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Exciting News and Changes For 2005
Back Again - No online registration processing fees
Save money by registering online!
Three New Races
We are very excited to announce three great new races. The first is in response to your feedback in the post-race survey. On June 4, 2005 we will be hosting an Off-Road Triathlon at Fanshawe Lake in London. The Fanshawe Lake Off-Road Triathlon and Duathlon is already generating a buzz in the triathlon and duathlon community.
The other new race brings Triathlon and Duathlon back to Toronto. Our tentative race date for the The 1st Annual Toronto Triathlon at Clarke Beach is July 17, 2005. We anticipate an official announcement on January 12, 2005.
The Binbrook Triathlon is an early season race in the Hamilton/Niagara area. This will be a great early season race with well paved roads for the bike course and a nice run course.
The 2005 Ontario Long Course Challenge
MultiSport Canada and the K-Town Triathlon in Kingston are teaming up again! The awards for the Ontario Long Course Challenge will be based on the best results for two out of three long course races this summer. To qualify all you have to do is race in the long course race in Kingston and either the Long Course race in Collingwood or the Half Iron Distance Triathlon in Parry Sound. If you do both Collingwood and Parry Sound we will take the better result in the awards calculation.
Racers will receive points based on their time compared to the winning time for their event, expressed as a percentage (i.e. Winning Time divided by Your Time multiplied by 100). The male and female winners of the race receive 100 points. The times for the overall male and female winners of the race are then used as the base for calculating the points for the rest of the competitors. There will be two categories Under 40 and Over 40 with the top three men and women in each receiving a plaque celebrating their accomplishments.
Here is an example of how we will calculate the points for each race:
Winner 4:10 = 100 points
2nd 4:15 (4:10/4:15) = 98 points) Under 40
3rd 4:20 (4:10/4:20) = 96.1 points) Over 40
4th 4:45 (4:10/4:45) = 87.7 points) Over 40
5th 5:35 (4:10/5:35) = 74.6 points) Under 40
2005 OAT Provincial Championship Races
The 2005 Provincial Duathlon Championships will be on August 14, 2005 in Cobourg. The all new OAT Provincial Short Course Championship (750/20/5) will be in Welland on July 3, 2005.
2005 Clydesdale Championship Series Races
This year we will be hosting two of the races in the Clydesdale Championship Series Races. The Mike Burwell Olympic Triathlon in Welland on July 3rd and the Triathlon in Cobourg on August 14th
Our Season Long Draw Is Back
With the draw being held October 12, 2005 it means no early season deadlines. We are trying to thank you for coming out to our races all year and the good thing about having a season long draw is that we intend to keep adding prizes. We will track your races and once you have entered THREE OR MORE you are automatically entered. WE will be posting the prize list early in the New Year.
Also back in 2005 will be the Get To Know You Contest and Survey. Just for completing a survey, that we use to make the series better, you are entered into a draw where you could win one of five (5) free races of your choice or a season of FREE racing.
The 2005 MultiSport MultiPass - Three Choices in 2005
For those of you who want the best value for their racing dollar we have designed three race packages to suit your racing plans
Register online up until the Thursday before your race!
The Triathlon MultiPass only $230 (OAT members $205) - Good for up to 5 races and the following distances:
Give It A Tri, Tri A Du, Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon, Triathlon and Duathlon
Compete in Olympic Distance Triathlons and Duathlons, the Collingwood Long Course Triathlon for an additional $20
Compete in the Parry Sound 1/2 Iron Distance triathlon or Duathlon for an additional $30
Long Course MultiPass only $280 (OAT members $255) - Good for up to 5 races and all race distances (excludes the Parry Sound Half Iron Distance Races)
Compete in the Parry Sound 1/2 Iron Distance triathlon or Duathlon for an additional $30
Full Season MultiPass only $390 (OAT members $350) - Good for up to 10 races
Compete in the Parry Sound 1/2 Iron Distance triathlon or Duathlon for an additional $30
Check out all of the MultiPass features and benefits.
The Coaching Page
We have designed a page that will tell you who and where some of the top coaches in Canada are. This is a page where you will find tips and articles from these coaching professionals and links to their respective website's. Why not check it out.
Club Reward System From MultiSport Canada
We have developed a new program that we hope will introduce more people to Triathlon and Duathlon while showing support for all OAT registered clubs, OAT registered coaches and members of other official clubs. Our Club Reward System rewards clubs for their participation at MultiSport Canada events.
We have developed a new program that we hope will introduce more people to Triathlon and Duathlon while showing support for all Triathlon/Duathlon Clubs and multisport coaches. The MultiSport Canada Club Reward system will reward clubs for their participation at MultiSport Canada events and allow your club to raise money for club purposes or give back to your members. The simple premise is the more racers from a club the more that MultiSport Canada will donate to your club. We will even look at a club donation if you are able to bring a large group of volunteers to any one race. Full details.
2005 Race Day Awards Policy
Mike Cheliak Photography will once again be onsite to take pictures for our race day awards in 2005. All athletes eligible for an award will receive a finishers picture and a medal. Here is a sample of the personalized picture award.
For races with over 150 registered two (2) weeks prior to race day will have medals and pictures for the top three (3) finishers in 5 year age categories. Races with under 150 registered two (2) weeks prior to race day will have medals and pictures for the top three (3) finishers in 10 year age categories.
MultiSport Canada To Host Seminars About Triathlon and Duathlon
We are committed to helping you learn about Triathlon and Duathlon or introduce you to people who can help you get to the next level. We plan to partner with coaches, elite athletes, swim, bike and run specialists and host seminars across the province during the off-season. . These seminars will be for seasoned triathletes as well as beginners with talks on swimming, biking and running as well as nutrition specialists and medical professionals to talk about the different ways to prepare for the upcoming season. Watch for clinics and seminars near you.
If you would like us to host a seminar in your community please contact us at 519-453-3255 or email and we will try to accommodate your request.
Tri For Health Care in Cobourg
We will be working with the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation again. The Foundation is encouraging athletes participating in the Cobourg Triathlon to collect pledges for the Foundation through the new Tri for Health Care initiative. To participate, go to the Tri For Health Care Website and use the Pledge Form button on the left to download a pledge form. Contact John Russell at the Northumberland Hills Foundation at (905) 372-6811 extension 3065 to let him know you are joining the Tri for Health. Bring your pledges to the Foundation kiosk on the day of the event (August 14th, 2005).
Race Day Insurance Fees and OAT Fees Now Included
MultiSport Canada is a proud member of OAT (Ontario Association of Triathletes) and all of our races are OAT sanctioned. This year we have incorporated the OAT One-Day Membership fee into our race fees and there are no additional fees beyond what is posted on the website. If you already are an OAT member your race fees will be $5.00 less. If you would like more information about OAT please visit their website by clicking on this link www.triathlonontario.com.
Technical Director's Notes In The Pre-Race Email
Not sure about a new venue or changes to an existing course Jason Vurma, our Series Technical Director, will tell you what to look for. We want to make sure you have a great race experience and know what to expect on race day. When you receive your pre-race email, about three days before race day, you will be able to read the Technical Director's notes.
Changes To Existing Races
Collingwood - August 7, 2005
14th Annual Collingwood Weekend NEW LONG COURSE DUATHLON 8km Run - 64km Bike - 16km Run
New Give It A Tri races at Binbrook and Wasaga Beach
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