June Newsletter
What’s New @TriOntario
Don’t forget to renew your membership
A big thank you to the 3,000 members that have renewed so far for the 2015 season and those of you that have made donations. We are a non-profit organization and in an environment where funding is scarce so every dollar counts.
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!
Stay Hydrated While Being Cool This Summer
The summer weather is upon us so as we begin sweating it up, don’t forget to hydrate.
Why not grab one of our nifty water bottles and fill it with your personalized custom blend of Infinit Nutrition (20% off usingTO2015 promo code).
You can pick up one of these or some other cool stuff at our store!
Triathlon Ontario Camps & Clinics
Age Group Draft Clinic Featuring Olympian and 3-time National Champ Kyle Jones
On July 18 Triathlon Ontario will be running its first ever draft clinic for Age Groupers. The clinic will be held in Guelph and run by coach James Loaring of the LPC Triathlon Club and will feature guest speaker Olympian and 3-time Canadian National Champion Kyle Jones.
The clinic is ideal for those Age Groupers competing in Mexico at next year’s ITU Sprint World Championships which is draft legal, or those looking to increase their bike skills for racing or group riding purposes.
Registration forms will be ready next week so keep your eyes peeled in your inbox for the official announcement!
Triathlon Ontario’s Muskoka IRONMAN Training Camps
If anyone is considering doing their first ever (or 15th) IRONMAN, why not hone your skills at our camp specifically for IRONMAN Muskoka. The camp will feature the one and only Lisa Bentley and her LBT coaching team who are offering premium training to each participant.
Date: July 24-26, 2015
Click here for full camp schedule and registration form (Muskoka)
Age Grouper News
First of Six Free Beginner Clinics Takes Place in Woodstock
Last month, we announced a new series of six free beginner triathlon clinics across various venues this summer. The first one, in preparation for the MSC Woodstock race this Saturday, took place in brutal weather conditions and 15 brave souls took part. Congratulations and best of luck!
The next clinic (open to everyone) is June 20th at the Toronto Triathlon Festival. For more details click here.
New Sanctioned Open Water Series
Looking for something different to try or want to work on your open water racing skills? There is a new open water series starting this year and the races are Triathlon Ontario sanctioned.
Canaqua Sports Open Water Swim Series has a number of races in Ontario, and in close proximity to the Greater Toronto area.
For more information, visit their website.
Youth, Junior & Elite/U23 News
New Junior Cup
Who needs the Stanley Cup when you have a pair of trophies that look this swanky!!!
Check out the new Junior Cup Series trophy. Are you ready to be the first person to get their name etched into immortality?
Find out all of the details here. First race is June 21 at the Toronto Triathlon Festival!!
New Elite/U23 Cup
Not to be outdone, the new Elite/U23 Cup Series has a shinny new trophy as well.
Added bonus to being the first person to get their name on the trophy, there’s also $2,000 of prize money up for grabs!
Details of the Series can be found here. First race is June 21 at the Toronto Triathlon Festival!!
Club News
A big welcome to our newest sanctioned club, the Hurricane Triathlon Club Mississauga. We have now topped a whopping 61 sanctioned clubs in the Triathlon Ontario family. A new record!!!
Interested in joining a club? There are lots of great benefits (plus a $10 discount on your TriOnt membership). To find a club near you go to our Sanctioned Clubs list.
Coaching News
NCCP Adult Community Level Coaching Course
We have an exciting and informative Community Level NCCP coaching course on June 27 & 28, 2015in Milton. The host venue is the Community Room in the Loblaw Superstore, 820 Main Street East, Milton, Ontario, L9T 0J4. 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.
Based on the success of the youth course, which focused more on practical applications, we are making adjustments to the adult course to include a more practical versus theory content.
Time: 8:00AM – 4:00PM This course sells out so sign up today to reserve your spot
Price: Triathlon Ontario Member: $175.00
Non Member: $200.00 More info on Triathlon Coaching
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]
Sheri Fraser Niagara Camp
Come train with 3x AG World Champion and 23x top 10 Ironman finisher Sheri Fraser, and her team of experienced coaches, in beautiful Niagara on July 30 – August 3. Wine country is a perfect venue for training for your Ironman, 1/2 Ironman, Olympic or Sprint races. You will get the opportunity to swim in the Welland Canal, bike along quiet country roads, climb the escarpment or go flat along the Canal, and run on short hill trails and along the Canal. These camps are fully supported with feed stations and certified and experienced coaches for all levels and distances.
Accommodations are available at Niagara College Welland Campus.
Triathlon Ontario Members will receive a $5 per day discount (~10%)
One day passes are also available. Contact Sheri ([email protected]) for group rates.
You can find all of the details here