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Club History

Founded in September 1998, the Silicon Valley Triathlon Club has grown to be the largest triathlon club in Northern California. We have put together a timeline of our club history (below) as how it came to be and where it has gone since then. Enjoying an active, healthy, and fun lifestyle, SVTC is dedicated to promoting the sport and broadening its appeal to male and female triathletes alike, including all abilities and ages. The Silicon Valley Triathlon Club was established to support all levels of triathletes and runners in the Bay Area. We offer weekly track practices, bike rides and open water swims throughout the year. During the season, the club offers access to multi-sport clinics for athletes of all levels. We negotiate new discounts every year with our growing list of sponsors.

If you have new information you wish added to this list, please contact the SVTC Tech Team.

1998

June 1998

  • Gathering of South Bay triathletes to discuss forming a triathlon club.
  • Interim Mission Statement: "To promote the sport of triathlon, and popularize the Silicon Valley as a major concentration of triathletes in the United States."

July 1998

  • First raffle was done thanks to the donations from MetroSport and Saratoga Bike Shop.

September 1998

  • First club meeting. Name of "Silicon Valley Triathlon Club" agreed upon, dues agreed upon and logo agreed upon.
  • Steering committee formed. Club is founded by David Ledesma and Lori Ruiz.

December 1998

  • First membership applications accepted.
  • Web site launched by webmaster Steve Dorsey.
  • The first club newsletter was released. The editor was Joy Koenig, MD and layout designer was Elise Winter.
  • Total membership for year was 144 with 144 new members.
  • Sponsors were Advanced Muscle Therapy, Athletic Performance and Saratoga Bike Shop.
  • Announce Club Bylaws.

1999

January 1999

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: David Ledesma
    • Vice President: Lori Ruiz
    • Membership Officer/Treasurer: Matt Gregory
    • Clothing/ORCA Orders: Jim Parker
    • Training Clinics: Jami Andrews
    • E-mail: Allan Coulson
    • Track Workouts: Todd LaBerge
    • Swim Clinics: Lori Elwood
    • Members-At-Large: Paige Kuwik and Nick Goddard
  • Missy LeStrange led a triathlon workshop sponsored by SVTC, which may have been was the first public educational event sponsored by the club.

April 1999

  • Introduce club clothing.
  • Inaugural Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.
  • Todd LaBerge led the Track Program that developed into the coached program we have now.
  • Lori Elwood led the first ocean swim practice.
  • Inaugural Summer Barbecue at Johnston Ranch.

September 1999

  • Announce Marc Evans as the club coach.

November 1999

  • Inaugural End of Season Ball at Decathlon Club.

December 1999

  • Total membership for year was ? with 53 new members.
  • Sponsors were Advanced Muscle Therapy, Athletic Performance, BALANCE, Best.com, De Soto Sports Company, Dorsey Graphics, ewinterdesign, GU, J&A Productions, JogMate Protein, Marc Evans Coaching, MetroSport, Odwalla, Orca, Rudy Project and Saratoga Bike Shop.
 

2000

January 2000

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: David Ledesma
    • Vice President: Lori Ruiz
    • Membership Officer/Treasurer: Matt Gregory
    • Asst. Membership Officer: Steve Jovonovich
    • Secretary: Nick Goddard
    • Members-At-Large: Jim Parker, Hal Stanley, Paige Kuwik, Peggy Marcucci and Tim Crenshaw
  • Announce Eric Bean as the Track Program Coach.

April 2000

  • 2nd Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

June 2000

  • Inaugural Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 212 finishing participants and held at West Valley College. There were ? registered participants. Race Director was Paige Goddard.
  • Seven members of founding Board of Directors resign and form TRIbe Triathlon.

July 2000

  • Announce the 'SVTC' eGroup distribution list.
  • 2nd Annual Summer Barbecue at Johnston Ranch.

August 2000

  • Announce the monthly club meetings are being moved from second Thursday of the month to second Monday of the month.

November 2000

  • 2nd Annual SVTC Banquet at Decathlon Club.
  • Introduce the Beginner Program.

