DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS FOR 2023-24 SEASON AVAILABLE FROM JAN 1ST 2024

BTC is friendly, supportive group of people with a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. So, whether you are a complete beginner with no prior sporting experience, a seasoned athlete who is chasing world championship dreams, or you just enjoy being outside and keeping fit in good company, BTC welcomes you to come and train and race with us.


MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS & FEES

BTC is affiliated with the sport’s state governing body Triathlon NSW and federal governing body Triathlon Australia. This means that members must join Triathlon Australia/NSW at the same time as joining BTC.

Triathlon Australia/NSW membership provides benefits including public liability and personal accident insurance cover while you are racing in and training for sanctioned events, and cheaper race entry fees. Find out more about member benefits here.

Discounted memberships run from 1 Jan to 30 June. Below are the fees for the 2023-24 season.

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS TO SUIT YOUR TRIATHLON LIFESTYLE

SOCIAL

Perfect for fans, volunteers and supporters who want to enjoy club life, stay connected with the latest triathlon news and watch Aussies in action. This membership option doesn’t cover training and racing.

BASIC

Ideal for those who just want a lighter experience and only want to train with the club or participate on a more occasional basis. Racing insurance is not included in Basic membership, so if you’re planning to race in sanctioned events you’ll need to purchase a One Day Licence with your event registrations or consider upgrading to Standard membership.

STANDARD

Essential for the regular member and provides access to enhanced member benefits.

PREMIUM

Designed for the avid triathlete who wants additional value and benefits from their triathlon membership.

JOIN AS A FAMILY AND SAVE

Receive a 20% discount on TA fees and 40% discount on BTC fees when you join as a family of 4 or more – with Premium, Standard or Basic core memberships. Family is defined as either 2 adults + 2 children (under 18) or 1 adult + 3 children (under 18).

ADD ONS FOR COACHES, TECHNICAL OFFICIALS AND PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES

For further Triathlon Australia/NSW fee information including coaches fees and professional license fees, take a look at the Triathlon Australia membership fee webpage.

TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS

At BTC we know that it can be very daunting for first time triathletes. Don't worry - everyone had to start somewhere! People who are new to the club get a chance to ‘try before you buy’. You get your first three of our coached training sessions for free. We are sure you will love it. Then you can join up and enjoy all the benefits of being part of the triathlon community, including insurance.

 

BEGINNERS & NEW MEMBERS

BTC has a New Member Liaison to help and support new members. If you have a question or need some advice, please contact us.

Alternatively check out our general FAQs to help put your mind at ease. 

BEGINNER & NEW MEMBER FAQ’s

+ I’m keen to get involved in the club. How do i do that?

BTC relies upon volunteers to be able to keep providing events to club members. We always need volunteers at our club races and events. You don't need any prior experience, it's a great way to see what the events are like before you take the plunge yourself, and you'll get to know some other club members too! Take a look at the Volunteers page for more info and to register as a volunteer.

+ I’m only a beginner. How fast is everyone else?

BTC training session attendees have a wide range of abilities and pace, and we have new attendees joining us at training sessions throughout the season. Training sessions are organised by our coaches so that you can complete the session in a manner that is appropriate to your pace and ability. Where necessary, attendees are grouped into fast, medium and not-so-fast groups.

+ What distance is a typical triathlon?

Enticer distance: 300m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run

Sprint distance: 750m swim, 20km bike, 5km run

Olympic (standard) distance: 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run

Half ironman (70.3) distance: 1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run

Iron distance (Ironman): 3.8km swim, 180km bike, 42.2km run

+ What distance should I start with?

This is an entirely personal choice. The short BTC Club Races offer race and transition practice in a friendly and supportive environment. The races run by Warringah Triathlon Club at North Head and Hills Triathlon Club at Penrith are also popular beginner’s races.

+ How often should I be training?

This depends upon your target race, the level of proficiency you want to achieve and your base level of fitness. As a general rule of thumb you should build up to at least 2 runs, 2 bikes, 2 swims and a stretch (or yoga/pilates) session each week. It is considered good practice to have one day per week as a “rest” or no exercise day.

+ Do I need a coach?

Again, this is a personal choice. At the beginning you may want to come to all of the club training sessions and seek the advice of the Energy Link coaches. Some club members like the discipline of following a set training plan and will engage with the coaches directly to organise a personalised training plan. You can also research training plans online.

+ What gear do i need?

You need a pair of swimmers, goggles, bike, helmet and running shoes. If you only have a mountain bike, don’t worry - it is common for people to start out on mountain bikes or commuter bikes. A tri suit (one or two piece) is also handy for racing. Take a look at BTC club kits here.

+ Race nutrition? What is that?

Race nutrition refers to the food and drink you consume during races and training sessions, including energy gels, sports drinks and energy bars. Each athlete and each race distance has different requirements so it is worth researching and then testing your nutrition before race day.

+ What should I pack for race day?

Please see our suggested packing list. Please be aware that not all items are needed for shorter race distances.

READY TO SIGN UP?

Joining BTC is simple! Click on the below button to be taken to the Triathlon NSW membership web page, follow the steps, and make sure you select BTC as your club.

RENEWING MEMBERS

The new Triathlon Australia membership system (Go!Membership) was introduced for the start of the 2021/22 season.

Existing members will need to renew manually for the 2021/22 season by logging into your account via the Go!Membership member portal.

In subsequent seasons your membership will automatically renew on 1 July unless you switch the auto-renewal option off. If you would prefer to manually renew, log into your account via the Go!Membership member portal to switch the auto-renewal option off.