Contact - Preston Harriers

The club hires the track and has exclusive use at these times. To use the track during these times, athletes must be part of a training group.
If you wish to use the track outside these times, you will need to contact UClan Sports Arena reception.

Juniors

How do I join Preston Harriers? 

The coaching groups for juniors are at full capacity, so there is likely to be waiting list before a junior is able to join the club.
See ‘How do I get on the Waiting List?’

What is the minimum age to join Preston Harriers?

From age 8 years.

How do I get on the waiting list?

Send the following information to the waitinglist@prestonharriers.co.uk
Child’s Name & Date of Birth, Parent’s Name & Email Address.

At what age can my child go on the waiting list?

Applications for the waiting list can be accepted when your child is aged 8 years or older.

What happens once my child is on the waiting list?

You will receive a questionnaire from the Coaching Coordinator to help decide which group will be best suited to your child.

My child is on the waiting list to join. How can I check this?

Please contact the Coaching Coordinator who will monitor the list.

Is coaching available to athletes who wish to improve their skills (speed, strength or endurance) in other sports?

Preston Harriers don’t offer coaching to young athletes to help them progress in other sports. We only coach juniors who are prepared to commit to training for Preston Harriers, with a view to competing for the club.

What happens at the trial sessions before my child joins Preston Harriers?

The first trial session is free. Following the trial, if the athlete meets the coaches’ standards, they will be invited to become a club member. The athlete may then attend two free training sessions before deciding if they wish to join Preston Harriers.

If my child joins Preston Harriers what do I need to know?

Clothing:

Please ensure athletes have suitable clothing for all weather training. You need a waterproof jacket and gloves for the colder/ wetter months. For shoes on the track, spikes are recommended to reduce slipping. For the track they should be 6mm length. Cross Country shoes have longer spikes, 9mm or 12mm (12mm for older children).

Using the Track – Health and Safety:

Always keep off the field due to the danger from long throwing training.
Treat the track like a road and look both ways before entering or crossing.
Always respect all other users of the track & field. It is not a playground, please act in a sensible manner to avoid collision and accidents.

Competitions:

You will be asked to compete at a variety of events. The club is a competitive athletics club, and this is part of the club membership expectations. Competitions can include indoor Sportshall, open athletics events, club championships and cross-country events. Your coach will discuss these with you as and when they are approaching – most will incur an extra small entry charge. You will need to enter your athlete into open meetings, further information and websites are below. To compete you must wear an official Preston Harriers club vest, available from our website. If you do not compete you may be at risk of losing your membership.

Group Communication:

All messages regarding training and events are sent via various methods depending on your coach so please ask them.

Expectations of Club Athletes:

You must demonstrate an eagerness and willingness to learn and engage.
You must show respect to your peers and coach. (no bad language or negative language will be tolerated).
You must let the coach know if you are not able to attend before the planned session begins. If you are unsure of anything during a session, you must ask one of the other parents or your coach for further guidance.

Competitions:

Mid Lancs League
Summer – Track & Field – You will be contacted by the club organiser for your athlete’s availability and preferred event/s.
Winter – Cross Country

The club covers the cost of these events.

Youth Development League (YDL)

This is a team selection competition based on the best performers in Power of 10 and coach recommendations. This is a points-based league structure where all athletes are expected to compete to the best of their ability and help in events where the team is short, this may be the occasional field event. There is no fee for these events.

General

How can I get a Track & Field Club Record updated on the website?

This will be updated annually every September at the end of the T&F season. Please contact the Track & Field Records Statistician.

How can I buy Club Kit?

Go to club kit.

Where is the UClan track?

The address is:
UCLan Sports Arena, Off Tom Benson Way, Ashton on Ribble, Preston, PR2 1SG

How do I purchase a Track Pass?

A Track Pass is available to members only. To purchase a Track Pass go to Preston Harriers Membermojo Go to ‘Visit Store’.

When does the Membership year run from? 

The membership year is from 1st April to 30th March each year. Annual subscription fees are due on 1st April each year.

Is there a reduced membership fee, or half year fee, if I join after 1st October?

No, but if you join after 1st January your membership will run until 31st March the following year, i.e. up to 3 months free.

How can I find the Sportshoes discount code for this month?

The Sportshoes discount code is for exclusive use by members only. You can find out how to obtain the code in the club magazine ‘The Harrier’, which is sent out to all members.

Where To Find Us

Preston Harriers train and compete on the track at:

UCLan Sports Arena,
Off Tom Benson Way,
Ashton on Ribble,
Preston,
PR2 1SG

Please note this is not a mail address.

Contact Us

Enquiries

Club Officials:

Committee:

Club Senior Coordinators:

Club Junior Coordinators:

Website & Social Media:

Publications:

Coaching:

Team Managers:

Team Captains:

Race Organisers:

Club Welfare Officers:

Other:

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