Join Crewe & Nantwich Athletic Club

Who can join the Club?

Anyone with a passion for athletics and to compete! The Club takes members from who are in School Year 4 and upwards, regardless of ability but centred around those that wish to compete and improve their personal performance. The Club is in association with the Cheshire Academy of Integrated Arts who run a disability athletics club. The Club encourages athletes from a young age, as it is here that essential fundamental skills are gained. However, the Club acknowledges that it is never too late to take up athletics and welcomes all new members.

How do I join the Club?

Anyone interested in joining the Club, can either come to the Club and ask for information at the Club’s Registration Desk on training nights (Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 8.30pm) or preferably e-mail the Club website under the Contact Form Section. Please state the athletes name, age, school year (if applicable), athletic and other sports experience. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU MAY BE ASKED TO JOIN A WAITING LIST IN ANY AGE GROUP. The Club will ask athletes to take a FREE TRAINING SESSION in the form of an ASSESSMENT SESSION with a coach to ensure the athlete is fully assessed for training and competition readiness. After that an athlete will be advised of if and when a further assessments are required. If not an athlete will be invited to join to become a First Claim Member ofthe club. Membership is finalised by simply completing an Application Form, Medical Form and Payment Slip (available at Club Registration Desk) and returning this with your payment to the Secretary. Club membership includes an England Athletics Membership that allows the athlete to compete free for the Club in any national competition (Track & Field, Cross Country, Road, Indoor and Sportshall).

Shortly after your membership is accepted by the Committee you should review the Welcome Pack and will receive confirmation of your EAA number. An EAA card is issued annually around May.

Download the welcome pack (pdf format)

Senior Members Application Form (pdf format)

Junior Members Application Form (pdf format)

Club Constitution (pdf format)

What do I need to know and do when I’ve joined the Club?

There are a number of things that a new Member needs to be aware of and to do; and in the case of Junior Members (under 18 years of age), there are also a number of things the parent or guardian has to be aware of and do. This is all aimed at ensuring that the Club can make the environment safe and legal for all its members particularly its junior members.

All Members (and in the case of Juniors their parent/guardian) should:-

• Read the  Athlete / Parent Code of Conduct Form (contained in the Welcome Pack)
• Advise the Club of any change in their details (addresses, emergency telephone, medical details etc. as they may occur)

All Members (and in the case of Juniors their parent/guardian) should know :-

1. The Codes of Conduct for Athletes, Parents, Coaches and Club Personnel
2. Where and when to check-in for training registration?
3. Where to assemble just prior and after training?
4. Who their coach / coaches for a training session are?
5. Who the Club Welfare Officer is and who the deputies are?
6. Who the Club First-Aiders are?
7. What the Club Rules are and what the track and field etiquette is?

If in doubt ask a member of the Committee at the Club at any time.

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS for 2012

Uncoached Senior Members Only – Pay as you go Option

Annual Membership due on or before 1st January
Senior (first claim) £30.00. Please note Membership includes free entry for athletes to compete in all the winter and summer leagues that the Club affiliates to.

All Volunteers Seniors (including coaches) £5.00

then,

Fee per session (Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays/Sunday when available) £2.00.

Volunteers train for Free.

Coached Junior and Senior Members – Pre-payment Option

Annual Membership due on or before 1st January
Senior, Junior (first claim) £30.00. Please note Membership includes free entry for athletes to compete in all the winter and summer leagues that the Club affiliates to.

then,

Quarterly Prepayment (13 weeks block)
Senior, Junior (first claim) £40.00.

or

Annual Prepayment (52 weeks block)
Senior, Junior (first claim) £150.00.

Fee per session Tues, Thurs and Saturday or Sundays (when available) is free for Pre-payment members

About Crewe & Nantwich Athletic Club

Established in 1974, Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club prides itself on being a family orientated club that caters for all standards and ages from 8 upwards. We offer coaching, training and local and county competitions in all track and field events, road, cross-country, indoor and sports-hall athletics. Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club is registered under England Athletics North West Region and in-turn is governed by UK Athletics.

Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club prospers on the fabulous facility of the Cumberland Arena, Thomas Street, Crewe where qualified coaches are passionate about helping athletes from the South Cheshire area to reach their potential. Last year the Club celebrated 25 years of being at the Cumberland this year. (1981-2006). The Club recently won the prestigious BBC Community Club of the Year 2006 within the Cheshire and Warrington region and was a finalist in the BBC North West Community Sports Club of the Year 2006.

