TWA update
We wanted to thank you all for your patience and understanding through these difficult times. We know it has been challenging time for many. Unfortunately we have had to make the sad decision to close down Team Wolverine Athletics and the events we have provided on the Lower Sunshine Coast since 2017.
This is a decision we have not taken lightly. We have thoroughly discussed all our options with local and provincial authorities. The pandemic left us in a bind. We had planned for 2020 to be a big year for us with yet another race, the trail series expanding, our baby, Puddle Jumper Classic becoming even bigger and better.
We, like many, took a massive financial hit when health orders forced the cancellation of many of our races and the inability to open registration for others. Sadly we didn’t qualify for any of the government grants and programs offered which would have helped our situation.
Our current biggest hurdle has been the new introduction of a new permitting process for our races. Given the expected back-log, this would mean a delay for us of up to two years if not longer before we could host an event again.
A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into the last four years of TWA by all of us: us, our amazing volunteers and you, our trail running family. We will treasure all the wonderful memories and friendships we have made along the way. We wanted to thank you for being a part of this amazing adventure with us. Without you, TWA and our events wouldn't have been such an integral part of the trail running community nor the Sunshine Coast. Thank you!
We understand that you may have questions and we will do our best to answer them. Feel free to reach out via this e-mail. Please be patient with us when it comes to replies as we both work full time. We will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
Hopefully this is not goodbye but more a “see you later”. Look out for us volunteering and cheering you along, maybe even toeing the line with you at some local races. Please come and say Hi!
Happy Trails!
Kind regards,
Mike & Randi
This is a decision we have not taken lightly. We have thoroughly discussed all our options with local and provincial authorities. The pandemic left us in a bind. We had planned for 2020 to be a big year for us with yet another race, the trail series expanding, our baby, Puddle Jumper Classic becoming even bigger and better.
We, like many, took a massive financial hit when health orders forced the cancellation of many of our races and the inability to open registration for others. Sadly we didn’t qualify for any of the government grants and programs offered which would have helped our situation.
Our current biggest hurdle has been the new introduction of a new permitting process for our races. Given the expected back-log, this would mean a delay for us of up to two years if not longer before we could host an event again.
A lot of blood, sweat and tears have gone into the last four years of TWA by all of us: us, our amazing volunteers and you, our trail running family. We will treasure all the wonderful memories and friendships we have made along the way. We wanted to thank you for being a part of this amazing adventure with us. Without you, TWA and our events wouldn't have been such an integral part of the trail running community nor the Sunshine Coast. Thank you!
We understand that you may have questions and we will do our best to answer them. Feel free to reach out via this e-mail. Please be patient with us when it comes to replies as we both work full time. We will do our best to respond as soon as possible.
Hopefully this is not goodbye but more a “see you later”. Look out for us volunteering and cheering you along, maybe even toeing the line with you at some local races. Please come and say Hi!
Happy Trails!
Kind regards,
Mike & Randi
