The best way to join the club is to come along to one of the training sessions in your running gear and join the training run. For the seniors, Thursday evenings are best. We are pleased to welcome runners of any standard from complete beginner to international. If you have any doubts you can speak to any of the committee members who will be happy to advise you. The junior section again welcomes runners of all standards, and ages from 9-16. There is no minimum standard, just a willingness to train to improve. We welcome sprinters, throwers, jumpers and middle distance runners, and offer coaching specialists in all disciplines. The emphasis is on athletics for enjoyment and fitness. Participation in competitions in sports-hall, cross-country and track & field is strongly encouraged.
The Club enters teams in the Wessex Young Athletes league, the Southern Men’s and Women’s track & field leagues and in the Oxford Mail Cross-country league.
Both senior and junior runners are welcome to train with the club for a few weeks on a trial basis. After that we would ask you to join. Membership forms can be obtained from any of the Club committee or one of the junior coaches.
Membership fees for 2011
Please make your cheque payable to Newbury Athletic Club and post/hand it to Mrs B Hall, Oakley Farm House, Wash Water, Newbury, Berks. RG20 0LP as soon as possible.
Competing Adult Entitles you to attend any quality coaching sessions and to compete for the club in cross country and track and field teams. N.B. Includes £5 England Athletics Affiliation Fee £45
Non-Competing Adult For people who simply want to run socially with other Road Runners on a Thursday BUT do not wish to compete for the club or attend quality training sessions. N.B. Does not include England Athletics Affiliation. If you wish to be affiliated, which entitles you to discounted race entry fees, then please add £5 £20
Juniors - up to School Year 13 The club will pay the £5 England Athletics Affiliation Fee for all juniors who wish to compete for the club £40
University/College Students (in full-time education) The club will pay the £5 England Athletics Affiliation Fee for all students who wish to compete for the club £20
Senior Over 60's For any member over 60 years old N.B. Does not include England Athletics Affiliation. If you wish to be affiliated then please add £5 £20
Second Claim Adults/Juniors For adult or junior athletes who already belong to another athletic club £20
Second Claim Students For student athletes who already belong to another athletic club £10
Families with three or more members may deduct 12.5% from the total fees due.
A Hardship Fund is available for members who may, for one reason or another, find it difficult to pay the annual subscriptions when they become due. Any such member should approach their coach or a committee member, in confidence, and their case will be discussed at the next committee meeting to see if the club can help in any way.
