New athletes

Information for New Athletes Participating in swimming, cycling, and running will provide you with the opportunity to build upon many valuable physical, emotional and social skills. The inclusive nature of triathlon is also an excellent way to boost your physical and mental health. Triathlon Distances In true multisport fashion, the sport of triathlon offers a […]

Athlete Spotlight: Andrea Damiani

Congrats on your win in the Super Sprint Triathlon and in the Aquabike at World Triathlon Age-Group Championships in Pontevedra, Spain! Can you share a bit about that experience – What was race day like and how did your race unfold? My first race was the Super Sprint distance: 300m swim, 6.4km bike and 1.6km […]

Athlete Spotlight: Gabby Bourgault Kennaley

We caught up with Gabby Bourgault Kennaley, to share her race experience from the Age-Group World Championships in Pontevedra Spain, and her athlete pathway from BC Games competition to varsity triathlete at UBC. Can you share a bit about that experience – What was race day like and how did your race unfold? I was […]

2023 Athlete Assistance Program – APPLICATION PERIOD OPEN

The BC Athlete Assistance Program (BC AAP) is an athlete-centred program of financial assistance funded and administered by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport.  BC AAP seeks to recognize and support BC high performance athletes striving to represent the Province and Canada in athletic competition. Athletes who have demonstrated the potential and commitment […]

New Gender Categories Introduced at Dodge City X 2023

A message from the Board of Directors of Steam Donkey Racing Club We at Steam Donkey Racing believe that, regardless of who you are or how you self-identify, you should feel welcome wherever you go, and comfortable expressing your identity however you choose. We also know that, as a society, we’re not quite there yet. […]

Triathlon BC Welcomes New Program Manager

Tim comes to Triathlon BC with over 10 years of coaching and program experience with athletes of all ages. He has coached provincial and national cycling team athletes at Track and Road World Championships, National Championships, and races all over North America. He also coached and directed the Escape Velocity’s Devo youth program between 2013-2021. […]

NEW Rally Together Fund: To Boost Sport Participation and Volunteerism

The Rally Together Fund was developed to provide one–time recovery funding for amateur sport organizations who have seen a decrease in membership or volunteerism through COVID–19. This fund will help to ensure that B.C.’s amateur sport system continues to provide opportunities for sport development and recovery as well as the significant community and economic benefits. […]

Triathlon Canada Welcomes New CEO

VICTORIA—Joe Morissette will be counted on to play an integral role in building on a strong foundation already established at Triathlon Canada to shape an even brighter future for the Canadian triathletes as the national sport organization’s new chief executive officer. After an extensive national search in cooperation with our provincial sport organizations and funding […]

2022 SuperSeries Launched using NEW Format!

Triathlon BC’s 2022 SuperSeries will test athletes’ skill, strategy and preparation over a 5-race series, where athletes will compete in individual sport time trials and races. Aquathlons, Duathlons, Mad Moto style events combined with established, performance on demand races like the North Shore Triathlon will combine to create an incredibly robust season that is sure […]