December 2000

  • Total membership for year was ? with 203 new members.
  • Sponsors were Advanced Muscle Therapy, Bell Sports, Clif Bar, Contentlab, De Soto Sports Company, J&A Productions, JogMate Protein, Management Solutions, MetroSport, NYPPe.com, Power Cranks, Rikke Health Logic Chiropractic, Rudy Project, Santa Clara Swim Club, Saratoga Bike Shop, Verio.com and Winkelby.com.
 

2001

January 2001

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: David Ledesma
    • Vice President: Lori Ruiz
    • Secretary: Theresa Spears
    • Membership Officer: Alana Henrickson
    • Treasurer: Ruth Shirkey
    • Members-At-Large: Lynne DeHart, Eric Drew, Dan Dunston and Mike Miller

February 2001

  • Announce Kevin Joyce as the Track Program Coach.
  • Gina Kehr begins assisting with Track Program.

March 2001

  • Inaugural SVTC/CBS Open House at Cupertino Bike Shop.
  • Redesign of club clothing.

April 2001

  • 3rd Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2001

  • Place 26th (tied with 15 other clubs) in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition.

June 2001

  • 2nd Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 280 finishing participants and held at West Valley College. There were ? registered participants. Race Director was Ana Casareto.

November 2001

  • Announce the New to the Sport Program (formerly called the Beginner Program).
  • Inaugural Ironman Hawaii Party at Round Table Pizza.

December 2001

  • Total membership for year was 214 with 144 new members.
  • Sponsors were Clif Bar, Cupertino Bike Shop, Dr. Doug Robinson, J&A Productions, MetroSport, Orca, Rudy Project, Runner's Factory, Santa Clara Swim Club, Sports Rack and Tri All 3 Sports.
 

2002

January 2002

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: David Ledesma
    • Vice President: Eric Drew
    • Secretary: Theresa Spears
    • Membership Officer: Tanja Sattler
    • Treasurer: Ruth Shirkey
    • Members-At-Large: Robert Jones, Mike Miller and Mike Sooder
  • Inaugural Open House at Sunnyvale Community Center.
  • Announce Dan Sauers as the New to the Sport Program Coach.

February 2002

  • Announce the 'interactivesvtc' Yahoo! Groups (formerly called eGroup) distribution list for club member use only.

March 2002

  • Announce the monthly club meetings will be held at Harry's Hofbrau Restaurant after Fresh Choice Restaurant in Valley Fair/Westfield Mall closes.
  • 2nd Annual SVTC/CBS Open House at Cupertino Bike Shop.
  • David Ledesma announces his retirement as club President.

April 2002

  • 4th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2002

  • Place 5th in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 8th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 8th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.

June 2002

  • 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 446 finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were 489 registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.
  • Club Bylaws are revised and adopted by membership vote at that club meeting.

July 2002

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: Eric Drew
    • Vice President: Robert Jones
    • Secretary: Nicole Borner
    • Membership Officer: Michelle Ruiz
    • Treasurer: Ed Schrufer
    • Members-At-Large: Scott Baldwin, Taft Coleman, Tanja Sattler and Mike Sooder

August 2002

  • Modify Mission Statement to: "To promote the sport and science of triathlon, and camaraderie among triathletes."

September 2002

  • Announce Lisa Engles as the Track Program Coach.

October 2002

  • Register as a USA Triathlon club.

November 2002

  • 2nd Annual Ironman Hawaii Party at Clarke's Charcoal Broiler.

December 2002

  • Total membership for year was 357 with 243 new members.
  • Sponsors were Baja Fresh, Clif Bar, Cupertino Bike Shop, J&A Productions, MetroSport, Orca, Rudy Project, Runner's Factory, Santa Clara Swim Club and Tri All 3 Sports.
 

2003

January 2003

  • 2nd Annual Open House at Harry's Hofbrau Restaurant.
  • Announce the Open Water Swim Program.

February 2003

  • Redesign of web site.
  • Redesign of club clothing.

