2014 JR NATIONAL SERIES

Triathlon Canada Reshapes National Junior Series

December 16, 2013 

TORONTO—In an effort to attract young athletes to the sport of triathlon and provide more high level racing opportunities for junior triathletes, Triathlon Canada has developed an new look National Youth and Junior Series for 2014.

The four-race premiere Youth and Junior race series in North America will now offer the following categories: Youth Super Sprint, Junior Sprint and Super Sprint, and a Provincial Mixed Team Relay. The youth category will be for athletes ages 13-15, while junior division will be for athletes ages 16-19.

Full details here.

eGAMES JUNE 15th

There's an exciting new multi-sport event coming to Barrie, Ontario, and it's FREE. Graham Fraser and 2-time Olympic Medallist Simon Whitfield are launching the Endurance Games next weekend in Barrie Ontario, and registration is free, but limited to the first 50 people for each event.

Events include an eliminator run, a cycling criterium, and a Forumla 1 triathlon for amateurs and elites (ie. the Prospects race). Three athletes from the RTC Guelph will line up in the Formula 1 Prospects race: Alexander Hinton, Tyler Bredschneider and Derek Quick, to take on teams from C3 and NTC Victoria. Don't miss your opportunity to take part in the first edition of this exciting new project. And if you're not racing, be sure to stop by to cheer and show your support for the event in order to make sure that it grows in the coming years.

E-mail louise@centurioncycling.com for more information, and to register.

Dear Athlete, Simon Whitfield and Graham Fraser personally invite you to participate in the launch of the revolutionary Endurance Games (eGames) on Saturday June 15th 2013 in Barrie, ON.  This is a once a life time opportunity as you will the first to swim, bike or run  on this closed 800 metre looping course through downtown Barrie. Simon and Graham can be dangerous once they start brainstorming and this concept is there Dream Creation.  2013 Subaru eGames Launch Event Highlights Race on the same course as Simon Whitfield and other top athletes  2013 event is a showcase event for the 2014 Subaru eGames Canada's first Endurance Festival with Elite, Mass Participation and Youth Participants  This years race is on a closed 800 meter course through downtown Barrie SportsNet Coverage eGames is evolving the world of endurance sports in Canada What's in it for you in 2013? Race for FREE Race downtown in front of a cheering crowd... Really Cool Limited to 50 people  eGames Launch shirt and kit We are looking 15 athletes who will be true eGames competitors who will the 2 Mile Run, 45 Cycling Criterium and Triathlon... Is this YOU? Schedule of Launch Events For Saturday June 15th 2013 Event  Time  Description's & Distances Eliminator Run 1:00PM  -2 Mile Total Distance -4 loops of downtown course -After 1 Mile 25% get eliminated Youth Mile Race 1:30PM -1 mile 2 loops -High School Invitational Centurion Downtown Criterium 2:00PM -45 Minutes, bell lap Simons Formula 1 Amateur Triathlon 3:15PM -Swim 400 meters  -Bike 5km -Run 2.5km -Bike 5km -Run 2.5km Celebrity Race 4:30PM -Run, Bike, Run Simons Formula 1 Prospects Triathlon 4:30PM -Same as Amateur Triathlon -With Canada's Top Triathletes What are the 2014 Subaru eGames? Canada's NEWEST, COOLEST, Endurance event 2014 Event host include: Steve Bauer, Hilary Stellingwerf and Simon Whitfield Just like the X-Games the eGames will feature new unique formats Endurance Festival with Youth, Amateur, Elite and Mass Participation Events 2014 events include Triathlon, Centurion Cycling, Running, Mountain Biking, Stand Up Paddling and a community walk Ultimate athletes can do 3 events over the 4 day schedule accumulate points to be crowned the eGames champion in their age group Each event will held in downtown Barrie in new formats with lot's of twist and turns Very cool, exciting and always evolving SportsNet coverage Youth events to keep our kids moving and make it a family weekend Streets filled with spectators cheering for you Vendor expo village like you have never seen before Jazz festival for your entertainment  Stay tuned 2014 event formats and programs will be launched at this years event Thank you so much for choosing the active, dedicated lifestyle you do.  Without athletes like you, an Epic event like eGames could not take place.  It is time to showcase your talents and do everything you have always dreamed of. Please RSVP as there are only 50 positions open per event. Train, Race, Have Fun, Simon Whitfield and Graham Fraser

SPEED RIVER BRUNCH MAY 26th

The last Speed River Community Brunch is this Sunday, May 26th, 10:30am at the Cutten Club. Our very own Amelie Kretz will be one of the speakers. For more information, and to reserve your seat, follow this link.

2013 ITU Barbados Podium

CRITICS

Food for thought from Seth Godin:

"For me, the opinion of any single critic is becoming less and less meaningful as I choose what to view or engage with. And the aggregate opinion of masses of anonymous critics merely tells me that the product or content is (or isn't) mass-friendly. I'm far more moved by the insistent recommendation of a credible, raving fan than I am the snide whispering of some people who just didn't get it."

Full post here.

SPEED RIVER BRUNCH APR 21st

The next Speed River Community Brunch is coming up on April 21st, with another great lineup of speakers. Everyone and all ages welcome. Registration deadline is April 14th, so reserve your tickets today at: http://guestli.st/157566

2013 ONTARIO YOUTH CUP SERIES

Exciting development for our 14-15yr old athletes this season, from Triathlon Ontario. Details below:

2013 Ontario Youth Cup Triathlon Series

Presented by Triathlon Ontario

Goals 2013

•   To provide a competitive draft legal/non-draft legal racing experience within the Youth Race Calendar for Ontario’s 14-15 year old athletes

•   To provide a quality youth focused race series within Ontario to minimize costs and maximize benefits

•   To encourage developing young triathletes to race in youth races instead of adult races

•   To further develop exposure of our sport through increased media coverage

Venues and Schedule*

Sign up to races early to avoid disappointment as space may be limited in some cases.

May 26^th, 2013 – Caledon, C3 Kinetico Kids of Steel Triathlon – Draft Legal*

http://www.c3online.ca/kids.shtml

June 15^th, 2013 – Leamington Triathlon Weekend

http://www.tomatoman.org/

July 14^th, 2013- Timmins, Heart of Gold Triathlon

http://www.heartofgoldtriathlon.com/

Aug 3^rd, 2013 – Ottawa, Triathlon Ontario U15 Draft Legal* Development Race https://eventsonline.ca/events/nationalcapital_oat/

* Draft legal format, must be draft legal certified prior to race!

More info: http://www.triathlonontario.com/draft-legal-cycling-training-s15218

Or call Triathlon Ontario Office

Series Points

•   Final Youth Cup series ranking is determined as the sum of the three (3) best performances.

•   In the event of a tie, athletes are ranked in order of their finish at the Ottawa race.

Place	Allraces
1	25
2	20
3	19
4	18
5	17
6	16
7	15
8	14
9	13
10	12
11	11
12	10
13	9
14	8
15	7
16+	2
DNF	1
DNS	0

Awards

•   Medals to top three male and female athletes at each race and series plaque/trophy to top three overall series winner (provided by Triathlon Ontario presented at annual awards banquet)

More Information

TRIATHLON ONTARIO

Email - info@triathlonontario.com

http://www.triathlonontario.com/ontario-youth-cup-race-series-s16400

REMINDER: TRAINING DAY THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Coach Lorri Zagar and I will be coaching the Training Day, this Sunday, April 7th at UofG. 

We have a solid group of athletes already registered, but there's still space and it's not too late to sign up. You can find the registration info here.