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Demystifying Insurance

Race Insurance
You probably hear all the time in various walks of life about the need for insurance, but very few actually know what that means. In order for a race to get a permit from the local municipality a race director must seek out liability insurance that protects the race venue owners. At many unsanctioned races, the only other additional insurance protection that is sought is for the race directors and their staff, leaving athletes unprotected. When a race is deemed a Triathlon Ontario sanctioned race the race director has successfully gone through the process of submitting detailed paperwork and maps to ensure the race is safe and fair for everyone. Our $5 million liability insurance policy then covers not only the venue, race director and staff, but also every athlete that is participating in the event. Triathlon Ontario members also get an added benefit of also being covered under our $50 thousand sport accident policy (increase from $20K this year). For more details of the coverage please see here. These same two policies are also available for clubs that sanction their clubs and workouts with us.

New For 2015!
Individual Athlete Insurance
A new member benefit for this year is our new Individual Athlete Insurance. For just an extra $10 on top of membership you can have our Liability and Sport Accident policies extended to your triathlon training 24 hours a day 7 days a week, worldwide coverage. We are the only sanctioning body that is offering this type of additional coverage. If you train alone or outside of Ontario, you can have the peace of mind of having that extra protection.

Bike Insurance
You spent thousands on your beautiful machine, but do you have any protection for it from theft or damage at a sanctioned race or sanctioned club workout? In 2013 a bike was stolen from transition at an unsanctioned event in Ontario, and then this year, three bikes were stolen out of transition at a sanctioned event and luckily, one of those victims had purchased our insurance. With more races requiring you to leave your bike overnight the risk of theft is increasing and you’ve most likely signed a waiver that does not hold the race director legally responsible. If you think your house insurance covers your bike, you may want to review your policy. Triathlon Ontario has very affordable premiums for its members who race at sanctioned events or train with sanctioned clubs during sanctioned workouts. Don’t learn about the benefits of insurance the hard way.

Triathlon Ontario Announces Mini Series Indoor Provincial Championships

– Earn points in both indoor races and become Provincial Champion –

The Personal Best/Awake Caffeinated Chocolate indoor triathlons on December 13th, 2014 and February 28th, 2015 will serve as a two part Indoor Provincial Championship. Points earned in the first race on December 13th will be totaled along with points earned in the second race on February 28th. The second race’s points will be worth 1.5 times that of the first race.

Both races will be held at McMaster University. The format for both races will consist of a 15 minute timed swim in a 25 metre pool; points will be allocated for the distance covered in the allotted time. Athletes will then have a five minute transition time to prepare for the bike leg. The bike leg consists of a 15 minute time trial on stationary electronic bikes, points will be allocated for distance covered. Athletes will then have another five minute transition time to prepare for the run. The run consists of a 15 minute timed run on a 200 metre indoor track. The further your go in each leg the more points you will accumulate. The higher your score, the higher you will rank in the overall race (by age category).

Relays & Clubs
Athletes can also form a two or three person relay team or you can compete as a club. For a club to compete for the title it must be a Triathlon Ontario sanctioned club. The format of the club competition is simply count your best four results from your club members and at least one must be a female. You can enter as many club members as you like.

Entry fee for December 13th is just $25 plus HST. Indoor triathlon is a great way to challenge yourself, compete with others and break up the monotony of winter training. The easy format doesn’t require a bike or wind trainer, all you need to bring is swim and running gear. Compete in age group, school or relay categories and there will be great prizes and fun for all!

For registration and further details please click here.

Upcoming Youth/Junior Training Days

Friendly reminder to all of those youth and juniors out there that the second sessions of our Youth/Junior Training Days will be held in Peterborough on December 13th and Ottawa on December 20th. With January fast approaching, don’t put off registration for the next set of Training Days held in Peterborough on January 3, Guelph on January 4, and Ottawa on January 24.

