The Ontario Elite/U23 Cup Series is an integral part of the Provincial Development Program. The objective of the series is to provide elite and U23 athletes (aged 20 and older) a draft legal competitive race environment within the province.
It is Triathlon Ontario’s philosophy that developing a strong provincial race series is imperative to developing a system that encourages increased participation, skill development, club growth and a higher level of investment in the sport. A series that encompasses draft legal events allows athletes to develop the experience needed to appreciate the complexities and competitive nature of this style of racing and prepare the athletes for further competitive draft legal racing.
Due to some scheduling conflicts, the 2024 series will be a unique opportunity. The series will have a maximum of two races count towards the end result. As usual, Provincials will be the season ending race that counts for additional points. The first opportunity to score points will be either at the Toronto Triathlon Festival or the Continental Cup in Magog, Quebec, which are on the same weekend. Athletes who choose to race in the Continental Cup will be scored against Ontario athletes competing in that race only. Athletes that choose to race locally at the TTF, will be scored against all other Elite/U23 athletes in the race regardless of whether there are non-Ontario athletes racing in the field. Athletes can compete in two or one race in the Series and still be eligible for the standings if they are current members.
The male and female Series Champions will be have their names engraved on the Elite/U23 Cup trophy, presented with an award at the annual Awards Celebration and $750 each. Series second place male and female finishers will each receive $500, and the third place male and female will each receive $300.
2024 Elite/U23 Cup Series Venues
Toronto Triathlon Festival
Toronto Triathlon Festival
Toronto, July 14
Trimemphre Magog
Trimemphre Magog
Magog, July 13
Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Triathlon Ontario Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Welland, August 31
Scoring
Series Ranking
There are two races in the series that will count for points towards the Triathlon Ontario Elite/U23 Cup Series title. However for the first race this year, athletes have the option to race locally at the Toronto Triathlon Festival or race at an international race (Continental Cup) in Magog, Quebec. Toronto and Provincials will be scored against the entire Elite/U23 field regardless of province if out of province athletes compete in those two races. Magog will be scored based on finishing position against only fellow Ontario athletes in the field. For example, if an Ontario athlete finishes 5th overall but they are the first Ontario athlete, they will be awarded first place points for the Magog race.
Points
Athletes will be awarded points according to their finishing place at each race in the Series. 1.5x points are awarded for placing at Provincial Championships.
Points are awarded for finishing position in each race. There will be no adjustment for non-Ontario athletes that may be participating in the race.
Ties
In the event of a tie, athletes are ranked in order of their finish at Provincial Championships. If neither athlete participates in that event, the deciding race will be the first race of the season in which both athletes participated.
Awards & Cash Prizes
At each race, the male and female first, second, and third-place finishers will be awarded Triathlon Ontario Elite/U23 Cup gold, silver, or bronze medals, respectively.
The male and female Series Champions will be have their names engraved on the Triathlon Ontario Elite/U23 Cup, presented a personalized award at the annual Awards Ceremony and $750 each shortly after the conclusion of the Series. Series second place male and female finishers will each receive $500, and the third place male and female will each receive $300.
Rules
In order to race, athletes must be draft legal certified and be a current member prior to the event.
Draft-legal equipment rules apply. Be sure to check that your bicycle complies with the rules.
There is no racing up in age permitted for any Provincial level races or series.
Points Awarded
| Place | Provincial Championships | All Other Races |
| 1st | 30 points | 25 points |
| 2nd | 25 points | 20 points |
| 3rd | 24 points | 19 points |
| 4th – 15th | 23 – 12 points | 18 – 7 points |
| 16th + | 6 points | 2 points |
| DNF | 1 point | 1 point |
| DNS | 0 points | 0 points |