Witney Roadrunners junior sections currently has approximately 85 members, aged between 8 and 16. As we train in the sportshall at Henry Box through the winter, we are restricted on numbers, however we try to take on as many young athletes as possible.
JOINING THE WAITING LIST
Unfortunately, due to an exceptionally high number of potential athletes, we can only accept potential new athletes who were born in 2016 or after.
If this is applicable, please email Amanda, our waiting list secretary (amandawrr123@gmail.com). If your child was born before 2016, we apologise that the waiting list is closed to them but please keep an eye on the junior section of the Witney Roadrunners website where we will make an announcement when we are able to fully reopen the list.
If you are interested in joining, there is a waiting list, however please contact Amanda Smith (amandawrr123@gmail.com) to get your name down. We aim to keep you posted on your progress up the list, and in to the club as soon as a space becomes available.
If you are interested in taking part in cross country only, please contact us on wrrjuniors@gmail.com, as we are not restricted on numbers for this event, and would be happy to welcome you into the team.
Once you have been offered a place, we look forward to seeing you for your three week trial, and if you decide to join the club please see below for the link to the junior membership form.
You will also need to complete an England Athletics registration form (see below).
Finally, we ask you to sign up to Spond, the web service / App we use for communications. Here you will find the fixture lists, receive invitations to competitions and other events, and respond to posts and other communications between the coaches, admin staff and guardians. You will receive an invitation via text and email on completion of your membership form, alternatively please follow the link below to request access.
Please contact wrrjuniors@gmail.com if you have any questions.
General Membership Information
The coaches give up their time freely to coach the club’s young athletes, and we do expect that in return athletes will compete for the club, and regularly attend training sessions.
We expect all athletes to:
abide by the club rules •strive to achieve individual potential •take pride in being a member of the club •respect the coaching staff and helpers •listen & learn from the coaching staff, officials and helpers •respect other club members & those from other clubs •show due regard to the safety of others and to oneself •show correct behaviour when representing the club and at training •wear the club T Shirt/Sweatshirt/vest at club associated activities/events •attend training regularly •compete in club matches
If you decide you no longer wish to be a member of the club, please can you let us know as we have a very long waiting list.
Club membership, and England Athletics Affiliation is due for renewal on 1st April each year, the current cost for both is £19. Registration with England Athletics is required for competition.