RSO - Triathlon Club Team

UMass Triathlon Club

Mission Statement

The University of Massachusetts Triathlon Club was established to offer a network of information, support, training and racing activities, friendships, and of course fun for the campus community. The Tri Club exists to provide the campus community with the unique opportunity to participate in events that combine the sports of cycling, competitive swimming, and running. The Tri Club aspires to serve the campus community by building and sustaining an organization of friends and teammates who share a passion for competing in triathlons.

Future Goals

The future goals of the Triathlon Club are:

• To compete against other collegiate and club Triathlon organizations.
• To become a well established and renowned Triathlon organization.
• To build a safe environment in which students feel comfortable training at their individual levels.
• To promote both a healthy physical and social lifestyle within the UMass and five-college community.
• To provide all participants with free, optional, strict dietary and exercise regimens.
• To gain corporate sponsorship to minimize or eliminate any costs of being a member of the club.
• To be active in the community and to sponsor events where proceeds go to local charities and shelters.
• To promote the attainment of individual athletic goals within a structured support system.
• To have specific triathlon facilities at the university, e.g. a room with bike trainers, special-team designed swimming times, a private team gym and/or designated gym time.
• To become one of the most competitive and prestigious club teams at the university.

What is a Triathlon?

A Triathlon is a multi-sport race that combines swimming, biking and running.

What are the Distances?

There are several different lengths of Triathlons…here are the major ones…

Sprint Triathlon

750m (.5mi)

20km (12.4mi)

5km (3.1mi)

OLYMPIC Triathlon

1.5km (.93mi)

40km (24.8mi)

10km (6.2mi)

HALF IRONMAN Triathlon

1.9km (1.2mi)

90km (56mi)

21.09km(13.1mi)

FULL IRONMAN Triathlon

3.8km (2.4mi)

180km (112mi)

42.195km (26.2mi)

Do I have to be in good shape?

No, this club is open to all, no experience necessary.

Why should I train for a triathlon?

Get in great shape, break up the monotony of training for only one sport. Exercising alone can be discouraging so meet new people and workout as a team through various types of instructed workout