2009 MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
NEW YORK TRIATHLON (NYT) has embarked on its 25th year of organizing multi-sport events. During this period we have worked hard to produce the best value in multi-sport events available to athletes in the Tri-State area. To date we have organized over 500 events that drew approximately 70,000 competitors, many of them first timers to multi-sport competition. No other organization in the country has produced a more extensive and varied list of events. Our organizational expertise and safety record are known and respected nationwide.
Established in 1984, New York Triathlon is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to developing the sport of triathlon and related multi-sport events for racing, physical fitness and recreation. Our membership includes novice to seasoned athletes from throughout the Tri-State area. Emphasis is placed on amateur competition. Proceeds from races and membership fees are used to support and develop our innovative programs and top quality events.
New York Triathlon exists and steadily grows through the efforts of its members. We encourage our members to volunteer their time at our events so as to ensure the top quality and safe events that are associated with our organization.
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
-- Members are required to volunteer for at least ONE of the events listed below during the 2009 season. This involves showing up one hour prior to race start and helping until after clean up. Normally, this will require 3-4 hours on the morning of the race. (see our 2009 events calendar for dates, times and places).
MEMBERS RECEIVE:
1. Discounts of $5 - $10 in entry fees on any of the events listed below.
2. XPRESS CHECK IN at NYT events - no need to wait on long check-in lines!,
3. A 2009 Membership card. May be used as ID at race check-in. No need to bring Photo ID.
4. A New York Triathlon T-shirt.
5, Guaranteed entry to all NYT sponsored events (only those listed below).
Membership Type:
__ $30 - Regular - minimum one day volunteer required
NYT T-shirt will be given to you at the race you volunteer for.
__ $100 - Benefactor ($70 is tax deductible) - volunteer day requirement waived!
Guaranteed entry to any NYT event listed below.....even if sold out!
NYT T-shirt will be sent by mail.
__ $500 - Life ($470 is tax deductible) - volunteer day requirement waived!
Guaranteed entry to any event listed on the "events" page (including
Spring Relay, Central Park Triathlon, Pawling Triathlon) ...even if full!
NYT T-shirt will be sent by mail
RACE ENTRY FEE DISCOUNT: When entering an event on-line, you must first join NYT to receive a discount on your entry fee. Within 24 hours of joining as a member you will receive your (4 digit) membership number for 2009. If you haven't received your membership number (by email) and would like to enter an event, please use the temporary number 9999.
NOTE: Only the events listed below are "NYT sponsored events" offer entry fee discounts and, XPRESS CHECK-IN. These events are also the only events that qualofy in fulfilling the one day volunteer requirement...
NYT members must volunteer at one of the following NYT sponsored events.
___ March Madness Biathlon, Central Park, March 29
___ Brooklyn Biathlon, Prospect Park, April 5
___ Bronx Biathlon, Orchard Beach, April 26
___ Trooper Biathlon, Kingston, NY, May 3
___ Queens Biathlon, Alley Pond Park, May 17
___ New York Tri/Bi Series #1, Harriman State Park, June 14
___ Hudson Valley Tri/Bi-athlon, Kingston, NY, July 19
___ New York Tri/Bi Series #2, Harriman State Park, August 16
___ New York City Biathlon, Central Park, September 5
___ Central Park Biathlon, Central Park, October 4
To join NYT for 2009, click here https://www.lin-mark.us/page.asp?prmname=eventdetail&prmeventID=131
