March 2015
What’s New @TriOntario
Thank you to the 1,100+ members that have renewed so far for the 2015 season and a special thanks to those of you that have made donations. We are a non-profit organization so every dollar counts to support the growth of the sport, especially for youth, junior, high performance and para programming. If you are still holding onto a 2014 Triathlon Ontario membership, don’t forget the stagecoach will turn back into a pumpkin on the night of March 31, 2015. Renew now so you can continue enjoying all of the great membership benefits of the TriOnt family.
You can easily renew or sign up for a new membership by clicking here.
For a full list of membership benefits and why you should join, check out our website!!
Summer Time Employment
We’re looking to hire a student for the summer to represent TriOnt at various events around the province, handing out awards, promoting member benefits and to help out around the office. If you like to talk to people, one on one or large crowds, are passionate about the sport, and want to earn some money while having fun we want to hear from you. Full job description can be found here.
Triathlon Ontario Camps & Clinics
Ultimate Open Water Swim Clinic a Success!
Triathlon Ontario dipped its toes in the water of Age Group clinics a few weekends ago with the Ultimate Open Water Swim Clinic. 35 Age Groupers took part in a full day of drills, video analysis, nutrition seminars, and inspirational talks by Open Water Olympian Zsofia Balazs at the new multimillion dollar Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The clinic was in partnership with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) who provided, Olympic level coaching, biomechanic analysis and nutritional support. Stay tuned for more great clinics utilizing first class coaching and facilities!!!
Triathlon Ontario’s Muskoka and Mont Tremblant IRONMAN® Training Camps
If anyone is considering doing their first ever (or fifteenth) IRONMAN® Muskoka or Mont Tremblant race to hone their skills, why not try out one of our camps. Each camp will feature Lisa Bentley and her LBT coaching team who are offering premium training to each participant.
*Discounts available if signing up for both camps
Date: July 10-12, 2015 (Mont Tremblant)
Date: July 24-26, 2015 (Muskoka)
Click here for full camp schedule and registration form (Mont Tremblant)
Click here for full camp schedule and registration form (Muskoka)
Age Grouper News
Indoor Provincial Champions Crowned
The second leg of the 2015 Triathlon Ontario Indoor Provincial Championships was held last weekend at McMaster University. Two up and coming names in Ontario, Elise Bolger and Liam Donnelly took the women’s and men’s crown. The two part Series was a huge success with the second leg selling out. Congrats to all of those that participated. Final standings can be viewed here. If you don’t see your name, remember you must be a member to participate in a provincial series.
Names to keep an eye on…
Elise Bolger is a junior athlete and a part of the Provincial Development Team. She and her teammates just wrapped up an intense training camp in Florida as they prepare for North American Championships. Elise also is one of just four female Ontario athletes that will be receiving Provincial funding through the Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program.
Liam Donnelly is a first year junior athlete. Last year Liam was the U15 Draft Legal Provincial Champion and took silver at the Ontario Summer Games.
Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka Named a National Qualifier
In addition to being an important stop in the new Triathlon Ontario Long Course Series and Provincial Championship, Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka race on July 5th, 2015 will also be a National Qualifying race for those looking to represent Canada in Oklahoma next year at the 2016 ITU Long Course World championships.
Draft Legal 2016 World Championships – Update
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has recently changed its Competition Rules for the 2016 ITU Triathlon Sprint World Championships, to be an Age Group Draft Legal competition.
Nutrition
Guess what? There’s a new Triathlon Ontario discount code (TO2015) for members to receive a 20% discount on all purchases of INFINIT Nutrition products during their online purchases. Plus, members will get a free nutritional consultation to assist in the creation of their own custom formulation to best suit their personal racing and training needs. Check out our Nutrition page for more details
Youth News
Youth Cup Series
2015 will be the third year for the developmental competition for youth aged athletes 14-15 and 12-13. For more information about the Series please visit our Youth Cup page
For those looking to register for the Draft Legal Provincial Championships, registration is now open!
