TI: Membership/Race Licence Applications

Dear Club Secretaries and Race Organisers,

As we enter into the start of the main Triathlon season for 2011 it has come to our attention that a number of people are not applying for membership/racing licence in time for their race date. We are processing cards on a daily basis where possible. On some occasions, it may be up to 48 hours after application allowing for weekends/bank holidays & particularly busy periods in the office. However, the cards are posted within 7 days of registration as per the confirmation email issued upon application.

Unfortunately, it appears that despite are having opened 2011 registration in DECEMBER 2010 people are still leaving it as close as 3 days prior to an event to sign up. This does not allow enough time to process, print and post membership cards to our members. We advise applying 3 weeks prior to an event to avoid any upset or delay (some of which including the postal service or incorrect details on members application are outside our control). It is also worth noting that those applying for junior or student membership are required to submit additional documentation which if not supplied will delay the membership process.
 

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Members MUST have a valid 2011 membership card or an ODL (with photo ID) in their possession on the day of the race in order to qualify and be insured to take part. This rule is being strictly enforced in an effort to protect all individuals within this sporting arena including clubs/organisers/spectators/marshals & race participants. It would be worth highlighting to your members that should they be involved in an incident that involves other racers or spectators etc they will be held liable for all damages if they race
without a licence, hence why it is our policy to strictly enforce this.

 We would appreciate if you could advise all of your members/race participants to sign up for membership immediately as anyone who does not apply  in time will be required to purchase an additional One Day Licence for any race where they will not be in possession of a valid 2011 membership card. While we do not wish to add additional costs to our members this can be avoided by a timely application for their race licence.

If you or your members have any queries about membership or their application please do not hesitate to contact us by email or to call our office 01- 2764934.

 Kind Regards,

Triathlon Ireland

**Remember folks racing on a One Day Licence means you can’t claim N.S. points, even retrospectively so make sure you get your TI membership sorted!**