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Subaru Guelph Lake 1 to Host Club Championships and Final OSG Qualifier

– New Youth Club Championships to be announced shortly –

January 20, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced the Subaru Guelph Lake 1 event will host the popular 2016 edition of Triathlon Ontario’s Club Championships and the final qualifier or “Wild Card” for the 2016 Ontario Summer Games.

Club Championships
The event will be held over the June 18/19 weekend and the format from the previous two seasons will continue. Clubs will be divided into two categories, Division I for clubs with more than 50 members and Division II, clubs with less than 50 members at the time of competition. Each Division will each compete for purse of $1,000, $2,000 total, courtesy of Triathlon Ontario. $500 will be awarded for first, $300 for second place and $200 for third.
Clubs score points based on members’ position in their age category as well as participation points. For more details about the rules of the competition please see the Triathlon Ontario website.

Ontario Summer Games Qualifier
Guelph Lake 1’s Try-a-Tri will also serve as the final qualifying opportunity for those 2016 Triathlon Ontario members aged 15 or 16 as of December 31, 2016 who are seeking to participate in the 2016 Ontario Summer Games.

The Games are being held August 11-13, 2016 at Jack Darling Park in Mississauga. There are currently 2 female spots and 1 male spot available. The Wild Card race results will also be used to replace previously qualified athletes that for whatever reason, cannot compete this year. While the qualification race is non-draft legal format, the OSG competitions are draft legal. As a condition of accepting a spot the athletes must commit to becoming draft legal certified prior to the OSG competition.

The individual OSG race will be on the morning of August 12 and the mixed relay event (now a medal event) will be on the morning of August 13. Athletes are expected to compete in both events.

For more information please see our website.

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Triathlon Ontario Announces Draft List of Ontario Card Nominations for 2015-16 Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Program

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.

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Triathlon Ontario Announces First Ever Long Course Development Team Initiative and Criteria

– 25% of donations along with other financial and promotional support to go directly to athletes –

January 13, 2016 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced that is has created an initiative to provide both financial and promotional support to up to three long course professionals of each gender who meet a stated criteria.

Three of Canada’s top professional long course professionals and Ontario natives, Cody Beals, Talyor Reid and Lionel Sanders were instrumental in helping to develop the criteria, providing invaluable feedback and input during the process.

The objective of the initiative is to provide increased exposure and financial support to the Province’s developing long course athletes, helping to bridge the gap from new professional with little or no sponsorship, to well established professionals in a better position to succeed on and off the race course.

Athletes that are interested in being named to the Triathlon Ontario Long Course Development Team must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have Triathlon Ontario designated Elite status in Long Course racing
  • At least one podium (top three) overall finish in a Triathlon Ontario sanctioned long course race in the year of qualification
  • Must be under 30 years of age as of December 31st of the funding year
  • Must earn one of the following results – Within 8% of the overall winning time in athlete’s gender at one of the following events:
    – P-500 or greater ranked IRONMAN 70.3 event, or
    – P-2000 or greater ranked IRONMAN event or
    – Challenge Family event

Applications for the Team will be received by November 1, 2016 and the 2017 Team will be named shortly thereafter once the applications have been reviewed. The funding and promotional support will be for the 2017 season with existing and new applicants applying for the Team annually.

For more details about the initiatives please see the Triathlon Ontario website.

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Four New NCCP Coaching Courses Announced

Triathlon Ontario has created four new NCCP Community Level coaching courses in early 2016 across the province. If you have an interest in becoming a coach, learning more about our sport or are a self-coached athlete, be sure to check out one of the following recently revamped courses in your area.

Jan. 30/31 – Milton
Jan. 30/31 – Ottawa
Feb. 27/28 – Goderich – only a few spots left!
Apr. 23/24 – Milton

Don’t forget, if you have completed a course and are looking for additional knowledge and build on your technical coaching skills, try one of our Online Continuing Education courses.

We have two courses in the Series so far, “Introduction to Swimming for Triathlon” taught be Mike Rutledge and “Exercise Physiology for Triathlon” taught by Dr. Greg Wells. Learn at your own speed and the comfort of your own home!

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Triathlon Ontario's Announces its Dec. 29-31 Ottawa Holiday Camp is Open for Registration

– Camp supported by Infinit Nutrition –

December 9, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced as part of its 2015-16 Provincial Development Program, Triathlon Ontario is offering Youth, Junior and U23 athletes an opportunity to train with Provincial coaches at the Nepean Sportsplex for a three day camp from Tuesday December 29th-Thursday December 31st, 2015. The camp lasts from 9am – 4pm each day. Space is limited to 40.

