Getting Started
The Stanford Triathlon Team is about promoting the "triathlon lifestyle" at Stanford and in the surrounding communities. From day to day, this means getting together with a great group of people and training for triathlons. The team accommodates a wide range of athletes, from casual weekend warriors to dedicated triathletes.
If you're a member of the Stanford community and want to start racing in triathlons or want some training company, we encourage you to:
- First off, and certainly before you can participate in any practice or race, you must complete the Club Sports Waiver and the Triathlon Team Rules. These can be turned in to any officer at any practice. Please
also fill out and hand in the questionnaire so we can get some idea what your background, goals, etc. are.
- Join the mailing lists (see below).
- Check out the current Training Schedule and just show up to any practice and introduce yourself to the coach or an officer.
- If you still have questions,
, our new member coordinator.
Mailing List
There are two mailing lists:
- triathlon: The main list used for workout and race information.
- triathlon-misc: Used for slightly less serious discussion and organisation of informal workouts.
How to subscribe
Send e-mail to triathlon-join@lists.stanford.edu to subscribe to the main list, or to triathlon-misc@lists.stanford.edu for the discussion list.
Alternatively you can subscribe online by visiting:
Responsibilities
Below are the responsibilities and benefits that come with being a team member:
- You must pay dues each quarter. If you cannot pay dues because of severe financial constraints, you must notify one of the co-presidents and file a Financial Assistance Application with Club Sports.
- You must fulfill the team fundraising requirements (usually, one big team job consisting of The Stanford Fund letter writing and one smaller team job per quarter).
- If you are taking triathlon as a class (ATH 151C) for credit, you must attend at least two practices per week and fulfill the above requirements to receive a passing grade.
Benefits
Team members who complete the above requirements are eligible for the following:
- Coaching: team members receive professional coaching from our amazing coach, Sherry Smith.
- Sponsorship Discounts: team members can take advantage of great discounts on triathlon gear from our sponsors.
- Race subsidies: team members receive significant registration fee and travel subsidies for scheduled races.
- Team events: team members can attend events sponsored by the team.
If you're getting ready for your first race with the team and want to make sure you don't forget anything, take a look at the race gear checklist.
If you are still wanting to know more about our team or the sport of triathlon, check out our Frequently Asked Questions page. Outside of our own training, we strive to support triathlon in activities such as Stanford intramural triathlons and volunteering at local races.
Enjoy the site and we hope to see you at a practice soon.
Financial Aid
If you are unable to pay team dues, it is possible to get Financial Aid from Stanford to cover the costs. Please go here to find out the details.
Waivers
You must complete one of the following waivers to participate in any practice or race. Please note that the forms are different for students and
non-students (ie, staff, affiliates, etc). Please fill out the right form!
Non-varsity Student Waiver
Non-Student Waiver