The Toronto Triathlon Club began in 2003 simply as a group of friends with an interest in triathlon. It existed for a few years as an informal online community, with members getting together to train, race and share successes in a social environment. However the growing popularity of the sport of triathlon combined with the sizable market in Toronto created the need for a well-organized club, one that would provide a community of support for triathletes and duathletes of all levels of ability in pursuing their athletic goals, and celebrating their accomplishments. The Toronto Triathlon Club evolved to fill that need.
In 2006 a set of by-laws were created, a formal volunteer board structure was put together and the Toronto Triathlon Club was established as a not-for-profit organization. In the first year of operation we developed some important sponsor relationships to provide value to our members. These included the major triathlon-focused retailer in the GTA: Enduro Sport, and a coaching organization with many years of experience in developing triathletes and duathletes of all levels of ability: NRG Performance Training. We also established ourselves as Toronto's only Ontario Association of Triathletes (OAT) sanctioned club.
Since our formal establishment our members participated in many races ranging from "try-a-tri" right up to iron-distance triathlons and duathlons. We have successfully run Spring Training Camps and numerous clinics to help our members with the many intricacies and challenges of the sport of triathlon and duathlon. The TTC website has continued to be refined with the goal of being a true information centre with regards to the triathlon and duathlon community in the GTA. The club has maintained a steady membership with a healthy influx of new members each year.
Now, as we commence our fifth full year of operation, we have seen continued growth in providing value to our members. The club provides workout opportunities in all three disciplines - swim, bike and run - both in season and during the off-season. We have also strengthened our value to members with the addition of new sponsors and group workout opportunities. We remain dedicated to growing the sports of triathlon and duathlon in the GTA, and providing an environment in which triathletes and duathletes are able to develop their fitness and their skills in each discipline of the sport.
We are a ‘member-driven’ club allowing the needs and desires of our member base to shape the benefits and services we offer. Whether you are a competitive age-grouper pursing a personal best or are brand new to the sport, the Toronto Triathlon Club can give you the opportunity to learn and grow with others who share your goals.