Membership Benefits

TRIATHLON ONTARIO Members  

  1. Receive a complimentary subscription to Triathlon Canada Magazine – one per household – a $25 value
  2. Have $5,000,000 liability insurance at TRIATHLON ONTARIO sanctioned races
  3. Have reduced fees to TRIATHLON ONTARIO run clinics, camps and workshops
  4. Have sport accident insurance – to supplement the member’s existing coverage – does not cover equipment
  5. Can access the Member Bike Insurance programme.  Insure your bike for accidents during TRIATHLON ONTARIO sanctioned races and new in 2013 sanctioned Club Training Workouts
  6. TRIATHLON ONTARIO Coach Members will receive free access to SIRC (Sport Research Library with over 4,000 titles) - a $50 value
  7. Are eligible to win prize money for your club at the Provincial club Championship
  8. Can qualify for the Canadian National Age Group Team to participate at ITU World Championships
  9. Can compete in the Ontario Summer Games
  10. Can qualify for Canada Summer Games
  11. Get reduced fees for TRIATHLON ONTARIO Camps and Training Days
  12. Are eligible for the Quest for Gold Athlete Assistance Programme (direct funding to High Performance Athletes)
  13. NCCP Comp Intro Certified Coach Members can access Quest for Gold Coach Development Bursaries
  14. Are eligible to receive the TRIATHLON ONTARIO Athlete Travel Bursaries
  15. Save $10 at every ADULT TRIATHLON ONTARIO sanctioned event (fees at youth races are paid by race directors - there is no additional charge at most events)
  16. TRIATHLON ONTARIO membership required to be eligible for elite status

 

What does TRIATHLON ONTARIO do on your behalf?

  1. Liaises with the Ministry of Health Promotion on behalf of  our members
  2. Official representative of all Ontario multisport athletes to Triathlon Canada and ITU
  3. Arranges and delivers clinics, camps and workshops for athletes, coaches and club administrators
  4. Works with Ontario Race Directors to develop the best race calendar in Canada
  5. Official training
  6. administers the NCCP Triathlon Coach Training programme in Ontario
  7. develops training camps, training days and other training opportunities
  8. secures national team qualifying spots on behalf of our members
  9. Athlete Recognition through annual TRIATHLON ONTARIO awards
  10. Delivers Kids of Steel programme in Ontario
  11. Development of new programmes encouraging an active lifestyle through multisport activities
  12. Lobbies Triathlon Canada for rule changes
  13. Provides technical assistance to new race directors in developing races
  14. Assists local community organizations in accessing government grants for triathlon or multisport related activities and programmes
  15. Member of the Sport4Ontario which lobbies for better funding, facilities and access to sport for all Ontario residents
  16. Provides guidance and ensures safety at race venues through Triathlon Ontario sanctioning and officiating
  17. Supports local clubs through coach education workshops and the Club Championship programme