Joining ILKLEY HARRIERS

Ilkley Harriers is a friendly club with something for most types of runner - as shown on this web site!

Before deciding to join you are invited to attend training sessions for 2-3 weeks with no obligation.

New and renewing members agree to abide by the Club Constitution, Club rules, policies, and codes of conduct - see here.

You can download the Ilkley Harriers Membership Application Form for new members 2009/2010 here in PDF format, or MS Word format.

The minimum age for membership of Ilkley Harriers is 16 years* - those aged 16-18 should have their parent/guardian sign the membership form.

Subscription Fees October 2009 - September 2010

Senior	£30
Families*	£45
Students and 16-18	£5

* There is a separate membership type for juniors aged 8-16: membership of Junior Ilkley Harriers costs £3 pa and there is a separate membership form on the Junior Ilkley Harriers site.

After you complete the form you should submit it to the Membership Secretary with the appropriate subscription: applications are then considered by the Ilkley Harriers committee, meeting monthly.

If you need any more information, please contact Emma our Membership Secretary by email mship@ilkleyharriers.org.uk.

Newsletter

The Harriers' newsletter is distributed to all members every 8 weeks or so. It features race reports, social news, and details of forthcoming social and running activities.

Email Group

We have an email group open to members only which can be used for sharing 'urgent' club-related information where email is the ideal medium.

Forum

We have an online Forum open to the public to read, but open to members (Ilkley Harriers) only to contribute to, which can also be used for sharing club-related information where email is not the best medium.

Club Kit

You will need an Ilkley Harriers vest if you want to race - more on this and other Club kit here.

Just starting running? There are LOTS of reasons to join Ilkley Harriers

Running for Fun? Harriers offers ...

• Group Runs on Tuesday night for all levels. (Our Tuesday night running groups cater for everyone who can run a minimum of 3 miles (5k) at any speed. There is frequent regrouping. In friendly and encouraging company, our beginners soon improve to be able to enjoy longer and more diverse sessions.)
• Friendly support and encouragement
• A pool of over 300 potential training partners! Lots of local knowledge
• ‘Away Runs’ to explore further fields on Summer Tuesdays
• Longer social runs on Saturday and Sunday mornings
• a Family Run on a Saturday morning
• A great social scene - monthly events

Want to Improve? The Club offers ...

• Training opportunities on most days of the week!
• UKA approved coaches and experienced run leaders
• Track, road, and terrain training
• Cross-Training - Circuit Training in Winter
• A race program for focus and targets
• A League with age-related rankings
• Support and encouragement to all
• A motivational newsletter

Want to Race?

• The Club competes in XC, Road, Trail, and Fell races
• Members compete at all levels from local to national
• We run in Individual, Team, and Relay Events

But there’s no pressure to race!

Additionally, members compete enjoy Adventure Racing, Cycle Races, LDWA events, Mountain Marathons, Orienteering, Triathlon, Ultras ... there’s a HUGE pool of experience and lots of friendly advice if you fancy broadening your running horizons.

Want to Help? There are lots of rewarding opportunities ...

• Race marshalling and support
• Race and event organisation
• Coaching - support with UKA courses
• Committee and admin work
• There are lots of experienced and friendly co-helpers

What’s it cost?

Ilkley Harriers is a non-profit organisation: volunteer help makes all our activities very low cost

• The membership fees, as shown above, are reviewed each year at the AGM
• There is no charge for most training sessions (there is a small track entrance facility for sessions at Carnegie)
• Members of a UKA affiliated club like Harriers enjoy reduced road race entry fees
• Some races like the Harrogate League are paid for by the Club - members enjoy a free run
• Many Relay events are paid for by the Club
• Some social events are subsidised

If you need any more information, please contact Emma our friendly Membership Secretary by email mship@ilkleyharriers.org.uk.