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Fighting Koalas Team

Hamilton/Waterdown

 

 

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

 


Coaching Staff

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.

 


 

Adult Practice Schedule (18 and over)

April to October 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



Junior Practice Schedule (13 - 17 Years old)

April to October 2010

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

 

KOS Practice Schedule (9 - 14 Years old)

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.