GFF Tri Team
Athletes train in the swim, the bike, and the run with coaches and teammates. Families are part of the team.
Yearly team fee: $75.
Find your place on the team
Athletes start in different places. Some are new to triathlon. Others are already racing. Practice covers swim strokes, bike handling, and running, with teammates nearby and coaches leading the work.
- Sportsmanship and confidence grow through training and races.
- Older and younger athletes train together.
- Families share the goals. Coaches and teammates support the athlete.
Not every athlete is preparing for elite racing. Ask about your child’s fit.
Understand the team levels
These ranges overlap, so age alone does not choose a level. Ask which level fits. Athletes younger than 6 need coach approval.
Youngest athletes
Ages 10 and under
Beginners and experienced young athletes.
- Swim strokes, plus speed and endurance in the swim and on the bike.
- Bike handling skills.
- Friendly competition, with Youth Nationals as a goal.
Ages 11–15
Youth Development-in-Training
Athletes preparing for draft-legal Youth and Junior Development races.
- Swim stroke development.
- Bike handling, and running fast off the bike.
- Training with older teammates, with Youth Nationals as a goal.
Ages 13–19
Youth and Junior Development
Athletes racing at the draft-legal Youth and Junior Development level.
- Training aimed at those races.
- Extra sessions.
- College-preparation support as available.
Draft-legal means riders may stay close behind another athlete on the bike and use that rider’s slipstream.
Team membership and training
Team membership
$75 yearly
This fee is the team membership, paid through Square. It does not register an athlete for a season of training or a camp.
Seasonal training
Swim, bike, and run sessions are registered by season. Camps are separate offerings too.
What athletes gain
- Swim, bike, and run skill development.
- Training alongside teammates.
- Coaching matched to the athlete’s level.
- Chances to build confidence, responsibility, and sportsmanship.
Questions about current member benefits go to the contact form.
Getting started
New families
- Read the team levels and the training choices.
- Ask about fit if you are unsure.
- Pay the team fee when you are ready, then register for the seasonal program that fits.
Ready to join
Use the payment button on this page. No extra form is required. After you join, the weekly schedule is posted on TeamSnap.
For team families
The current week is posted on TeamSnap. Weekday sessions commonly cover swimming, biking, and running. Sunday updates go out weekly. Saturday may be a race or a training session, announced weekly, outdoors when weather allows. Outdoor bike and run workouts have indoor options in poor weather.
Bring to practice
- Goggles, a swim cap, a towel, and a swimsuit.
- Running shoes and running clothes.
- A bicycle. Cycling shoes and cycling clothes are optional.
Athlete forms
The waiver and the code of conduct are separate documents.
The current files remain available: Athlete waiver and release and Code of conduct.
School and behavior expectations
Athletes are expected to keep at least a C average. If a grade drops below a C, talk with the coaches; the athlete may pause practices until the grade recovers. A failing class means a temporary pause from practice. Detention means no practice that day. A school suspension means no practice during the suspension. Families may excuse practice for tests or projects without consequence. Coaches will help with tutoring support when extra academic help is needed.
Common questions
Can my child participate if they are new to triathlon?
Yes. The youngest group includes beginners. Ask if a new athlete fits.
Which team level fits my child?
The published ranges are 10 and under, 11–15, and 13–19. They overlap. Ask which level fits. Athletes younger than 6 need coach approval.
What does the $75 team fee cover?
It is the yearly team membership, paid through Square. It is separate from seasonal training registration. Questions about current member benefits go to the contact form.
Is seasonal training registration separate?
Yes. Register for Winter/Spring Training or Summer Camps on those pages.
How do we receive the practice schedule?
The weekly schedule is posted on TeamSnap after you join. Sunday updates go out weekly.
What equipment is needed?
Bring goggles, a swim cap, a towel, a swimsuit, running shoes and clothes, and a bicycle. Cycling shoes and cycling clothes are optional.
How do we pay?
Use Pay the $75 Team Fee on this page. It opens Square checkout. No extra form is required.
What is the refund policy for the team fee?
Ask through the contact form.
Choose the next step
Pay the $75 team fee
For families who are ready to join.
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Seasonal training is a separate registration.
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For fit, placement, or whether the team is the right step.
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