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 […]

Professional Triathletes Organization Adds Vancouver To Growing 2025 T100 Calendar

London, UK: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has confirmed that Vancouver will become the eighth stop on the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Tour. The Vancouver T100 Triathlon will take place on 13-15 June at Jericho Beach Park and be one of the hero events from an extensive list of major sporting events being staged in […]

2024 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 […]

Q&A with Susie Ernsting; Race Director, IRONMAN podium athlete, and Board Member.

Q: Congratulations on your recent podium finish at Ironman California! Can you walk us through how race day unfolded for you? A: Thank you! The race went very well, although the course didn’t play to my strengths. I chose IRONMAN California because it fit with my event work schedule. The swim was downriver, which made it […]

BC’s Olympic Athletes Ready To Make Some Noise At Paris 2024

Press Release courtesy of the Canadian Sport Institute-Pacific. Victoria, B.C. — The Paris Olympic Games begin in only two days and Team Canada is ready to show the world what they are made of and to hear the roar of the crowd cheering them on. Following the Tokyo Games, which did not feature live audiences […]

Performance Pathway with Provincial Team athlete James Sikich

We caught up with Junior Provincial Team athlete James Sikich, fresh off a European racing block and a 3rd place Junior in the Elite America’s Cup in Magog! TriBC: Congrats on your recent race performances! You placed 17th at the Europe Junior Cup in Holton, Netherland – Can you share a bit about that experience […]

Three Triathletes Named to Canadian Olympic Team for Paris 2024

TORONTO (June 17, 2024) – A trio of Canadian athletes replete with multi-sport games experience have been nominated by Triathlon Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee to swim, bike and run into the triathlon venue at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The athletes are: Emy Legault (L’Île Perrot, Que.) Tyler Mislawchuk (Oak Bluff, Man.) Charles […]

NEW Age Group Series Launched for 2024!

AGE GROUP RACE SERIES The Triathlon BC Age Group Race Series is open to all members. Every sanctioned event on our race calendar can contribute to the Series ranking, allowing everyone to experience the thrill of participation and the joy of crossing the finish line. Members who participate in the Series are awarded points based […]

Sport BC Athlete of the Year Finalist – Melanie McQuaid

Sport BC has announced the finalists to be celebrated at the upcoming 56th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards taking place on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The event, hosted by CBC’s Scott Russell, recognizes the province’s best in amateur sport including athletes, coaches, teams, and officials for outstanding performances in […]