Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series

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.