Membership Benefits
TRIATHLON ONTARIO Members
- Receive a complimentary subscription to Triathlon Canada Magazine – one per household – a $25 value
- Have $5,000,000 liability insurance at Triathlon Ontario sanctioned races
- Have sport accident insurance – to supplement the member’s existing coverage – does not cover equipment
- Can access the Member Bike Insurance programme. Insure your bike for accidents during Triathlon Ontario sanctioned races and new in 2012 selected WTC races in Canada and the United States
- TRIATHLON ONTARIO Coach Members will receive free access to SIRC (Sport Research Library with over 4,000 titles) - a $50 value new in 2012
- Are eligible to win prize money for your club at the Provincial club Championship
- Eligible to attend the Triathlon Ontario Conference in October
- Can qualify for the Canadian National Age Group Team to participate at ITU World Championships
- Can compete in the Ontario Summer Games
- Can qualify for Canada Summer Games
- Can attend Triathlon Ontario Camps and Training Days
- Are eligible for the Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Programme (direct funding to High Performance Athletes)
- NCCP Comp Intro Certified Coach Members can access Quest for Gold Coach Development Bursaries
- Are eligible to receive the TRIATHLON ONTARIO Athlete Travel Bursaries new in 2012
- Save $6 at every TRIATHLON ONTARIO sanctioned event
- TRIATHLON ONTARIO membership required to be eligible for elite status
What does TRIATHLON ONTARIO do on your behalf?
- Liaises with the Ministry of Health Promotion on behalf of our members
- Official representative of all Ontario multisport athletes to Triathlon Canada and ITU
- Works with Ontario Race Directors to develop the best race calendar in Canada
- Official training
- administers the NCCP Triathlon Coach Training programme in Ontario
- develops training camps, training days and other training opportunities
- secures national team qualifying spots on behalf of our members
- Athlete Recognition through annual TRIATHLON ONTARIO awards
- Delivers Kids of Steel programme in Ontario
- Development of new programmes encouraging an active lifestyle through multisport activities
- Lobbies Triathlon Canada for rule changes
- Provides technical assistance to new race directors in developing races
- Assists local community organizations in accessing government grants for triathlon or multisport related activities and programmes
- Member of the Sport4Ontario which lobbies for better funding, facilities and access to sport for all Ontario residents
- Provides guidance and ensures safety at race venues through Triathlon Ontario sanctioning and officiating
- Supports local clubs through coach education workshops and the Club Championship programme