MVH Tri Club — Community Triathlon Club in Burton on Trent

About MVH Tri Club

MVH Tri Club is a friendly, community-focused triathlon club that brings together swimmers, cyclists and runners across all abilities. With more than 100 members and a couple of teams, the club focuses on structured training, race preparation and social events that support both competitive and recreational athletes. Regular coached sessions, open-water swims, group rides and brick workouts ensure members develop technique, endurance and race confidence in a supportive environment.

Activities and training

The club offers a varied calendar of activities tailored to triathlon disciplines. Swim sessions concentrate on technique and speed work, coached rides cover safety, pacing and group skills, and run sessions include intervals, hill work and race-pace efforts. Members can also take part in transition practice, strength-and-conditioning classes, and seasonal clinics aimed at improving specific skills like open-water navigation or time-trialling. The club hosts and participates in local events and relay teams, giving members plenty of opportunities to race and socialise.

Location

Based in Burton on Trent (DE15 9DU), a riverside market town known for brewing and convenient Midlands transport links.

Why join MVH Tri Club

MVH Tri Club is ideal for triathletes looking for structured coaching, camaraderie and practical race support. Coaches and volunteer leaders create inclusive sessions for beginners through to experienced competitors. New members benefit from guided introductions to training plans, safety protocols and race-day logistics. The club’s community ethos emphasises development, wellbeing and long-term enjoyment of multi-sport activities.

How SportMember helps the club

To run smoothly, MVH Tri Club relies on SportMember to manage teams, members and club activities. The platform centralises schedules, registrations and member records, reduces administrative overhead and improves communication between coaches and athletes. Club administrators use SportMember to streamline payments, track session attendance and publish event details, while members appreciate easy access to timetables and updates.

• SportMember modules used: membership management, payment module, team communication, attendance tracking, and website

Club statement

"SportMember has simplified our administration and communication—it's easy to use and we are very happy with how it supports our club."