Friday, November 19, 2010

MTC / Elite Cycling Rewards Program




Midwest Triathlon Coaching- Rewards Program
Presented with Elite Cycling
Purpose:
Encourage and reward athletes for supporting MTC & EC by “showing the colors” at races and training events during the 2011 season.
Athletes will earn points to be used for prizes and will be eligible for multiple discounts.

Scope:
The Rewards Program year will begin on January 1, 2011 and will conclude on Tuesday December 6, 2011 at which time prizes will be presented.  All members of the MTC “Family” as well as customers of Elite Cycling are eligible to participate.

Registration:
All participating athletes must register.
Current MTC athletes - FREE.
For all others, there is a $65 registration fee payable to MTC.

Earning Points:
Once an athlete is registered they will earn points in the following ways:
Referrals

Provide name, email & phone of a prospect to Ken (along with a MTC recommendation to prospect)
15
Provide referral that becomes an MTC coached client or purchases a bike from Elite
100


Representation

Wear MTC or Elite top at a training event
2

Wear MTC or Elite top at a running race
5

Wear MTC or Elite top at a cycling race/event
5

Wear MTC or Elite top while doing a Sprint/Olympic triathlon
7

Wear MTC or Elite top while doing a 70.3
10

Wear MTC or Elite top while doing an Ironman
15

Wear MTC or Elite top while doing a National Championship triathlon
15

Wear MTC or Elite top while doing a World Championships (Kona, 70.3 Champs, ITU Worlds)
30




Registration

Facebook photo showing you in MTC or Elite gear
5

Facebook account linked to MTC & Elite accounts
5

Athlinks photo showing you in MTC or Elite gear
5

Athlinks.com account linked to MTC
5

Link website or blog to MTC home page
15







Results

Wear MTC or Elite top on podium picking up AG award
1.5x pts

Wear MTC or Elite top on podium picking up Overall award
2x pts




Renew with MTC

6 months continuous
20

12 months continuous
20 more


Notification & Tabulating:
Athletes are responsible for tracking their own results and notifying MTC of their activities as related to the Rewards Program.
Athletes are to upload photos to the Elite or MTC Facebook Gallery within 10 days of the event and notify Ken with a link via email.  To earn event points and podium bonuses the athlete should claim their results on Athlinks.com.
MTC will keep track of points earned and will provide a monthly update to all participants.


Rewards:
Upon reaching designated levels the participant may “cash in” their points to receive their rewards.  Deadline for choosing Rewards is 12/31/11.

Reward
Points
KC Fitness Magazine Subscription
50
MTC Headsweats Visor
50
MTC or Elite training shirt
50
Elite $25 Gift Certificate
70
MTC Fully Sublimated Tech T
70
MTC Coaching Session
100
XTERRA Transition Backpack
100
MTC or Elite S/S Bike Jersey
150
Elite Cycling or MTC Running Jacket
250


Grand Prizes:
Participants may also compete for Grand Prizes, which will be awarded to those with the most points at the end of the Program.  Prizes will be presented in a “roll-down” format i.e. - Top earner gets first pick, second gets second pick etc. at a year end party on December 6, 2011.  Current Grand Prizes include, but are not limited to:

Prize
Value
HED Stinger 9 Flamme Rouge wheelset (provided by Elite Cycling)
$2500
Powertap hub SL+ (provided by Elite Cycling)
$1000
XTERRA Vendetta Wetsuit
$750
Rudy Project Wingspan Aero Helmet
$325
MTC Gear Package
$250
Many More to Come
$???

Other benefits:
In addition to Rewards & Prizes athletes that become part of the MTC / Elite Rewards Program will be eligible for discounts and deals including (but not limited to):
1.       20% off at Garry Gribbles Running Sports
2.       10% off at Elite Cycling
3.       Up to 50% off XTERRA Wetsuits
4.       Semi-annual GU Energy discount purchase
5.       Free MTC visor or training shirt
6.       Discount on coaching plan for Kansas 70.3
7.       50% discount off individual Training, Technique or Testing session
8.       Invitation to group training & educational events
9.       Basic TrainingPeaks.com account

Registation - to register contact Ken Welsh at kwelsh1@gmail.com