Why Join the LA Tri Club?

Are you a triathlete, or interested in becoming one? Whether you are an experienced triathlete, or are new to the triathlon scene, the LA Tri Club offers many benefits.

• State of the art website - to keep you connected to the largest triathlon community within Southern California
• Email network - what better way to learn about the sport than tapping into the collective knowledge of our over-1,600 members?
• Clinic Series - to get you ready for the races
• Sponsor Discounts - at various triathlon related stores and service providers in the LA region can easily offset the cost of joining the LA Tri Club
• Race Discounts - events include triathlons, road races, and adventure races
• Social events - Club Meetings that include speakers, raffles (where members stand to win very high-end gear, from sunglasses to carbon fiber handlebars or forks, for example); monthly "First Thursday" happy hours provide an opportunity to mingle with members in a sweat-free environment!
• Race Rewards Program - opportunity to win sponsor money back at the end of the season by participating in select races wearing LA Tri Club gear
• Media Rewards Program - opportunity to earn cool stuff by representing LA Tri Club if you are flying the colors in print or on screen
• Podium Program - opportunity to win sponsor money for landing on the podium wearing LA Tri Club gear
• Free LA Tri Club "schwag" - LA Tri Club race belts, hats, and more are given out throughout the year at club meetings, races, and social events
• Free sponsor "schwag" - PowerBars, PowerGels, etc. are given out throughout the year at club meetings, races, and social events
• Opportunity to be part of a team - Members who race in the LA Tri Club uniform are never alone on race day. You'll hear spectators yell "GO LA" as you run by in your LA Tri Club uniform...this kind of moral support can really be helpful when you're struggling to make the finish line!
  

In addition to the discounts, free stuff, knowledge, and social opportunities, arguably the most valuable aspect of the Club is the many group training opportunities. The LA Tri Club's training calendar is chock full of swimming, biking, and running opportunities to participate in with other members.

We have member-organized rides for beginners, intermediate and advanced triathletes, however many members tap into our extensive network of triathletes and train outside of the "formal" training activities on the calendar. One great benefit of the LA Tri Club is that we provide the infrastructure whereby you can meet someone of a similar athletic level who lives in your location. Need a training partner? Just shoot an email to the membership through the Club's email network, and you're sure to find someone who lives nearby.

Take a look at our website, browse some of the photos and see some of what we have to offer. To the extent that you're looking to compete in triathlon, a membership in the LA Tri Club will make that experience all the more fun!

LA Tri Club Accomplishments
The LA Tri Club is proud of the accomplishments of our members. Following are just some of the accomplishments that make up the LA Tri Club's "Hall of Fame!"

• 2008 USAT National Club Champions
• 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000 USAT Regional Club Champions
• 2008, 2007, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 Wildflower Club Champions
• 2005 Malibu Triathlon First Place Overall Female :: Erika Aklufi
• 2005 Santa Barbara First Place Overall Female :: Erika Aklufi
• 2005 Escape from Alcatraz First Place Overall Female :: Erika Aklufi
• 2004 Malibu Triathlon First Place Overall Female :: Erika Aklufi
• 2004 Los Angeles Triathlon First Place Overall Male & Female :: Josh Crosby, Erika Aklufi
• 2004 Santa Barbara Triathlon First Place Overall Female :: Erika Aklufi
• 2002 Malibu Triathlon Overall Champion :: Matt Dixon
• 2002 L.A. Triathlon First Place Overall Male :: Matt Dixon
• 2002 L.A. Triathlon First Place Overall Female :: Sherry Coons
• 2002 USAT National Age Group Champions :: Sherry Coons, Larry Turkheimer
• 2002 Bonelli #1 Overall Champion :: Kyle Hughes
• 2001 Bonelli Olympic Distance Overall Champion :: John Jericiau
• 2001 USAT National Junior Champion :: Kyle Hughes
• 2001 Hawaii IM Age Group Winner :: Bill McDermott
  

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Still not convinced? You can direct all membership-related questions to Liz Oakes. Or, just sign up today. See you at the races!