Registration forms and a complete list of the schedules can be found here
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Attention Youth, Juniors and U23! We Have a Holiday Camp Featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Glenroy Gilbert

As part of its Provincial Development Program, Triathlon Ontario is proud to offer a three day camp over the holiday season in Ottawa featuring Olympic Gold Medalist Glenroy Gilbert. The camp is open to Youth, Junior and U23 athletes on a first come first serve basis. Provincial Development Team members have the right of first refusal for a spot and there is a limit of 20 for the camp. Details of the camp and registration is outlined below.

Location: The Training Camp will be held at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa.

Date: December 27-29, 2014

Schedule:
Saturday, December 27, 2014 Nepean Sportsplex
9:30am – 11:00am: Swim
11:20am – 12:00pm: Break & Discussion – Junior/U23 development pathway
12:00pm – 1:30pm: Biking
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Run or Snowshoe
3:00pm: Pickup

Sunday, December 28, 2014 – Nepean Sportsplex
9:30am – 11:00am: Swim
11:20am – 12:00pm: Break & Discussion – creating a race plan
12:00pm – 1:30pm: Biking
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Run or Snowshoe
3:00pm: Pickup

Monday, December 29, 2014 – Nepean Sportsplex / Dome
9:30am – 11:00am: Swim
11:00am – 12:30pm: Drive out to the dome
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Speed & Development workshop with Olympic Gold Medallist
Glenroy Gilbert
2:00pm: Pickup at the dome & go home

Cost:
Non Provincial Development Team: $89.00
Provincial Development Team: $69.00

Triathlon Ontario’s IRONMAN® Muskoka Training Camp

Triathlon Ontario has partnered with Lisa Bentley and her LBT coaching team to offer a premium training camp that is a must for anyone planning do to the first ever IRONMAN® Muskoka.

Many triathletes want to perform at their best for IRONMAN® Muskoka and need a little jump start to their daily training routine. Triathlon Ontario has teamed up with 11-time IRONMAN® Champion, Lisa Bentley and her experienced coaching team to help take their preparation to the next level!

Triathletes will bring their goals and work ethics and leave fitter, stronger and better motivated. This camp will provide a personalized one-on-one instruction and coaching so space is limited.

Date: July 24-26, 2015

The Camp Package Includes:

All training and coaching sessions, discussion sessions and question and answer sessions and one-on-one debriefs with Lisa Bentley and David Cracknell
PowerBar gift bag with training nutrition
Dinner on Saturday and brunch on Sunday
Motivational talk on Saturday night
Fully supported bike and run with on course nutrition complements of PowerBar
Discounted rate for lodging at Deerhurst Resort

Price: Early bird Pricing ends December 31st, 2014

$375 + 13% HST ($48.75) = $423.75
If registered before March 1st: $400 + 13% HST ($52.00) = $452.00
If registered after March 1st: $450 + 13% HST ($58.50) = $508.50

Click here for full camp schedule and registration form

Holiday Gift Ideas

Visit our store for great stocking stuffers. If your loved one is doing the 2015 Muskoka Ironman® why not get them the gift of exceptional race guidance and experience from 11 time Ironman® triathlete, Lisa Bentley and her team of coaches? Sign them up for Triathlon Ontario’s Muskoka Ironman Training Camp.

If you’re still buying sports drink at the grocery store there’s always Infinit for 20% off. Don’t forget, there’s always the great gift of a 2015 Triathlon Ontario membership. Email [email protected] for more details and application.

Coming Soon…

New NCCP Ottawa Community Level Coaching Course

Looking to acquire your coaching training? We are offering a Community Level NCCP coaching course on January 17 and 18, 2015 in Ottawa. The host venue is the University of Ottawa, 120 University Private, Ottawa, Ontario in the Faculty of Social Science building. This is an excellent introduction to key coaching concepts, general coaching information, and the principles of triathlon training for adults. The course is presented by an experienced instructor with applied exercises that provide opportunities for both learning and applying concepts of training and racing.

