Dear friends and members of Club Fat Ass,It was great to see so many members out at the Go Home and Mike and Melissa's Fun Run last month. We were extremely lucky with the weather conditions and I am hoping we get some more sunshine for the last Club Fat Ass event this year, Craig Moore's Pure Satisfaction on December 11.
Club Fat Ass is proud to announce that North Shore Athletics has joined the Club as a Sponsor Member. What this means is that North Shore Athletics will be providing prizes for Club Fat Ass events in the Vancouver area. What's more, they are offering all Club members 15% off any regularly priced inventory with this coupon (click on the link and print out the coupon) and a free toque for purchases over $150. Thank you, Keith Nicoll and the North Shore Athletics team! Real estate has gone up. Gas has gone up. Please note that Club membership dues will go up starting 1 January 2006. If you haven't yet renewed your membership for next year, do it now so you can benefit from the lower fees. Also, consider giving a Club membership to a friend for Christmas.
Have fun reading the December 2005 Newsletter below or online. Happy Trails and Merry Christmas,
Sibylle Tinsel
Chief Executive Fat Ass |
UPCOMING EVENTS
 Pure Satisfaction: Sunday, 11 December at 8:30am - North Vancouver, BC Canada. A trail run to celebrate the pure satisfaction of being in good shape during a busy and dark month. 12km, 24km and 48k
Vancouver New Year's Fat Ass 50 Run:
1 January 2006 - Vancouver, BC Canada. A 50 kilometer resolution run to kick the New Year off on the right foot. A less extreme challenge (1K to 49K) for the more hung-over and those with resolutions they are not likely to keep.
 Squamish Scrambler: 15 January 2006 - Squamish, BC Canada. An out-and-back snowshoe hike/run up to Elfin Lakes Cabin in Squamish (22km). Bring the family as far as Red Heather, a 10km return snowshoe hike. Possibility of continuing up towards Little Diamond Head, or out towards Mamquam Lake, depending on conditions and motivation. Spectacular views of The Tantalus Range, Howe Sound and Sky Pilot.
Three Dolla Bill Run: 29 January 2006 - Waterloo, ON Canada. 5 laps of 10km. 50% paved surface, 50% gravel paths. Got a day off work? Might as well do an ultra! A resolution run. A celebration of life. Event Host, Ryne Melcher, is calling all Ontario CFA members and those sitting on the fence to come and join him for this early season ultra. NEWSNorth Idaho Kick Ass 50/25. Welcome Keith Thompson to our family of Event Hosts. Keith's North Idaho Kick Ass 50/25 (miles) is featuring a trail run in his local hills. You can also have a look at Keith's profile and get inspired by this enthusiastic smoker turned ultra runner. Way to go Keith! CFA was mentioned in a recent article in Ultrarunner magazine by the host of the Vancouver New Years Day Fat Ass 50, Ean Jackson. Check it out!
Become a CFA event host. Your Club is always looking to add fun and funky events. If you would like to become a CFA Event Host, please see what's involved at our Host an Event page and get started by filling out the form. PAST EVENT RESULTS AND REPORTS
 Go Home. The Go Home 20K is a fall classic and sister run to the Go Deep or Go Home. Starting at the civilized hour of 9:00, it’s a good workout, and a challenge that trail runners of any ability can complete before lunch. Host, Dom Repta, lived up to the challenge: He stayed home! Read the full report, see results and photos...
CONTESTS
2005 Point Series. Up-to-date standings here. The word on the street is that Craig Moore has this one bagged. Craig earned multiple bonus points for hosting a couple of CFA events and for eagerly doing his part for the environment and collecting garbage during most events.
Thanks to Gary Robbins, next year you can also earn points by signing up new members. 2005 Traveling Shirt Contest. Don't forget to pack your CFA shirt when going on holidays. Send in your traveling shirt photos for a chance to win a 2006 membership. Pictures we've received to date here!
Photo: Ellie Greenwood in Nepal. That's Mount Everest in the background! CAUSES YOUR CLUB SUPPORTS If you have any causes close to your heart and want to raise awareness and/or funds let us know. A number of CFA Event Hosts use their events as fund raisers. There is a special section on our website to highlight certain fund raising efforts.
Simon Fraser University Alumni Association Graduate Entrance Scholarship
Peter Zubcsek, Event Host of the Burnaby Mountain Run in April, will use his event as a fund raiser for this scholarship fund. To find out more contact the administrator of the fund.
Mary Leliveld Tri BC Fund
PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society SPONSORSWe could not do it without the generous support of our sponsor members. Many thanks to North Shore Athletics, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Trail Runner Magazine Please consider these businesses when it comes time to spend that check your Grandma gave you for Christmas.  
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