Triathlon Ontario Issues "Du-the-Double" Duathlon Challenge

April 20, 2015 – Triathlon Ontario, the recognized Provincial Governing Body of Multisport in Ontario, has issued the “Du-the-Double” Duathlon Challenge.The “Du-the-Double” Duathlon Challenge consists of Age Groupers competing in both the Sprint and International/Standard Distance Duathlon Provincial Championships on August 8 & 9, 2015 at  Multisport Canada’s Bracebridge Triathlon Weekend.The rules are simple, athletes must be Triathlon Ontario members and must compete as Age Groupers in their respective age groups.  Points will be awarded based on finishing position for both events within the top 10 of each age group.  Athletes will be awarded 100 points for first place, 90 points for second, 80 points for third and so on until 10 points for 10th place.The top female and male after both events’ points have been added will win $500 each.

In the event of a tie after both races, the winner will be decided based on their finishing places against the overall field in both events.

WC Qualification
In addition to being named host of the Provincial Championships, the event will also serve as a National Qualifier and will have two automatic qualifying spots per age group for each of the two Duathlon distances for the 2016 ITU World Duathon Championships.  The site of the 2016 ITU World Duathlon Championships has yet to be announced.

For those duathletes looking to qualify for World Championships but do not finish in the top two in their age group, there is still a very good chance of claiming an extra spot at a later date.  In order to qualify and claim a subsequent spot you must be a member of Triathlon Ontario in the year of qualification and year of competition and race in a qualifying event such as MSC’s Bracebridge event.

For more information about qualification and the National Age Group team, please contact Triathlon Canada.

For more information and registration please go to MSC Bracebridge.        .

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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.  For more information please visit: http://www.triathlonontario.com.
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