The Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series is an integral part of the Provincial Development Program. The objective of the draft-legal, 14-15 age group series is to provide youth athletes a primarily draft legal competitive race environment within Ontario.
The objective of the non-draft legal, 12-13 age group race series is to introduce youth to a competitive, officiated race environment in order to transition from the participation-focused KITCan or other youth race experience.
Triathlon Ontario believes 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. A series that encompasses draft legal events allows athletes to develop the experience needed to appreciate the complexities and competitive nature of this style of racing and prepare the athletes for further youth and junior draft legal racing.
The 2024 Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series consists of a best two of three race format in the 14-15 age group, and a best three of four race format in the 12-13 age group. Athletes receive points based on their placing in each race, with Provincial Championships counting for more points in the 14-15 age group. Since the 12-13 age group is an introduction to competition, there is no Provincial Championship for that category. Only Triathlon Ontario members are eligible for Series standings. Athletes can compete in as many or as little of the events as they like and still be eligible for the standings if they are current members.
For each age group, the male and female athletes with the highest point total for the series will become the Series Champion, have their names engraved on the prestigious Youth Cup trophy and will receive an individual award at the season ending Triathlon Ontario Award Celebration. There are individual podium medals available for the top three of each genders at each event.
Races by Age Group
12-13 Age Group
Non-Drafting
C3 Caledon Kids of Steel – May 26
Delaware Duathlon – June 23rd
MultiSport Canada Barrie – August 10
MultiSport Canada Lakeside – September 7
14-15 Age Group
Draft-Legal
C3 Caledon Kids of Steel – May 26
Delaware Duathlon – June 23rd
Draft Legal Provincial Championships – August 31
Scoring
Series Ranking
The Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series is divided into age groups: 12-13 and 14-15. The 12-13 age group is non-drafting, the 14-15 age group is draft-legal. Only Triathlon Ontario members’ results will count in the final series standings
Points
Athletes will be awarded points according to their finishing place in their age group at each race in the series. In the 14-15 age group, additional points are awarded for placing at Provincial Championships. In the 12-13 age group, all races are scored equally.
Ties
In the event of a tie in the 14-15 age group, tied athletes will be ranked in order of their finish at Provincial Championships. In the event of a tie in the 12-13 age group, athletes will be ranked in order of their finish at the last Youth Cup race of the season. If neither athlete participates in that event, the deciding race will be the first race of the season in which both athletes participated.
Awards
At each race, the male and female first, second, and third-place finishers in each age group will be awarded Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup gold, silver, or bronze medals, respectively.
The male and female Series Champions in each age group will be awarded the Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup at the Triathlon Ontario Awards.
Rules
In order to race in the 14-15 (draft-legal) age group, athletes must be draft legal certified prior to the event.
In draft-legal races, draft-legal equipment rules apply. Be sure to check that your bicycle complies with the rules. Clipless pedals, with or without recessed cleats, are legal for both age groups.
Racing up in age is not permitted in any Cup Series race.
Standings
Points Awarded
14 – 15 Age Group (Draft-Legal)
Place | Provincial Championships | All Other Races |
1st | 30 points | 25 points |
2nd | 25 points | 20 points |
3rd | 24 points | 19 points |
4th – 15th | 23 – 12 points | 18 – 7 points |
16th + | 6 points | 2 points |
DNF | 1 point | 1 point |
DNS | 0 points | 0 points |
Points Awarded
12 – 13 Age Group (Non-Drafting)
Place | All Races |
1st | 25 points |
2nd | 20 points |
3rd | 19 points |
4th – 15th | 18 – 7 points |
16th + | 2 points |
DNF | 1 point |
DNS | 0 points |