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The AGA Academy
LINK: Star:Track Summer programmes at Birchfield
For Academy Induction dates – click the link below or call the Club Office:
LINK: Spring / Summer 2008 Timetable
(last updated: 8th July 2008) updated regularly
Joining the Academy
The academy acts as the club’s induction group for new young members. You must be at least 9 years old and we welcome parents to stop and watch what is on offer. Sessions run on Saturdays from 10am till Noon. Please check on the dates link (above) to find the next Induction Date or call the Birchfield Office.
Latest News: April 2008
- PLEASE NOTE - the Spring 2008 calendar of AGA Academy events programme for you and your family, is NOW available - click the link above!!
- It will be updated as dates may change with stadium events and we add more competitive opportunities - keep an eye on it!!!!!!
- If you can’t get a copy to print then you can always call the office or check with your Coach or Ann and Andy.
- VERY IMPORTANT
- Every current Academy attendee is required to submit a Birchfield membership fee of £25 for the year from April 1st 2008 to March 31st 2009.
- From April 1st 2008 we will require all current members to renew, in order to retain their place on the register. This will have a deadline of May 1st.
- If this has not been done by May 1st then names will be removed from the register, as we assume you no longer wish to continue with us. Contact details will be cleared to comply with the Data Protection Act.
- People who miss this date will then have to wait until the next available induction before being able to rejoin.
- Membership fees should be submitted along with a passport photo (unless you already have Academy card) to either Ann or Andy at your next Academy session or by post to the Birchfield office.
- If you are renewing then we just need the fee - you will be given a receipt.
- YOU NEED TO COMPLETE AND GET PARENTAL SIGNATURE ON A FULL MEMBERSHIP FORM (available from office).
- If you or your Family have any questions then please contact Andy/Ann, either at Academy or via email.
Other Stuff!!
- Useful website for Parents and kids new to the sport - www.boja.org - this has lots of advice and thoughts and was set up by a parent looking for answers!!
- www.powerof10.info - the site gives an outline of the performance levels that each age group and each event is looking for, both across the UK and in our region - West Midlands. Any questions - email Andy!
- Transfers to club - we will look to move athletes only when we feel they can handle the step up to more regular training and a rise in the intensity of this. We will also only do this when there is a suitable group available for the child to move to.
- Athletes should speak to their coach first when thinking about a move.
- Looking for footwear - Sutton Runner (Boldmere) and Birmingham Runner (Shirley) both offer good deals and low prices on spikes for training/competing. Taking a club membership card may also get a discount!!
Andy and Ann
Office Number: 0121 344 4858
Website: www.birchfieldharriers.net
Email: b.harriers@btconnect.com
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