The application deadline is set for 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Any applications received after that time will not be considered.

Thank you for your interest in the DC Triathlon Club Elite Team!

A bit of background:

The Team has existed as cohort of amateur elite-level triathletes (we have one pro triathlete among our ranks) that represent the larger DC Triathlon Club. Around 7 years ago, the Club desired to showcase the athletic prowess of its members on the elite circuit. This grew into a partnership with the Snapple National Triathlon Team for many years that bolstered the awareness of our athletes and our talent. After many great years partnering with the Snapple Team, the Club parted ways and took over management of the Team themselves in 2017. The 2018 season was a successful year of growth, podiums, and giving back to the multisport community, from which we look expand in 2019!

About the Team:

The Elite Team is a small group of amateur elite-level triathletes that represents a wide range of ages and gender across the DC Triathlon Club; as well as, all of our sponsors. Applicants (and members) are expected to be placing at or near the top of their Age Group; as well as, at or near the top of the overall field. Members must re-apply for the Team every year, and being on the Team does not guarantee re-acceptance in subsequent year.

With regard to distances, the Team is a mix of short and long course racers. Short course racers are expected to be qualified to race in the Open/Elite waves of a race if that option is available, but they can choose not to if they want. There is no Open/Elite criteria for long course, but being on the podium or close to a podium spot is expected (we know there are some VERY tough age groups). However, members do not have to stick with just one course style of racing and are encouraged to challenge themselves to go long or to go faster in short course!

Expectations during membership:

As the DC Triathlon Club is our largest supporter, we expect the Team members to give back to the Club in appreciation of that support. The Club has a plethora of ways that members can give back, one of which is through volunteering as a co-leader in Club Programs (New Triathlete, Half IM, etc). These programs typically offer two Clinic Days in the spring that members are required to help out at (two Sundays typically in March for 4-5 hours each day). There are many other events (Club Training weekends, Club Races, Community Support) where we encourage Team members to volunteer and give back to the Club. Triathletes tend to take a lot from the community, so we like to see our Team members give back in some way.

While we do not have a specific set of races that team members are required to do, we have one event that we highly encourage everyone to race and that is the USAT-MidEast Regional Club Championship. This is an Olympic distance race in the MidEast region and the larger DCTriClub can receive money from USAT for winning their Division. As the Club's fastest members, we are there to help them get that money. We realize that long course athletes may not do well at the Olympic distance, so they are encouraged to come cheer on their teammates or do a relay if it is available. We encourage members to do this event but don't require it because USAT doesn't always get this race announced in a timely manner and some members might already have made conflicting race plans.

We are a sponsored amateur elite team, so that means we have sponsor obligations. This tends to require social media support (hashtagging, promoting, etc) so a social media presence is needed. The sponsors give the Team members benefits so we, in turn, have to show them a return on their investment as best that we can. This typically entails 1-2 social media tags per months so it's not an overwhelming responsibility, but please be aware that there are sponsor obligations when on the Team.

There are also many benefits of being on the Team:

The camaraderie of being with a bunch of like-minded, elite-level athletes with the goal to win Age Groups, divisions, and races! That being said, we are a team of varied distance racers who are not all doing the same goal races, so we are not a team that can always training together due to varied individual training needs. We do a lot more social events together but we also try to join up for group runs and group rides when we can. Still, we are always supporting each other, challenging each other, and training together whenever we can.

From the Club, you will receive training and racing gear including: cycling kits, running kits, and a triathlon racing kit, along with other accessories.

From sponsors, you may receive various items for free or steep discounts. Members have previously received a free wetsuit, speedsuit, transition bag, race belt, performance sunglasses, casual sunglasses, racing helmet, two pairs of running shoes, hats and visors, annual training log account, nutrition products discounts, and access to free massage, among others.

Finally, every Spring we host a Team Training Camp where we go out of town for a long weekend for some team building; as well as, fun (but intense) training. We bring out a professional photographer for team photos, portraits, and of course a few silly candids. This is an opportunity to really connect with teammates, learn from each other to improve skills, and have the opportunity to push yourself to get stronger.

Are you ready?

Pressing "Submit" equates to sending your application in to programs@dctriclub.org.


Thank you for your interest in the DC Triathlon Club Elite Team!