Triathlon Ontario

T Train Cycling - Hill Climb
2024-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Serena Gundy Park, 58 Rykert Crescent, East York, Ontario, M4G 2S9, Canada
Hill repeat workout – learning hill climbing technique and gaining bike fitness.

TTC Skills Development/Newbie Clinic
2024-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Kelso Conservation Area, 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, Ontario, L9T 2X7, Canada
Our full day triathlon skills clinic is a comprehensive training day designed for newer athletes who are looking to enhance their triathlon skills and abilities, or seasoned members looking to improve their times. This clinic provides a unique opportunity for triathletes to come together to learn from each other and train under the guidance of experienced coaches.
In the swimming session we will breakdown the common fear with open water swimming and participants will learn techniques such as proper breathing, body positioning. We will focus on open water swim skills such as sighting, drafting turning and navigating through a crowd. A wetsuit is strongly recommended.
During the bike session participants are coached on bike handing skills including mounting, dismounting, cornering, and will receive instruction on gear selection, hill climbing and descending.
We will break for lunch and hear about nutrition for triathletes as well as demystifying and understanding transition. Participants will have an opportunity to practice transition skills as well.
The running session will talk about basic form and mechanics as well as pacing strategies, and activation exercises to prevent injury.
Overall this full-day triathlon skills clinic is an excellent opportunity for triathletes to improve their triathlon knowledge, tri skills, meet other athletes, receive expert coaching and guidance.
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Team Atomica - Cherry Beach Open Water Clinic
2024-06-22 08:00 - 09:00 | Cherry Beach, 1 Cherry St,, Toronto, ON, M5A 1H1
This is your chance to learn and practice open water skills within a group setting in the protected waters of Cherry Beach! Expert coaches will cover: How to put a wetsuit on, Group Starts, Drafting, Sighting, Turning, Passing, Exiting and Transitions. Coaches will help you understand how to approach an open water race strategically, mentally as well as teach you the physical skills needed to feel safe and comfortable.

Fall 2024 Age Group Swim - TPASC
2024-09-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Fall Swim Program
875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7, Canada
September 3 2024 – December 21 2024

Triathlon Ontario is offering a four-month coached swim program for Age Groupers, Youth and Juniors out of the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The program will run from Sept 3rd through Dec 21st (holidays and some event related dates excluded).There are three different pricing options. If you join late, we can prorate your registration fee.
1) Unlimited: $738, 41 swims available, $18/swim
2) 2 swims per week: $640, 32 swims available, $20/swim
3) 1 swim per week: $352, 16 swims available, $22/swim
Drop-in rate: $25 per swim (contact coach Sophie for drop ins, Sophie@triathlonontario.com)
Make up swims allowed for missed classes within 7 days before or after your missed swim.
Schedule:
Tuesdays
7:00pm – 8:30pm Competition Pool (short course)
Thursdays
7:00pm – 8:30pm Training Pool (short course)
Saturdays
11:30pm – 1:00pm Competition Pool (long course)

With the exception of the following dates:
Saturday October 12th, Saturday October 19th
Saturday November 9th, Saturday November 16th, Saturday November 30th
Saturday December 7th, Saturday December 14th

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Provincial Development Program - Video Swim Analysis
2024-09-29 11:30 - 16:30 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program is hosting a video swim analysis session with swim bio-mechanist specialist Amber Hutchinson. The session is designed for development athletes aged 13-23. The program will include an in-pool video analysis, classroom discussion on swim stroke and body position and an in-pool corrective swim session. Each athlete will be provided an Individual Performance Plan (IPP) based on their video analysis that will include corrective drills and swim set suggestions to support triathlon specific swim efficiency and performance.

Sunday September 29, 2024, Toronto Pan-Am Sports Centre
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TPW - Youth Triathlon Skill Development-Bike Run Foundation
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Centennial Park – Ski Chalet Parking Lot, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 5N3, Canada
Tomenson Performance & Wellness
This program is geared toward youth under 16 years old to encourage participation in activity and an introduction to the sport of triathlon.

Bike & Run Foundational Skills. Draft Legal Skills, Running Drills, Bike / Run Transition Setup, Bike / Run Transitions. All in a contained area – parking lot and running trails.
U16, but call if not U16 and are interested in the training.

Provincial Training Day
2024-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Saturday, October 26th Provincial Training Day TPASC
875 Morningside Avenue, Scarborough, ON, Canada

Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program is hosting a Provincial Training Day on October 26th at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The session is designed for development aged athletes 13-25 and will include a technical run session, swim session and a seminar hosted by the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario.

Time – 12pm to 4:00pm

Schedule:

Technical run session on the track 12pm-12:45pm
Swim session 1pm-2:30pm
CSIO seminar 3pm-4pm

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British Triathlon Coach Russ Barber Seminar
2024-10-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program is proud to host a talk with British Triathlon coach Russ Barber at 2pm eastern on Sunday October 27th..

After coaching swimmers to four Olympic Games, coach Barber transitioned from Aquatics GB to British Triathlon where he took the position as a swim specialist. He has worked with triathlon Olympic medalists such as Georgia Taylor Brown, Jess Learmonth and Alex Yee.

