Presently, the Mid-Atlantic region has sixteen participating and active triathlon clubs registered with the national office.  For a complete listing of the clubs, visit http://www.lin-mark.com/usatclubsma.htm.  During 2002, we hope to expand both the number of clubs and the number of club-related activities.  We also want to provide a means by which clubs can compete against one another.  In fact, we will hold our inaugural club championship race at the Columbia Triathlon on May 19, 2002.  This race will also serve as a qualifying event for the USAT National Club Championship to be held later in the season. For more information and to register for this race, visit www.tricolumbia.org/columbia.htm.
                              
In order to better serve our regional clubs and their members, we are organizing a regional club board consisting of one member from each current club who will then elect a board president and vice-president.  The group will communicate by email and its efforts will be aimed toward improving our regional club system.  If you wish to serve on this board and are a current regional club member, please contact Linda Toretsky, Regional Club Coordinator, at lin-mark@lin-mark.com.
 
The Tri-State Multisport Association will be presenting a one-day triathlon technique clinic on March 23, 2002 at Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA.  The cost of the camp is $95 for Tri-State Multisport members and $125 for all others.  This includes all training sessions and lectures, handouts, swim stroke video analysis, breakfast, lunch and snacks.  For more information, visit www.tristatemultisport.org.