Senior Information
Thank you for your interest in the Thames Turbo Triathlon Club (TTTC) based in Hampton, Middlesex. Formed in 1983, with over 350 Members, we are one of the oldest and largest triathlon clubs in the UK, this year celebrating 25 years old. We are a broad-ability club with Members of all ages (8–60+ years) ranging from novice to multiple Ironman athletes.
We pride ourselves on our competitive history and can count three World Champions and other elite athletes amongst our alumni: Stuart Hayes, Spencer Smith, Richard Stannard and current World Champion Tim Don have all been Turbos on their way to the top! Thames Turbo Triathlon Club won the Triathlon 220 magazine Club of the Year Award in two successive years - 2004 and 2005. We have also been awarded the Race of the Year Award for one of the annual sprint triathlon races we organise from Hampton Pool.
Training
The Club is operated by its Members on an all-inclusive fees basis. Membership gives access to a wide range of coached and uncoached swimming, biking, and running sessions. Being located in Hampton gives us the opportunity to make use of some of the excellent nearby training facilities such as Hampton Open Air Pool, Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the varied biking terrain of the Surrey Hills.
We have a team of coaches who are well qualified to British Triathlon Association (BTA) Levels 1, 2 and 3. You can see an example training programme in this membership area (please navigate back or follow http://www.thamesturbo.co.uk/memberforu … 2130#12130)
Other Benefits
As well as our busy training schedule, the Club is also very sociable with gatherings such as weekly social evenings, summer barbeques, an annual awards party, and a Christmas event. Members receive additional benefits such as money-off vouchers for Club race kit, discounts with selected sports retailers (Sigma, Sweat Shop) and reduced BTF membership. The Members only area of the Club website also provides Members with valuable training/racing information and tips, and is a useful and lively interactive networking forum. All members enjoy the team spirit of racing and marshalling at our sprint triathlon race series throughout the season. The races run on four Bank Holiday Mondays of the year. Follow the links to race series on the homepage to read more.
Getting Started
TTTC operates a two week trial period for prospective members, giving you the opportunity to try out some of the training sessions to see whether you enjoy them and wish to join the Club. Please e-mail us if you wish to register for a trial. (Details below) After that, if you want to join, there is a simple Membership Application Form to fill in and return, together with your membership fee.
Joining Information
There are four membership categories open to new members (see full details in Members’ Benefits document below):
1. Senior Full Membership: Annual cost: £240
2. Senior Associate Membership: Annual cost £65
3. Junior Membership (16-17 years) Annual Cost £145
4. Full Time Student Membership: Annual Cost £145
5. Youth Membership (8-16 years) Annual cost: £145 (Note. discounts for 2-3 Youths see seperate posts in this area for details on Youth Membership)
Fees can be paid by single cheque or by monthly standing order. Note, fees are slightly higher when paid by monthly standing order. Anyone joining as a full member part-way through the year will pay a pro-rota fee which is calculated on a monthly basis from the start of the joining month. Those wishing to join towards the end of the membership year by cheque (i.e. after Jan 1st) will be asked to pay fees for the new year in addition to the small amount relating to the closing months of the current year.
More details on the Membership categories, methods of payment and fee structure are aded as attachments at the bottom of this page.
Meet the Turbos
We are a very friendly bunch with varied backgrounds, experience and achievement lists. Within the club there are beginners working towards their first events and those old campaigners racing hard throughout the field. Whatever your goals there are bound to be members at the same stage as you. We are keen to support members in ‘moving up distances’ or just going faster in their chosen distance. We are particularly proud to have a very large proportion of ladies, and to support our ‘elite’ team, who are generously sponsored by Sigma Sports. We have a thriving junior section.
Our junior categogy includes those who are 16 and 17 years old. They may also take advantage of our two week trial scheme. Details of our Youth section (Ages 8-16) are posted seperately in the membership info area.
Downloadable forms below:
Ben and Charmaine ….Membership
