2008-2009

Benefits of membership include: Exclusive use of the track & field at Alexander Stadium on club nights plus the external throwing area plus changing facilities plus the Clubroom plus the Dennis Howell room and stadium box 3 Use of an extensive collection of athletics equipment Use of the free-weights room Access to three physiotherapy rooms Access to the Indoor High Performance Center (great option for bad weather) Advice and training from some of the UK’s top coaches Training groups from beginners to internationals Support from one of the worlds best athletics clubs The right to wear the club vest and call yourself a Birchfield Harrier Reduced race fees for being a club member Membership fees are paid annually and are due on 31st March. The membership year runs from 1st April to 31st March. Club nights are TUESDAY and THURSDAY evenings from 5.00pm until 9.30pm. Athletes will normally meet at the time specified by their coach. Refreshments are available in the clubroom where there is a bar and café providing hot and cold meals and beverages. The Birmingham Indoor High Performance Centre is based at the Stadium and the club has generous usage on club nights. Use of the Pulse Point gym is available at the reduced rate of £1.50 to club members. The clubroom and catering facilities can be privately hired for any function. The fee increase this year is to cover the extra levy by England Athletics.

Ordinary Membership (over 18) £55 Junior Membership (under 18) £25 Concessions: Student/Unemployed/State Pension £30 Associate Membership £5 Please note Associate Membership does not entitle you to vote at either a Club AGM or EGM. Training Membership £25 HCC Membership £25 Family Membership (Unit of three:) 2 parents + 1 child OR 1 parent + 2 children Children must be under 18. £90 +each additional child £10 For new members, there is an additional one-off charge of £5 per new starter/new family for the Welcome Pack. Academy Membership £25 Training Fees: Please note that training fees are to be paid each time you train at the club. Seniors £2.00 Juniors £1.20 Academy £3.00 Indoor Training (extra) HPC +50p

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What do you do next?

Birchfield Harriers have a manned office during the following hours and it is suggested that all enquiries should be made through our correspondence details that are stated below.

Telephone:     0121 344 4858
Fax:     0121 331 1533
E-mail:     b.harriers@btconnect.com

Junior members usually attend our Saturday morning ’Academy’ programme and enter the development squad before they are assigned a coach to join as a full member. Senior novice athletes should call so arrangements can be made for you to meet one of our team. A suitable appointment will be made for you to visit the club to discuss the next step with one of our highly qualified coaches.

PLEASE RING THE OFFICE FOR AN APPOINTMENT. IF YOU ARRIVE ON-SPEC WE CANNOT GUARANTEE TO BE ABLE TO OFFER YOU THE TIME AND SUPPORT YOU DESERVE.

A new member will receive a membership card to be presented on club nights to enter the stadium. You will need a passport sized photograph that will be attached to your bar-coded membership card.

On joining the club you will be invited to purchase a Club Running Vest supplied by our kit sponsor Nike. (A club vest should be worn when competing.)

Congratulations on making the first step to joining the UK’s premier athletics club. We look forward to welcoming you.

Birchfield Harriers