Welcome to the Golden Gate Triathlon Club's
12th Tri & Give Program! GGTC and Tri More Fitness
would like to help you achieve completing a triathlon
while simultaneously helping the community!
Tri and Give (TAG) will energize your
daily routine and train you to be a triathlete. We’re
looking for ordinary people ready to experience an extraordinary
event. YOU will be training for the Santa
Cruz (formerly Sentinel) Olympic Distance Triathlon,
Sunday, September 20, 2009. You will swim 1 mile, bike
24 miles and run 6.2 miles. When you cross the finish
line, the feeling of triumph is an adrenaline rush beyond
compare, with bragging rights to match.
Neil and Laura Fraser, our TAG coaches
and accomplished triathletes themselves, will head up
this ten-week training program designed specifically to
fit your level of fitness and ability. The Golden Gate
Triathlon Club will provide you with experienced volunteers
and membership in the club voted “Best of the Bay”
three years running!
The majority of the program’s fee, minus some administrative
costs, will be donated to local charities helping fellow
athletes and kids. Thanks to GGTC members, coaches and
participants, we have raised over $70,000 and shared our
passion of triathlon and sports with others in our community.
TAG Training will
Include:
Three coached group workouts per week
Learn techniques to safely and effectively improve
your swimming, strengthen your biking and add speed
to your running
Clinics that will cover everything you ever wanted
to know about triathlons but were afraid to ask
Additional e-mail support to fuel your passion, encourage
your commitment and answer any questions
Equipment overview, evaluation and recommendations
Weekly training programs emailed to you detailing
every phase of your training
GGTC annual membership
Travel, Train and Race with the TAG TEAM
The ten-week program will begin July
11, 2009 and run through to race day on September 20,
2009.
There will be an informational meeting on Monday, June
29, 2009 at Sports Basement in the Presidio at 6:30pm.
Kickoff and final registration will be Wednesday, July
8, 2009 at Gordon Biersch Brewery. The first group workout
will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2009.
Individuals will be responsible for purchasing their
own equipment (we can help show you the options), and
purchasing your race slot. Register for
the race at www.santacruztriathlon.org
– don’t delay, we recommend you sign up early
as the race has been known to sell out fast!
FAQS:
Who is this for?
Self-motivated, enthusiastic individuals that want to
take on the challenge of multi sport training! Men and
women that can swim 200 yards ride a bike and run a few
miles. Someone that may have completed a triathlon previously
and is looking to go to the next level.
When will I be working out?
Your first group workout will be Saturday, July 11th.
Monday nights you will be swimming at Aquatic Park at
6pm. Wednesday nights you will be running track at Kezar
Stadium in San Francisco at 6:30pm; Saturday will be your
long training day for combinations of workouts called
“Bricks”.
Where will I be training?
Monday night swims at Aquatic Park at 6:00, Weds night
track at Kezar Stadium at 6:30 and Saturday bricks in
SF or Marin, various locations.
What happens if I can't make it to all the workouts?
Life happens; it would be great if we had enough time
in the day to do everything we want. With the help of
your coaches, you can train as little as 8 hours a week.
And feel confident you can complete the race.
Do I have to race?
No, participation is optional; this program is about trying
something new, setting goals, and achieving them. We built
into the program an optional training race, “The
Santa Cruz Sprint Tri”. This is a sprint distance
triathlon Sunday, August 9th, in Santa Cruz. This will
give you the opportunity to test your new skills. Details
at www.finishlineproduction.com.
Can you tell me more about Sentinel?
Race information and weekend events are available at www.santacruztriathlon.org.
Entry fee is not included with the program. You must enter
yourself.
What about equipment?
You will need a bicycle and helmet, a good pair of running
shoes, swimsuit, goggles and a wetsuit. We can help you
find the right equipment for you.
How do I register for TAG?
Scroll down to the bottom of this page. Program payment
is made through PayPal.
Key Dates to Know:
TAG Information Meeting
Monday, June 29th, 6:30pm
Sports Basement Presidio -- Tri Dept
TAG Kick-off Meeting & Final Registration
Wednesday July 8th, 7 pm, Gorden Biersch Brewery
2 Harrison Street, Free Parking in Garage with Validation
First Group Workout
Saturday, July 11th - Sports Basement Presidio
The program fee is $295 on or before June 30th and $330
after June 30th. This includes the $11 paypal fee. There
is also an additional fee of $65 for a one-year full membership
to GGTC. This gains you access to various club workouts
and numerous sponsor discounts. See the website, www.ggtc.org,
for more information.
We are also offering a $20 retro rebate to anyone who
joins TAG and refers a non-GGTC member to the program.
The person who is referred just needs to put the GGTC
member's name in the comments field during the PayPal
payment process. We will credit the GGTC member $20 once
we verify they are an active GGTC member and are also
signed up for the TAG to Sentinel 2009 training program.
Refund,
Early Termination Policy
Clients wishing to terminate programs
early must do so in writing. A $100.00 service
charge for program fees and set up will be charged.
Clients will receive a refund of any unused
prepaid portion with 60 days of TMF receiving
termination notice. NOTE: Tri More Fitness may
terminate training with client(s) at any time.
Refund due to early termination of contract by
Tri More Fitness will total the unused portion
of prepaid contract.