April 2003

  • Announce Mike Sooder as Cycling Program Coach.
  • 5th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2003

  • Place 2nd (tied with Golden Gate Triathlon Club) in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 4th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 9th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.

June 2003

  • Announce Dave Kraemer as the Open Water Swim Program Coach.

July 2003

  • 4th Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 401 finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were 436 registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.
  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: Tanja Sattler
    • Vice President: Robert Jones
    • Secretary: Nicole Borner
    • Membership Officer: Michelle Ruiz
    • Treasurer: Adriana Souza
    • Members-At-Large: Taft Coleman, Taino "Ty" Johnston, Linda Kirsch and Dave Kraemer

August 2003

  • 3rd Annual Summer Barbecue at Las Cumbres Community Center.
  • Formed Coaches and Clinic Committee.
  • Place 7th in the Folsom International Triathlon - NorCal Triathlon Championships.

December 2003

  • 3rd Annual Ironman Hawaii Party at The Old Pro.
  • Total membership for year was 372 with 197 new members.
  • Sponsors were Clif Bar, Cupertino Bike Shop, G-Push, J&A Productions, Orca, Rudy Project, Runner's Factory, Santa Clara Swim Club, Team Concept, The Runners High, ThermaCare and Voler Team Apparel.
 

2004

January 2004

  • Holiday Party at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery.
  • 3rd Annual Open House at Harry's Hofbrau Restaurant.
  • Announce Gina Kehr as our official assistant Track Program Coach.
  • Announce Hani Juha as the New to the Sport Program co-Coach.

February 2004

  • Announce the electronic raffle program to be used at monthly club meetings.

March 2004

  • Announce Brian Lowe as Cycling Program Coach.

April 2004

  • 6th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2004

  • Place 4th in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 4th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 6th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.
  • Modify Mission Statement to: "The Silicon Valley Triathlon Club serves multi-sport athletes of all ages and abilities. Our goals are to provide education and training activities, coached programs and seminars, and to stimulate a team atmosphere in a supportive and social environment."

June 2004

  • 5th Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 503 finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were 567 registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.

July 2004

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: Robert Jones
    • Vice President: Venkatram Korapaty
    • Secretary: Kelly Emo
    • Membership Officer: Mike Shepherd
    • Treasurer: Leslie Mackenzie
    • Members-At-Large: Taino "Ty" Johnston, Jim Nolan, Mike Arena and Debbie Cain

August 2004

  • Place 5th in the Folsom International Triathlon - NorCal Triathlon Championships.

September 2004

  • 4th Annual Summer Barbecue at Edith Morley Park.

November 2004

  • Venkatram Korapaty announces his retirement as club Vice President.
  • 4th Annual Ironman Hawaii Party at Pizza and Pipes.

December 2004

  • Total membership for year was 516 with 278 new members.
  • Sponsors were Bradventures, Clif Bar, Cupertino Bike Shop, Garrett Akahoshi, J&A Productions, Quintana Roo, Rudy Project, Runner's Factory, Santa Clara Swim Club, Team Concept, The Runners High, The Running Revolution and Voler Team Apparel.
 

2005

January 2005

  • Holiday Party at CB Hannegan's.

February 2005

  • 4th Annual Open House (Kick-Off Meeting) at De Anza College.
  • Announce Erik Gibson as the New to the Sport Program Run Coach, Karin Jeffery as the New to the Sport Program Cycling Coach and Kristi Ridgway as the New to the Sport Program Run Coach.
  • Marcia Yoon-Yeates assumes responsibility as club Vice President.

April 2005

  • 7th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2005

  • Place 3rd in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 5th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 1st in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.

June 2005

  • We are the grand prize winner in the Triathlete Magazine: Tri Club Subscription Contest. The prize is a Kestrel Talon bike.
  • 6th Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 564 finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were 625 registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.

