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Formed in 1925 the Club now caters for
all ages from 10 years upwards and is active in most disciplines. We are
affiliated to the Sussex County Association which is a constituent part of
UK Athletics, the National Governing Body.
The Club caters for all standards from complete novice to the highest levels and provides a friendly environment to help you achieve your athletic goals. However it is not only about the pursuit of excellence, it is also about:
- enjoying training and competition with fellow members.
- helping each other to achieve individual and Club goals at whatever level
- developing the Club
Club Objectives
To promote and encourage all aspects of athletics in Horsham and the surrounding area. Although the Club only caters for 10 years old and upwards some of the Club Coaches are active in local Primary Schools and Junior Clubs promoting athletics and raising the profile of the Club.
The Club aims to provide appropriate coaching and competition in all Track and Field events as well as Cross Country and Road Running.
Facilities
Broadbridge Heath has a synthetic 6-lane track with covered spectator area and all the facilities necessary for the full range of field events. It was opened in 1987 by David Moorcroft and has hosted a Junior International Match.
There is an excellent 5-lane indoor training track with a long jump pit and areas for high jump, pole vault and a practice cage for throwers. The centre also has a Gym, Weight Training facilities and Physiotherapy support.
Map
Finding the Broadbridge Heath Track:
www.multimap.com
Information
The Club produces a Newsletter detailing Social Events, Results, and articles of general athletic interest.
The Club has a permanent notice board in the main corridor of the leisure centre as you approach the 'Tube'. This contains lists of such things as Club Records, Achievements, Officers of the Club, copy of Fixtures etc.
There is also a temporary notice board set up on club nights to remind athletes of forthcoming fixtures and to display entry forms.
Subscription
The renewal date for paying subscriptions is the 1st April each year and currently the annual subscription for membership of the Club is as follows:
Seniors and Juniors - £25
Each additional Family Member £15 up to a maximum Family Membership of £55.
The club has to pay a separate annual affiliation fee to England Athletics for each competing member and this affiliation fee is included in the club subscription shown above.
The date on which the next annual subscription is due is 1st April 2009.
Club vests, which should be worn for competition, are available at a cost of £15.
Please note that the Club subscription does NOT include the cost of using the facilities at Broadbridge Heath Leisure Centre, and as such you will have to purchase a season ticket or pay each time that you use the centre.
Club Management
A Committee is elected each year at the AGM in March to oversee the running of the Club according to its Constitution. This includes affiliations, Finances, Coaching, Competition, Development,, and Social aspects. The Committee consists of the President, Secretary, Treasurer and 12 elected members and normally meets on the second Monday of each month.
History
Athletics has a strong local tradition with Slinfold's Alf Shrubb holding many World Distance Records in the early 1900's. some lasting for over 30 years. The Blue Star emblem has been known in Harrier circles for many years, originally cross country and road, but in more recent years track and field has come to the fore. The change in emphasis is due to the development of the excellent facilities at Broadbridge Heath.
Associations
The Club has close links with the Local Authority, The Sussex Sports Partnership, Horsham Marlets Athletic Club (for 8-11 year old) as well as many local schools.
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