SRC JuniorS

Who We Are Aimed at

The sessions are for children aged between 8 and 14.

Times and Aim of the Sessions

We start from the Saddleworth Leisure Centre Car Park at 6.30pm until 7.30pm every Monday throughout the year.

Summer sessions are generally in the hills and fields of the local area with the aim of familiarising the children with all aspects of running off-road and providing them with the skills to confidently run off-road.

In the winter we run games-based sessions intended to improve a child’s ABCs (Agility, Balance and Co-ordination) and take place in local area on bridal paths/quiet roads or in the parks and playing fields, generally influenced by the weather and available light.

All sessions have an emphasis on having fun!

Races and Competitions

The Juniors section runs a Club Championship where local races are chosen for the children to compete in (in their relevant age categories – U9, U11, U13 etc.) and test their skills against other clubs. Details of these races are determined at the beginning of the calendar year and communicated to the group.

Weather and Appropriate Equipment

There is no requirement for specific clothing and equipment so long as your child is comfortable and capable of moving freely. The weather in Saddleworth can change quickly altering conditions underfoot, so we do ask that the children attend wearing suitable clothing for the conditions, e.g. raincoat if it’s raining, extra layer if it’s cold... Our coaches carry rucksacks and can carry equipment for the children such as water bottles and additional layers.

Parents

Parents are welcome to join the sessions and get involved as little or as much as you would like, but it is not necessary for a parent to run with us. All coaches are CRB checked and we run with a qualified First Aider.

Membership and Trial Period

Feel free to bring your child along for a trial period. After that, we ask that they become a Junior Member of the Saddleworth Runners Club at an annual cost of £10 (renewing in November).

Contact Details

You can contact us via email at saddleworthrunningclubjuniors@gmail.com with any enquiries.