How to Book Sessions

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Contacting the Club

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WhatsApp

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Discounts

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Racing with Orion

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The Fixtures/Races

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Club Kit

The wearing of the white club vest and black bottoms is required for all the inter club races (MWL, Essex League, Chingford League, Elvis races, SAL, etc) and should be worn for all other races that members participate in. The popular red and black vests are to be worn at training only and are not for club races. Vests and all other kit are available for our supplier on the club kit page.

Injury and Illness

If you have a pre-existing medical condition or any concerns about your health, the club suggests that you consult your GP before taking up running. If you become ill, it is advisable to take a cautious approach to training and either refrain totally or reduce the intensity of your training depending on the severity of your illness. You should always ensure you have recovered from illness before returning to full training.

Volunteering

Throughout the year the club organises a host of races and events which always require considerable help. Please do try and help out where you can.

Roles include:

– Marshalling: Usually in the forest but may be required for other races, full details will be provided. Your role is to keep runners on the right path during races. Waving, clapping and cheering encouraged!

– Catering: These roles are based in the clubhouse but roles may also be required pre or post events. You’ll be loved by everyone by keeping the tea and coffee warm and have the snacks at the ready!

– Trail-laying: A vital role to keep our runners on the right path! We lay sawdust throughout the forest for home races so that runners, walkers and squirrels know the race route.

– Race registration: A lot of work goes into organising races, and help is often needed such as runner registration on the day of the race and handing out race numbers.

– Other: Other tasks will need assistance from time to time so anything you can do will be appreciated as well as help your fellow runners and the club.

TOP TIP! Volunteer credits also count towards the allocation of our London Marathon club places. 👀 Keep an eye out on Spond and Social Media for volunteering opportunities.

Diversity

Orion Harriers are committed to giving people from all backgrounds and abilities access to our club. In order to enhance our outreach to people from a diverse range of ethnicities, age, gender, ability etc, we have created a Diversity Committee who engage with the membership as well as organising outreach programmes within the local community. They also ensure alignment with the policies of England Athletics in relation to Diversity and Equality within our sport. The Equality and Diversity Officer also serves on the club’s committee.

Committee

The committee is there to help the club to function. They meet bi-monthly. Club members are welcome to put forward their views on how they think that their club
should be run. If you have any suggestions for improvement, please contact a member of the committee – a list of current committee members is available from the website.

Club AGM

 Orion holds its AGM in October each year (after the Winter Handicap) and this is an opportunity for everyone to set the aims and objectives for the club in the coming year.

Insurance

As an affiliate member of UK Athletics, Orion Harriers is covered by Public Liability Insurance.

Membership Reminder

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