THE BERMUDA TRIATHLON ASSOCIATION

The Bermuda Triathlon Association (BTA) is the National Governing Body in Bermuda for triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and other relevant multi-sports. The BTA is a member of CAMTRI, the regional governing body covering Canada, North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean, as well as a member of the international governing body for the sport, the International Triathlon Union (ITU).

The BTA’s aim is to organize 4 to 5 formal events each year – these events are professionally timed, are typically run over courses with closed roads, are subject to the BTA’s Competition Rules and include at least one Standard or Olympic distance race. In addition to these events, the BTA also organizes 3 to 4 “home events” each year – these are less formal, typically on open roads and distance vary. IN addition, from May through to September each year, the BTA hosts a super sprint series every Thursday evening at 6.30 pm at its facility at Clearwater Beach, St. Davids. These are very relaxed and ideal for beginners trying out the sport, or for a speed work out for more experienced triathletes.

The BTA also organizes or sanctions a number of camps each year, including two junior camps coached by well known coaches brought in from overseas, as well as camps for long distance adult triathletes, again coached by well known overseas coaches.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & EXECUTIVE

STEVEN PETTY

DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT

Steve, one of the founding members of the BTA, has many years of experience and has been a stalwart of the BTA since the 1980’s. He has acted in various capacities, including several terms as President in the past, and has implemented a number of initiatives including starting the excellent Ironkids Triathlon. He has competed for Bermuda in virtually every age group triathlon world championship and is still racing and assisting with race organisation. He is very knowledgeable of the local and international triathlon scene.

ALEC SHEPHERD

DIRECTOR

Alec had experience in event management in the U.K. before moving to Bermuda in 2014. Since then was on the organising committee for the ITU Continental Cup in April 2017. He has also taken over the organisation of the popular annual Neill/Blake Triathlon camps run in Bermuda. Alec is a strong age group triathlete who competes both on the local and international scene and has represented Bermuda at the age group world championships.

ANDREW DAVIS

DIRECTOR

Andrew, a former Bermuda national champion, is still an active triathlete and has served on the BTA Executive and acted as race director on a number of occasions. He will be a valuable addition to the board of directors.

IAN PILGRIM

DIRECTOR & VICE PRESIDENT

Ian has been a leading light in the association for the past ten years or more and has been involved in numerous roles in particular making a valuable contribution to the junior development and establishing strong international contacts. He is also very involved in assisting with race organisation and has taken responsibility for the popular Thursday night super sprint series. He has directed numerous local races in Bermuda, and frequently travels overseas with his children who have all competed in triathlon.

SHARON HAMMOND

DIRECTOR & BOA REP

Sharon has only been in the sport for a few years but has already made a big impact on the local scene having been one of the early members of the Missfits Triathlon Club for ladies which now boasts a large membership that race both locally in Bermuda and abroad. Sharon has represented Bermuda and continues to race in particular over longer distances where she has performed very well in her age group.

AARON SMITH

DIRECTOR

In the last 18 months, Aaron has taken on far more responsibility and has worked in the background on a number of important initiatives using his considerable business experience and contacts. He is a former strong age group triathlete and is passionate about continuing to expand Bermuda’s presence on the international triathlon circuit and provide opportunities for our junior triathletes to develop both locally and abroad.