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Triathlon Ireland Menbership

  • 18-01-2010 03:46PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭


    Just applied for 1yr memebership and have first race on Sun

    Apparently if they havent issued you your membership card by then you need to but a 1 day license as well....

    Anyone know how fast they are at issuing cards . dont wanna get stung for an extra tenner for no reason


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,100 ✭✭✭DustyBin


    Not very fast at all
    I applied approx 18th Dec - still no card
    There's an announcement about it on the TI website


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    dario28 wrote: »
    Just applied for 1yr memebership and have first race on Sat

    Apparently if they havent issued you your membership card by then you need to but a 1 day license as well....

    Anyone know how fast they are at issuing cards . dont wanna get stung for an extra tenner for no reason

    I got mine in a week, (as in applied Monday, received Monday after), applying on a Monday for a Saturday race is cutting it tight.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭dario28


    tunney wrote: »
    I got mine in a week, (as in applied Monday, received Monday after), applying on a Monday for a Saturday race is cutting it tight.

    Yeah Im a joker when it comes to renewing/applying for stuff....if you are a garda my windscreen doesnt make good reading either !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭Highway_To_Hell


    They issued my new membership number to me by email within 24 hrs of applying (mid December), but I still have not received a new membership card. I would presume you will not get the card by Saturday but if you get the membership it should be enough to satisfy the race insurance issues.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,168 ✭✭✭Bambaata


    i got mine within about 10 days of applying when they first put the details online late last yr.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    I joined up on December 14th 2009
    My money was taken on December 15th 2009

    As of January 18th (today) I have still not received my membership card

    Figuring that maybe I was lost in their system I have contacted them 4 times and at 2 email addresses over the past 10 days or so

    I have received no response from them - nothing, so I ask

    Triathlon Ireland - are they still in business or are they just plain ignorant?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 583 ✭✭✭NeedsTraining


    Barname wrote: »
    I joined up on December 14th 2009
    My money was taken on December 15th 2009

    As of January 18th (today) I have still not received my membership card

    Figuring that maybe I was lost in their system I have contacted them 4 times and at 2 email addresses over the past 10 days or so

    I have received no response from them - nothing, so I ask

    Triathlon Ireland - are they still in business or are they just plain ignorant?

    They have a post on the website stating they are having difficulties with the membership cards at present.
    Update on website each Thursday before an event to let you know what to do, until the issue is resolved.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    so it's 'just plain ignorant' then... thanks for the clarification


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,049 ✭✭✭groovyg


    Barname did they send you an e-mail with your TN number, If they did can you use that for registration at races until they send you out a card?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    I see they have a new notice on their website now...

    ok, cheers.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    tunney wrote: »
    I got mine in a week, (as in applied Monday, received Monday after)

    not this week or last week or the week before or the week before that you didnt! :pac:

    I applied 14th December 2009 - they got the cash from my bank account on the 15th

    today is 18th January

    Nothing. 4 emails no response.....

    oh well.... :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 721 ✭✭✭Highway_To_Hell


    Barname wrote: »
    not this week or last week or the week before or the week before that you didnt! :pac:

    I applied 14th December 2009 - they got the cash from my bank account on the 15th

    today is 18th January

    Nothing. 4 emails no response.....

    oh well.... :pac:

    I applied for my renewal on 13th December. Today I got an email saying that the card has been posted out and if not received within 10 days to let them know.

    I presume they are working through the backlog.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭thirtyfoot


    Barname wrote: »
    Triathlon Ireland - are they still in business or are they just plain ignorant?

    I don't think they are a 'business' to go out of business. They are a non-profit sporting National Governing Body who in the main through volunteers run the sport and put systems in place so that many people like yourself can participate in the sport.

    If you feel there is a shortfall in the organisation and think you could add some value and improve it and improve the sport in general, offer your services as a volunteer. Then you'll be less annoyed and be able to help people who next year get frustrated like you yourself got frustrated this year.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 71 ✭✭Redgraffle


    I applied a few days ago and just got an email to say that my card has been posted out - fingers crossed it arrives soon !


