2025 Hecla Triathlon

Bringing You, the Hecla Triathlon Detour – Arborg Edition!

Due to road work in Hecla, with the movement of a ~1km section of the road, we’re excited to announce that this year’s triathlon will take a scenic detour to Arborg, MB.  Get ready for an unforgettable race experience in this charming location!

Swim: Dive into the Access Aquatic Centre for a timed lap swim.  No wetsuits needed, no sun glare, and no open water waves to worry about.  It’s going to be a smooth and seamless start to your race!

Bike: Hit the highway, which is in phenomenal shape, for a fast out-and-back ride. The quiet highway, with smooth pavement, will help you achieve a very fast bike split!

Run: Enjoy a picturesque run along the Icelandic River. The beautiful scenery will keep you motivated and energized throughout the course.

And that’s not all! Your registration has you fully covered:

• A stylish run visor
• A full wholesome lunch
• And always, on-course nutrition to keep you fueled and ready to perform at your best!

Join us for the Hecla Triathlon Detour – Arborg Edition, and let’s make this race one to remember! 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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This year’s Long Course Triathlon will be the Provincial Championship as well as a World Qualifier event, where the top age group female and male athletes can make their way onto the Canadian Age Group World Championship Team, for the 2026 World Triathlon Multisport Championship, held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

To be eligible for World Championship Qualification in the Long Course Triathlon, Long Course Aquabike, or Standard Duathlon, you must hold a Triathlon Manitoba Annual Membership and complete an Expression of Interest PRIOR to the event on July 26th.

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Riding Mountain Triathlon is the premier destination multi-sport event on the prairies. Located in beautiful Riding Mountain National Park, where out of the never-ending wheat fields emerges one of Canada’s best-kept secrets.
The multi-sport weekend is designed for all levels of competitors with 
Olympic, Sprint and Super Sprint distance races.

All athletes will benefit from the partners of the Riding Mountain Triathlon,  with SWAG coming to ALL athletes in their race kits, as well as inclusion into MANY draw prizes at the awards ceremony.

Post race food for ALL athletes will be catered by Sporty’s Restaurant and Pizzeria (a large variety of food at the finish line!)

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The Riding Mountain Triathlon is sanctioned by Triathlon Manitoba and follows their minimum age requirements. An athlete’s age is determined by their age as of December 31, of the current year.

Age requirements per event are:

• Olympic Triathlon and Aquabike – 18 years of age +

• Sprint Tri, Aquabike & Du – 16 years of age +

• Super Sprint – 12* years of age +
(All athletes 12-15 must be proficient swimmers and training in certified triathlon or swimming programs to be allowed to compete as you will be in very deep water and on busy Hwy’s)

• Relay participants – 14 years of age +

**Please note: There are no exceptions to these age restrictions.**

The AGM is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th, from 5:30 pm.

At the end of each season, Triathlon Manitoba’s Annual General Meeting provides an opportunity to reflect on our successes as well as our struggles and direction as a sport.  The AGM gives every one of our members a chance to participate in these discussions and help us ensure our sport progresses in the best way possible – the way that reflects the desires and ambitions of our membership.

Please join us to lend your voice to these discussions and help us make a stronger and better sport.

The following documents will be available on this page before the AGM
2025 AGM Agenda
2024 AGM Minutes (Draft)
2024-25 Financial Statements

The Triathlon Manitoba Board of Directors will have several positions to fill this year.  If you would like to help ensure the success of our sport, there’s no better place to contribute.  The deadline for nominations to the board is Tuesday, September 30th, with the following positions to fill:

President
Director at Large x 2

2025 Board of Directors Nomination Form

Proxy Forms are available to those members who are unable to join the call but would still like to vote.  Completed forms must be submitted via e-mail or mail by Tuesday, October 14th, at the end of the day.  As per 4.9 Proxy Restrictions – No individual can hold more than one proxy vote for one specific meeting of members.

The Annual Awards Dinner will be held immediately following the AGM, expected to start at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16th. The dinner offers a great chance to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions made throughout 2025 in our sport.  Our sport is filled with so many incredible people – please take the time to nominate someone you feel is deserving of celebration

The Awards Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th, starting at 7:00 pm

Our Awards Dinner will take place immediately after the Annual General Meeting.  A discount is offered to those who attend the AGM, so please join us from 5:30 pm to add your voice to our sport and save a bit on dinner too.

