Tuesdays - 8-9:15pm | Swim at the Waterdown Y |
| Wednesdays - 6:30-7:30pm | Gullivers swim and run |
| Thursdays - 6:45-7:45pm | Cycle with HCC |
| Thursdays - 8-9:15pm | Swim at the Waterdown Y |
| Saturdays - 1:15-2:15pm | Swim at YMCA Waterdown |
| Saturdays - 2:30-3:30pm | Cycle at 400m track |
Cost: $85 per month plus YMCA membership
| Mondays - 8-9pm | Swim at Waterdown YMCA, coached by Lauren |
| Tuesdays - 5:30-6:30pm | Run from Runner's Den - Waterdown, coached by Anita or Lauren |
| Wednesdays - 8-9pm | Swim at the Waterdown Y, coached by Lauren |
| Thursdays - 5:30-6:30pm | Run from Runner's Den - Waterdown, coached by Anita or Lauren |
| Saturdays - 1:15-2:15pm | Swim at YMCA Waterdown, coached by Steph T and Mat |
| Saturdays - 2:30-3:30pm |
Cycle on 400m track, coached by Mat |
Note: Cycling is from Easter to Thanksgiving ONLY per year.