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 303 ✭✭kevin7


    Tingle wrote: »
    I don't think they are a 'business' to go out of business. They are a non-profit sporting National Governing Body who in the main through volunteers run the sport and put systems in place so that many people like yourself can participate in the sport.

    If you feel there is a shortfall in the organisation and think you could add some value and improve it and improve the sport in general, offer your services as a volunteer. Then you'll be less annoyed and be able to help people who next year get frustrated like you yourself got frustrated this year.

    Well said. Bashing volunteer organisations for their shortcomings is just ignorant. When people give up their time and effort for the reward of knowing others are participating and enjoying their sport, a little gratitude would go a long way.

    I am new to the sport of triathlon, have enjoyed taking part in events over the last 2 years, and this wouldnt be possible without other people volunteering to run clubs and events. I haven't volunteered for anything yet, and would be mighty peeved if my efforts were rewarded with abuse if I did.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,941 ✭✭✭hawkwing


    I applied in early Dec and got the card about a week later.the Xmas post and weather could have caused issues.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,598 ✭✭✭shels4ever


    Barname wrote: »
    so it's 'just plain ignorant' then... thanks for the clarification

    I wouldnt say its ignorant if they say the have had a problem


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭messed_up


    Got an e-mail this morning from TI too saying that my card is in the post but recieved my membership number very quickly after paying up online.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 603 ✭✭✭Poncherello


    whats on Sat ??


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭dario28


    whats on Sat ??

    Did you not hear about it.......

    Actually nothing...Typo , its the Nass Duathlon on Sunday

    Just got my membership number , hopefully they will accept that along with maybe my visa card as proof - the email says without the TI card you need to buy a 1 day , which is rubbish


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    dario28 wrote: »
    Did you not hear about it.......

    Actually nothing...Typo , its the Nass Duathlon on Sunday

    Just got my membership number , hopefully they will accept that along with maybe my visa card as proof - the email says without the TI card you need to buy a 1 day , which is rubbish

    No actually it makes perfect sense, people were turning up to races having swapped entires and then saying - "well my number is XXXXX". But it wasn't them and insurance was invalidated as the event was entered under fraud.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,187 ✭✭✭dario28


    tunney wrote: »
    No actually it makes perfect sense, people were turning up to races having swapped entires and then saying - "well my number is XXXXX". But it wasn't them and insurance was invalidated as the event was entered under fraud.


    They should have spotted a fraud if people are giving their numbers as X's :D

    I get ya though, I'll try not to have to pay the tenner though !


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    Tingle wrote: »
    I don't think they are a 'business' to go out of business. They are a non-profit sporting National Governing Body who in the main through volunteers run the sport and put systems in place so that many people like yourself can participate in the sport.

    If you feel there is a shortfall in the organisation and think you could add some value and improve it and improve the sport in general, offer your services as a volunteer. Then you'll be less annoyed and be able to help people who next year get frustrated like you yourself got frustrated this year.

    The matter should not be fuzzed, since it addresses the need for common courtesy

    A simple email advising of a delay would have been appreciated.

    Its a common strategy in this country to attack the guy that asks the questions that put people on the spot or that perhaps highlights their deficiencies, perhaps the energy wasted on such tactics would be better spent COMMUNICATING in the first instance.

    I wonder have 'volunteers' scanned this thread and even perhaps responded and or 'thanked' defenders of TI, if so Its a pity they wouldnt spend that time responding to a simple email.

    (for the record - I resorted to boards.ie as a last resort following several emails sent to 2 different addresses for TI
    Re volunteering, what do you know about me and how I spend my spare time? )


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Barname wrote: »
    The matter should not be fuzzed, since it addresses the need for common courtesy

    A simple email advising of a delay would have been appreciated.

    Its a common strategy in this country to attack the guy that asks the questions that put people on the spot or that perhaps highlights their deficiencies, perhaps the energy wasted on such tactics would be better spent COMMUNICATING in the first instance.

    I wonder have 'volunteers' scanned this thread and even perhaps responded and or 'thanked' defenders of TI, if so Its a pity they wouldnt spend that time responding to a simple email.

