I've been to the www.britishtriathlon.org site which has NO details on how to join the BTA which I reckon is a slight oversight. Anyone got any recommendations?
I seem to remember the year runs from 1st April- 31st March regardless of when you join, so maybe it might be worth waiting till spring- but on the other hand all your race entries have to be in early in the year to guarantee places, so it is a bit of a pain joining then paying for the next year again so soon.
I've had an email from the BTA with an attached membersip form through to March 2005, but they want £50 !!!! As I'm not racing til May should I wait until after April because "remember the year runs from 1st April- 31st March regardless " and it'll hopefully be cheaper. What's the normal cost?
I have a feeling it is around 30 pounds, I have a very short memory. The trouble is you have to enter races so far in advance sometimes, so providing you are only entering the races after April 1st (when you have to give your BTA number on the forms) you may as well wait.
At Bala last year I had just joined and was able to claim a refund of the difference in entry fee on the day- don't know if this would be common practice though, they were very nice.
Flippin' 'eck!! It's gone up to £50 for membership, for which you get.... Your Membership Gives You: · Reduced entry fees at all BTA sanctioned events · Copy of BTA Handbook which includes event calender · Bi-monthly copies of BTA’s magazine, Tri-News · Civil liability insurance in both training and competition* · Discounts on bike and travel insurance* · Eligibility for selection for national squads and teams* · Eligibilty to compete in National Champs. And National Ranking Series* · Free car sticker for all new members · Wide range of special offers and discounts exclusive to members · Advise and information on triathlon training, competition, etc. · Access to members only section on BTA website.
on the membership form it says Club Members.... if I joined Coventry Triathletes could I get the cheaper £35 membership, yeh it's £20 to join Coventry so it's £55 not £50 but I'd get more for my money.
As the cost is so high it only seems to make sence to join if you are planning to enter lots of races during the season. Most races are £3 less if your in the BTA, so unless your going to enter more then 10 races this year I figure it's not worth the money for a car sticker and handbook. Maybe I'm just being tight, but the money could be better used on kit or races or my favourite charity.....ME.
Yeah M. I can't decide. I've just posted re: wheels and not sure if I'd be better off saving the BTA / Coventry Triathletes money and putting it towards the wheels.
Decided to not get the wheels and have joined the BTA instead, it's almost self financing as should save me £20-£30 off the various entry fees. Doubt that I'll join Coventry Tri, as I just do Tri's for fun and don't take them too seriously.
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British Triathlon Association
PO Box 25
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Telephone: 01509 226161
email: information@british triathlon.co.uk
I seem to remember the year runs from 1st April- 31st March regardless of when you join, so maybe it might be worth waiting till spring- but on the other hand all your race entries have to be in early in the year to guarantee places, so it is a bit of a pain joining then paying for the next year again so soon.
Its' a rather big omission then!
At Bala last year I had just joined and was able to claim a refund of the difference in entry fee on the day- don't know if this would be common practice though, they were very nice.
Im not rich - just carp with money
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Your Membership Gives You:
· Reduced entry fees at all BTA sanctioned events
· Copy of BTA Handbook which includes event calender
· Bi-monthly copies of BTA’s magazine, Tri-News
· Civil liability insurance in both training and competition*
· Discounts on bike and travel insurance*
· Eligibility for selection for national squads and teams*
· Eligibilty to compete in National Champs. And National Ranking Series*
· Free car sticker for all new members
· Wide range of special offers and discounts exclusive to members
· Advise and information on triathlon training, competition, etc.
· Access to members only section on BTA website.
(but a bike club would be cheaper)
"Eligibility for selection for national squads and teams" - dont think ill need that for a while (unless there is a team for fat gits).
I can't decide. I've just posted re: wheels and not sure if I'd be better off saving the BTA / Coventry Triathletes money and putting it towards the wheels.