Race with your friends

 

September 1, 2013

Kelso Lake

Milton, Ontario

Race with your friends

 

September 1, 2013

Kelso Lake

Milton, Ontario

Race with your friends

 

September 1, 2013

Kelso Lake

Milton, Ontario

Race with your friends

 

September 1, 2013

Kelso Lake

Milton, Ontario

Race with your friends

 

September 1, 2013

Kelso Lake

Milton, Ontario

Learn to Tri With Us!

Are you ready to enjoy the thrill of experiencing your first triathlon or duathlon?
Or possibly you’ve participated in a few super sprints and you’re ready to try a sprint?

The Ontario Women’s Triathlon clinics are geared to empower women to experience their initial step into the world of triathlon, continue their journey into longer distance events or for experienced triathletes to enjoy the camaraderie of a women’s only event. The bike & triathlon clinics, as well as the triathlon/duathlon are held at Kelso Conservation Area. The swim clinics all take place at one of the pools in Milton.

Triathlon Clinics in 2013:
NOTE: You must be 16 years old by December 31, 2013 to register for any of the clinics

Date TYPE Location Clinic Details RSVP
February 24 Swimming Skills and Drills Milton Leisure Centre Learn more
* Min 10 participants required
Register today!
April 16 Bike Maintenance – Fix your Flat and more MillTown Cycle Learn more Register today!
May 21 Bike Skills and Safety Drills Bristol Park Learn more Register today!
June 9 Pedal to Empower TBA CANCELLED CANCELLED
June 20 Open Water Swim Survival Kelso Lake Learn more Register today!
July 16 Transitions – Smooth and Efficient Kelso Lake Learn more Register today!
August 17 Race Rehearsal – Putting it all Together Kelso Lake Learn more Register today!

Swimming Skills and Drills – Building Swim Confidence

Date: Sunday, February 24, 2013 Time: 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: Milton Leisure Centre
Fee: $40 (Price increases to $50 February 10th)

NOTE: We have same day registration available! The registration table will be located just inside the front entrance doors at the Milton Leisure Centre so you won’t miss us!

This fun and informative swimming clinic will help you to build swim confidence.

Topics covered include:

  • Swim stroke correction
  • Swim stroke skills
  • Swimming drills
  • Swim workouts
  • Endurance
What to bring:

  • Bathing suit – one piece training suit preferred
  • Bathing Cap
  • Goggles
  • Any swim toys you may have, but not necessary i.e. pull bouys, paddles, fins
    register

Bike Maintenance – Fix your Flat and more ……

Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 Time: 6pm – 8pm Location:Mill Town Cycle Fee: $50 (Price increases to $60 April 1st)

Topics covered include:

  • Bike terminology and mechanics
  • How to do a pre-ride bike safety check
  • The proper clothing for cycling
  • How to change a flat tire
  • What to service yourself on your bike, and what to leave for a bike mechanic
  • What to look for and consider when buying a bike
What to bring:

  • Your bike
  • Your own bike tools
  • Proper clothing and gear

* we will provide you with a special tool to make changing a tire easier

register


Bike Skills and Safety Drills

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm Location: Bristol District Park * Please note location change Fee: $40 (Price increases to $50 May 7th)

Topics covered include:

  • Cornering
  • Mount / Dismount – Dismount line
  • Group riding
  • Safety – rules of the road, looking over your shoulder
  • Hand signals – stop, left, right, train tracks, hole, slow down
  • Avoiding things in the road
  • Being able to remove water bottle, putting it back
  • Shifting, climbing hills
  • How to over take
  • Drafting = not allowed, 3m back
  • Emergency braking
  • Descending
What to bring:

  • Your bike
  • Helmet
  • Bike shorts, jersey
  • Sun glasses
  • Water and snack

register


Open Water Swim Survival

Date: Thursday, June 20, 2013 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm Location: Kelso Conservation Area – Boat Launch Parking Lot Fee: $40 (Price increases to $50 June 6th)

Topics covered include:

  • Sighting
  • Getting in and out of the water – dolphin diving
  • Drafting
  • Panic control
  • Be aware of surroundings – touching, kicking
  • Cornering around buoys
  • Swim strokes for choppy water
  • Swim to bike transition
  • Wet suit knowledge – how to put it on, take it off, fit
  • Socks on bike – optional
  • Significance of good fitting goggles
  • Proper stroke mechanics
What to bring:

  • Wet suit
  • Bathing suit
  • Goggles
  • Swim cap
  • Towel

register


Transitions – Smooth and Efficient

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 Time: 6:30pm – 8:30 pm Location: Kelso Conservation Area – Boat Launch Parking Lot Fee: $40 (Price increases to $50 July 2nd)

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  • Swim review
  • Bike Mount/Dismount
  • How to set up your transition area – glasses, shoes, hat, etc
  • Demonstration of swim to bike transition
  • Bike to run transition
  • How to exit the transition area with your bike
  • How to rack your bike
What to bring:

  • Everything!
  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • Wet suit
  • Bike shoes
  • Running shoes

register


Race Rehearsal – Putting it all Together

Date: Saturday, August 17, 2013 Time: 8:30am – 11am Location: Kelso Conservation Area – Boat Launch Parking Lot Fee: $60 (Price increases to $70 August 3rd)

Topics covered include:

  • Swim 400m and back (or shorter)
  • Bike 10km with instructions and support
  • Run 2.5km

(Faster athletes will do a brick)

What to bring:

  • Everything!
  • Bike
  • Helmet
  • Wet suit
  • Bike shoes
  • Running shoes

register

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