West Suffolk Athletics Club

WEST SUFFOLK ARENA TRACK

(FOR SAT-NAV USERS- LEISURE CENTRE POSTCODE IS IP33 3TT)

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

You do not need to have any special to kit to start with, a pair of trainers, T-shirt and shorts are adequate. The sports shops in Bury St Edmunds & Haverhill will usually give a discount to club members, on production of the Club Membership Card.

COMPETITION

The club belongs to the following leagues:

Southern Men's League - MEN ONLY over 17 years [although Youths may compete].
Southern Women's League - WOMEN ONLY over 11 years.
Eastern Veteran's League - Male over 40 and Female over 35 (may change soon).
East Anglian League - Male & Female in all age groups [sometimes including under 11 years].
Eastern Young Athletics - Male & Female from 11 to 17 years.
Essex League - Cross Country for all age groups.
Ryston Grand Prix - Cross Country for all age groups, including U11’s
Sportshall - Indoor event for juniors.
Open Competitions – It is up to the individual to enter.

STARTRACK

There is a Saturday Club held at West Suffolk Arena & indoors at the Sports Centre which caters for those 8yrs to 13yrs, and as an introduction to athletics this would more appropriate for the younger athletes.

WHAT DOES IT COST?

We have an initial registration fee followed by monthly instalments by Standing Order. The membership fees include access to all Club Training Sessions, a Club Vest or T-Shirt as well as free transport, when provided, to club competitions.

The costs are as follows:

Registration Fees of £45-00 for an individual or for a family

Monthly Fees:

Individual £13-00 Family £36
2nd claim £7
Age for the purpose of subscription, as at the 1st September in the year due.
Subscriptions are due on 1st March each year.
You have to be a fully paid up member before you can compete for the club.