2015 OSG Qualifiers
As per the previously announced changes to next season’s Ontario Summer Games (OSG), the qualifying events will be within the 2015 Ontario Youth Cup with one race in 2016 acting as a last chance “wild card” race for those looking to qualify. The OSG is open to athletes born in either 2000 or 2001.
The 2016 OSG will be in Mississauga and is a draft legal race, athletes must be draft legal certified before the OSG race date in order to participate as well as be Triathlon Ontario members in the year of qualification and in the year of the OSG. For more information please see our OSG page.
Upcoming Training & Development Days
Just a reminder to all of the youth and junior athletes that the last sessions of our Youth/Junior Training Days will be held in Peterborough on March 7, Guelph on March 8 and Ottawa on April 11. Register today!
Registration forms and a complete list of the schedules can be found here
Junior/U23/Elite News
Florida Camp Review
Our Provincial Development Team, made up of some of the top Juniors and U23s in the province, wrapped up a tough training camp this past week as they prepared for the upcoming CAMTRI North American Championships. One of the ITU’s consistently best swimmers, the US’s Sara McLarty, joined the team and put on a great open water swim clinic. We wish everyone the best of luck and let’s show everyone what Ontario athletes can do!!!.
Registration for Draft Legal Provincial Championships
We are proud to announce that registration for the 2015 Draft Legal Provincial Championships is officially open. Reserve your spot early or you’ll miss out on this exciting race.
Please follow this link to sign up.
New Draft Legal Race Series for Juniors and Elite/U23
The first ever Junior Draft Legal Cup Series and Elite/U23 Draft Legal Cup Series in Ontario will take place this year. The Series will be similar to the Youth Cup but for Juniors aged 16-19 and 20 and over for the Elite/U23 Series. Participants need to be members, draft legal certified and have “Elite” status if over 23 years of age. For more information please see either our Junior Cup Series page or our Elite/U23 Cup Series page. The Elite/U23 athletes will be competing for a total prize purse of $2,000.
Quest For Gold Funding
Congratulations to the following Ontario athletes who have been awarded Ontario Cards under the 2014-2015 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP) and a special congratulations to Christine Robbins for being the first Paratriathlete to receive a card under the new Paratriathlete funding division.
Myles Zagar Dominika Jamnicky Christine Robbins
Kyle Jones Kirsten Vergara
Taylor Forbes Samantha Klus
Oliver Blecher Elise Bolger
Coaching News
SIRC
Coaches that are looking for great info, articles or research materials don’t forget, with your membership, you get access to the extensive SIRC database for free. For more details and how to access the database click here
New NCCP Youth Development Coaching Course
Attention coaches!!! Looking to expand your clientele or improve your credentials? We are holding an NCCP Youth Development Coaching Course on April 25 & 26, 2014 at the Milton Sports Centre, in Milton, Ontario. This is a two day workshop for The NCCP Youth Development Coaching program which follows principles of LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) emphasizing participation, skill learning, developmentally appropriate training, and FUN as integral components of multisport experiences for young people. LTAD ensures that young athletes are engaging in the most efficient, safe, and enjoyable practice activities for their stage of growth and athletic ability.
Sign up today to reserve your spot.
More info on Triathlon Coaching
New NCCP Toronto Community Level Coaching Course
We have an exciting and informative Community Level NCCP coaching course on April 11 & 12, 2015 that is in Toronto. The host venue is the Community Room in the Sport Alliance Ontario, 3 Concorde Gate Suite 205, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 3N7. This is an excellent introduction to key coaching concepts, general coaching information, and the principles of triathlon training for adults. The course is presented by an experienced instructor with applied exercises that provide opportunities for both learning and applying concepts of training and racing.
Members get a $25 discount!!
More info on Triathlon Coaching
Club News
Club Sanctioning
– Time to get your club sanctioning in –
Welcome back to those clubs that are re-sanctioning and a warm welcome to our new clubs. If you want to know why your club should sanction, check out the benefits of sanctioning with TriOnt. Click here for the benefits of joining a club for those that have never joined a club or are unsure of the benefits they can tap into.
