Triathlon Ontario

Blacksmith - 10 Week Try-A-Tri Training
2023-07-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Decathlon Store, 25 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton, Ontario, L6T 3R5, Canada
Program to take people from near-couch existence to completing a Tri-A Tri in 10 weeks.

Wednesdays, July 5 – September 6, 2023

Open Water Swim Clinic for Age Groupers - Cherry Beach, Toronto
2023-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 | Cherry Beach, 1 Cherry St,, Toronto, ON, M5A 1H1
Triathlon Ontario is offering an Open Water Swim Clinic specifically designed for Age Groupers. The clinic offer the opportunity to work with an Olympic open water swim coach while working on stroke technique tips, open water tactics, training philosophy and progressive training.

Triathlon Ontario Training Day
2023-11-25 11:30 - 16:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
Date: Saturday, November 25th

Project Sport Initiative
Under the leadership and guidance of Provincial Development Coach, Greg Kealey, Triathlon Ontario was one of only two sports out of 22 applications, to be selected to partner with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario through its Project Sport Initiative. The funding initiative focuses on partnering with provincial sports to deliver best-in-class sport science, sport medicine, and pathway support for Olympic and Paralympic partners. Throughout the 2023-24 season a number of sport science opportunities will be available for Ontario athletes through camps and training days, who are looking to enhance their training environments and programs.

Schedule and Objectives

Swim Session: 11:30am-1:00pm

Incorporating a 2 beat kick to improve catch and rotation and rhythm
Core engagement and streamlined body position using monofins
Longer aerobic strength sets

Track Session: 1:30pm-2:15pm

Speed development (sprinting)
Technical exercises (posture, positioning, placement)
Agility and foot speed

CSIO Seminar: 2:30pm- 4:00pm

Training load stress and recovery
Energy systems and adaptation

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Provincial Training Day TPASC
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Avenue, Ontario, M1C 0C7, Canada
The day is open to all 14-23 year old athletes on the development pathway including those athletes already part of a club or coached program. Provincial Training Days are a component of the Provincial Development Program and are intended to enhance existing training environments of all athletes. This Training Day will consist of a technical swim and run session along with a seminar provided by the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario.

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Schedule Swim Session: 11:30am-1:00pm Track Session: 1:30pm-2:00pm CSIO Seminar: 2:45pm-3:45pm
The swim and run sessions will be a focus on balancing speed and efficiency.Seminar #3
As a reminder, the third Provincial Development Program online seminar in the nutrition and injury prevention seminar series will take place on January 25th. The seminar will be “Sport and Performance Nutrition – fueling and recovery”. If you haven’t signed up for seminar notification an you are an athlete, coach or parent of an athlete on the development pathway between the ages of 14-23, you can do so here.
Project Sport InitiativeUnder the leadership and guidance of Provincial Development Coach, Greg Kealey, Triathlon Ontario was one of only two sports out of 22 applications, to be selected to partner with the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario through its Project Sport Initiative. The funding initiative focuses on partnering with provincial sports to deliver best-in-class sport science, sport medicine, and pathway support for Olympic and Paralympic partners. Throughout the 2023-24 season a number of sport science opportunities will be available for Ontario athletes through camps and training days, who are looking to enhance their training environments and programs.

Cindy Lewis Performance Training - Triathlon Swim Clinic
2024-02-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Glendon College, York University, 2275 Bayview Avenue, TORONTO, Ontario, M4N 1J8, Canada
Join us for a coached swim clinic which will include 30 minutes on deck learning about the components of a swim stroke and how they should be performed and then a 90 minute session in the pool with stroke feedback by our qualified coaches. Work on drills and learn the WHY and HOW of these drills and swim a workout while coaches provide stroke feedback.

TPW - March Swim Clinic for Youth and Adults
2024-03-10 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-17 08:30 - 12:00, 2024-03-31 08:30 - 12:00 | Etobicoke Olympian, 590 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 3T3, Canada
Sunday March 10, 17, 31 from 8am-9:30am (swim) & ~ 10am (run)
Etobicoke Olympium (590 Rathburn Rd, Etobicoke, M9C 3T3)
Get ready for your races with group swim sessions! We will be running a concurrent youth and adult swim session on March 17 and 31 (Adult only on March 10)
Each swim session includes:
20-30min for drills and skills (including OW skills like sighting and drafting)
45-60 minute main set catered to your own ability
Adults: Optional underwater swim filming (+$10+HST) and follow up analysis (+$40+HST).
Ability: Adults should be able to swim 400m continuously, all levels welcome for youth program (13-18 yrs old or enquire ahead of time if outside that age range.
Adults: Self supported run to follow at your own pace
Route will be provided (indoor track available on site)

T Train Cycling - Hill Climb
2024-04-03 09:00 - 17:00 | 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 | 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
