Hi all,

We are raffling off a gift certificate for an XTerra Wetsuit (Vortex
2, MSRP $259) to those who will have registered for either Lobsterman
or Finger Lakes by the end of August.

The rule is simple: just enter either of the races following our
normal procedure. Make sure your captain has sent me the team roster
with your name. I will check the participant lists as of Sept. 1st and
randomly choose one lucky fellow triathlete. I will announce the
winner on this mailing-list. Entering both races will double the
chance of winning.

We are hoping this will boost early registration for these races and
give a wetsuit to a beginner or an athlete who doesn't own one yet.
We are looking forward to seeing many entries, so spread the word to
your team mates!

Thanks,

Keisuke Inoue
Director, NECTC


PS: Just FYI: We received two gift certificates from XTerra Wetsuits,
based on the number of wetsuits we purchased last year using the NECTC
discount. The more we purchase this year, the more free wetsuits we
will get. We will have a similar (50%) discount once the semester
begins and, as in this give-away, we will give back the free wetsuits
to the athletes. So stay tuned if you are planning to purchase a
wetsuit this year.

PPS: And yes, we will have another wetsuit give-away later in the
season...