Ipswich Harriers

Ipswich Harriers Athletics Club is a competitive athletics club based at Northgate Sports Centre in Ipswich, affiliated to UKA, SEAA, EAA and SCAA. It caters for track and field, cross country and road running, and is open to athletes of all abilities from School Year 6 upwards, including seniors. Training takes place on club nights in coached groups on the track and adjacent field, with some groups going out for road runs or hill training.

Club nights are Tuesday and Thursday, 17:30–20:30, with the track and adjacent field booked for training; coached groups run 17:30–19:00, 18:30–20:00 and 19:15–20:30, and some groups go out for road runs or hill training on club nights. Coaching and competition are offered for track and field, cross country and road races, with all groups led by qualified, DBS-checked coaches; athletes usually join a relevant coached group and may be involved with more than one. Membership conditions include training regularly and being available to compete for the club when asked, and priority is given to athletes who can commit to two nights per week; club colours (dark blue vest with two light blue bands, blue/black shorts) must be worn when representing the club. A one-month trial costs £30; annual fees are £180 full membership (seniors and juniors), £90 vacation and disabled membership, and £10 associate membership, payable annually or by quarterly standing order. Full membership covers training and use of the track and field on Tuesdays and Thursdays and includes coach travel to track and field league meetings where appropriate. To join, complete the application and consent forms and post them to Ipswich Harriers Athletics Club, c/o Colleen Fuller (Membership Secretary), 292 Sheldrake Drive, Ipswich, IP2 9JX (tel 01473 686760), or email them to the joining enquiries address. There is a waiting list for new members. The club is affiliated to UKA, SEAA, EAA and SCAA and welcomes volunteer and qualified coaches, who can call at the clubhouse on a Tuesday or Thursday between 19:00 and 20:00 or email the coaching secretary. England Athletics affiliated club.

• 🗓  Every Tuesday at 17:30
• 🗓  Every Thursday at 17:30
• 📍  24 Ipswich Road, Ipswich IP7 6NY