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Greetings!
In order to help keep you informed, we wanted to let you know there will be some changes in the Triathlon Ontario race day fees in 2013. A Press Release has been issued by Triathlon Ontario, however we wanted you to hear about these fee changes directly from us. This has the potential to be a great cost saver for those athletes who compete in multiple races in our series, while generating funds to benefit Triathlon Ontario.
Our sport is relatively small in the world of endurance events and we believe it is important to work with all of the stakeholders. To that end, it may be of interest to some that we have collaborated with Multisport Canada (Recharge With Milk Triathlon Series) and Triathlon Ontario in an effort to improve triathlon in Ontario and assist Triathlon Ontario.
Below is the Press Release.____________________________________________________________________________________
Press Release - January 24, 2013
Triathlon Ontario, in collaboration with MultiSport Canada (MSC) and World Endurance Canada (WEC) is pleased to announce a new fee structure for their respective race series. This new, simpler fee structure will provide the participants with a better consumer focused experience while at the same time generating much needed funding for Triathlon Ontario's mission of promoting and growing triathlon and multisport in Ontario.
Triathlon Ontario acknowledges and is grateful to the management of WEC and MSC for the hard work and time all parties put into the effort to provide a cost effective and customer friendly experience for the athletes. The funds generated will be put back into the sport through youth, junior, elite and age group developmental programs as well as club, coach and officials expansion.
Those athletes who choose not to become full Triathlon Ontario members with all the benefits conferred to them (http://www.triathlonontario.com/membership-benefits-s14066) will be able to opt for a limited, series specific membership and a reduced, one-time fee. Athletes will pay the Limited Series Membership of $10 with their first race registration. Subsequent race entries for the respective race series, WEC* or MSC, will not be charged an additional fee (see below).
MSC and WEC have committed to working with the Board of Directors of Triathlon Ontario to ensure continued development and implementation of programs targeting athlete development and in support of th
e growth of Triathlon and multisport in Ontario. They look forward to seeing the delivery of the various programs to which their events have contributed funding and will continue in their support of Triathlon Ontario.
*does not include IRONMAN 70.3 Muskoka
The new fee structures are as follows:
- Triathlon Ontario Annual Membership - $45 (Club Member) or $55 (individual)
- Covers race day fees for all race in Ontario
- Limited Triathlon Ontario Membership Race Fee - $10
- Covers MultiSport Canada or World Endurance Canada* races only. This fee is a ONE TIME fee and provides the athlete with coverage for all races in the respective series.
Example:
- Athlete purchases a Triathlon Ontario Membership for $45 or $55. This athlete would not pay any additional race day fees for any race in Ontario. This is excellent value for those athletes who race in multiple events throughout the province.
- Athlete who traditionally competes in only WEC or MSC races. The athlete will pay a Limited Triathlon Ontario Membership Race Fee of $10. This fee will cover the athlete for ALL races within the specific series. If an athlete competes in both series they would pay this fee for each for a total of $20. Should that athlete wish to compete in independent races they would be subject to the One Day Race Fee.
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