The daily schedule will consist of:
Swim 9:30-11:30am
Lunch 11:45-12:15pm
Run – 12:30 – 1:15
Bike 1:45 – 3:15pm
Core Strength/Post workout stretching 3:20-3:45

As part of the registration package athletes will be receiving, singles of Infinit Nutrition’s Jet Fuel, a Triathlon Ontario water bottle and complimentary Jet Fuel will be available for the athletes throughout the day.

Price: $80 for Non-Provincial Team athletes
$55 for Provincial Team athletes
(includes all applicable taxes and processing fees)

Location: Nepean Sportsplex

What to bring: Athletes will be required to bring their own food, snack and specialty needs, run gear for outside runs, swim gear, bikes and wind trainers.

For registration please click here

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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Triathlon Ontario Announces Partnership with EnergyLab Sports

– 15% of purchase price to be donated to TriOnt’s Youth & Junior programs –

November 17, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced a partnership with Calgary-based high performance carbon wheel manufacturer EnergyLab Sports, to be the official wheel supplier of Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Team.
In addition to directly supporting the Provincial Development Team, EnergyLab Sports has agreed to donate 15% of the purchase price and layaway orders of its popular VC60 carbon wheel set or its deeper sets, the VC75s or VC90s, to Triathlon Ontario’s Youth and Junior development programs.

The purchases and layaway orders must be entered through this special link for the donation to take place. The donation program will run from now until January 30, 2016.

This offer is ideal for those looking for a holiday present or for anyone interested in upgrading the performance of their bikes with a set of new carbon wheels while at the same time, supporting the growth and development of Youth and Junior programs in Ontario. Gift certificates are available.

About EnergyLab Sports
Based out of Calgary, EnergyLab Sports are the only Canadian based specialist that meets UCI and IOC certification for its high performance carbon wheels. EnergyLab is strong supporter of Canadian triathletes and cyclists. Some of the Elite Ontario triathletes that EnergyLab supports include Andrew Yorke, Joanna Brown and the Forbes twins, all National Training Centre – Guelph athletes.

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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Triathlon Ontario Announces 2015 Award Winners

– Tickets for the banquet and guest speaker, Melissa Bishop, still available –

November 16, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced its 2015 Award winners, which will be recognized at its social and year end awards celebration on December 5th, 2015, at McMaster University.

The awards celebration is part of a greater triathlon celebration that includes Series Awards over breakfast with Trisport Subaru Triathlon Series and then lunch with MultiSport Canada Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series and their Series Awards. During the day Personal Best is putting on a series of clinics and guest speakers that has something for everyone.

The evening will start with a cocktail party and social from 5:30-6:15pm followed by an evening (6:15-8pm) hosted by Steve Fleck with special guest speaker, Melissa Bishop. For registration and pricing details details click here. Tickets for the dinner and guest speaker will be just $40. A discounted price of $25 will be available for Triathlon Ontario Award winners.

Proxy Forms
Triathlon Ontario’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on December 5th, 2015. For those members that would like to vote at the AGM but cannot attend, a Proxy Form may be completed and submitted to the Triathlon Ontario office by November 30th. The Proxy Form can also be found on the “About Us” tab on the Triathlon Ontario website.

Award Winners
On behalf of Triathlon Ontario and every multisport athlete, coach, race director and official across the province, congratulations to the following award winners!

Non-Athlete Awards

Coach of the Year Kent Crockower
Official of the Year Joan Hollywood
Volunteer of the Year (Black Betty Award) Marie Walker
Builder Award Tara & Brad Melville
Lifetime Achievement Award John Wragg

Athlete Awards

Short Course Triathlete of the Year  Long Course Triathlete of the Year
Elite Dominika Jamnicky Elite Kirsten Marchant
Taylor Forbes Lionel Sanders
Age Group Nina Sieh Age Group Brittany Dunbar
Prakash Pandya Kenneth Morris
Masters Kirstie Kniaziew Masters Kimberly Fabian
Nick Kolodzie Tim Lychy
Junior Triathlete of the Year  Elise Bolger AWAD/Paratriathlete Christine Robbins
Liam Donnelly
 Cross Triathlete of the Year Duathlete of the Year
Elite  Karsten Madsen Age Group Jasmin Aggarwal
Age Group Brad Reiter Brian Moor
Masters Heather Pady Masters Tammy Purdy
Larry Bradley

Provincial Champions

Sprint Triathlon Sheri Mazella U15 Haley Sturrock
Prakash Pandya Tristen Jones
Standard Triathlon Kirstie Kniaziew Indoor Triathlon Elise Bolger
Andrew Bolton Liam Donnelly
Long Course Triathlon Kristen Tamburrino Sprint Duathlon Jasmin Aggarwal
Lionel Sanders Brian Moore
Cross Triathlon Heather Pady Standard Duathlon Tammy Purdy
Karsten Madsen Brian Moore
Elite/U23 Dominika Jamnicky Division I Club Champions LPC Triathlon Club
Alexander Hinton Division II Club Champions Fighting Koalas
Junior Elise Bolger
Aron Mohammadi

