Registration for Three Provincial Draft Certifications Now Open

– Certification required for Youth Cup, OSG or any other non-Age Group draft legal races –

April 10, 2018 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial governing body of Multisport in Ontario, announced registration is now open for three opportunities for development athletes to attain draft legal certifications.

The certifications are free of charge, and take approximately four hours. Athletes are given multiple opportunities to practice and go over the required skill sets before certification is determined.

Participants must register and be 2018 Triathlon Ontario members. While there are no competitions that require 12-13 year old athletes to be certified, athletes of that age that believe they poses the necessary skill sets are welcome to take the certification.

Schedule:
May 12 – Milton GO Station Parking Lot – 9am REGISTER
Jun 3 – Milton GO Station Parking Lot – 9am REGISTER
Jun 17 – Ottawa Canadian Tire Centre (Lot 9) – 9am
REGISTER

Draft legal certification is required for those wishing to participate in the 14-15 Youth Cup, Junior Cup, Elite/U23 Cup, Ontario Summer Games and any national or international draft legal competition other than Age Group racing.

While Triathlon Ontario encourages clubs and coaches to run drafting clinics and incorporate drafting skill sets in their daily training environments, the actual certifications are conducted by the Provincial Development Coach to ensure consistency across the province.

The certification checklist and drafting manual is available on the Triathlon Ontariowebsite. Athletes, parents and coaches are encouraged to review those reference materials and best prepare for the certifications as well as incorporate drafting drills in their regular training.

About GOTRI.ca

GOTRI.ca is a resource website created by Triathlon Ontario specifically for beginners and new entrants in the sport of triathlon, duathlon and other multisport events. The website is an easy-to-use resource tool to find sanctioned Ontario clubs, events, coaches or general information about the sport. For more information please visit: http://www.gotri.ca.

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.