Worcester Athletic Club Membership

Membership

How to join

The thought of joining an athletic club may be daunting. Don't be intimidated - we have members with a wide range of ability, age and commitment (many are non-competing members, who contribute their time and expertise).

You are bound to find someone in the club who is about the same standard as you. The club has a social aspect, with several family events a year and many of our running groups finish with a few drinks in the pub! We also travel together to races at weekends.

The best way to find out if you want to join us is to come along to a club night or run. You don't have to subscribe immediately to come running with us. Join us for a taster session or two to see if you like it? The training details are as follows:

The club meets regularly at Nunnery Wood Sports Centre on Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm.
A mixture of different ability groups train, so there is something to cater for everyone's needs. Some training groups also do a long run/track work on a Sunday morning, but this is a more informal arrangement with those runners and coaches.

Juniors

Worcester AC has a thriving youth section. We welcome young athletes, male and female of all abilities, from the age of 9-10 years (school year 5) and upwards. Our aim is to introduce athletics to young people in a fun and safe environment. Qualified coaches lead the training sessions, which provide gradual progression in the development of a wide range of skills, including running, jumping and throwing. Training sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year at the Nunnery Wood track.

Tuesday & Thursday 6.00 - 7.00 pm: Children in school years 5 - 8 (age-groups Under 11/Under 13)
Tuesday 7.00 - 8.00 pm: Children in school years 9 - 12 (age-groups Under 15/Under 17)
Thursday 7.00 - 8.00 pm: Endurance running (Under 13s and upwards)

Additionally, there are specialised training groups for sprinting, endurance running, race walking, long jump and circuit training for young athletes (usually Under 15s and upwards) who are committed and ready for further development. Young athletes are given ample opportunity to compete in track and field, race walking, indoor Sportshall athletics, road relays and cross country.

For further information or to place your child's name on the waiting list if under 10 years of age, contact Gill Repton - 01905 350707.

Benefits of club membership

Safe training environment. All coaches and club officials are qualified and licensed by the sports governing body
Discounts on running shoes and clothing. Club members get 10% (on production of their current membership card or England Athletics competition licence) at Runaround sports and health shop at Top Barn, Worcester. 10% discount at Sweatshop sports shop chain
Discounts on races. Worcester Athletic Club is affiliated to England Athletics. Club members therefore do not pay the "unattached" levy when entering UKA licensed races
Free public liability insurance when taking part in WAC organised training or events
Access to club coaches for training advice and coaching
Access to competition - track and field leagues, cross country leagues, road relays, County, Regional and National events and Sportshall Athletics
Annual club championships
Camaraderie from training with like-minded companions
No track fees
Use of Nunnery Wood Sports Centre facilities on training nights
Newsletters
Club social events. Christmas dinner, bonfire night party and more....

If you are already committed to joining the athletics fraternity - download a membership application form and return it completed, with the appropriate fee to any committee member or by post to:

Membership Secretary
Worcester Athletic Club
104 Grasshopper Avenue
Worcester
WR5 3TB