Triathlon Ontario Issues "Du-the-Double" Duathlon Challenge

– Du both duathlon Provincial Championships at Multsport Canada’s Bracebridge,  $500 prize to top male and female –
April 20, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, has issued the “Du-the-Double” Duathlon Challenge.The “Du-the-Double” Duathlon Challenge consists of Age Groupers competing in both the Sprint and International/Standard Distance Duathlon Provincial Championships on August 8 & 9, 2015 at  Multisport Canada’s Bracebridge Triathlon Weekend.The rules are simple, athletes must be Triathlon Ontario members and must compete as Age Groupers in their respective age groups.  Points will be awarded based on finishing position for both events within the top 10 of each age group.  Athletes will be awarded 100 points for first place, 90 points for second, 80 points for third and so on until 10 points for 10th place.The top female and male after both events’ points have been added will win $500 each.

In the event of a tie after both races, the winner will be decided based on their finishing places against the overall field in both events.

WC Qualification
In addition to being named host of the Provincial Championships, the event will also serve as a National Qualifier and will have two automatic qualifying spots per age group for each of the two Duathlon distances for the 2016 ITU World Duathon Championships.  The site of the 2016 ITU World Duathlon Championships has yet to be announced.

For those duathletes looking to qualify for World Championships but do not finish in the top two in their age group, there is still a very good chance of claiming an extra spot at a later date.  In order to qualify and claim a subsequent spot you must be a member of Triathlon Ontario in the year of qualification and year of competition and race in a qualifying event such as MSC’s Bracebridge event.

For more information about qualification and the National Age Group team, please contact Triathlon Canada.

For more information and registration please go to MSC Bracebridge.        .

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 Duathlon Provincial Championships

– Multisport Canada’s Bracebridge to have two automatic qualification spots for each duathlon distance for the 2016 ITU World Championships –

April 9, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced that MSC Bracebridge will host the Sprint Duathlon and International Distance Duathlon Provincial Championships on August 8 & 9, 2015.

In addition to being named host of the Provincial Championships, the event will also serve as a National Qualifier and will have two automatic qualifying spots per age group for each of the two Duathlon distances for the 2016 ITU World Duathon Championships. The site of the 2016 ITU World Duathlon Championships has yet to be announced.

For those duathletes looking to qualify for World Championships but do not finish in the top two in their age group, there is still a very good chance of claiming an extra spot at a later date. In order to qualify and claim a subsequent spot you must be a member of Triathlon Ontario in the year of qualification and year of competition and race in a qualifying event such as MSC’s Bracebridge event.

For more information about qualification and the National Age Group team, please contact Triathlon Canada.

For more information and registration please go to MSC Bracebridge. .

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 New Cross Triathlon Provincial Championship

– “Mine-Over-Matter” Race to be National Cross Championships, 2016 ITU World Championship Qualifier and XTERRA World Championship Qualifier –

 

March 12, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced the first ever Cross Triathlon Provincial Championships to be held at Element Racing’s “Mine-Over-Matter” race on June 27th, 2015 at the Kelso Quarry in Milton, Ontario.   A Cross Triathlon is made up of a swim, mountain bike and trail run.

In addition to being named host to the new Provincial Championships, the event will also serve as the National Championships for Cross Triathlon and therefore will have 10 automatic qualifying spots per age group for the 2016 ITU World Cross Triathlon Championships.  This style of racing is also commonly known under the brand XTERRA and this race will also serve as race one of two of the XTERRA Ontario Points Series for 14 qualifying Age Grouper spots to the 2015 XTERRA World Championships in Maui Hawaii, USA.

For anyone looking for something new in triathlon or to mix up their training regime this is a location that is sure to provide a spectacular course- whether you are a seasoned athlete or first-timer to the world of multi-sport races. The swim will take place in the spring-fed, baby blue waters of the Kelso Quarry. The bike portion will take place within Kelso Conservation Area- home to some of the area’s best mountain bike trails, while the run will follow along various escarpment trails.  This is a fast and flowing course, which constantly changes from double to single track and back again. There are lots of opportunities for passing, and racers are treated to several vista views on the run course.

