New Triathlon Club Looking for Members, Northern Utah Triathletes
Triathlon is a fast growing sport in Utah and it’s easy to see why triathlons are so popular. The variety of training and challenge that triathlon provides with swimming, biking and running makes it exciting and fun! Certified running coach Lora Erickson has seen many long time runners embrace the new challenge of triathlons while still getting to enjoy running. She believes that it is important for people to learn to train properly for triathlons to avoid injury. This is the main reason behind the the new Northern Utah Triathletes triathlon club being formed. The group will welcome beginners, intermediate and elite/professional athletes. Details are still being worked out, but weekly group rides, swim clinics and running lectures will be scheduled regularly. Many pro athletes are already on board and are excited to be part of this new group. If you would like to get involved, check the website or join their Facebook page.
The Northern Utah Triathletes mission is to join mutli-sport athletes and runners together in a social, informative, and fun environment and to promote support, learning and growth. Beginner, intermediate, elite amateur/professional levels are welcome and individual involvement is encouraged to help each person reach his or her goals. Quality health education is promoted through regular practices, clinics, lectures and group challenges. No Sunday activities are supported.
Membership benefits:
• Sponsor and retail discounts and special offers
• Regular group practices
• Ongoing group challenges & awards
• Monthly socials and mingles with door prizes
• Monthly group lectures and education clinics
• Subscription to the weekly “insider e-news"
• Area Triathlon Race discounts
• Special training clinic discounts (bike fit, video swim analysis, Vo2Max testing etc…)
A Northern Utah Triathletes 2010 Year kick-off meeting has been scheduled for Saturday January 9, 2010 at 9 a.m. in the Davis County Area. Mingle with other area triathletes, enjoy guest lectures. Swags for the first 20 sign-ups. You won’t want to miss it. Door prizes. RSVP lora@blonderunner.com. Location: TBA (Davis County Area).
(NOV:2009)
New Tri Club in WY: Jackson Hole Triathlon Club
The Jackson Hole Triathlon Club is a newly established triathlon club in Jackson, WY. Whether you are an experienced triathlete or new to the sport, the Jackson Hole Triathlon Club offers many benefits. The club was started to give athletes the opportunity to meet and train with fellow triathletes in the area. Any extra monies generated will go back into the Club in the form of race fee scholarships, social functions, facility rentals and triathlon clinics.
Discounts at area shops, coaching services, and upcoming races (see "Member Discounts" link for details). This alone can offset the annual membership fee!
Monthly meetings with speakers and/or coaches to instruct on the swim, bike, run and transition disciplines.
A monthly E-Newsletter and JHTC website to keep you connected to the triathlon community.
Official USAT Club with additional benefits…..see www.usatriathlon.org
General Liability and Sport Accident Insurance Coverage while at JHTC activities.
Social events – various Club activities so you can get to know fellow members.
Reduced registration at future club-sponsored races - we're hoping to bring a triathlon back to the Jackson area!
Access to training plans for the Sprint, Olympic and 1/2 Ironman distances.
(APR:2009)
New in 2009, the Hilton Head Island Triathlon Club
A new triathlon club was established in South Carolina at the start of the new year. The Hilton Head Island Triathlon Club was formed to help all levels of athletes from beginners, to age groupers, to elites. All ages are welcome from youths to seniors. Our goal is to build a strong foundation of Health and Wellness built on fun and communication in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area.
The area has always had a great support group of swimmers, bikers, and runners. Events and activities include masters swim classes held at the Recreation Center and morning ocean weekend swims at Coligny beach. Weekend bike rides with Go Tri Sports and Tuesday / Thursday bike rides held at the Bike Doctor. Last but least, group runs with the Hilton Head Island running club.
The club is USAT sanctioned and has an annual membership fee of $35.00.
(MAR:2009)
Evolution Triathlon Club Launched in the United Kingdom
The city of Windsor which hosts one of the largest and most popular triathlons in the U.K. now has its own dedicated triathlon club, the Evolution Triathlon Club. Triathlon is the fastest growing sport in the U.K. for all ages and abilities from kids to old timers, busy mums to finely tuned athletes... Evolution Triathlon Club invites all to experience triathlon in a totally refreshing new way.
Membership to the club is open to everyone from beginners to experienced athletes and will provide a weekly programme of training and development across all three disciplines. Club members will be able to enjoy benefits such as coached pool sessions, free entry to open water swimming at Heron Lake (in season), triathlon specific spin classes at The Windsor Club, weekly running club, brick training and outdoor cycling sessions. Plus of course, a programme of social events and all the support and motivational encouragement needed when the going gets tough.
New members receive a piece of branded club kit, an Evolution Advantage Card offering a range of discounts at related local businesses and triathlon suppliers plus a goody bag.
(JAN:2009)
Redman Triathlon to Host 2009 USAT Club National Championships
USA Triathlon announced that the Redman Triathlon in Oklahoma City, OK, will serve as the site of the 2009 USA Triathlon Club National Championship as well as the 2009 USA Triathlon Halfmax Long Course National Championship.
Clubs will be able to bring athletes of all experience levels to contribute to their club’s scoring from a vareity of race (sprint, intermediate or long course) distance events.
The date for the 2009 Redman Triathlon hasn't been set yet but the race usually take place in September.
For more information, visit the following websites:
- Club National Championship
http://usatriathlon.org/event/event/205
- Redman Triathlon
http://www.redmantriathlon.com/
(AUG:2008)
New Tri Club in Wisconsin, Capital City Multisport Club
A new triathlon club has been established in Madison, Wisconsin, home of Ironman Wisconsin. The Capital City Multisport Club was established to provide athletes of all levels and abilities support through education, training activities, coached programs and seminars, and to stimulate a team atmosphere in a supportive and social environment.
The Capital City Multisport Club will hold monthly meetings. Meetings will be held at Fleet Feet on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. The club will also incorporate several group workouts throughout the week. These workouts will include coached and un-coached swim, bike and run workouts.
The Capital City Multisport Club has an annual membership fee of $55 which includes a technical T-shirt and discounts from a growing list of sponsors.
(JUL:2008)
La France Triathlon Club Update
Triathletes in France now have access to 58 triathlons club listing throughout the country. TRImapper.com just processed a major update on the number of Triathlon Clubs in France. We just added more than 50 triathlon clubs around France to our map of Triathlon Clubs in Europe. Visitors to the Triathlon Clubs in Europe map or any other map will be able to visually find a triathlon club near their home or place of work to join and train with. Remember, you can always submit a triathlon club listing with our Submit a Tri Club link from the navigation menu.
(FEB:2008)
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