The Club has membership of around 200 athletes who share a love of running, jumping or throwing, with athletes from the junior and senior sections representing the Club, the County or in some cases their Country at major athletic events. The Club provides national level coaching for sprints, hurdles and endurance and has qualified coaches for all field specific events as well as catering for multi-eventers.

What are the benefits that Athletics can bring?

Athletics offers a variety of different events for you to try and enjoy. The Club caters for all disciplines in runs, jumps and throws. The Club welcomes those that wish to take part in athletics competitively and so helps athletes to improve their overall athletic development and performance.

FACILITIES

Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club is based at the Cumberland Arena, Thomas Street, Crewe. The Cumberland Arena is one of the premier venues in the region and has seen a significant amount of redevelopment over the past few years. The facility now boasts a six lane synthetic track, long and triple jump beds and facilities for all other jumping and throwing events (see diagram). The Arena also has the premier 3rd Generation synthetic surface and a Pavilion area containing changing facilities.

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In the winter the Club makes use of the MMU Crewe, Victoria Community Centre and the Shavington Leisure Centre for Indoor and Sportshall Athletics training sessions.

CLUB MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION

Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club has a Committee and a Coaches Group that help to manage and develop the Club in the way that best suits the needs of its Members. The Club has an appointed Chair, Deputy Chair, Treasurer, General Secretary, Membership Secrteary, Sponsorship and Funding Secretary, Welfare Officers, Fixtures and Officials Secretaries and Coaching Representative. The Club is Clubmark registered and holds Community Amateur Club Status.

The Club also has a number of volunteers who organise member registration, website, merchandise, social events and refreshments / tuck-shop for competitions. The Club always welcomes any new assistance in what is a very friendly and family oriented environment. The Club is always keen to share information and get new ideas from Members to help the Club develop. Members should keep a regular look out for new information on the Club Notice Board and on the Club website.

The Club will also write to you or e-mail you if there is something really important that you need to know (like membership renewals or a change in training arrangements).The Club also has a partnership with the East Cheshire Facilities and Sports Development Teams who assist in supporting the Club in the Community. The Club has established itself as the home of Athletics in South Cheshire.

COACHES

Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club has twenty qualified coaches covering all run, jump and throw disciplines. Links with MMU Crewe bring further young coaches. The Club is prides itself on having one of the most highly respected national sprints and mid distance coach as its mentor as well as a number of multi-event and event specific qualified coaches. The Club is committed to improving the standard of its coaching and regularly sponsors coaches in their pursuit of higher levels of qualification. All Club coaches must have a valid UKA Coach Licence and Pass. In addition the Club insists that all its coaches and volunteers, particularly those who work with children, have undergone Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Checks.

OFFICIALS

Crewe and Nantwich Athletic Club has ten qualified officials covering track, timing, field, starting disciplines. Our officials are vital to staging competition events and providing an an environment of safety and measured performance for our athletes in training and competition.  

When We Train

U9 & U11's Age Groups Coached Development Training at the Cumberland Arena, Crewe

• Tuesday 5.30pm to 6.30pm
• Thursday 5.30pm to 6.30pm

U11 to U20's Age Groups Coached Competition Training at the Cumberland Arena, Crewe

• Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm
• Thursday 6.30pm to 7.30pm
• Saturday or Sundays 10.00am to 12.00 noon - Competition Training Members Only - Summer only and not all Sundays - ask at Club

SENIORS Individual Training at the Cumberland Arena, Crewe

• Tuesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm
• Thursday 7.30pm to 8.30pm

U11 to U15's Age Groups Coached Training at Manchester Metropolitan University Sportshall

• Saturdays 11.30am to 1.30pm - Competition Training Members Only - between September & March only - ask at Club

All athletes please register with their coach on arrival and pay any training pay fees at reception (applies to pay as you go Seniors only).

Location

Crewe & Nantwich Athletics Club
Cumberland Arena

Fixtures 2011-12

Our 2012 fixtures can be viewed / downloaded in pdf format via the links below.

2012 Track & Field Leagues & Champs

2012 Outdoor Open Meetings

2012 Sportshall & Cross Country

2012 Indoor Open Competitions

Our Officers, Committee, Team Managers, Coaches, Technical & Event Officials

Lists of our current Club Officers, Management Committee, Coaches, Technical and Event Officials are below:

OFFICERS

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

TEAM MANAGERS

COACHES

TECHNICAL OFFICIALS

EVENTS OFFICIALS 

Location Map

People using or visiting the club should park on the car park on Thomas Street (no charge), which is within walking distance of the Cumberland Arena.

Crewe and Nantwich Athletics Club
Cumberland Arena
Thomas Street
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 2BD