For more information and registration please go to “Mine-Over-Matter”.

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 New Junior and Elite/U23 Draft Legal Series

– Juniors to battle for new Junior Cup and Elite/U23s set their sights on $2,000 purse –

February 27, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced the unveiling of two new series, the Ontario Junior Cup and the Ontario Elite/U23 Cup.

For those Juniors aged 16-19 and who are draft legal certified and Triathlon Ontario members, the Cup Series will consist of three races, with the best two point totals counting towards a final total.

For anyone aged 20 or older, have draft legal certification, official Elite status and are Triathlon Ontario members, the Elite/U23 Cup will consist of two races, with both races counting towards a final point total. The prize money will be determined based on the final point total from both races. The first place winner (male and female) will win $500, second place will take home $300 and third place will receive $200. The Draft Legal Provincial Championships will be worth additional points in each Series.

Venues
Ontario Junior Cup
Belle River Triathlon, July 5, 2015
Draft Legal Provincial Championships, August 1, 2015
Dunrobin Triathlon, August 30, 2015

Ontario Elite/U23 Cup
Belle River Triathlon, July 5, 2015
Draft Legal Provincial Championships, August 1, 2015

For point allocations please see the Junior Cup webpage or the Elite/U23 Cup webpage.

Registration for Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Triathlon Ontario also announced toady that registration for the Draft Legal Provincial Championships is now open. Please follow this link to sign up.

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:

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Triathlon Ontario Announces Venue for 2015 Club Championships

– $2,000 of prize money up for grabs –

February 20, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today that Multisport Canada’s Wasaga Beach Triathlon Weekend on August 29-30, 2015 will be the venue for the 2015 Triathlon Ontario Club Championships.

In 2014 the Club Championships were revamped to include two Divisions based on club size as well as an overhaul of the points system to award points based on participation and performance. The result was an overwhelming success as 34 clubs and 244 athletes participated. The prize money Triathlon Ontario offered was also doubled.

The events that will count towards point totals will be the individual Sprint and Standard distance triathlons, Sprint duathlon, as well as triathlon and duathlon relays. In order for a relay result to count, all members of the relay must be members of the same club. Results from Give-it-a-Tri and Swim/Bike competitions (including relays) will not count towards the point totals.

Clubs in both Divisions I and II will each compete for purse of $1,000 from Triathlon Ontario ($2,000 total). Cash prizes will be divided in each Division as follows: $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place, $200 for 3rd place. Points will be awarded to participants based on their finishing position in their age group. Every participant who finishes will be awarded minimum points. Please click here for a full break down of point allocations.

Clubs must be sanctioned with Triathlon Ontario and their members must also be members of Triathlon Ontario. Only those participants that are members of the sanctioned club at the time of the competition are eligible to score points for the Club Championship. Only members listed on the official club list maintained in the Triathlon Ontario office will be eligible to score for a club.

Up Coming Announcements
Triathlon Ontario will be announcing a number of Series and Provincial Championship venues in the coming weeks including:
A New 3-4 race Draft Legal Junior Cup Series
A New 2-race Draft Legal Elite/U23 Series
Draft Legal Provincial Championships registration opening
A New Cross Triathlon Provincial Championship (commonly known as Xterra)
Duathlon Provincial Championships
Stay tuned for a number of exciting announcements!

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:

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Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka Deemed a Long Course National Qualification Race

February 18, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today that the July 5th, 2015 Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka race, the 2015 Long Course Provincial Championships, will also be a National Qualification race for the 2016 ITU Long Course World Championships.

The race will have one qualification spot per age group per gender available to qualify for the chance to wear the maple leaf in 2016 at the ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships, to be held at the Redman Triathlon in Oklahoma City, Okla.

For those looking to qualify but do not finish first in their given age group, there is still a very good chance to qualify as all unclaimed spots are gathered into a pool and then open for general registration by Triathlon Canada at an announced time. To be eligible all you need to do is race in a qualifier, be a member of your Provincial Governing Body in the year of qualification and competition and contact Triathlon Canada at the pre-announced time to claim a spot. To register for the 2015 Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka, click here.