The awards evening will include a sit-down dinner featuring food from Urban Prairie Cuisine, as well as recognition of our athletes, officials, volunteers, and coaches, along with a look back at the past season.

AGM: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0B2  (there is no charge to attend the AGM)

Awards Dinner: Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Winnipeg Winter Club, 200 River Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3L 0B2

As detailed below, there are several pricing options for the Awards Dinner, with discounts available to members who also attend the AGM beforehand, as well as to key volunteers who support our sport.  Please select the appropriate category for your ticket.

AWARDS ONLY – a $30 cost is charged to those attending the awards dinner who will not participate in the AGM.

AGM ATTENDEE – a $5 discount is offered for TriMB members who will be attending the AGM before the awards dinner.

OFFICIAL / RD – A $10 discount is offered to TriMB members who will not attend the AGM but have served as Race Directors this year or were active as Officials at three or more events.

OFFICIAL / RD & AGM ATTENDEE – A $15 discount is offered to TriMB members who will attend the AGM and have served as Race Directors this year or were active as Officials at 3+ events.

NOTE: The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 14th, at midnight, as the kitchen needs to know the number of meals to prepare.

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Finally, to ensure we’re awarding those most deserving of recognition, please take a moment to nominate an Athlete, Coach, Volunteer, or Official you feel is deserving of celebration.

Swimming Harder Can Make You Slower.

Swimming Better Makes You Faster!

NEW SPACES ADDED

Registration is now open for our Swim Stroke Development Program, designed to help triathletes refine technique, build efficiency, and gain confidence in the water.

Coached sessions will take place once a week on Monday OR Wednesday evenings, from 8-9 pm at the Pan Am Pool (in parallel with our regular Swim Program).  Athletes will be given a second workout to complete on their own each week, reinforcing the coached lessons and facilitating the desired progression throughout the program.

Athletes will receive on-deck training from experienced coaches.  Sessions will run for 8 sessions – starting the week of October 20th until the week of December 15th (November 10th and 12th will be a week off for the program).  The program will include video capture sessions, enabling athletes to receive direct feedback on their stroke mechanics and the improvements they make throughout the program.

Target Audience:
– Athletes with prior experience of triathlon swimming/racing, likely those who learned to swim as adults and looking to gain efficiency in their swimming
(Our Intro to Triathlon Swimming will run again in Jan-Mar 2026 for newbies)

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Registration space is limited.

Triathlon Manitoba is excited to start our season of Rural Development Clinics in Dauphin, Manitoba. This new series is designed to bring high-quality coaching and learning opportunities to rural communities. The swim clinic is ideal for athletes who want to improve their swim technique in a supportive and structured environment.

Date & Time:

Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm – four hours total:

• • 2 hours of pool time focusing on drills, skills, and stroke efficiency

  • 2 hours in the classroom reviewing video feedback and key swim technique concepts

Lead Instructor:

The Rural Swim Clinics will be lead by Christine McKinley.  During the last two seasons, Christine has coached Triathlon Manitoba’s Intro to Triathlon Swim and Swim Stroke Development programs, helping athletes achieve greater confidence and performance in the water.  She also won the 2024 Coach of the Year award for her work with the Just Tri It program.  When she’s not coaching, Christine races at the professional level at IM 70.3 events and previously won the Canadian Master’s Champion for the 800m and 1500m freestyle events – so she knows how to go fast efficiently!

Course Overview

The clinic combines practical swim instruction with classroom-based video review:

• Hands-on swim drills and stroke efficiency exercises

• Review of key swim skills and technique videos

• Video feedback on individual technique

• Personalized coaching feedback in a small group setting

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the clinic, participants will be able to:

• Improve stroke mechanics and swimming efficiency

• Identify areas for continued skill development

• Apply practical drills and techniques in their own training

• Gain confidence and knowledge to swim more effectively

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NOTE – While this program will help athletes develop better swim technique, it’s not intended to be a learn-to-swim program.  All athletes should be able to comfortably complete 100m of steady swimming (enough to access the deep end in most MB pools) before beginning the program.

Triathlon Manitoba is excited to host our second Rural Development Clinic in Selkirk, Manitoba. This new series is designed to bring high-quality coaching and learning opportunities to rural communities. The swim clinic is ideal for athletes who want to improve their swim technique in a supportive and structured environment.