The seminar will include
– Training and coaching methods used to get cross over athletes swimming competitively
– training the technical elements and GAPS
– training focus VO2max vs Threshold
– training structures
– coach and athlete welfare, mental health and chronic fatigue

The talk will be over ZOOM, coaches will be sent the log in information a couple of days prior to the seminar.

Please contact Provincial Development Coach Greg Kealey at coach@triathlonontario.com for any questions.

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Age Group Video Swim Analysis
2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario is hosting a video swim analysis session for Age Groupers with swim bio-mechanist specialist Amber Hutchinson. The program will include an in-pool video analysis, classroom discussion on swim stroke and body position and an in-pool corrective swim session. Each athlete will be provided an Individual Performance Plan (IPP) based on their video analysis that will include corrective drills and swim set suggestions to support triathlon specific swim efficiency and performance.

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Provincial Development Program Seminar Series 24/25
2024-11-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Provincial Development Program Seminar Series 24/25

November 21 2024 – April 30 2025

As part of Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program a series of free online seminars is being offered to all of the province’s developmental athletes and coaches.
Participants only need to register once and then Triathlon Ontario will create an email database of interested athletes and coaches, sending the information for each seminar.
Seminar Schedule:
November 21st – Nutrition Seminar “Fueling Your Performance”
December 19th – Exercise Physiology Seminar “Training Intensities and Adaptation
January 23rd – Nutrition Seminar “Energy Availability: Assessing Needs and Intake in Performance Athletes”
February 20th – Exercise Physiology Seminar “Strength Training for Triathletes”
March 20th – Nutrition Seminar “The Importance of Protein, Hydration and Recovery Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, and Intra Workout/Race Day Tips”
April 10th – Online Exercise Physiology Seminar – TBD
The seminars will be feature experts in their respective fields.

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Provincial Development Program Seminar Series
2024-12-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-01-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Online

TPW - Youth Triathlon Skill Development Day
2024-12-23 10:00 - 13:30 | Etobicoke Olympium, 590 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 3T3, Canada
Tomenson Performance & Wellness
This program is geared toward youth under 16 years old to encourage participation in activity and an introduction to the sport of triathlon.
10-11:30am – Swim Session
11:30-12pm – Lunch and Learn
12-1:30pm – Bike / Run Session; including transition sets and core
U16, but call if not U16 and are interested in the training.

TPW - Youth Skills Development Day
2024-12-30 10:00 - 13:30 | Etobicoke Olympian, 590 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 3T3, Canada

Nutrition Seminar #1 for Age Group Triathletes with Debora Sloan
2025-03-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Online
Triathlon Ontario is offering a series of online nutrition seminars specifically designed for Age Groupers. The seminars will be hosted by sport nutritionist Debora Sloan fields. Each seminar will run for about 45-60 min, including a Q & A session.
Seminar 1: March 6th, 6:30-7:30pm
Fuel for Performance: Sport Nutrition Fundamentals
This seminar is stacked with education and will provide the fundamentals of sport nutrition to ensure all athletes have the basics and the terminology down pat before tackling more advanced topics. We will introduce the goals of nutrition for sport; focusing on fuel for optimal performance and recovery. Learn about the role of macro and micro nutrients, where to find them, energy pathways related to exercise science and nutrition, planning the athlete’s balanced plate, and key nutrient timing principles. You will also leave with practical guidelines and ideas for pre, post and intra workout fueling, sample meals, a bit about supplements, periodizing nutrients, and some time for Q and A as desired.

You can find a bio about Debora Sloan at
https://www.deborasloanhealthysolutions.com/about-deb

Training Day - April 12
2025-04-12 11:30 - 16:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program is hosting a Provincial Training Day on April 12th at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. This training opportunity is open to all draft legal pathway athletes aged 13-25. Training days provide opportunities for athletes across the province to work with top Ontario coaches and professionals within our network.

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Time – 11:30am to 4pm

Schedule:

Swim session 11:30am to 1:00pm Race simulation and stroke analysis. Stroke efficency under race pace conditions, the swim session will consist of race simulation sets with a focus on maintaining proper timing (hip rotation, breathing patterns) and stroke efficency.

Track session 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Single leg stability under pressure, foot work drills, and timed runs. A focus on introducing single leg stability drills at an advanced pace and foot work drills to enhance power transfer and reduce energy loss. The session will finish with 3min VO2 max effort runs on the 200m track

CSIO Seminar 2:30 pm – 3:30pm – CSIO Mental Performance Coach Fiona Meikle will continue her program on Mental performance techniques and practices.

Please contact Provincial Development Coach Greg Kealey at coach@triathlonontario.com for any questions.

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Paratriathlon Training Day April 12
2025-04-12 11:30 - 17:30 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario and Ontario’s only sanctioned club focused on Paratriathlon, Paratriathlon Ontario, have partnered to offer two Provincial Paratriathlon Training Days in April and May.
There will be separate registrations for each day.
The event is free but each participant must be a Triathlon Ontario member and register. Participants received a $10 discount off Triathlon Ontario membership if they become members of the Paratriathlon Ontario club.
Time: 11:30 AM-5:30 PM (Please arrive by 10:00 AM)
Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Please click on the following links for registration and additional information.

