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What are the benefits that Athletics can bring?

Athletics offers a variety of different events for you to try and enjoy. It is a great way to keep fit and stay in shape as well as gaining fun and enjoyment out of the sport. The Club welcomes both those that wish to take part in athletics either competitively or for general fitness.

Who can join Worksop Junior Harriers

Anyone with a passion for athletics! The Club takes members from 8 years of age and upwards, regardless of ability. The Club encourages athletes from a young age, as it is here that essential fundamental skills are gained. However, the Club acknowledges that it is never too late to take up athletics and welcomes all new members.

How do I join the Club?

Anyone interested in joining the Club, can either come to the Club and ask for information at the Club’s Registration Desk on training nights (Wednesday 5.00pm to 6.30pm - Winter North Notts Arena – Summer (from April) St Augustine's School, Kilton) - or contact a member of the Committee or a coach. The Club encourages athletes to try an athletics ‘taster’ session to see if they will enjoy taking part. After that an athlete can join as a First Claim or Second Claim Member.

To become a Member, simply complete an Application Form and Payment Slip (available at Club Registration Desk or download it from the Club website) and return this with your payment to the Secretary. Being a member allows the athlete to compete for the Club in any national competition (Track & Field, Cross Country, Road, Indoor and Sports hall athletics) either at a reduced rate or free of charge. Shortly after your membership is accepted by the Committee you will receive a Welcome Pack and confirmation of your England Athletics number. Subs of £2.00 are also payable at each training session. This money is used to pay for the facilities, equipment hire and specialist coaches.

What do I need to know and do when I’ve joined the Club?

On joining, Junior Members, parents and guardians, need to :-
Read, sign and return to the Club Secretary or senior coach, an Athlete Parent Code of conduct Form (contained in the Welcome Pack)
Advise the Club of any change in their details (addresses, emergency telephone, medical details etc. as they may occur)

The Welcome Pack contains details of

The Codes of Conduct for Athletes, Parents, Coaches and Club Personnel
Where and when to check-in for training registration?
Where to assemble just prior and after training?
Who their coach / coaches for a training session are?
Who the Club Welfare Officer is and who the deputies are?
Who the Club First-Aid officers are?
What the Club Rules are and what the track and field etiquette is?
This is all aimed at ensuring that the Club can make the environment safe and legal for all its members particularly its junior members.

Coaches

Worksop Harriers & AC has seven UKA coaches covering ALL run and most jump and throw disciplines. The Club is committed to improving the standard of its coaching and regularly sponsors coaches in their pursuit of higher levels of qualification. All Club coaches must have a valid UKA Coach Licence and Pass. In addition the Club insists that all its coaches and volunteers, particularly those who work with children, have undergone Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Checks (in line with UKA practice).

Child Protection Policy

The club endorses the Child protection policy of UKA Athletics and the Scottish Athletics Federation.
The Club Child Protection Officer is Gill Fendley and can be contacted by email at welfare@worksopharriers.co.uk

Competition

Junior Athletes have the opportunity to compete in road, track, sports hall and cross country competitions. Junior Harriers compete in the
Nottinghamshire Track Mini League U9 – U15
The Young Athletes League (North of England Division 2 East) U13 – U17
The National Junior Athletes League U17 – U20
The Nottinghamshire Junior XC League U11 – U15
The Nottinghamshire Sports Hall League U11 – U15
All athletes who train with the club are encouraged to compete in team competitions. Through competition, athletes will improve their fitness and have an opportunity to progress to the regional squads and competitions by representing the county of Nottinghamshire. Successful athletes at regional level may have the opportunity to join one of the national squads for training and competition.

Worksop Harriers Junior Grand Prix 2010

21.02.10 XCOUNTRY BERRYHILL

07.03.10 NORTON 9 NORTON

07 03.10 EAST MIDS MINI MARATHON TRIALS NOTTINGHAM

14. 03.10                    FINAL SPORTSHALL                                           NEWARK
21.03.10                                 Retford ½ FUN RUN                      RETFORD

04.04..10                    MANSFIELD OPEN EVENT                     MANSFIELD

17.04.10         TRACK AND FIELD 1            MANSFIELD     TEAM EVENT

08.05 10         NOTTS AAA CHAMPIONSHIPS TRACK AND FIELD TBA
9.5.10                          NOTTS AAACHAMPIONSHIPS TRACK AND FIELD TBA

09.05.10 LARWOOD FUN RUN SHIREOAKS

15.05.10 ROTHERVALLEY FUN RUN ROTHER VALLEY

22.5.10 TRACK & FIELD 2 MANSFIELD TEAM EVENT

13.06.10 TRACK & FIELD 3 SUTTON TEAM EVENT

27.06.10 MANSFIELD FUN RUN MANSFIELD

11.07.10 TRACK & FIELD FINAL NOTTS TEAM EVENT

08.08.10                     NEWARK FUN RUN                                  NEWARK

12.09.10         BAWTRY FOREST FUN RUN      TBC                BAWTRY

31.10.10                     HALLOWEEN HALF                                  WORKSOP

28.11.10                     CLOWNE FUN RUN                                   CLOWNE

CROSS COUNTRY 2010/2011 TBA 5 EVENTS TBA

SPORTS HALL 2010/2011 NEWARK 5 EVENTS TBA

IMPORTANT PLEASE TRY TO COMPETE ON TEAM DAYS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN

PLEASE NOTE; the system is designed in such a way that it is not a foregone conclusion that the faster runners in the club will win all the prizes. As they say
`You have to be in it to win it’.

The rules may seem quite complex and the point’s allocation may need a mathematics degree to work them out, but a lot of effort has gone into the design of the Worksop Harriers Grand Prix system so that it is fair and easy for club members to submit their results. Its all about getting those green and black vests out there, in numbers, to events throughout the year, and rewarding club members for their efforts.

GRAND PRIX AIM

To ensure that Worksop Harriers Juniors are motivated to turn out, in force, in Team Events (especially in Mini League and cross-country and sports hall events events)
To encourage Worksop Harriers to turn out and run for the Club. Both as Individuals and as a Team
To reward Athletes who wish to enter races over and above those designated, but not to make those rewards so great that they take undue preference over designated races
To enable all Athletes to run, at a time and place that suits them, and to have points awarded for their efforts.

GRAND PRIX RULES

1.       Club members must be fully paid 1^st claim members to compete in the Grand Prix.
2.       Athletes should always compete in a club vest to be awarded Grand Prix points.
3.       Athletes should advise coaching team of any fun runs, open meetings undertaken and any supporting information.

GRAND PRIX POINTS

CROSS-COUNTRY                                                       3 POINTS PER EVENT
SPORTS HALL                                                             3 POINTS
MINI LEAGUE TRACK &FIELD                           3 POINTS
COMPETE ALL THE TRACK    SERIES                          5 EXTRA POINTS

FUN RUNS and OPEN EVENTS       2 POINTS PER EVENT
COLLECT 1 POINT FOR EACH TRAINING SESSION
(After registration and payment)
TRAINING SESSIONS
WEDNESDAY 5.00PM UNTIL 6 .30PM AT NORTH NOTTS ARENA EASTGATE WORKSOP
£2.00 PER TRAINING SESSION REGISTRATION FROM 4.45 –5.0PM
SUMMER TRAINING ST AUGUSTINES SCHOOL KILTON WORKSOP FROM APRIL 1^ST
CONTACTS

MICHELE/RICHARD

0787085822

micheleh@tesco.net
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
WWW.WORKSOPHARRIERS.CO.UK