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If you are new, the wrong choice is rarely the “worst coach”. It is the location you start avoiding because the trip, parking, or timing turns every…
Est. on the Sandringham foreshore
The home of triathlon in Melbourne.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or a seasoned pro, we have something for everyone. Train, race, learn and socialise with like-minded people on the bay.
No 01 SwimGESAC 5:45am
No 02 RideCheltenham Station 5:55am
No 03 RunSandringham Track 6:30pm
Why Bayside
A club for every kind of triathlete
All abilities, genuinely
From your first lap of the pool to Kona qualification — our sessions, coaches and members meet you where you are. Trial memberships make it easy to test the waters.
Every discipline, every week
Coached swim squads at GESAC, rides from Cheltenham, track runs at Sandringham, spin, and weekend brick sessions — a full weekly calendar across swim, bike and run.
More than training
Clubrooms on the Sandringham foreshore, a club tent at local races, subsidised social events, and friends who'll wait for you at the top of the hill.
Three questions
Build your training week
Tell us where you're at and we'll assemble a week from the club's real timetable — the same sessions, picked for you.
No 01
Where are you at?
No 02
How many sessions feels right?
No 03
Which leg needs the most work?
Your community
The people waiting at the top of the hill
Beginners chasing a first finish line, Ironman veterans, juniors, comeback stories — our members sit down for spotlight interviews, and their stories are the best introduction to the club we have.
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Membership
Join for the season
Membership runs 1 July to 30 June and includes AusTriathlon membership, race insurance within Australia, access to all training and club equipment, and a 10% discount on 2XU series races.
$244
Full / year
$60
Junior / year
$45
Social / year
From the club
Latest news
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Questions
Frequently asked
How do I join Bayside Triathlon Club?
Membership is completed through the AusTriathlon website — select Bayside Tri Club as your club during sign-up. AusTriathlon membership is compulsory and club fees are added to the AusTriathlon rate. The membership year runs 1 July to 30 June.
How much does membership cost?
Full membership is $244 per year, junior membership is $60 per year, and social membership is $45 per year, in conjunction with your AusTriathlon registration.
I'm a complete beginner — is the club right for me?
Absolutely. The club is welcoming and inclusive of all skills, abilities and goals — whether your ambition is finishing at Kona or entering your first fun triathlon. AusTriathlon also offers 8-week trial and 14-day memberships so you can test the waters.
Where does the club train?
Swim squads run at GESAC (Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre), runs at Sandringham Athletics Track and Duncan McKinnon Reserve, rides depart Cheltenham Station, and our clubrooms sit on the Sandringham foreshore with spin bikes, gym equipment and SUPs.
Does the club cater for juniors?
Yes — junior training is delivered in partnership with Momentum Endurance Coaching, whose priority focus is coaching juniors. Junior membership is $60 per year.
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