Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is the Kal RATS? We are a club dedicated to swimming, biking, running, and multi-sport activities. We welcome everyone to our club--from beginners to experts.

What are the benefits of being a member? Support, training partners, friendship and more. Click here for more details.

How can I join? Download our membership form from the About Us page and drop it off at The Starting Block on 30th Avenue in Vernon or mail it to our club registrar.

What exactly is the club's relationship with The Starting Block? The Starting Block is a running shoe and apparel store on Main Street (30th Ave) in Vernon. Wendy, one of the owners of the shop, is also one of the founding members of the Kal RATS. She very kindly donates storage space in the store's basement for our club equipment. She allows us to use her store as a drop-off and pick-up site for membership forms and other things such as the tickets for the Christmas party. Please feel free to drop into The Starting Block to talk to Wendy about the club, but please keep in mind that she is also running a store, so we must ensure that our club activities do not interfere with her business.

Can I borrow the club's equipment? As club policy, we do not loan out the club's equipment. We need the equipment to put on our races, and we can't afford to risk any damage to or loss of the equipment. Email our club president if you would like more information.

Can I rent the club's equipment? Sorry, no. See above.

Does the club donate money to other organizations or to athletes for special events? Yes. We have donated money in the past to several different community organizations, and money has been donated in the past to active Kal RATS members going to special events such as world championships. We do not take requests for donations from organizations, but club members may make suggestions of organizations deserving our support. Club members requesting support must submit a written request to the club executive. Each request will be evaluated individually.