The Subaru Ironman 70.3 Muskoka race will also play a significant part in Triathlon Ontario’s new Long Course Provincial Series as it will be worth 1.25x the points in the Series. For more details about the Series please click here.

Up Coming Announcements
Triathlon Ontario will be announcing a number of Series and Provincial Championship venues in the coming weeks including:

Club Championships
A New 3-4 race Draft Legal Junior Cup Series
A New 2-race Draft Legal Elite/U23 Series
Draft Legal Provincial Championships registration opening
A New Cross Triathlon Provincial Championship (commonly known as Xterra)
Duathlon Provincial Championships
Stay tuned for a number of exciting announcements!

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:

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Triathlon Ontario Announces Youth Cup Series Venues and 2016 Ontario Summer Games Qualifiers

February 4, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today the 2015 Ontario Youth Cup Series venues, which will also serve as the 2016 Ontario Summer Games qualifying events.

Youth Cup Series

2015 will be the third year for the developmental competition whose purpose is to provide youth aged athletes (14-15) competitive draft legal racing opportunities and youth aged athletes (12-13) an introduction to competitive racing through a series of non-draft legal races.  The Series began in 2013 with four races in one category (14-15) with less than 20 participants with one draft legal race.  In 2014, the Series expanded to include five races, three of which were draft legal in the 14-15 age category and four races in the newly created 12-13 age category.  Participation grew to 40 athletes in the 14-15 age group and 45 in the 12-13 age group.

The 2015 Series will once again feature best four of five race format in the 14-15 age group, four of which will be draft legal races and a best three of four race format in the 12-13 age group.

The Series will kick off for both age groups in the southernmost part of the province at the Belle River Triathlon on July 5th.  The 14-15s will continue on to Ottawa on August 1st for the Draft Legal Provincial Championships where additional points will be up for grabs.  Both age groups join up again on August 15th for the Orillia KOS and then head back east again for the Dunrobin KOS, near Ottawa on August 30th.  The Series will wrap up on September 12th at the Multisport Canada Lakeside KOS. For point breakdowns and more Youth Cup information please see our Youth Cup webpage.  Athletes must be members of Triathlon Ontario to be included in the Series.

2016 Ontario Summer Games 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 those not currently draft legal certified information and dates of clinics can be found on our Youth and Juniors webpage.  If an athlete is seeking certification and cannot attend a listed clinic, please contact the Triathlon Ontario office and the staff will work to help find a qualified coach that can certify the athlete.

The following is a list of the events and their associated automatic qualification spots.

Race Date Number of Spots
Belle River Triathlon July 5th 10 (5 Boys & 5 Girls)
Draft Legal Provincial Championships August 1st 10 (5 Boys & 5 Girls)
Orillia KOS August 15th 10 (5 Boys & 5 Girls)
Dunrobin KOS August 30th 10 (5 Boys & 5 Girls)
MSC Lakeside KOS (non-draft legal)* September 12th 6 (3 Boys & 3 Girls)

*Total of 46 participants 23 Boys and 23 Girls

*Athletes may qualify in this race and not be draft legal certified but they must become draft legal certified before the 2016 “Wild Card” race or their spot will be revoked

For more information about the OSG please see our website.

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: Triathlon Ontario.

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Announcing a Long Course for Provincial Championships Venue and a New Long Course in Provincial Series

February 2, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today that the Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka on July 5th, 2015 will host this year’s Long Course Triathlon Provincial Championships.  This race will also be a qualifier for the 2015 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.  At this time there are no 2016 ITU World Championship qualifying spots.

