Clubs
Does a closed club need to have a committee and go through TriMark Bronze accreditation?
It is not mandatory for a closed club to have a committee or to go through TriMark accreditation. However, if a club wishes, they can create a committee as this would allow them to apply for TriMark Accreditation. For further information please speak to your Regional Manager.
We made a mistake on the form, can we update it on the club management area?
Once you have submitted your affiliation form to us, you will not be able to make any changes to it on the club management area. If you realise you have made an error, please email clubs@britishtriathlon.org or call 01509 226199 and we will be able to help you with it.
What is the role of the Primary Contact?
A primary contact is the club member with whom we communicate with, this is usually by email. The primary contact will receive payment information and British Triathlon club information updates. The primary contact needs to be a Home Nation member. It is the primary contact’s details that are publicly displayed within the club finder information page.
What training does the Club Welfare Officer have to complete?
The Club Welfare Officer must complete the following training requirements and renew each training course every three years;
Complete the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children training course*
Complete the designated Club Welfare Officer Safeguarding Training as stipulated by British Triathlon
*As a prerequisite to attending Club Welfare Officer Safeguarding Training, attendees need to have completed the UK Coaching Safeguarding and Protecting Children training course previously.
Can community clubs pay coaches or does that make them a commercial club?
There is no problem with a community club paying coaches what is considered the going commercial rate. This is considered to be:
- Level 1 - £10 to £15/hour
- Level 2 - £15 to £25/hour
- Level 3 - £25 to £35/hour.
Clubs and coaches should remember that this should be on a casual basis and both parties should seek guidance on their position with regards to the relationship between employer/employee regarding HMRC.
What address should we provide for the club?
You will need to provide the postcode of where your club is based. This should be the main headquarters of where your club meets or the most frequent location for club activities.
This information is displayed on our club finder as your club location, so please do not provide a personal address.
We are not based in one of the Home Nations, can we still affiliate to British Triathlon?
No, clubs that are not part of the United Kingdom cannot affiliate to British Triathlon as they will not be eligible for insurance under our policy.
We are a community club but operate with a sponsor as our club name, which category do we fall into?
If you are advertising or promoting a business through your club name you will be deemed as a Commercial Club.
Does the same structure apply to Schools, Colleges and Universities?
If you are a university, college or school you will be deemed as a closed club. Therefore, you will pay the same fees as a closed club depending on the number of declared members taking part in triathlon.
Can we pay by Direct Debit?
Unfortunately, we are not able to take payment by Direct Debit.
Clubs can make payment in the following ways:
- Credit/Debit - card payment online by logging into their Club Management area on the British Triathlon website.
- BACS transfer (please use your club name and ID number as a reference for this)
- Account Name: The British Triathlon Federation
- Sort code: 40-30-24
- Account number: 42263572
- Cheque - please make payable to British Triathlon, include your club name and ID on the reverse of the cheque and post to Michael Pearson East, British Triathlon Federation, 1 Oakwood Drive, Loughborough, Leicestershire, England, LE11 3QF
