2019 Elite/U23 Cup Series Venues

 

– 55% increase in prize purse for 2019 Series –

 

December 20, 2018 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial governing body of Multisport in Ontario, announced its host venues for its 2019 Elite/U23 Cup Series. It also annouced a 55% increase in prize purse for the Elite/U23 Cup Series.

The Elite/U23 Cup Series is an integral part of the Provincial Development Program. The Series was created to provide development athletes a draft legal competitive race environment within the province. Developing a strong provincial race series is imperative to developing a system that encourages increased participation, skill development, club growth and a higher level of investment in the sport.

The Series is a best two-of-three results at the following venues:

Race #1 – Toronto Triathlon Festival July 21st – registration open
Race #2 – National Capital Triathlon July 27th – new race, registration coming soon
Race #3 – Draft Legal Provincial Championships Aug 31st – registration coming soon

Triathlon Ontario has increased the prize money for the Elite/U23 Cup. Winners of each gender will now receive $750, second place receives $500 and third place now receives $300. Winners will also have their name engraved on the Series trophy and be presented an award at the annual Awards Ceremony.

For more information about the Series, including rules and scoring, please click here.

 

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: triathlonontario.com.
Follow us on Twitter: @TriOntario.
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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: GoTri.ca.
Follow us on Twitter: @GOTRIOntario.