NCE1: Bloor West/High Park
Location
Lakeshore & Windermere, 12.2k western turn-around
Theme
"Welcome to Swansea"
Times runners pass by and entertainment happens
8:00 to 9:30am
On this page:
Neighbourhood Champion: Louis Gris
My involvement with the Swansea Town Hall and S.A.R.A. dates back to the 1980s, having moved into Swansea in the mid 70s. This is where my children grew up. Why am I running? I want to continue to support the Swansea Town Hall for all that is does for this wonderful community. I began training four years ago with the Running Room and ran my first half marathon in Ottawa in 2005. I have run the Island Longboat 10K and several 5Ks.
Neighbourhood Champion: John Meijer
I am a happy resident of Swansea, where my family and I partake of the many amenities of this great community! I am active in the Swansea Area Ratepayers Association, and also an avid Masters runner. I race a lot. This will be my sixth Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Half Marathon, and much of my training is also along the Lakeshore, with my friends in the Lakeshore Masters group. Toronto's waterfront is a wonderful place to run, and in running this race we will get to enjoy it at hopefully a not too leisurely pace! And support our communities along the way.
Neighbourhood Champion: Michael Slaughter
Michael Slaughter lives in Swansea, and is a veteran long-distance runner. Mike attended Swansea Public School and Humberside Collegiate. Later he went on to graduate from Humber College. He is a veteran employee of Canada Post and the LCBO. He is the proud father of Patrick, Maggie and Ross, and the brother of Jack Slaughter, Chair of the Swansea Town Hall and Vice-Chair of the Swansea Community Recreation Centre Advisory Council.
Neighbourhood Champion: Sybil Wilkinson
This year Sybil will be participating in the half-marathon for the community of "Swansea". She has done both the Scotiabank full-marathon and half-marathon several times. Sybil is involved in various community organizations and has been for many years. To do this event on behalf of her community is a big event for her.
Neighbourhood Charity & Sponsoring Group:
"Welcome to Swansea"
The Swansea Area Ratepayers Association
Swansea Community Recreation Centre
Swansea Royal Canadian Legion
Swansea Town Hall
Swansea will be hosting the Neighbourhood Cheering and Entertainment Centre (NCE #1) at Lakeshore Blvd. West and Windermere Avenue on Sunday, September 28th from 7:30am to 11:00am. We need lots of people (all of Swansea!!) to be an amazing cheering section during this time. We could have as many as 10,000 marathon champion runners from over 35 countries passing by our location, including our very own four Champion runners. Bring your friends and families to enjoy the entertainment, dancers dancing, martial art and fitness demonstrations, and musical groups. You are also invited to enjoy refreshments to keep your energy up while cheering on the marathon runners.
Swansea Partners
The Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association
The Swansea Area Ratepayers' Association (SARA) is proud to be an enthusiastic participant in this year's Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Since 1929 SARA has been a voice for the area's residents and has helped to guide the development of what was once a village on the outskirts of the city into one of the most desirable and diverse neighbourhoods in the City. We are involved in everything from keeping our streets clean (the Adopt-A-Block program) to major redevelopments such as the Stelco lands (now Windermere–by–the-Lake), the Humber Cinema, and most recently the car dealerships at Bloor and the South Kingsway. Whether representing individuals or the wider community SARA has been a respected presence at the all levels of government, recently affecting changes to both the Official Plan for the City of Toronto and at the Growth and Management Committee and at the Committee of Adjustment and the OMB. And speaking of the Waterfront Marathon, SARA is currently involved in developing the Western Beaches Waterfront Plan which will help to make events like the Toronto Waterfront Marathon a greater success in the future.
Swansea Community Recreation Centre
The Swansea Community Recreation Centre offers a diverse array of recreational programs for children, adults and seniors. There are activities for preschoolers, many types of sports programs in popular events like badminton and volleyball, and swim programs for all ages, just to name a few. The Recreation Centre needs funds for equipment and supplies to ensure the continuation and availability of programs for all its users. Some current needs include aquatic equipment and supplies, nursery chairs, and badminton nets. Every program provides recreation that promotes the good mental and physical fitness of the citizens in our community.
Swansea Royal Canadian Legion
Swansea Branch 46 Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1927. There have been veterans from the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea and subsequent wars pass through our doors. The Legion through our poppy funds is able to donate to veteran homes, hospitals and look after needy veterans. Our members participate in Legion sports, assist in sporting events and have a countrywide sports program. Membership in the Legion is open to any one who is interested in the objectives of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Swansea Town Hall
Swansea Town Hall is located in the heart of Swansea just south of Bloor West Village. We host a wide selection of programs and services for seniors, adults, youth and children and are home to community groups including Historical, Horticultural, Ratepayers and Seniors. The Building is available as a resource to groups and individuals in the community and the Greater Toronto area.
Funds raised by our Marathon champions will be used to complete phase 2 of our expansion. Please visit our website at www.swanseatownhall.ca to learn more about us and get updates on the Marathon.
Entertainment features:
TBA
Access/parking
By Windermere, and Gardiner/Lakeshore eastbound only, to foot of Windermere. Free parking in lot at foot of Windermere, right on Lake. Access all day.
NCE1 is supported by Councillor Bill Saundercook, Ward 13