– Provincial Championships anchors Series with new venue and date –

March 1, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, has announced the venues for its 2016 Elite/U23 and Junior Draft Legal Cup Series. Both Cup Series will consist of four races with results from the best three races counting to the overall final standings. Both Juniors and Elite/U23 athletes will compete for glory and their names to be forever etched on the prestigious Series trophies. Elite/U23 athletes will also compete for a $2,000 prize purse offered by Triathlon Ontario.

The objective of the Cup Series is to provide developing athletes an opportunity to race locally, developing their skill sets in a draft legal format.

Race 1
On June 26th the two Series will debut in one Canada’s most southern communities, Belle River. Its flat and fast in this part of the country and a number of course improvements have been made this year by organizers.

Race 2
The Series moves up the 401 to Toronto Triathlon Festival on the lakefront, July 10th. Athletes will once again get a chance to move faster on the DVP than most commuters do during rush hour. This year’s event features a new finishing line just outside of transition.

Race 3
The Nation’s capital plays host to National Championships for both Elite/U23 and Juniors. The eyes of the country will be downtown Ottawa on the July 23/24th weekend as it plays host to one of the premier events in the country. Extra points will be available due to the depth of field and prestige of the event.

Race 4
Both Series’ finale ends with a bang at Triathlon Ontario’s signature event, Draft Legal Provincials. This year there is a new venue and date. On August 27th, the International Flatwater Centre in Welland will be the site for one of the most spectator-friendly venues in the country. From the comfort of the stadium seating spectators will be able to see 100% of the swim, 30% of the bike and about 50% of the run with the finishing chute situated directly in front of the stands. If we have another three-man sprint to the finish like last year, the noise could be deafening! Extra points will be available as well.

Registration for Provincial Championship will be open soon. Venues for the Youth Cup Series will also be announced in the coming days.

About Triathlon Ontario
Triathlon Ontario is a non-profit organization that is the recognized Provincial Governing Body for Multisport in the province of Ontario. Our mission is to provide leadership and governance for the development of a safe and fair environment for Multisport in Ontario. Triathlon Ontario oversees the sanctioning of races and clubs and undertakes a number of duties and responsibilities on behalf of athletes at every level, coaches, clubs, officials and race directors to ensure the growth and development of the sport in a fun and safe way. Visit TriathlonOntario.com for the latest triathlon news, events, camps, and clinics.

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– Clinic supported by Vorgee Canada and Infinit Nutrition –

February 8, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced it has once again partnered with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario (CSIO) to offer the second part to its world class Open Water Swim Clinic specifically designed for Age Groupers on March 26.

This is Part 2 of 2 clinics designed to offer Age Groupers 16 years and older the rare opportunity to experience the multi-million dollar Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre while working with CSIO’s Olympic level coaches, Canadian Olympic Open Water swimmer Zsofi Balazs.

This second part features more advanced skill work, with a focus on a combination of stroke technique, training for distance swimming and open water technique and strategy.

The day will begin with an in water session from 8:30am -10:30am focusing on stroke and open water technique, followed by a Strength and Conditioning session focusing on core from 11:00am -12:00pm, lunch break from 12:00pm – 1:00pm and then a second in water session from 2:00pm – 4:00pm being a traditional distance workout while continuing to monitor stroke technique.

As part of the registration package athletes will be receiving a pair of Vorgee Missile goggles, Singles of Infinit Nutrition’s Jet Fuel and Repair, a Triathlon Ontario water bottle and silicon swim cap ($60 total value).

Additionally, there will be complimentary Jet Fuel available for the athletes throughout the day.

The price for the day will be $150 for Members and $175 for non-members.

For registration please click here

Cup Series and Sprint and Standard Provincial Championships Returning to Toronto

– TTF to be one of four stops on the 2016 Elite/U23 and Junior Cup Series –

February 1, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today the Toronto Triathlon Festival will serve as host of the Sprint and Standard (Olympic) distance Provincial Championships on July 10, 2016. The event will also serve as host of one of four stops on the 2016 edition of the Elite/U23 and Junior Cup Series.

