Beyond developing skills and optimizing performance, coaches are responsible for creating a safe and positive environment that supports the social, emotional and cognitive development of each and every athlete, all under the watchful eye of parents, schools, communities and even social media. The challenges are complex, and coaches need our support.
 
A great coach is instrumental in creating a healthy, safe and supportive environment. Coaches help athletes to reach their full potential and we’re supporting coaches to do the same. That’s why we’re investing in the future of one of triathlon’s most valuable resources: our Community and Competitive coaches by launching a newly updated National Coaching Certification Program. The program has the following goals:

• register and develop well-trained and certified coaches who teach athletes consistent fundamentals of the sport;
• create a safe training and competitive environment for all involved in triathlon in Canada;
• educate more triathlon coaches in Canada to develop athletes and help them reach their goals. 

Please visit https://www.triathloncanada.com/coaching/ for complete details.
 
Everyone deserves a great coach!

Charity Program

Triathlon Canada would like to thank all athletes who joined the Charity Program and raised $22,680 for the sport of triathlon in Canada.  Through the Charity Program, the triathlon community and donors helped additional young athletes represent Canada at the 2019 ITU World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. The program also supports Canada’s Olympic and Paralympic team on the road to the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo, Japan, the national “Kids in Triathlon Canada” (KITCAN) program, the developing of programming for coaches and officials, and the ongoing development of the sport of Triathlon in Canada.

A special thank you goes to Dwayne Gibbs who was the top fundraiser. He will receive a gift package from Triathlon Canada and 2XU worth $1500.

2020 Charity Program

Athletes who missed an opportunity to qualify for the 2020 World Championship teams are eligible to apply for a charity spot.

The selection of athletes to the team under this program will be on a first come, first served basis, as determined by the receipt of completed registration confirmation documents from Triathlon Canada. Profits from charitable registration will be used to support the National Development Team and Kids In Triathlon Canada (KITCAN) programs. Charitable receipts will be issued for these registrations. An optional fundraising feature will be included, with packages for the best fundraisers.

To submit a charity entry EOI, click here.

Stefan Daniel