Dates & Times:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 – 9:30 am to 2:00 pm – four hours total:

• 2 hours of pool time focusing on drills, skills, and stroke efficiency
• 2 hours in the classroom reviewing video feedback and key swim technique concepts

Lead Instructor:

The Rural Swim Clinics will be lead by Christine McKinley.  During the last two seasons, Christine has coached Triathlon Manitoba’s Intro to Triathlon Swim and Swim Stroke Development programs, helping athletes achieve greater confidence and performance in the water.  She also won the 2024 Coach of the Year award for her work with the Just Tri It program.  When she’s not coaching, Christine races at the professional level at IM 70.3 events and previously won the Canadian Master’s Champion for the 800m and 1500m freestyle events – so she knows how to go fast efficiently!

Course Overview

The clinic combines practical swim instruction with classroom-based video review:

• Hands-on swim drills and stroke efficiency exercises

• Review of key swim skills and technique videos

• Video feedback on individual technique

• Personalized coaching feedback in a small group setting

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the clinic, participants will be able to:

• Improve stroke mechanics and swimming efficiency

• Identify areas for continued skill development

• Apply practical drills and techniques in their own training

• Gain confidence and knowledge to swim more effectively

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NOTE – While this program will help athletes develop better swim technique, it’s not intended to be a learn-to-swim program.  All athletes should be able to comfortably complete 100m of steady swimming (enough to access the deep end in most MB pools) before beginning the program.

Triathlon Manitoba is hosting an NCCP Community Triathlon Coach course.

Dates & Times: This is a two-day course that includes in-person learning and practical training.
     Saturday, November 29: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (primarily classroom focus on Coaching modules)
     Sunday, November 30: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Coaching practical lessons)

Membership: 2025 Triathlon Manitoba Membership or membership in your home province is required to register for this course.

Prerequisites: Coaches should complete the following before the course begins:

Complete 3 training modules
– CAC Safe Sport e-learning
– CAC Understanding the Rule of Two e-learning
– NCCP Making Head Way in Sport e-learning (concussion awareness)

Facilitator: Pat Peacock

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The NCCP Community Triathlon Coach is the starting point for triathlon coaches, and completion of Parts 1 and 2 is the primary requirement to run a sanctioned club, workout, clinic, or camp by Triathlon Manitoba.

The triathlon coaching pathway has recently been updated, so this is an entirely new course featuring new material and an updated practical component.

The whole course consists of Part 1 and Part 2. Coaches will need to complete both parts to be qualified. Part 1 includes the module “Coaching Beginners and Age Group Triathletes.” Part 2 contains the modules Coaching and Assessing Triathlon Skills and Coaching to Events and is delivered a two-day, in-person course. During Part 2, coaches will lead the mini-activities they planned in Part 1.

The outcomes of the NCCP Community Triathlon Coach program are:

• Make Ethical Decisions
• Provide Support to Athletes in Training
• Plan a Practice
• Analyze Performance
• Support the Competitive Experience
• Design a Sport Program

*Sold Out for 2026*

Our most requested program is back for 2026!

The Intro to Triathlon Swim Program is designed to help athletes confidently reach the start line of their first triathlon. This 10-week program focuses on developing stroke technique, fitness, and confidence, guiding participants from simply staying afloat to moving efficiently through the water. By the end of the program, athletes should be ready to transition into the standard TriMB Swim Program or another Masters-level swim group.

Program Details

• Dates: Monday, January 12 – Wednesday, March 18, 2025

• Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00–9:00 pm

• Cost: $200 for the full 10 weeks

• Capacity: Limited to 15 swimmers to ensure individualized attention

Our coaching team includes Christine McKinley, Chris Torrance, Abby Torrance, and Jared Spier, with two coaches on deck each session to provide maximum feedback and support.

Prerequisite Swim Level
The most common question we receive is: “What level of swimmer do I need to be?”
This program is not a learn-to-swim class. Participants must be able to swim 100m continuously before the program begins; in other words, you should be comfortable passing a deep-end swim test at any public pool. Your stroke doesn’t need to be perfect (that’s what we’re here to help with!), but the coaching is focused on improving efficiency and technique, not on basic water safety.

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Note – Admission to the pool is included in the registration.

Pan Am Pool is closed for a swim meet, so let’s have some Duathlon Fun!

Our Kids Program heads to the Exchange District on January 24th, trading run/swim for bike/run workouts to make the most of a day without pool access.  The bigger venue means we have space for more kids too, so if you’re keen to try multisport training, this is a great chance to try it out.

