Triathlon Ontario Announces Mini Series Indoor Provincial Championships
– Earn points in both indoor races and become Provincial Champion –
November 28, 2014 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, announced today that the Personal Best/Awake Caffeinated Chocolate indoor triathlons on December 13th, 2014 and February 28th, 2015 will serve as a two part Indoor Provincial Championship. Points earned in the first race on December 13th will be totaled along with points earned in the second race on February 28th. The second race’s points will be worth 1.5 times that of the first race.
Both races will be held at McMaster University. The format for both races will consist of a 15 minute timed swim in a 25 metre pool; points will be allocated for the distance covered in the allotted time. Athletes will then have a five minute transition time to prepare for the bike leg. The bike leg consists of a 15 minute time trial on stationary electronic bikes, points will be allocated for distance covered. Athletes will then have another five minute transition time to prepare for the run. The run consists of a 15 minute timed run on a 200 metre indoor track. The further your go in each leg the more points you will accumulate. The higher your score, the higher you will rank in the overall race (by age category).
Relays & Clubs
Athletes can also form a two or three person relay team or you can compete as a club. For a club to compete for the title it must be a Triathlon Ontario sanctioned club. The format of the club competition is simply count your best four results from your club members and at least one must be a female. You can enter as many club members as you like.
Entry fee for December 13th is just $25 plus HST. Indoor triathlon is a great way to challenge yourself, compete with others and break up the monotony of winter training. The easy format doesn’t require a bike or wind trainer, all you need to bring is swim and running gear. Compete in age group, school or relay categories and there will be great prizes and fun for all!
For registration and further details please click here.
Triathlon Ontario is a non-profit organization that is the recognized Provincial Governing Body for Multisport in the province of Ontario. Our mission is to provide leadership and governance for the development of a safe and fair environment for Multisport in Ontario. Triathlon Ontario oversees the sanctioning of races and clubs and undertakes a number of duties and responsibilities on behalf of athletes at every level, coaches, clubs, officials and race directors to ensure the growth and development of the sport in a fun and safe way.