Triathlon Ontario also announced today a new Long Course Provincial Series for Age Groupers.  In order to participate in the Series, athletes must be Triathlon Ontario members by the final point tally, after the last event.  The list of events and their associated point weights are as follows:

Race Date Point Weights
MSC Welland Half Triathlon June 14, 2015 1.0x
Subaru IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka July 5, 2015 1.25x (Provincials)
MSC K-Town Long Course Triathlon August 2nd, 2015 1.0x
IRONMAN Muskoka August 30th, 2015 1.5x
Niagara Barrelman September 20, 2015 1.0x

Rules of the Competition

There will be two age group categories, 40 years of age and over (Masters Division) and under 40 years of age (Age Group Division) as of December 31st, 2015.  The female and male in each category will be recognized as Series Champion at Triathlon Ontario’s year-end awards banquet.

Points are earned by finishing within the top 20 in your age group.  Points are awarded for finishing position within your age group against the entire field in your age group (not just against other members).  Athletes can compete in as many or as little events as they wish but only the best three results will count toward the final total.
After each race Triathlon Ontario will publicize the standings updated standings.

Athletes must race in their proper age groups to ensure the results are ranked properly in order to be included.

Points Breakdown

Place Points Place Points Place Points
1st 325 8th 160 15th 60
2nd 290 9th 140 16th 50
3rd 265 10th 120 17th 40
4th 240 11th 100 18th 30
5th 220 12th 90 19th 20
6th 200 13th 80 20th 10
7th 180 14th 70

 

IRONMAN Muskoka Camp

For those that want to get a kick start on the competition and perform at their best in Muskoka, Trithlon Ontario and 11-time IRONMAN champ Lisa Bentley have teamed together to offer a first class three day camp.  For all of the details please go to the Triathlon Ontario website.  The next price increase is March 1st.

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: Triathlon Ontario
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Announcing 2015 Sprint and Standard Distance Provincial Championship Venues

 

January 26, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today that the Toronto Triathlon Festival (TTF) will host 2015 Provincial Championships for both the Sprint and Standard (Olympic) distances.

The event will take place on June 21, 2015, an earlier than usual date due to the 2015 Pan Am Games.  This is the fourth year of the event, which has consistently been one of the largest triathlon events in Ontario, but first time hosting Provincial Championships.  The TTF has played host to multiple National Championships over the past three years.

For those competitive athletes that hope to claim the Provincial crown in either distance, you must be a member of Triathlon Ontario and can do so here or to see the numerous membership benefits including supporting the growth and development of the sport click here.

The TTF has also been deemed a National Qualifying race by Triathlon Canada.  As such, there will be three automatic qualifying spots in each distance for each gender in each age group.  For those interested in wearing the maple leaf in 2016 in Mexico but may not finish in the podium, there is still a very good opportunity to claim an extra spot but you must race in a qualifying race such as the TTF.  Anyone interested in competing at the Age Group World Championships must also be a member of their Provincial Governing Body in the year of qualification and competition.  Please see the Triathlon Canada website for more information.

Up Coming Announcements

Triathlon Ontario will be announcing a number of Series and Provincial Championship venues in the coming weeks including:

  • Club Championships
  • Long Course Triathlon Provincial Championships and a new Long Course Provincial Series
  • Youth Cup venues for both the 12-13 and 14-15 age groups and 2016 Ontario Summer Games qualifiers
  • A New 3-4 race Draft Legal Junior Cup Series
  • A New 2-race Draft Legal Elite/U23 Series
  • Draft Legal Provincial Championships
  • A New Cross Triathlon Provincial Championship (commonly known as Xterra)
  • Duathlon Provincial Championships

Stay tuned for a number of exciting announcements!

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.

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Quest for Gold – Ontario Athlete Assistance Program (OAAP)

January 17, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, is pleased to announce a draft list of athletes who have been nominated for Ontario Cards under the 2014-2015 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.

Congratulations to the following list of athletes:
Myles Zagar        Dominika Jamnicky   Christine Robbins
Kyle Jones           Kirsten Vergara
Taylor Forbes      Samantha Klus
Oliver Blecher     Elise Bolger

Triathlon Ontario would like to especially thank Shaunna Taylor, Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Director for Paratriathlon for all of her passion and dedication in helping Triathlon Ontario to secure the first ever OAAP card for Paratriathlon.

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. For more information about the Quest for Gold OAAP please see the Triathlon Ontario website.

 

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.

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