Time: 8:00AM – 4:00PM, both days

Cost: Triathlon Ontario Member: $175.00
Non Member: $200.00

This course sells out so sign up today to reserve your spot.

More info on Triathlon Coaching

Discounted Age Group Camps and Clinics

Need more reasons why you should be a Triathlon Ontario member? Check out the great discounts on these great camps and clinics from our friends at NRG and LPC!

2015 NRG Florida Winter Training Camps in Clermont, Florida

Afraid of another Polar Vortex this winter?? Join us in Florida Feb 14-21 or Feb 28 – March 7 for a great week of training in the heat! NRG camps are open to all athletes, with hands on coaching from some of the top coaches in the country and an all inclusive camp where you get to train like a Pro. This is a great chance to get away from winter and get a head start on your season!

Triathlon Ontario members will receive a $50 discount off the regular price, but are also eligible for our early bird discounts so you can save up to $150 so book now!

You can find all the details here

2015 NRG Europe Camp

NRG is headed to Menton, France May 7-17 this year. Menton is located just 15km from Nice and 5km from Monaco and Italy. We will be located on the water so there is easy access to open water swimming in the Mediterranean, as well we are at the foot of the famous Col de la Madone climb that many of the world’s top cyclists use to test their fitness. Enjoy 8 days of fully supported swim/bike/run training with the NRG team in France!

Triathlon Ontario members will receive a $100 discount and are also eligible for our early bird discount as well so don’t wait!

You can find all the details here

LPC Swim Video Analysis Sessions

For you winter enthusiasts LPC is offering an exciting clinic on Dec. 6, 2014 & Jan. 10, Feb. 21, Apr. 11, 2015 in Ontario, for all athletes. LPC coaches James Loaring and Mark Linseman will capture your above and underwater swim stroke while providing prompt personalized feedback on the primary areas you should focus on for your stroke correction.

Recording under the water allows for a clear picture of what is happening leading to a better stroke and faster time. LPC will be using a GoPro camera to record the front, beneath, and the side of the swimmer, review the data and provide tips for immediate improvement. As an added feature, your stroke footage will be uploaded to a secure webpage for future reference.

There is a 10 participant cap per session.

Triathlon Ontario members will receive a 20% discount when applying promo code TRION.

You can find all the details here

Already psyched? Sign up here

LPC Functional Threshold Power Testing Service

Power provides the best indicator of improvements in your cycling fitness, largely because tracking power is both reliable and repeatable. It can be difficult to track improvement using time or speed if the courses you ride, or the conditions you ride in, are different. On Dec. 6, 2014 & Jan. 10, Feb. 21, Apr. 11, for 2015, LPC will be offering an FTP (Functional Threshold Power) test to help track improvements in fitness, optimal pacing, identifying bike fit and pedaling inefficiencies, and establishing power training zones that reflect an individuals current fitness. This event is limited to 12 participants per session.

Triathlon Ontario members using promo code TRION will receive a 20% discount.

You can find all the details here

Click here to register

Holiday Hours of The Office

2014 has been a very good, but busy year for Triathlon Ontario and it’s time to take a break to recharge the batteries. Have no fear, the elves at the TriOnt workshop are hard at work planning for a fantastic 2015! The Triathlon Ontario office will be closed from Wednesday December, 24 and reopening on January 5 with the usual office hours of Monday-Thursday 9:30-3 pm. Have a Happy Holidays!??

Don’t Forget to Join our New LinkedIn Group

Do you have a LinkedIn account? Have questions about races or training or just love to talk triathlon? Then you should know we’ve started a new Age Group Community page on LinkedIn that you should join. It’s a discussion forum where you can ask questions or answer other people’s questions and share your love of the sport. You can join here http://linkd.in/1qDZgeU

Tara’s Nutrition Tips

Tara Postnikoff is a registered Nutritional Consultant, Triathlon Coach and Personal trainer