New For 2015
Cambridge Multisport Club
Huron County TriHards
Sault North Triathlon Club
Team Atomica
Woodstock Triathlon Club
Welcome Back
Cyclepath Oakville Race Team
Family Fun Fit Triathlon Club
Fletcher’s Meadow Cross Trainers
London Triathlon Club
Morning Glory Cycling Club
Thornhill Multisport Club
Tri Hart Club
TrYForce Niagara Triathlon Club
Ultra Possible
Click here to view all 2015 sanctioned clubs
Special Triathlon Ontario Member Deals!!!
Need more reasons why you should be a Triathlon Ontario member?
Special Travel Discounts for Members
In this sport we all have to travel a lot and stay at hotels. We’ve been able to secure a great offer from the Westmont Hospitality Group for a VIP program that offers discounts at numerous hotels. The Westmont Hospitality Group manages more than 120 properties in Canada from internationally known and respected brand names. Benefits from this FREE program include:
• Guaranteed 10-15% off BEST AVAILABLE RATES at participating hotels, year-round, no restrictions
• Unique rate can be booked property direct, brand 1-800 number and in some instances online
• Brand loyalty program benefits apply
• Most hotels are pet friendly
• Complimentary continental breakfast at most hotels
• Free high speed internet access at most hotels
For a full list of participating hotels and to find out how to participate, contact Lynn in our office at [email protected]
LIVE SESSIONS
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WEDNESDAY
7 P.M.
UNTIL APRIL 29, 2015
FOR MORE INFO
www.personalbest.ca
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IN ADDITION TO THE LIVE SESSIONS, YOU WILL GET ACCESS TO A GROWING DATABASE OF VIDEOS
Triathlon Ontario members have a discount! Use code TRIONT to get it!
2015 NRG Europe Camp
NRG is headed to Menton, France May 7-17 this year. Menton is located just 15km from Nice and 5km from Monaco and Italy. We will be located on the water so there is easy access to open water swimming in the Mediterranean, as well we are at the foot of the famous Col de la Madone climb that many of the world’s top cyclists use to test their fitness. Enjoy 8 days of fully supported swim/bike/run training with the NRG team in France!
Triathlon Ontario members will receive a $100 discount and are also eligible for our early bird discount as well so don’t wait!
You can find all the details here
LPC Swim Video Analysis Sessions
For you winter enthusiasts LPC is offering an exciting clinic on Apr. 11, 2015 in Ontario, for all athletes. LPC coaches James Loaring and Mark Linseman will capture your above and underwater swim stroke while providing prompt personalized feedback on the primary areas you should focus on for your stroke correction.
Triathlon Ontario members will receive a 20% discount when applying promo code TRION.
You can find all the details here
Already psyched? Sign up here
LPC Functional Threshold Power Testing Service
Power provides the best indicator of improvements in your cycling fitness, largely because tracking power is both reliable and repeatable. It can be difficult to track improvement using time or speed if the courses you ride, or the conditions you ride in, are different. On Apr. 11, for 2015, LPC will be offering an FTP (Functional Threshold Power) test to help track improvements in fitness, optimal pacing, identifying bike fit and pedaling inefficiencies, and establishing power training zones that reflect an individual’s current fitness. This event is limited to 12 participants per session.
Triathlon Ontario members using promo code TRION will receive a 20% discount.
You can find all the details here
Click here to register
Muskoka TriSummit
2015 Muskoka TriSummit
– Keynote Speakers: Dr. Greg Wells PhD. & Barrie Shepley –
Triathlon Ontario is pleased to announce it is once again sponsoring the Muskoka TriSummit. From May 8th to 10th, thirteen of Ontario’s top triathlon coaches, professional athletes, and educators will come together for the 3rd annual Muskoka TriSummit. This is Canada’s only endurance sports conference put on by endurance athletes for endurance athletes.
Geared for all levels of endurance athletes (first timers included), the TriSummit will make athletes become smarter about their training, racing, nutrition and enhance their training with techniques to improve efficiency and power. Walk away race day ready!
Click here to register or for a full list of lectures and additional information regarding the 2015 Muskoka TriSummit.