Joining & Duty of Care

• All runners wishing to join the club are requested to complete a joining & duty of care form – see the button below. The online form includes the club’s GDPR statement from England Athletics. If you have any questions, please contact us by email: info@elswickharriers.org.uk
• Parents & Guardians of juniors are requested to complete the form on behalf of the junior runner, but please visit the juniors page first.
• Any membership queries can be sent to Louise Allen – membership@elswickharriers.org.uk
• Subscriptions are made online and a payment link will be sent once your details are registered.
• If joining during the year your subs fee will be reduced.

General information: 

• We will endeavour to match your ability & needs to an appropriate group.
• The main Senior squad meet every Tuesday & Thursday, in the sports hall from 7 pm. Runners leave at 7.15 pm to go running.
• The Beginners & Intermediate run group also have the same timings meeting at 7 pm but may leave between 7.15 pm & 7.30 pm.
• The Junior groups also meet for 7 pm & leave at 7.15 pm.
• Juniors aged 10 to 17 have their own dedicated group running & conditioning sessions lasting around 40 to 60 mins.
• We have a dedicated beginners group. Runs are varied and can typically be from 30 to 60 mins.
• We have a main running group. Sessions are varied and can typically be from 45 to 60 mins.
• Saturday mornings there is a mixed Juniors/Seniors track training session at Blaydon track (except where there are other events such as cross country on that the club participates in).
• On a Sunday morning senior runners often meet outside at a pre-arranged time and go for a run. Entirely informal, run at your own pace, with a partner or as a group or go it alone! Go long or short with distance…go off-road…on trails…country paths…you decide…it’s your day to enjoy!
• We are here to help you settle in and find the right group for you.
• Benefits of joining our club? 
• A structured club who will best fit your needs as a runner. Knowledgeable UKA qualified coaches providing structured sessions and advice.
• A great group of friendly, hard working club runners…….just like you! Promote individual entry to races, Team Relay and Track & Field competition. Participate in the hugely popular Cross Country Season here in the North East. Encourage people to take part in Local, Regional and National competition.
• Promote other aspects of sport, such as Fell & Trail Running and disciplines such as Triathlon.
• A friendly social side to the club: Presentation evenings, post race get togethers, annual parties for Juniors & Seniors.
• A well-managed media platform to communicate, highlight & promote what Elswick Harriers does as a club. A superb home and facilities here at Newburn Activity Centre. 
• We also have a buddying option, which means you can request to be matched up with one of our existing members who will help you settle in & support you to achieve your individual running goals. You’ll be asked if you’d like a buddy during your initial contact with us, and if you do we’ll arrange for your buddy to meet you at your first few sessions.

So, there you have it!

What are you waiting for?