Provincial Championships
The fastest men and women in the province will do battle in both the Sprint and Standard distance on July 10th to see gets bragging rights and the tittle of Provincial Champion.

The rules are simple, who ever crosses the line first in each gender in each distance wins the tittle. Participants must be a Triathlon Ontario member at the time of competition to win the Championship.

Winners of the Provincial Championships will receive trophies at the Annual Awards Banquet.

Please note, there are no qualification spots for the 2017 Sprint or Standard Distance World Championships at this event. There will be 10 automatic qualification spots at the National Championships being held in Ottawa on the July 23/24th weekend. Please see the Triathlon Canada website for information about national qualifying events.

Cup Series
This will be the second year for both the Elite/U23 and Junior Cup Series. Both Series are draft legal competitions created to give draft legal juniors, U23 and Elites an opportunity to compete and develop their skill sets locally in Ontario.

Both the Elite/U23 and Junior Cup Series will consist of a best three of four results format counting in the final point tally. The remaining three venues will be announced shortly. Participants must be Triathlon Ontario members, be draft legal certified and for those athletes 24 years or older, must have Triathlon Ontario Elite status.

Winners of the individual events will receive medals and the winners of the overall Series will receive individual trophies as well as have their names engraved on the permanent Series trophies, soon to be displayed at Triathlon Ontario’s home at the Milton Velodrome. Triathlon Ontario will also be offering a $2,000 cash purse for the top three male and females in the overall Series final standings.

About Toronto Triathlon Festival
The TTF is a celebration of endurance and tenacity. On Sunday, July 10, 2016, athletes will experience a uniquely urban triathlon in Canada’s largest city. The TTF is entering its 5th year and offers the only chance to race your bike on Toronto’s downtown highways. For more information or to register for the TTF, please visit www.torontotriathlonfestival.com.

– Complete both certifications at same time –

January 22, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced announced it is offering a unique opportunity to earn both “A” and “B” level track certifications at the same time on March 19th, 2016. By completing both track certifications athletes are then able to participate in most programming and drop in riding held at the Milton Velodrome. Due to the limits of the track and the certification process, the course will be limited to 20 spots.

Since hosting the indoor track cycling component of the 2015 Pan Am Games, the Milton Velodrome’s track certification courses have routinely sold out in a matter of hours after opening registration. The majority of the courses offered are for either “A” or “B” levels, but rarely both, and both are required to be able to participate in the various programs and races held at the facility.

Triathlon Ontario’s course takes place from 8 am until 10:30 am and includes the cost of a track bike rental in the registration fee. The cost of the course will be $150 for Triathlon Ontario members and $175 for non-members. Registration for the Fast-track Track Certification course can be found here.

Athletes will also receive as part of their registration package, complementary Infinit Nutrition Jet Fuel during the course to help keep them properly fueled.

Besides being incredibly fun and a great workout, riding on a fixed gear track bike with no brakes provides numerous advantages to triathletes looking to enhance their training. Improvements on bike handling skills, increasing bike specific fitness and speed as well as developing drafting skills are just some of the reasons every triathlete should add track cycling to their training regime.

January 18, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced a draft list of athletes and alternates who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2015-2016 Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP). The athletes nominated were selected using the sport specific selection criteria developed by Triathlon Ontario, approved by its Board of Directors and applied by the Selection Committee.

Paratriathlon	Non-Paratriathlon		Alternates
Christine Robbins (athlete)	Dominika Jamnicky	Taylor Forbes	Danae Morris
Sasha Boulton (guide)	Joanna Brown	Austen Forbes	Jackson Laundry
	Samantha Klus	Alexander Hinton
	Elise Bolger	Oliver Blecher

 

Please note that this list is unofficial and is subject to change pending the outcome of any appeals and/or any re-selection decisions made by the Selection Committee or the Quest for Gold Appeals Committee. As a consequence, this list should not be seen as final.

Athletes who have not been nominated and who wish to appeal this decision can do so by following the process set out in the Selection Criteria document.