July 2005

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: Paul Kotturi
    • Vice President: Melissa Monahan
    • Secretary: Claudia Montalban
    • Membership Officer: David Cook
    • Treasurer: Leslie Mackenzie
    • Members-At-Large: Taino "Ty" Johnston, Jim Nolan, Mike Arena and Monica Condit

August 2005

  • Place 4th in the Folsom International Triathlon - NorCal Triathlon Championships.

September 2005

  • Place 1st in the Road ID Fundraiser Challenge.
  • 5th Annual Summer Barbecue/Picnic at Hellyer County Park.

October 2005

  • Announce the monthly club meetings will be held at Sports Basement since they have been added as a club sponsor.
  • Place 1st in the 2005 Metro Silicon Valley Marathon Runner's Club Challenge (Speed & Size categories).
  • Taino "Ty" Johnston announces his retirement as club Communications Director and Webmaster.

November 2005

  • 5th Annual Ironman Hawaii Party at Pizza and Pipes
 

2006

January 2006

  • Holiday Party at Buca D'Beppo in San Jose.
  • Alex Tang assumes responsibility as club Communications Director and Webmaster.

February 2006

  • Dan Sauers returns as one of the New-To-The-Sport Coaches
  • 5th Annual Open House (Kick-Off Meeting) at De Anza College.
  • SVTC wins the USAT Club Membership Drive. We receive five United Airlines Bike Vouchers as the grand prize award.
  • Intro to Masters Swim Program begins at Cal Sports Center

April 2006

  • 8th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2006

  • Place 3rd in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 5th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 1st in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.

June 2006

  • SVTC becomes an official non-profit, 501c3 organization
  • 7th Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of xxx finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were xxx registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.
  • Mike Shepherd joins as one of the NTTS coaches.

July 2006

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: (Still open)
    • Vice President: Ralph McCullers
    • Secretary: Claudia Montalban
    • Membership Officer: xxx
    • Treasurer: Eugene Tighe
    • Members-At-Large: Alex Tang, Mike Arena, xx and xx

August 2006

  • Place 4th in the Folsom International Triathlon - NorCal Triathlon Championships.

September 2006

  • 6th Annual Summer Barbecue/Picnic at Campbell Park.
  • Mike Arena assumes the responsibilities of SVTC President.

October 2006

  • Place xx in the 2006 Metro Silicon Valley Marathon Runner's Club Challenge (Speed & Size categories).

December 2006

  • 6th Annual Ironman Hawaii Party at Pizza and Pipes

 

 

2007

February 2007

  • 6th Annual Open House (Kick-Off Meeting) at Cupertino Quinlan Community Center.

April 2007

  • 8th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2007

  • Place 3rd in the Wildflower Triathlon Club Competition. Place 5th in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Long Course. Place 1st in the Wildflower 3 Male/3 Female Club Team Competition - Olympic Distance.

June 2007

  • 6th Annual Silicon Valley Kids Triathlon consisting of 564 finishing participants and held at De Anza College. There were 625 registered participants. Race Director was Robert Jones.

July 2007

  • New Board of Directors elected:
    • President: Mike Arena
    • Vice President: Sarah Kalicin
    • Secretary: Ellen Mastros
    • Membership Officer: Larry Moberly
    • Treasurer: Dennis Payton
    • Members-At-Large: Alex Tang, Summer Shiavo, Alan Menezes and Melissa Monahan

August 2007

  • Place 4th in the Folsom International Triathlon - NorCal Triathlon Championships.
  • Lisa Engles resigns as SVTC head coach

September 2007

  • 7th Annual Summer Barbecue/Picnic at Campbell Park.
  • Announce Kenrick Sealy as new Track Coach

December 2007

  • Annual Kona viewing party at Los Gatos Pizza Company
  • Announce Sherry Smith as new Assistant Track Coach
 

2008

January 2008

  • Holiday Party at Buca D'Beppo in San Jose.

February 2008

  • 7th Annual Open House (Kick-Off Meeting) at Cupertino Quinlan Community Center.

April 2008

  • 9th Annual Wildflower training camp at Lake San Antonio.

May 2008

  • New SVTC Website comes online