Raise the Bar Membership Benefits
One of our primary goals is to provide members a wide variety of benefits with their team membership - making the sport less expensive and providing valuable connections with training partners, resources, and industry experts. Below are benefits you'll find at Raise the Bar.
The sponsor benefits are still being sorted out for 2021 - but please poke around below to learn what benefits are available at this time.
Friends & Training Partners - With 200+ members on the team, there are many connections forged along the way. Members find friends and new training buddies at workouts, on the team Facebook page, and at races wearing the same uniform. The uniform brings members together at races - instant friends and support from fellow members and RTB fans!
Swim Training Discounts - RTB produces a robust coached swim training program at the Covington Aquatic Center in Maple Valley. Team members enjoy a 15% discount. There are 3-5 swims per week depending on the season, all with an experienced coach on deck.
The sponsor benefits are still being sorted out for 2021 - but please poke around below to learn what benefits are available at this time.
Friends & Training Partners - With 200+ members on the team, there are many connections forged along the way. Members find friends and new training buddies at workouts, on the team Facebook page, and at races wearing the same uniform. The uniform brings members together at races - instant friends and support from fellow members and RTB fans!
Swim Training Discounts - RTB produces a robust coached swim training program at the Covington Aquatic Center in Maple Valley. Team members enjoy a 15% discount. There are 3-5 swims per week depending on the season, all with an experienced coach on deck.
Buddy Program - Getting started in triathlon can be complicated. If you join RTB, we have a Buddy Program, which partners you with one of our experienced team members who can help you along the way until you get your feet on the ground.
Local Race Discounts - All team members receive discounted entry fees to RTB Events. (Lake Meridian Triathlon, Black Diamond triathlon, & blueseventy Friday Night Swim Races.
Local Race Discounts - All team members receive discounted entry fees to RTB Events. (Lake Meridian Triathlon, Black Diamond triathlon, & blueseventy Friday Night Swim Races.
USA Triathlon Benefits: Being a member of USA Triathlonwww.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Membership-Services/Benefits connects you with the governing body of our sport and gives you access to national sponsor discounts, quarterly information and education from USAT, and more. Annual Membership is $50. The most tangible benefit is a savings of $15 at every race sanctioned by USA Triathlon. We encourage all of our members to become USAT members! Raise the Bar is a Gold Level club, which gives these additional benefits
- Insurance - Accident insurance for all members participating in RTB-organized training activities
- Discounted USAT Membership - $5 off USAT annual membership for any new USAT member
Sponsor Benefits
10% year-round discount on regularly-priced merchandise and deeper vendor discounts throughout the year at Northwest Tri & Bike. Many more discounts listed on the Member's Only Pages. Many major vendors
Discounts on prefabricated (over-the-counter) orthotics and custom orthotics at Endurance Foot & Ankle. Specifics on the Members Only page.
10% discount on an initial visit or 3-visit Personal Wellness Coaching package with Heather Nakamura at Target Good Health Nutrition (waiting for 2022 confirmation)
Discounts on Race Fees at local races including some (and not necessarily all) produced by: Raise the Bar, Budu Racing, Seafair, Finish Strong, and others.
25%-50% discounts from the following sponsors
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How to save money joining Raise the Bar
The typical active team member at Raise the Bar saves a bundle on the sport through the member benefits: Below are some examples
- Discount on RTB Training Programs
- Indoor Coached Swim Workouts (15-25% savings)
- Wednesday Night Swim Workouts (20-25% savings)
- Race Fee Discounts
- RTB Events discounted $10 - 15% off
- Other area events discounted to RTB members: (Seafair triathlon, BUDU events, others)
- Northwest Tri & Bike Member Benefits
- 10% year-round discount on regularly-priced merchandise
- Access to team member deals that can include seasonal discounts of 20%-40% on bikes, wetsuits, electronics, clothing, food, etc. (discount amounts and availability are determined by Northwest Tri & Bike and their relationship with vendors)
