The Barrie Baydogs might just very well be the "white jersey" Tri Club of the year. Somewhere, outside of Canada, perhaps in Zimbabwe or New Zealand there is an underground newspaper, that has mention the phenomenal growth of the Barrie TC. Larry McDonald our biggest advocate told me in confidence, at the recent G8 in Huntsville, Prime Minister David Cameron was overheard to say, he wishes he was a Baydog. Please do not misconstrue "cockiness" for "fun". Sincerely, our rapid growth and popularity in Ontario has been extraordinary. As we reflect, and then envision our 2011 Objectives and continued growth, we are being recognized as one of the biggest, most exciting, most social, Tri Clubs in the U.S. and Canada. If i could share the phone calls and emails that I receive weekly asking how ones organization can support the Barrie TC, I know you would be pleasantly pleased. To our sponsors Georgian Pontiac, Lockerroom, Running Room, Chiropractic Clinic, who believed in our vision and gave us their support, we the Barrie TC thank you.
Thanks to all the Baydogs for their compassion as we have now met our Club's goals from October 2009. Our Tri Club is dynamically "FUN". We have such a great group of individuals. Just to name some Eric Bonds, Nicole, Dave Reckzin, Joseph Polcz, Katie Bonds, Marcus Methot, Kirsten Lowery and so many more. Doug Austin is our Mr. Enthusiasm. Michael "Phelps" Colquhoun for his swim support. Mischele for her behind the scenes administration work. Ted "Mr. Saturday Morning" Read who every week puts together our long rides. Heather for keeping time at our TT. Shawn, Nathan, Lloyd, Marie for their continue caring and support. Joe for his humour that keeps us in stitches laughing. Mr. Hatch for his words of wisdom. Then there are true purebred Baydogs who are either in their first year, or have returned to the sport after having a hiatus like : Wes, Phil, Doug, David, who might be our strongest supporters. Then there are the likes of John Welsh, Kevin White and Jon Dow who have reached new performance highs. Genevieve, Joanne, Ross, Dr. Tim, Michele R., Geoff "Nine Inch" Neagle, new member Stuart West, Gary, Trish, Mr. Harrison, Ken, Matt "how much faster can i get?" Doucette, Kelly & Kelly, Laurie Crosson, Paul, Frank, Scott, Mark, Mark, Marcus, ... (sorry folks i will be back, i must leave...be back soon to finish........so many more people i need to thank.
