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WHO ARE WE ?

DIRECTIONS TO OUR CLUBHOUSE !

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS !

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND CARERS !































































































1. WHO ARE WE ?

We were founded in 1946 and are now one
of the leading athletic clubs in the North of England.
Our Cross Country and Road Running squads off all ages
compete in most major events and we have won many
titles and medals ( both team and individual )
at Northern and National Championships.
We have twice finished in the top five in the European Clubs Championships.
We also provide good quality Track and Field competition,
with our Senior Men`s and Women`s team in the Northern League and
our Young Athletes in the Northern region of the National Young Athletes League.

However, we don`t just cater for the elite. There are lots of local events
that everyone can take part in - Harrier League cross country races,
road races, fell races and the North Eastern Athletics League.

2. JOINING US

Membership is open to everyone from the age of 10 upwards,
although there aren`t many competitive events for those under 11.

Annual subscriptions are due on 1st January each year -
subscription rates vary according to age and type of membership.
( Reduced rates apply for new members joining in the second part of the year. )
New members must pay a joining fee, for which they will receive a club vest
on taking part in their first competitive event. *

Please let us know if you have any health problems
eg asthma, diabetes, allergies or hearing or vision difficulties,
and also inform us if your contact details change
( we may need them in an emergency. )

3. WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED ?

For TRAINING - you`ll need a WHITE OR REFLECTIVE TOP for training on the roads in the dark as well as trainers and shorts or tracksuit bottoms.

For COMPETITION - you must have A CLUB VEST (see above* )
and to race on the track or at cross country you will need spikes.

Always take along a dry change of clothes,
whether you`re competing or just training.
( Using the showers at the clubhouse or competitions
will make you a more popular travelling companion. )

Coaches are often willing to give advice on shoes and other equipment.
Some local shops give discounts to club members.

CLUB TRAINING

Our main wekly training session is on a MONDAY EVENING
( 7-15pm for a 7-30pm start ) from our Clubhouse
in Grange House Field, Mitford Road, Morpeth NE61 1RJ.
Athletes are allocated to a coach or Group Leader
according to their age and ability.
( This is the best time for new members to come.)

HOW TO FIND OUR CLUBHOUSE !

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For athletes of 16 and over there are other sessions from the Clubhouse on:
SUNDAYS
Long run - 9am for speedsters, 9.30am at easier pace.
WEDNESDAYS
6.30pm - easy running.
Smaller groups train from the clubhouse at other times,
and we also have evening distance runningsessions for young athletes
in Morpeth, Cramlington, Ashington and Blyth -
ask your Coach or Team Manager for details.
For Track and Field athletes there are sessions
on the cinder track at Craik Park, Morpeth
and on grass tracks in Morpeth and Cramlington ( in the summer )
and at indoor facilities ( in the winter. )
Some coaches also arrange sesssions at the synthetic tracks in the area.

COMPETITON

We are primarily a competitive Athletics Club
and we encourage all members to compete -
there are plenty of opportunities, whatever your standard or age.
Details of competitions are available on the club noticeboard and,
to a lesser extent, the clubs website.
Most events are on Saturday or Sunday afternoons or,
in the summer, on midweek evenings.

For a lot of events you can enter on the day ( or we can enter you )
but for others you need to sign up on an entry list on the noticeboard
or send off an entry form in advance.
For some important events the club has to select its teams.

Travelling to local events is your own responsibility,
although lifts can often be arranged with other members.
For many Championships and League events outside the
North East the club arranges a coach or minibus,
or contributes to car driver`s travel costs.
For those, team members are expected to pay a subsidised rate
on the coach or to whoever gives them a lift
( currently £6 for waged team members or £4 for others. )

FINANCE AND ORGANISATION

Most of our expenses have to be met from subscriptions
and fund raising activities and we`ll expect you to play your part.
Our club is run by unpaid volunteers and we receive very little income from outside bodies.
The Club Officers and Committee are elected at our AGM ( usually in March )
which all paid-up members can attend and vote at.
We can always use more help - either on the sporting side
( technical officials, coaching, team management )
or in organising social events or fundraising activities -
you don`t have to be on the Committee to play an important part !
Contact our Volunteers Co-ordinator or a Club Officer
if you or one of your relations are interested.

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CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS !

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS AND CARERS !

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MORPETH HARRIERS & ATHLETIC CLUB
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS !

Whilst some parts of this Code are directed towards Young Athletes,
most parts apply to members of all ages.
As a club we are committed to the safety and wellbeing not only of our members,
but also to others, both within our sport and in the wider community.

MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW RESPECT AND
CONSIDERATION FOR ALL REGARDLESS OF GENDER,
AGE, ABILITY, CULTURAL BACKGROUND OR RELIGION.