    (for the record - I resorted to boards.ie as a last resort following several emails sent to 2 different addresses for TI
    Re volunteering, what do you know about me and how I spend my spare time? )

    http://www.triathlonireland.com/staticpages/index.php?page=TriathlonIrelandContacts

    Amazingly some people view email/texts and the rest as an asynchronous and not guaranteed for delivery. Phones on the other hand............


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    tunney wrote: »
    http://www.triathlonireland.com/staticpages/index.php?page=TriathlonIrelandContacts

    Amazingly some people view email/texts and the rest as an asynchronous and not guaranteed for delivery. Phones on the other hand............

    oh yeah! the dog ate your homework, never got the email etc etc stop digging!

    boards.ie should be added to the 'Contacts' list - I am definitely getting a response! :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,584 ✭✭✭✭tunney


    Barname wrote: »
    oh yeah! the dog ate your homework, never got the email etc etc stop digging!

    boards.ie should be added to the 'Contacts' list - I am definitely getting a response! :pac:

    What makes you think anyone from TI has read this thread?

    Email isn't guaranteed delivery and your email address may well be on a spam list.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭thirtyfoot


    Barname wrote: »
    Re volunteering, what do you know about me and how I spend my spare time? )

    Absolutely nothing. Based on the fact that you assumed that TI was a business I assumed you may not be au fait with how these things work so tried to highlight the fact that much of these organisations survive through volunteerism and that anyone can get involved. If you know all that already, apologies, I picked you up wrong.

    You saw a problem, I suggested to really make a difference you get involved and get rid of the problem. Its simple really. I'll always try and encourage people to get more involved in their sports and when I do that I'm not with the full knowledge of that person's lifestyle. When you are inside the tent its easier to get things changed. Most of these organisations have big empty tents too.

    When you get your membership card and all is sorted maybe send TI an email (or call them) and put forward a suggestion (if you have the time as I don't want to assume you don't have a busy life with no spare time) so as to make the process cleaner and better for next year. If you don't do that then you might become susceptible to that other common strategy in this country of people who always complain but never do anything about it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    Tingle wrote: »
    Absolutely nothing. Based on the fact that you assumed that TI was a business .

    Show where I stated TI was a business.

    You failed to comprehend my previous post, I therefore repeat myself:

    Its a common strategy in this country to attack the guy that asks the questions that put people on the spot or that perhaps highlights their deficiencies, perhaps the energy wasted on such tactics would be better spent COMMUNICATING in the first instance.

    I wonder have 'volunteers' scanned this thread and even perhaps responded and or 'thanked' defenders of TI, if so Its a pity they wouldnt spend that time responding to a simple email.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,912 ✭✭✭thirtyfoot


    Barname wrote: »
    Show where I stated TI was a business.
    Barname wrote: »
    Triathlon Ireland - are they still in business

    I obviously incorrectly assumed you believed TI was a business because you asked were they gone out of business. Simple mistake and obviously not the case so grand you can ignore my part on explaining it wasn't a business and run mainly by volunteers, no big deal.
    Barname wrote: »
    .

    You failed to comprehend my previous post, I therefore repeat myself:

    Its a common strategy in this country to attack the guy that asks the questions that put people on the spot or that perhaps highlights their deficiencies, perhaps the energy wasted on such tactics would be better spent COMMUNICATING in the first instance.

    I wonder have 'volunteers' scanned this thread and even perhaps responded and or 'thanked' defenders of TI, if so Its a pity they wouldnt spend that time responding to a simple email.

    Sorry, still don't comprehend your post if you feel the need to post it again as I thought I understood it the first time and to be honest I am going to be plain ignorant and not try to understand it as there are more interesting to discuss here like sport.

    Just to clarify, I have no involvement with TI.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 336 ✭✭notsofast


    Tingle wrote: »
    Sorry, still don't comprehend your post if you feel the need to post it again as I thought I understood it the first time and to be honest I am going to be plain ignorant and not try to understand it as there are more interesting to discuss here like sport.
    +1
    nobody died, this stuff happens occasionally and it's frustrating when it does, but....... move on!


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