Membership
​How to join us
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We’re delighted to welcome young athletes aged 8–16 to Vale Tridents Junior Triathlon Club. You don’t need prior triathlon experience — just a positive attitude, an interest in triathlon, and the readiness to learn.
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Trial sessions
We run trial sessions on the first Saturday training session of each month. These are a key step before joining the club.
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Each trial involves completing our full two-hour training session alongside other junior athletes
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Our coaches will observe fitness, endurance, swimming ability, and most importantly, whether the athlete’s motivation aligns with the spirit of our club
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Feedback will be provided after the session. In some cases, athletes may be invited to work on specific areas and return at a later date
We ask that athletes meet the following swim guidelines before attending a trial. These ensure safety and readiness, as we are unable to provide swimming lessons.
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​Tri-start (8yrs) 50m in 1min 30 sec
TS1 (9-10yrs) 150m in 4mins 30sec
TS2 (11-12yrs) 200m in 5mins
TS3 (13-14yrs) 300m in 6mins
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These are indicators—our team also looks at whether athletes can sustain the full session and are motivated to grow in the sport.
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Availability and waiting list
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We aim to invite athletes to trial at the earliest opportunity, but please be aware that:
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Spaces may be limited, and a waiting list may be in place at certain times
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A successful trial does not guarantee an immediate spot, though we will keep families updated on availability
If you're interested in booking a trial or have further questions, please email us at:
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Vale Tridents Membership & Training Fees
New Joiner Fee
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£50 one-off payment.
Covers app access, swim hat, club t-shirt, and a kit subsidy.
Payable immediately on accepting a place with the club.
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Training Fees (September–July)​
£200 per athlete annually.
Covers all coached sessions throughout the season.
Families may choose to pay this as a one-off annual fee or split the cost across the year.
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Sibling Discount
20% off for each additional sibling
Automatically applied to both annual and monthly training fees.
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Half Membership​
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We offer a reduced fee for junior members who are not yet swim-fit or unable to participate in all training disciplines.
Members transitioning from Half to Full Membership will do so at termly intervals (January, April, or September). The Full Membership fee will be adjusted to reflect the remaining months of the training season.
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Refund Policy
Fees contribute directly to the running costs of the club and shared equipment.
Refunds are not offered for mid-season departures.
Any exceptions will be considered at the discretion of the club committee
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