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 2022 Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series consists of a best two of three race format in the 14-15 age group, and a best two of three race format in the 12-13 age group. Athletes receive points based on their placing in each race, with Provincial Championships counting for 1.5x points in the 14-15 age group.
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.
2022 Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series
Caledon Kids of Steel
C3 Benson Steel – Royal Containers Caledon Adult & KOS Triathlon
Caledon, May 29
12-13 & 14-15 Age Groups
National Development Series Race #1
C3 National Development Series Race #1
Caledon, June 12
14-15 Age Group
Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Triathlon Ontario
Draft Legal Provincial Championships
Welland, September 3
14-15 Age Group
MultiSport Canada Barrie Triathlon
MultiSport Canada
Barrie Triathlon, Duathlon, & Kids of Steel
Barrie, August 7
12 – 13 Age Group
MultiSport Canada Lakeside Triathlon
MultiSport Canada
Lakeside
Lakeside, September 10
12 – 13 Age Group
Races by Age Group
12-13 Age Group
Non-Drafting
C3 Caledon Kids of Steel – May 29
MultiSport Canada Barrie – August 6
MultiSport Canada Lakeside – September 10
14-15 Age Group
Draft-Legal
C3 Caledon Kids of Steel – May 29
C3 National Development Series Race #1 – June 12
Draft Legal Provincial Championships – September 3
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.
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.
Athletes’ top four finishes will count for points towards the Triathlon Ontario Youth Cup Series Championship for the 12-13 age group and top three finishes for the 14-15 age group.
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
12 &13 Youth Cup Series Standings after Race 1
14 &15 Youth Cup Standings after Race 2
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 + | 7 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 |