Membership

As a member of the Alberta Triathlon Association, not only will you enjoy the numerous benefits membership offers but you will also be supporting the development and improvement of the quality of races, programs, and services for Alberta's multi-sport athletes, as well as helping to cover the cost of disability and accident insurance, administration services and expenses, and transition production.

How do I determine what membership I need?

Ages are determined as of DECEMBER 31 of the current year of competition.

$35.00 – for Annual Adult Members beginning at the age of 20 years old. Members in clubs affiliated to ATA may receive a $5.00 refund or discount  to their Affiliated Club.  (Club Leaders will advise the member if it is a discount or refund via the club, no instant ATA rebate is given)
$20.00 – for Adult Day Members at all ATA sanctioned events.
$10.00 – for Annual Adult individual Team Members beginning at the age of 20 years old, where NO club discount be offered to this individuals.
$20.00 – for Adult Day Membership for Teams, where a discount of $5.00 may be applied per ATA member participating on the team.
$ 5.00 – for Annual Youth ATA Memberships 19 years old and younger, no day fee is allowed for residents of Alberta.

In addition the ATA recognizes that Provincial affiliates annual members may participate in ATA sanctioned events Day Member Fee free, but all non-affiliated non-Albertans are required to pay a day fee that equal $20.00 per Adult and $5.00 per Youth.

Racing Up

Athletes MUST race in their respective age divisions; no athlete under the age of 18 is permitted to race in a “higher” or “older” age division.

Individual Memberships	Team Memberships

Membership benefits include:

• Liability and accident insurance coverage
• Subscription to regular E-News letters
• Alberta Triathlon Association website
• Certified officials at each sanctioned race to ensure safety and fairness
• Racing privileges in Alberta and other provinces
• International Triathlon Union (ITU)
• Opportunity to qualify for both the Alberta Provincial and the Canadian National Teams
• Funding for elite athletes
• Funding to promote Alberta with the National Sport Governing Bodies (Triathlon Canada and the ITU)
• Access to race equipment like bike racks, buoys, signs, water jugs, print timers, etc
• A voice in the growth of Triathlon in Alberta and Canada
• Opportunity to advertise and submit articles in the newsletter and website
• Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting
• Eligibility for a Board of Directors position
• Eligibility for the Grand Prix Series
• Eligibility for the Excellence Awards

       

**ACKOWLEGEMENT OF RISK I acknowledge that participation in the sport of triathlon might result in personal injury to myself due to the endurance nature of the sport and the inherent risks associated with swimming, biking and running, especially on public roads. I accept these risks. In consideration of my participation in Alberta Triathlon Association sanctioned event and training, I agree that the Alberta Triathlon Association's directors, officers, employees, coaches, volunteers, members, and agents shall not be liable for any personal injury or loss I might suffer from any such participation, unless such loss shall be caused by the negligence of any one or more of the above-named whilst acting within the scope of their duties.

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