A local tri store here in Va Beach started a tri club around christmas and we already have over 180 members. We have group workouts at least four days a week to include open water swims, long runs, longs bikes and bricks. All the training events are mentored by members of the club that have been in the game for a while so it isn't a bunch of newbies leading the events. We also have clinic such as bike maintance, transition, and swimming(sighting) every couple months. There is also social events... we do T3(thirsty third thusday) it's the 3rd thursday of every month where we get together drink beer tell lies and also take care of club bussiness if need be. The club is also sanctioned by the USAT. If you want I could get you our club presidents email address. He would be the one to tell you how to do the ahole USAT deal