Frequently Asked Questions
General / Membership
What do I get for being a member?
The DC Tri Club is a great community of all-inclusive athletes within which you will make new friends, both Club-wide and within our community groups. Membership grants you many benefits, described here.
How many people are in the club?
DC Tri Club currently has about 500 members.
I just joined! Now what?
You’ll start receiving our weekly newsletter every Wednesday. The newsletter is where we share our upcoming events and weekly workout details. As a member, you are welcome to join and any of all our events! If you haven’t received the newsletter, reach out to [email protected].
Does the club have regular meetings?
The club does not have formal, recurring meetings with the exception of the annual member meeting in the November/December time frame. We also have weekly and monthly training events and happy hours. Details can be found in our weekly newsletter and on the calendar.
Do you do student, part year, summer-only, one-day, etc. memberships?
We do not, due to USAT Club liability insurance reasons. However, we believe that our annual membership fee is very competitive with other teams/clubs in the region. Your membership grants you access to discount codes from our partners worth hundreds of dollars.
Where can I find discount codes?
Our discount codes are available behind our members-only webpage under Partners > Redeem Discounts.
Do you offer any assistance with overcoming barriers to entry?
In our efforts to lower and remove barriers to entry to the DC Triathlon Club and triathlon sport, we are offering a Barrier Breaker!
Programs
Are programs included in my membership fee?
They are not. Program participation has a separate fee in addition to the membership fee, to cover coaching, clinics, and various other program benefits. Please visit the specific program page for information on its cost.
Are program fees refundable (if for example, say, you move out of town)?
No.
Training
Where are good places to ride?
The club has a bike resources page – join us soon!
What community pools are available for lap swimming?
For information about local pools in DC, Maryland and Virginia, visit the swim training page.
What training opportunities are there?
Information about our weekly training opportunities are available here.
Are the group rides no-drop?
The weekly Saturday ride is not a no-drop ride. You should bring a cue sheet.
Club Races
Can you I join the Club’s training races if I am not a member?
Unfortunately no, and this is due to USAT Club liability reasons. Club races are members-only. Consider becoming a member (as low as $50/year) to take advantage of Club racing opportunities and the many other benefits.
Community Groups
Why do we need Community Groups; aren’t we all one big club?
We’re one of the biggest tri clubs on the east coast and sometimes that can be a little intimidating. Our Community Groups make the club more accessible. They can help new members as well as long time members find their little tribe within the club. And they’re just a lot of fun!
How do I find people in my area to work out with?
There are lots of ways to find nearby training partners in the club. Each Community Group has a page on the DC Tri Club website which can be found at https://www.dctriclub.org/membership-account/membership-levels/. From there, you can find links to join the different Community Group Facebook pages where group leaders post workout opportunities or you can post a training event that you’d like to organize. Another great resource to check is the DC Tri Club Forum, which can be found at https://www.dctriclub.org/groups/; look for an existing training opportunity near you or post one of your own. And don’t forget to check the club calendar which is another resource for training opportunities near you.
There isn’t a Community Group that’s convenient to me, can I start one?
Absolutely! That’s how our Community Groups typically start out — with a few club members who enjoy training, racing, and socializing together. Just reach out to the Director of Community Development and Outreach at [email protected]. Let’s make it happen.
Social Events
How frequently does the Club have social events?
The Club has at least one social event per month. The Community Groups also host their own events.
Where does the Club host social events?
These are mostly held in DC, with some in Arlington. The Community Groups host events in additional areas like Alexandria and Montgomery County.
What types of social events are there?
There are Happy Hours, Member Meetings and group outings to sporting events like DC United.
Club Gear
When can I order gear?
We have large group buys a few times a year, be sure and stay tuned to the newsletter and the website for those. We also keep some gear in stock in our store year round: https://www.dctriclub.org/shop/.
If there’s an item I want not in the store?
You can order it in a group buy.
Volunteering
I’d like to volunteer for the Club. Who do I contact or give my information to?
We’ll often put out calls for volunteers in our newsletter for specific events, such as Club training races, bricnics, member meetings, etc. Most often there will be an indication of whom to contact to volunteer for the specific event.