Series Winners 

Elite/U23 Dominika Jamnicky Youth Cup (14-15) Haley Sturrock
Alexander Hinton Tristen Jones
Junior Cup Elise Bolger Long Course Series
Liam Donnelly Age Group Brittany Dunbar
Youth Cup (12-13) Jonathan McMillan
Kenneth Morris
Masters Liz Kutzscher
Tim Lychy

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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Registration Open for Triathlon Ontario's Ultimate Age Grouper Open Water Swim Clinic

– Day supported by Vorgee Canada and Infinit Nutrition –

November 3, 2015 – 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 a world class Open Water Swim Clinic specifically designed for Age Groupers on November 21st.

This is Part 1 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, bio-machinist, nutritionist and to meet and pick up tips from Canadian Olympic Open Water swimmer Zsofi Balazs. The second clinic featuring more advanced skill work will be offered in the New Year.

The day will begin at 1:45pm – concluding at 7pm and will include swim and video analysis (individual and group review), a nutritional seminar, two swim sessions that will feature lots of technique and open water drills, as well as a talk by Zsofi Balazs, London 2012 10km Open Water Olympian.

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 and Repair available for the athletes throughout the day.

The price for the day will be $160. For an additional $50, athletes can order a DVD recording of their stroke with personalized analysis by CSIO’s bio-machinist.

For registration please click here

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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Registration Open for Triathlon Ontario's Next Youth/Junior Development Day in Ottawa

– Day supported by Vorgee Canada and Infinit Nutrition –

October 30, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced as part of its 2015-16 expanded Provincial Development Program, Triathlon Ontario is offering Youths aged 12-15 and Juniors aged 16-19 an opportunity to train with Provincial coaches at the Nepean Sportsplex on Saturday November 28th, 2015 from 10 am – 4:30 pm.

The day will begin with an outdoor group run from 10 am to 10:45 am. The rest of the day will be swim technique focused with two in pool sessions from 11:30 am to 1 pm and then 3 pm to 4pm. Between swim sessions there will be a swim technique seminar covering triathlon focused swim processes, suggested drills and equipment, video examples as well as a recovery and nutrition seminar. Space is limited to 16, so athletes will receive sufficient one-on-one attention.

Athletes are expected to arrive at 9:45 am and the day will be finishing around 4:30 pm. Athletes will be responsible for their own food and snacks throughout the day.
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 and Repair available for the athletes throughout the day.

Price: $115 (includes all applicable taxes and processing fees)

Location: Nepean Sportsplex

What to bring: Run gear for outside, swim gear, food, snacks and specialty needs, writing material to take notes if desired.

For registration please click here

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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Triathlon Ontario Launches Online "Introduction to Swimming for Triathlon" Con-Ed Coaching Course

– Course is the second in series of online continuing education for NCCP triathlon coaches –

October 28, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, launched the second part of its series of online continuing education coaching courses for NCCP trained triathlon coaches. “Introduction to Swimming for Triathlon”, taught by Mike Rutledge, is the follow up course to last year’s “Exercise Physiology for Triathlon”, taught by Dr. Greg Wells.

As previously announced, Triathlon Ontario has partnered with Dr. Greg Wells to co-produce a series of online continuing education courses for those trained or certified NCCP coaches that were looking to enhance their knowledge and skill sets. The objective of an online series was to make the course easily accessible to every interested coach across the province.

The Introduction to Swimming for Triathlon course consists of eight lectures taught by Mike Rutledge. Mike has over 30 years of experience in the area of competitive swimming both as an athlete and coach. As an age group athlete Mike was heavily involved in competitive swimming at the National and International level, competing as part of the Canada Games Team and Olympic Development Team. Mike earned a full scholarship to Texas A&M University where he competed as a competitive swimmer for four years. Mike has also been Provincial Champion as a Masters athlete in both cycling and swimming and also owns the current Canadian Record in the 800m free for swimmers aged 35-39.

As a coach, Mike has spent over 20 years involved both swimming and triathlon for age group and masters athletes. He has regularly lead swimmers to Provincial and National championships and continues to produce athletes that can reach that potential.

Interested coaches can register to going to the Continuing Education Courses tab on our website here. Instructions and pricing can be found there. For those that may be interested in taking this or the Exercise Physiology for Triathlon course but have not completed the NCCP Community coaching course can email [email protected] for possible exemption considerations.

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. For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.

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