Frequently Asked Questions
how do I join morpeth harriers
The best time for new members to come along is on a Monday evening between 7.00 and
7.15 pm at our clubhouse in Grange House Field, Mitford Road, Morpeth. We can then
provide you with more information about the club and find out more about where your
athletics interests are. That will enable us to direct you to a suitable training group and/or
coach. Some younger athletes will be able to join a reception group and try out a variety of
athletic events.
7.15 pm at our clubhouse in Grange House Field, Mitford Road, Morpeth. We can then
provide you with more information about the club and find out more about where your
athletics interests are. That will enable us to direct you to a suitable training group and/or
coach. Some younger athletes will be able to join a reception group and try out a variety of
athletic events.
How MUCH does it cost to join morpeth harriers
Annual membership fees range from £75 for Seniors to £50 for Under 11s.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE FOR JOINING morpeth harriers
Membership is open to everyone from age 10 upwards, although there aren't many
competitive events for those under 11. There is no upper age limit.
competitive events for those under 11. There is no upper age limit.
Were will I find an Membership application form ?
All the clubs application forms and subscription renewal forms can be
found on this link;
http://morpethharriers.weebly.com/club-documents.html
found on this link;
http://morpethharriers.weebly.com/club-documents.html
Do Morpeth Harriers have access to a track ?
Yes, our track is situated within the grounds of King Edward V1 High School
on Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN.
on Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1DN.
WHO ARE MORPETH HARRIERS ?
We were founded in 1946 and are now one of the leading
athletic clubs in the North ofEngland.
Our Cross Country and Road Running squads of 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 Road Race Championship.
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 North East Youth Development League.
However, we don't just cater for the elite. There are lots of local events that everyone
can take part in, whatever their standard - Harrier League cross country races, road races,
fell races and in the North Eastern Athletics League.
athletic clubs in the North ofEngland.
Our Cross Country and Road Running squads of 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 Road Race Championship.
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 North East Youth Development League.
However, we don't just cater for the elite. There are lots of local events that everyone
can take part in, whatever their standard - Harrier League cross country races, road races,
fell races and in the North Eastern Athletics League.
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 and tracksuit bottoms.
For COMPETITION - you must have A CLUB VEST),
and to race on the track or cross country you will need spikes.
Always take along a dry change of clothes, whether you're competing or just training.
Coaches are often willing to give advice on shoes and other equipment.
the dark as well as trainers and shorts and tracksuit bottoms.
For COMPETITION - you must have A CLUB VEST),
and to race on the track or cross country you will need spikes.
Always take along a dry change of clothes, whether you're competing or just training.
Coaches are often willing to give advice on shoes and other equipment.
HOW IS THE CLUB FINANCED & ORGANISED ?
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 !
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 !
WHAT TYPE OF COMPETITIONS DO MORPETH HARRIERS TAKE PART IN ?
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 club's
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, enter online or send off an entry form in
advance, but for others you need to sign up on an entry list on the noticeboard and we will
enter you. 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 some Championship and League events outside the North East
the club arranges a coach or minibus, or contributes to car drivers' travel costs.
Team members are expected to pay a subsidised rate on the coach or to whoever gives
them a lift (currently £8 for waged team members or £5 for others).
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 club's
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, enter online or send off an entry form in
advance, but for others you need to sign up on an entry list on the noticeboard and we will
enter you. 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 some Championship and League events outside the North East
the club arranges a coach or minibus, or contributes to car drivers' travel costs.
Team members are expected to pay a subsidised rate on the coach or to whoever gives
them a lift (currently £8 for waged team members or £5 for others).
