Try out Tri
Membership
As an official Club Sport at Tulane, all Tulane members are welcome to join the Tulane Triathlon team, getting you one step closer to crossing an Ironman finish line! Dues are kept as affordable as possible to enable anyone to join. Dues go toward the cost of race registration, hotels, maintenance, bike usage, collaboration with other Club Sports, and more.
How much you save
Triathlon is traditionally a very expensive sport, especially for those looking to get into it from a fresh starting point. By joining the team, you can try out triathlon (and quickly climb the podium!) without spending thousands of dollars!
Bike
- Bikes must be safe and operational
- Race bikes are very expensive
- Training & race bikes are provided by the team
$1k – $10k+
Travel & Hotels
- Travel vehicles to conference races are provided
- Hotel stays included, as well
- Other race travel may be available, if funds allow
$300+
Per Race
Race Registration
- Races vary wildly in cost
- Team race registration for collegiate races is covered for members by the team
- Opportunity for funding other races, if funds allow
$150 – $800+
per race
What You Get
24/7 Splash Card access to private training facility & workshop
Modern racing bike from team fleet, among other equipment and supplies
Access to discounts from sponsors
Travel, hotel, and race funding
The opportunity to represent Tulane in one of the most popular sports
FAQ
I've never done triathlon or one of the disciplines. Can I still join?
Absolutely! We love to introduce new members to the sport, and you will quickly fall in love with triathlon—your first race is quite the intoxicating atmosphere. Most people get into the sport because they currently or used to do one of the disciplines. However, completely new people are more than welcome. As long as you can ride a bike and know how to swim, you’ll be great!
Do I need my own equipment? I've heard it's expensive to get into tri/IronMan.
You’re right that it’s expensive to get into triathlon. However, we include nearly everything you’ll need to get started. Dues cover a racing bike, helmet (if you don’t have your own), membership in Tulane Club Swim, race/travel/hotel cost, and more! It is helpful if you have a pair of joggers and a swimsuit, but your dues cover as much as possible! And we have some of the most affordable dues at Tulane!
I'm a little nervous about the swim portion—will I be okay?
As long as you know how to swim, you’ll be just fine. In most races, you are even allowed to float on your back, swim on your back, and even hold onto one of the volunteers’/lifeguards’ paddle boards or boats to rest up for a bit.
If you don’t know how to swim, you can still participate! Most races have a “run-bike-run” option or similar.
How do I join?
Shoot us an e-mail and we’ll give you a tour and show you how to officially join the team. Also, join our group chat and introduce yourself with a photo and a short blurb about yourself!
I have another question that isn't answered here, how do I reach out?
Shoot an email to triathlon@tulane.edu and reach out. We can give you a tour, and before you know it, you’ll be finishing your first IronMan!