The Triathlon Industry Association

MISSION STATEMENT
"The Triathlon Industry Association provides a service to all triathlon industry businesses by: helping to establish a favourable operating environment; providing a forum for discussion on non-competitive issues; and by providing market information to assist all businesses in their continued growth."

Objectives
TIA has the following objectives

To be a central representative body to put forward the views of the triathlon industry to media, Government departments and agencies, Parliament, the European Commission and Parliament, and other relevant organisations
To be a research and statistical centre, to aggregate and publish statistics, and to provide analysis on triathlon and other relevant market information
To provide networking and business development opportunities for all members via an annual Trade Event and through an online community of industry events and initiatives
To provide a forum for the exchange of non-competitive information
To secure discounts for its members with a diverse range of business service providers, such as hotels, insurance, car hire, etc
To establish a technical centre providing commentary, guidance and advice on legal and other regulatory developments of relevance to the triathlon industry
To promote the triathlon industry

An initial organising group of (founder TIA directors) David Townsend of TCR Shows, Paul Shanley of Tri247.com and Gary Roethenbaugh of triathlonbusiness.com (MultiSport Research) shall without remuneration coordinate, manage and establish the association ahead of the formation of the TIA Board. Legal Advisor Simon Page shall also be on hand for support and guidance with any legal issues.

To register your interest or if you have any questions about the association please email the organising group on: contactus@triathlonindustryassociation.org