Desert Sharks Triathlon Club

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Annual Club Member Dues:

New Member - $35

Renewal - $30

Additional Family Member - $25

Please print the registration form (see link below) and mail it with your check to:

Registration Form

Online Registration

There are many benefits to becoming a club member including:

Discounts at Retailers (ranging from 5-15%) - SBR Sports in Orem, Pool 'n Patio in SLC, Wasatch Running Center in Sandy, Canyon Bicycles in Draper, Zenergy Bodywork & Massage and many, many more. For a complete list of Club Sponsors and Supporting Vendors, visit the Sponsors & Vendors Page.

Discount on Races - Discounts on Wasatch Area Race Production events (The Battle at Midway Triathlon). To learn more about WARP events, visit them online at www.wasatchracing.com.

Discounts on Club Clinics - We give members first chance at the ever popular Indoor Swim Clinic each year, along with a discount from the normal non-club member price to attend. At this clinic everyone receives instruction on their stroke technique and a video tape and analysis session.

Discounts on Club Gear - Each year we purchase club racing and training gear, members receive a discounted price on those items.

USAT Membership - We are a USAT Sanctioned Club. $3 off USAT memberships when you mail in the form to USAT. Other membership privileges - Group training, club meetings, clinics, socials, etc.
How long does it take to process a membership?
Once your membership application is received processing typically takes 1 week. Expect to receive your welcome letter, membership card, etc. in 1-2 weeks max. If you have extenuating circumstances and need a rush on your application, please contact our membership coordinator, Kelly McPherson, at mcpherson.kelly@gmail.com.

How much does it cost to join and what do I get?
Membership fees are $35.00 for an Individual, which includes USAT insurance. All memberships are for an annual term. All new members receive a welcome packet that includes: welcome letter, membership card, For a complete list of benefits, see the list above.

I'm a good runner, and have always wanted to attempt a triathlon. Do you need to know how to do all the sports well to join your club?
Absolutely not! Part of our mission is to is to assist those athletes that have the desire to become multi-sport athletes… By joining the Desert Sharks, you open a complete resource of clinics, structured workouts and network of athletes of all levels. Consult the training section for helpful training tip and articles.

Am I allowed to try out a workout or event before I join?
Non-members are always welcome at our club events and workouts, but you will be required to sign a release waiver before participating in workouts.

What advice can you give to the 1st time triathelete on how to learn more about multisport?
Use to tools available to you. There is a wealth of information for first-time triatheles and those new to multisport in the Desert Sharks Beginners section of the website. Also consult the Desert Sharks Discussion Board. Here there are group workouts listed for members & non-members and information on location, duration and necessary skill level. You can attend the club's monthly meetings held at the Salt Lake and SouthTowne REI's.

Can I sign up online?
Yes, and in addition, members can sign up online at active.com. Just click here to be redirected to the registration site.

I'm not currently a member of any training facility, do I need to be a member of a facility to join your club and is there a particular facility that your club uses? Also, are there any discounts at training facilities for club members?
No. You do not need to be a member of a particular training facility to join the Desert Sharks.

Currently our club members workout at many different training facilities, if you consult the Local Facilities section in the club website, we have listed the some of the facilities that we recommend and our members use. We have our club meetings at the SLC or SouthTowne REI's (but you need not be a member of the club to attend).

We currently have made arrangements with Salt Lake County Parks and Rec to offer a 5-15% discount off of annual Gold Pass Memberships. Complete info on how you can get this discount can be found on our Sponsors page.



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