2016 Events- S.W.E.E.T.

The Sporty Women’s Empowering Evening of Tips and Advice (SWEET) is a night all about inspiring women of all ages and abilities to get active. We have inspiring guest speakers, a short fashion show, local experts women can chat with, sweet treats, awesome door prizes and we send everyone home with a loot bag!

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This is a women’s only event so all of the guests, experts, speakers and staff are women. NO BOYS ALLOWED.

We start the evening by giving everyone an opportunity to walk around the store and speak to the invited experts. Each expert has a display table.

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We have a stage and chairs set up for the speakers and a fashion show.  This year’s speakers were both Olympians! Sharon Donnelly spoke about TEAM…includes ‘the letters’ ME- the importance of making time for yourself and Sue Holloway spoke about the importance of keeping our daughters active.

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The first SWEET event was held nine years ago. We have gone from a small group of enthusiastic women to a huge group of enthusiastic women and WE LOVE IT!  In order to ensure that everyone continues to enjoy a great experience at SWEET we started selling tickets in 2014. 100% of the money collected from ticket sales is donated to charity. This year the event sold out three weeks in advance and  we donated over $2000  to  the Ottawa School Breakfast Program. The 10th anniversary  edition of SWEET will be held on April 9th, 2017.

Bushtukah 2017 SWEET Ambassadors Program Applications

We are looking for a few Bushtukah SWEET ambassadors for 2017. Here’s the scoop!

We are looking for women of any age and any fitness level to help us spread the word about achieving your personal fitness goals.

Here is what we are looking for:

• You must have a personal first on your fitness list for 2017. It can be your first 5k, your first marathon, your first cycle tour, your first triathlon or something else we did not think of.
• You must volunteer at a minimum of one event in 2017.
• You must be active on social media and willing to post updates about your gear and your adventures.
• You must follow Bushtukah and Bushtukah Women on Facebook and be willing to provide updates about your adventures for use on Bushtukah and Bushtukah Women on Facebook. A minimum of 2 social media postings a month. You will also be asked to provide updates every 3 months.
• You must attend a minimum of 1 Bushtukah women’s clinic.
• You must become an active member of the SWEET Facebook group.
• You agree to allow Bushtukah to use your posts and pictures on social media
• You must be available to attend SWEET April 9^th, 2017

Here is what we will do for you in return:

• We will supply you with Bushtukah custom clothing appropriate for your activity (i.e. cycling jersey and shorts or tri top or running shirt)
• You will receive an additional clothing allowance of $200 ($100 at the start of the program and $100 in July 2017) to buy clothing and gear appropriate for your activity at Bushtukah.
• You will be eligible for at 25% discount on regular priced gear appropriate for your activity throughout 2017.

Email judyp@bushtukah.com for an application. Applications must be submitted before March 3^th, 2017.

 

2015 Events- The Girls Run Ottawa

This was the first year for this women’s only 5k event. It’s part of the  Canadian Woman’s Running Series which encourages participation and the bringing together of women of all ages. They even have a mother and daughter division.

The race started and finished at Terry Fox. A two loop course with enthusiastic participants.

This year’s event was held September 27th no date for  next year as of yet.

2015 Events- S.W.E.E.T

The Sporty Women’s Empowering Evening of Tips and Advice (SWEET) is a night all about inspiring women of all ages and abilities to get active. We have inspiring guest speakers, a short fashion show, local experts women can chat with, sweet treats, awesome door prizes and we send everyone home with a loot bag!

The line of ladies waiting for the doors to open.

Coffee -thank you to Starbucks!

SWEET treats

This is a women’s only event so all of the guests, experts, speakers and staff are women. NO BOYS ALLOWED.

We start the evening by giving everyone an opportunity to walk around the store and speak to the invited experts. Each expert has a display table.

The 2014 SWEET ambasadors

We have a stage and chairs set up for the speakers and a fashion show.  This year’s speakers were Amanda Schulze –Women’s Business Manager for Trek Bicycle Corporation and Taunia Curtis – a local triathlete who is coming back after having a heart transplant.

Our models!

This event has grown phenomenally in eight years! We have gone from a small group of enthusiastic women to a huge group of enthusiastic women and WE LOVE IT!  In order to ensure that everyone continues to enjoy a great experience at SWEET we started selling tickets in 2014. 100% of the money collected from ticket sales is donated to charity. This year the event sold out three weeks in advance and  we donated over $2000  to  Cornerstone Housing for Women. The 2016 SWEET night will be held on April 10th.

Ten Online Shopping Ideas for Runners

Ten online shopping ideas for the runner in your life. These are available in store and online at http://www.Bushtukah.com

A hat.

Merino wool base layers– to keep them warm and dry

A Bushtukah gift card– so they can buy some new running shoes.

Merino wool run socks– Great for a little extra warmth on winter runs.

A race belt-so they don’t need to stick pins in their clothes when they race!

A headlamp– so they can see and be seen running at night.

A pair of Atlas Run snowshoes– for winter cross training.

A GoFit Foam Roller – for the taking out the knots after a run.

A Garmin Forerunner 230– Just updated this GPS watch will tell them everything they need to know and it even pairs with a smart phone.

Ice Trekkers – great for outdoor running on icy days.

 

2014 Events-S.W.E.E.T.

 

This year’s SWEET ambassadors.

www.bushtukah.com

This women only event is always a winner and 2014 was the biggest yet! Over 400 women stopped by on a Sunday night to mix and mingle and get inspired.

The doors are about to open!

Setting up inside.

Local experts on everything from hiking to triathlon, great treats from Artisan Bakery, coffee from Starbucks and inspiring talks by Cat Weaver and Sindy Hooper. Plus we raised $2000 for charity! The 2015 event will be held on April 12^th.

Sindy Hooper.

Cat Weaver

Treena fitting bikes

Starbucks Coffee.

Sweet treats.

 

Bushtukah 2018 S.W.E.E.T Ambassadors Program Applications

We are looking for a few SWEET ambassadors for 2018. Here’s the scoop!

 

We are looking for women of any age and any fitness level to help us spread the word about achieving your personal fitness goals.

Here is what we are looking for:

• You must have a personal first on your fitness list for 2018. It can be your first 5k, your first marathon, your first cycle tour, your first triathlon or something else we did not think of.
• You must volunteer at a minimum of one event in 2018.
• You must attend a minimum of one Bushtukah Women’s Clinic in 2018.
• You must be active on social media and willing to post updates about your gear and your adventures.
• You must join and be willing to post about your adventures in the SWEET Facebook group.
• You agree to allow Bushtukah to use your posts and pictures on social media
• You must be available to attend SWEET April 8^th, 2018

Here is what we will do for you in return:

• We will supply you with Bushtukah custom clothing appropriate for your activity (i.e. cycling jersey and shorts or tri top or running shirt)
• You will receive an additional clothing allowance of $200 ($100 at the start of the program and $100 in July 2015) to buy clothing and gear appropriate for your activity at Bushtukah.
• You will be eligible for at 25% discount on regular priced gear appropriate for your activity throughout 2018.

Email judyp@bushtukah.com for an application. Applications  must be submitted before March 9th, 2018.