Membership

Longford Triathlon Club (LTC) is always looking for new members; men and women, young and old, Ironmen to complete novices. We aim to cater for all ages and abilities. We are committed to the development and maintenance of a strong and enthusiastic membership. You have already taken the first step by clicking on this page, so check us out to see if our club is the right fit for you!.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
  • Unique events such as club races, guest talks and training days.
  • Special member rates at Longford Sports and Leisure Centre .
  • Access to quality coaching.
  • Organised weekly swim, bike and run training sessions.
  • Access to Club-branded gear.
  • Club social events: Spring training camps, Summer BBQ and Christmas gathering.
  • The right and privilege to represent Longford Triathlon Club!
  • The chance to meet new friends!
  • The opportunity to discover the Triathlete (and also possibly IRONMAN) within.
HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Membership to Triathlon Ireland (T.I) is mandatory to become a member of Longford Triathlon Club. T.I. Members are covered for Public Liability Insurance for all T.I. sanctioned races and organised club training sessions.

Membership to LTC is only taken online through the Triathlon Ireland website

Longford Triathlon Club is affiliated to Triathlon Ireland and to join the Club, you also need to affiliate to Triathlon Ireland by buying a TI Licence through the Triathlon Ireland website. As you purchase your T.I. Licence you will have the option to pay for membership to a club. Please select Longford Triathlon Club (Longford TC) from the dropdown and the membership fee will automatically be added to your T.I Licence fee and you can pay for everything together.

  • If you are an existing Triathlon Ireland member, then you can login to your Triathlon Ireland account, select the option to renew your membership and choose the option to join Longford Triathlon Club (Longford TC).
  • If you are not an existing Triathlon Ireland member, then you should visit the Become A Member page on the Triathlon Ireland website. As part of your completing the membership section for Triathlon Ireland, you can select the option to join Longford Triathlon Club (Longford TC).

Membership runs for 12 months from 1 January to 31 December and is regulated by the Club Constitution and such other guidelines implemented by the Club from time to time.

The Club membership fees are as shown below:

Membership Type Club Cost TI Cost Total Cost
Adults
Race Licence €60 €79 ** €139
Training Licence €60 €30 ** €90
Youths (15 - 17 yrs)
Licence €30 €15 ** €45
** Price is valid with Triathlon Ireland as of 10 January 2024

 

Triathlon Ireland Membership Fee

In addition to the Club membership fee, a Triathlon Ireland licence which is required for insurance purposes. Fees are set by Triathlon Ireland directly and are subject to change from year to year. There are a number of options when it comes to TI membership. The option you choose will depend on age and the number of races you expect to enter and there are further options that provide joint membership with Swim Ireland.

For adults, the two main options are a Race Licence or a Training Licence:

  • The Race Licence is for those who intend to race. It provides personal accident cover, insurance for training with a Club and to take part in as many Triathlon Ireland sanctioned events as you wish to enter, without paying a one day licence fee. Additional benefits include a €20 voucher for Cycle Superstore and discounts at a variety of other stores. See TI’s Member Discounts page for more details.
  • The Training Licence is suitable for those who will be training with a Club but do not intend to race. If you then wish to enter a race, you will need to purchase an additional one day licence. A one day licence costs €25 for a triathlon or €15 for aquathon, duathlon, aquabike and try-a-tri. If you enter two or more races, the Race Licence is better value. See Triathlon Ireland for more details.

 

NEW MEMBERS

Once you’ve joined the club through Triathlon Ireland, you are able to attend all training sessions. Some training sessions are free to members and others are subsidised. You can find details of all training sessions HERE.

Longford Triathlon Club strives to ensure that our new triathletes receive a warm welcome and easy access to all of the important information needed to complete your first triathlon.

If you have any queries on any of the above please email us at info@longfordtri.ie.