Birchfield Harriers welcomes members across all ages and all disciplines. Our training nights are Tuesday and Thursday at the Alexander Stadium.. We also run an academy on Tuesday 4.45.5.45 at the Alexander Stadium for young athletes as an introduction to the sport of athletics. If you have a query about membership please email the office contact@birchfieldharriers.com
Benefits of membership include:
Exclusive use of the track & field at Alexander Stadium on club night
Use of the Clubroom
Use of the free-weights room
Access to three physiotherapy rooms
Access to the Indoor High Performance Centre
Advice and training from some of the UK’s top coaches
Training groups from beginners to internationals
The right to wear the club vest and call yourself a Birchfield Harrier
Training
Club nights are TUESDAY and THURSDAY evenings from 5.00pm until 9pm at the Alexander Stadium. All sessions must be booked and training fees paid before athletes can train.
Training Fees
Training fees must be paid in advance prior to attending any training session and 48 hours in advance of any sessions attended. We are asking members to pay for 10 sessions at a time and we will monitor usage. This will ensure you only pay for sessions you actually attend.
Juniors members (under 18years) £25
Senior Members £30
Please use the athlete surname and code 4001 for the payment reference
Bank: NatWest
Account name: Birchfield Harriers
Sort Code: 60 21 07
Account No: 50441086
Membership Fees and Renewal fees
Membership fees are paid annually and are due on 31st March. Memberships must be renewed by 31 May if you wish to train on club nights and compete for the club. Membership fees can be found here. When renewing we have a form tthat we would like you to complete to ensure we have your correct details. This is an online form which can be completed using this link.
The membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March.
Please also note that the Club is able to be sensitive and discreet in cases where there is difficulty in paying subscriptions. Please email the Club at the earliest opportunity to discuss how we can help. Any emails will be treated in the strictest confidence.
We have rates for both Competitive and Non-Competitive members for seniors only as we expect all our junior members to compete, please understand that if joining as a non-competing member this will remove your eligibility to compete in ALL events.
Memberships can be paid online using the following details:
Bank: NatWest
Account name: Birchfield Harriers
Sort Code: 60 21 07
Account No: 50441086
New Members
If you are joining the club for the first time, for those athletes wishing to compete you are required to pay an additional £20 joining fee, which includes the price of a vest that will be sent out to you. For non-competitive members the joining fee is £10 fee (Not including Associate Membership).
Click here to view 2022/23 membership fees.
Non Payment
If your membership is not paid the following rules will apply:
1. EA registration will not be paid and you will not be able to compete in any UKA permit meeting.
2. No expnses will be paid and membership fees will not be taken out of expense claims.
3. You will not be eligible for selection for team competitions as you will not be considered to be a current member and will not be registered with England Athletics. This will include: BAL, UKWAL, Midland Leagues, and YDL as well as Cross Country and Sportshall competition.
4. Members training on club nights at may be refused entry, if fees remain unpaid, as this is a condition of membership.
In addition, Associate Membership does not entitle you to vote either at a Club AGM or EGM or train during Club nights.