April 12 Training Day Registration Form
May 3 Training Day Registration Form

Team Atomica-Youth Triathlon & Skills Training Clinic
2025-04-26 12:00 - 14:30 | Riverdale Collegiate, 1094 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2A1, Canada
There are three dates to this Clinic that run 12:00-2:15 PM
April 26
May 3
May 10
Skills Covered
Open Water Swimming Skills(in a controlled pool environment – Drafting, Starts, Sighting & Safety
Bike Skills – Balance, Steering, Body Position, Pedaling, Drafting, Stopping and Hydration
Transition Skills – Balance and Focus with elevated Heart Rate, Technique, Time Saving & Sequence Strategies, Mount and Dismount
Run Skills- Coordination, Technique, Acceleration, Cornering and Effort Management
These expert led sessions will cover outdoor swimming simulations in an indoor pool, bike handling skills, running and transitions. Skills covered are progressive each week, so all three dates should be attended. Ages 12 – 17 yrs welcome. The Bike Skills portion will aim to cover the skill evaluated by Triathlon Ontario when completing the Youth Draft Legal Certification

May 3rd Provincial Training Day
2025-05-03 11:30 - 14:30 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Triathlon Ontario’s Provincial Development Program is hosting a Provincial Training Day on May 3rd at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. This training opportunity is open to all draft legal pathway athletes aged 13-25. Training days provide opportunities for athletes across the province to work with top Ontario coaches and professionals within our network.

Location: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Time – 11:30am to 2:30pm

Schedule:

Swim session 11:30am to 1:00pm Anaerobic Endurance set.

Track session 1:30pm – 2:30pm – Race pace extention training

Please contact Provincial Development Coach Greg Kealey at coach@triathlonontario.com for any questions.

Registration Options & Pricing

Price

May 3rd Training Day
$20.00

Team Atomica - Youth Triathlon Skills & Training Clinic
2025-05-03 12:00 - 14:30, 2025-05-10 12:00 - 14:30 | Riverdale Collegiate, 1094 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2A1, Canada

Triathlon Ontario Draft Legal Certification - Ottawa
2025-05-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Canadian Tire Centre Parking Lot, 1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, Onario, K2V 1A5, Canada
Triathlon Ontario is running a Drafting Certification Saturday May 10 at 10am in Ottawa, ON.

Draft Certifications
The drafting certifications are free of charge and open to members 12 years and older. Drafting certifications are required for any athlete interested in competing in the 14-15 Youth Cup, Ontario Summer Games, Junior or Elite/U23 Cup, as well as at the national or international level. Drafting certification is not required for Age Groupers to compete in any draft legal competition.
Certifications are not “learn to draft” clinics. The certifications are intended to be evaluations and therefore, athletes should be proficient in the skill sets tested prior to arrival, with proper equipment. Please review Triathlon Ontario’s Drafting Certification Manual and Drafting Certification Checklist for more information about what kind of drafting skills are expected to attain certification.
All athletes are required to have road bikes with clipless pedals and cleats on their shoes in order to participate in all testing drills.

Equipment
All athletes are required to have road bikes with clipless pedals and cleats on their shoes in order to participate in all testing drills.

Location & Time
Canadian Tire Centre parking lot 9
1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa, ON K2V 1A5
Event begins at 10:00am and runs until 12:00pm.

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Team Atomica - 3 Week Open Water Swim Clinic
2025-05-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Riverdale Collegiate, 1094 Gerrard Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 2A1, Canada
Beginner to Intermediate swimmers with little, or no open water experience. Clinic designed specifically because Cherry Beach doesn’t warm up until July and Ontario/Quebec races start in June!
May 10th 12:00-12:55 PM
May 24th 12:00-12:55 PM
May 31th 12:00-12:55 PM
Best suited for swimmers with 1 year or less of open water training or racing. Also suitable for swimmers who have more than 1 year of open water experience, but who want to review open water skills, at a slower, more fundamental level, to improve their confidence and proficiency. Must be able to swim 400m continuously. This is not a learn to swim course.
See Website for Skills covered in this clinic.

Team Atomica - Bike Skills - Level 1
2025-05-13 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Mallory Gardens, 33 Mallory Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 3L6, Canada
Inclusive and non-judgmental. All abilities welcome – see website for requirements. All questions will be addressed with care and empathy.
Build confidence, reduce stress and bring joy to riding- 4.5 hour clinic ( 2 evenings x 2.25 hours) will cover:
Dealing with hazards, bike parts, looking behind while maintaining a straight line, single hand riding, and maintaining control in various braking scenarios and road conditions.
Team Atomica’s nationally certified coach will teach you the fundamentals about biking and about your bike in a series of progressive exercises and drills. Cyclists will learn what to look out for and how to communicate in a group as well as how to stop, mount, dismount and change gears gracefully.