The event will include warm-ups, races and challenges all focused on biking and running.  We’ll use the indoor track and spin bikes available at the Sport Manitoba Fitness Centre.
NOTE – Minimum saddle height for the bikes is 680mm from top of saddle to the pedal at it’s low point

This workout will take place at the Sport MB Fitness Centre, at 145 Pacific Avenue, which has indoor parking at the facility. Registrants are asked to check-in between 5:30 and 5:45 pm, to give time to organize and change, with our event starting at 6:00 pm.

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More information on the season-long TriMB Kids Program can be found HERE.

“If you want to run better, you need to move better.”

You’ve likely heard you can’t win a triathlon in the swim, but you can lose it there – and that’s largely true.  But with its position as the final discipline in our racing, the run can always be the most pivotal part of a triathlon.  A strong run can save a tough race or cap off a great one.  Building an efficient run stride ensures you make the most of your energy late in each race.

To help our members move and run better, Triathlon Manitoba is excited to have Patrick Peacock and Christine McKinley lead these clinics and build towards a successful 2026 season.

This clinic will take place on Sunday, March 22 at the U of M Max Bell Fieldhouse, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm, and has been designed for adult runners from beginner to experienced – if you can run / jog 5k, you’re ready for this clinic!

Attendees should bring run clothes, shoes, water bottle and towel.

Cost for the clinic is $25.  Space is limited, and will be first come first served, so register today and don’t miss out.

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Gear up towards Summer with Duathlons in May

One of Canada’s longest running multisport series, the Birds Hill Duathlon in the Park Series returns for 2026.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into the sport or a seasoned vet getting ready for big summer goals, the chance to challenge yourself on Tuesday nights is a perfect way to start the outdoor season!!

Races take place across three Tuesdays in May:
Week 1 – Tuesday, May 12th
Week 2 – Tuesday, May 19th
Week 3 – Tuesday, May 26th

Each week, there are four events to choose from, catering to all age levels:

Registration costs as low as $25 for kids and $40 for adults when registering for the series. It’s never been easier to get into racing. All you need is a bike, helmet and running shoes and your Tuesday evenings in May can be the start of an amazing summer!

NOTE – Race Day Walk Up Registration fee is $60.00 per race. Walk-up registration is available from 5:00pm – 6:00pm on race day. No refunds.

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Races take place at the East Beach Parking Lot at Birds Hill Park, with the following schedule for each evening:

5:00 pm – Transition & Race Kit Pick-up Open
6:15 pm – Transition & Race Kit Pick-up Close
6:30 pm – Pre-Race Meeting for all distances
6:45 pm – Tikes & Trikes
6:55 pm – Kids Short Race Begins
7:15 pm – Adult Event Begins
7:17 pm – Kids Long Race Begins

Gear up towards Summer with Duathlons in May

One of Canada’s longest running multisport series, the Birds Hill Duathlon in the Park Series returns for 2026.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into the sport or a seasoned vet getting ready for big summer goals, the chance to challenge yourself on Tuesday nights is a perfect way to start the outdoor season!!

Races take place across three Tuesdays in May:
Week 1 – Tuesday, May 12th
Week 2 – Tuesday, May 19th
Week 3 – Tuesday, May 26th

Each week, there are four events to choose from, catering to all age levels:

Registration costs as low as $25 for kids and $40 for adults when registering for the series. It’s never been easier to get into racing. All you need is a bike, helmet and running shoes and your Tuesday evenings in May can be the start of an amazing summer!

NOTE – Race Day Walk Up Registration fee is $60.00 per race. Walk-up registration is available from 5:00pm – 6:00pm on race day. No refunds.

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The second race of the series will also be a qualification event for the Sprint Duathlon event, where the top age group female and male athletes can make their way onto the Canadian Age Group World Championship Team in the Sprint Duathlon event at the Multisport World Championships happening in Edmonton, AB in 2027

To be eligible for World Championship Qualification, you must hold a Triathlon Manitoba Annual Membership and complete an Expression of Interest PRIOR to the event on May 19th.

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Races take place at the East Beach Parking Lot at Birds Hill Park, with the following schedule for each evening:

5:00 pm – Transition & Race Kit Pick-up Open
6:15 pm – Transition & Race Kit Pick-up Close
6:30 pm – Pre-Race Meeting for all distances
6:45 pm – Tikes & Trikes
6:55 pm – Kids Short Race Begins
7:15 pm – Adult Event Begins
7:17 pm – Kids Long Race Begins