ITU DUATHLON & ITU LONG COURSE WORLDS

From Frank Christie at Triathlon Canada:

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Dear Athletes and Coaches, Triathlon Canada is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications from athletes wishing to compete in the elite division at both the ITU Duathlon and ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships.

Long Distance Triathlon World Championships - July 29th in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain.

Duathlon World Championships - September 22nd-23rd in Nancy, France.

Due to time constraints, athletes wishing to apply and be included in Triathlon Canada’s reservation block at the World Championships accommodations must fill out the attached application form and race resume and return to raceentries@triathloncanada.com by Monday February 13th.

Athletes applying after this date, may not be able to be included in Triathlon Canada’s reservation block. We will still be accepting applications for the team until Sunday April 1st. However you may be responsible for finding your own accommodations at your race destination if our reservation block has been filled.

All athletes must be current members of a Provincial Triathlon Organization before applying. A maximum of 6 athletes per gender can be chosen for the team, however Triathlon Canada is under no obligation to fill all the quota spots. Athletes will be granted a spot on the team based on the strength of their application.

 Athletes will be responsible for all costs associated with the event, but will be eligible for a ‘Bonus Pool’ which rewards athletes based on their result in the World Championships race. Each discipline will have a separate bonus pool:

Bonus Pool:
Eligible athletes include all Canadians entered in the Elite Wave of the ITU World Championships Race

a. The bonus pool is to a maximum of $2,000 per year

b. Eligible athletes must finish within 5% of the World Champions time to qualify and must finish in the top 10 of their respective race.

c. Men and Women competing in the same discipline at the World Championships share the same Bonus Pool based on the closest performance (based on percentage) to the World Champion.
 i. $1,000 for the closest
 ii. $600 for the second closest
 iii. $400 for the third closest

Athletes whose applications are accepted will need to register as a team member on Triathlon Canada’s website. More information will be provided to you if your application is accepted. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Frank Christie

Program Coordinator

Triathlon Canada

#106 - 3 Concorde Gate

Toronto, ON  M3C 3N7

Telephone: 416-426-7430

FAX: 416-426-7294

Email: raceentries@triathloncanada.com

Website: www.triathloncanada.com

MALE CYCLISTS NEEDED

Edit: Recruitment poster added to bottom of post. Today's update from Saro: only 3 spots left, looking for "very well trained" cyclists.

A good friend of ours at the Canadian Sport Centre Ontario (CSCO), Saro Farra, is currently conducting his PhD research and looking for male subjects for a cycling study. This study is sponsored by the Faculty of Phys Ed at the University of Toronto, the CSCO, and the Ontario Cycling Association. The title of the study is "Rate of body heat storage vs. absolute temperature as modulators of perceived exertion in cycling performance." Saris is looking for healthy, fit, male cyclists between the ages of 18-40. Subjects will undergo three testing sessions at the CSCO labs (Don Mills & Eglinton, Toronto) over the course of a week, including VO2peak, anthropometry (height, weight, body fat) and two sub maximal tests. Subjects will receive a summary of their testing data, in addition to a small honorarium. For more info contact Saro Farra (saro.farra at utoronto.ca).

Saro testing Alexander Hinton circa 2008

UofT SWIM, ROW & GO

A last minute plug for a great little event: The UofT Triathlon Club is hosting their annual Swim, Row & Go Triathlon this Sunday, Jan 29th. There are still a few spots left in the race. You could battle the windchill on your Sunday morning long run, or you could be at UofT, working up a sweat with a great group of triathletes in a warmer environment (and still do your long run later, if you're so inclined). 

This might be the only triathlon you do this year that doesn't require you to bring a bike. Just pack a backpack with swim gear, shoes, t-shirt and shorts, and take the subway to the St George station. Walk south on St George St., turn west on Harbord and you're there. More info available here.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT SEEKING WORLD CLASS FACILITY

That's the fundraising pitch for a new outdoor 8-lane track at UofGuelph. Dave Scott-Thomas and the Guelph Gryphons love to tackle big challenges and they've locked horns with a monster this time: to build a new, world-class 8-lane track. As with all things related to the Gryphons and Speed River programs, there is a lot of passion, commitment and hard work being dedicated to this right now. There is also some fantastic leadership driving this project, and a strong sense that this can happen. Great energy all around, and the RTC crew is brainstorming ideas to contribute. This is the same passion, energy and resolve that has resulted in a long record of excellence from Guelph runners; they will get this track built. Take five minutes to learn more about the Guelph Track Project and consider lending your support.

THE MAKING OF CHAMPIONS

A great video from runnerspace.com featuring the Gryphons/Speed River run program, and the 2011 CIS Cross Country Championships. Enjoy.

McMAHON & JONES

An interview with Brent McMahon and Kyle Jones, two hard working guys, aiming to put three men on the start line at the London Games. It's well worth a look. Watch the intro, and then the full interview at ~18:30. These guys are great role models, offering insight into what it takes to compete at the international level, and inspiring our next generation as they chase Olympic qualification.

2012 JUNIOR PATCO SELECTION CRITERIA

Coaches/athletes,

Please see the link for the 2012 PATCO Junior Championships Team Selection criteria. PATCO Championships will once again be held in Edmonton, Alberta, July 7, 2012.

CRITERIA HERE.

Edit: Links to updated TriCan Selection criteria can be found under "TriCan Selection Criteria" on the right hand side of this blog.