2009 Season Registration day/Opening day
The 2009 harrier season is just around the corner, and now’s the time to register your interest in taking part in another year of running or walking with the club.
Registration for prospective and current members for the 2009 season will take place over two Saturdays (21 & 28 March 2009).
These registration days precede the Opening Day of the season proper, which will be held at the clubrooms, Petone Recreation Ground, at 1:30pm on Saturday 4 April 2009. The Opening Day will feature pack runs / walks followed by a shared afternoon tea.
Key dates: Registration days: Saturday 21, and 28 March 2009
Opening Day: Saturday 4 April 2009
Times: 1:45pm Registration Days, 1.30pm Opening Day
Venues
Registration Days – Scout Hall, Udy St, Petone (next to Petone Recreation Ground entrance) – (Note: no shower facilities and no crèche operating on registration days)
Opening Day: Clubrooms, Petone Recreation Ground (Udy St entrance) – (creche available)
For further information contact club captain Tony McKone, 973 0977 or 890 2591
Subscriptions for 2009 season:
Competitive Runners and Walkers - Masters/Senior $135, U20 $105, U17 $80, U14 $60, Social Runners & Walkers $55. Subscriptions paid before 1 May 2009 will receive a $5 rebate, and a 10% family group discount applies when three or more family members register.
Note: In order to represent the club in competitive events members must first pay their subscription fee.
Please complete the enclosed registration form and either bring along with you to the registration days or post to: PO Box 36 118, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt.
Subscription Form to be printed out.More detailed information of interest to members and prospective members is given below.
| $ | |
| Senior Men/Women | 135.00 |
| Men/Women under 20 | 105.00 |
| Men/Women under 17 | 80.00 |
| Boys/Girls under 14 | 60.00 |
| Joggers, Walkers, Social | 55.00 |
10% Discount for
families on request when three or more family members register.
Age grades as at 31 December 2009.
Registration fees paid before 1 May 2009 will receive a $5.00
rebate per registrant.
Registrations cover the period 1 April 2009 to 31 March 2010.
Club Uniforms
Valleys United uniforms are available from the club. The uniform must be worn in
interclub events.
Resignations
As this is an Incorporated
Club, resignations should be in writing to the Club Secretary.
Club Races
Participation in races is optional, but necessary to qualify for
attendance award. The more who race the better the club spirit, and the stronger
the fellowship becomes. If you decide not to race, please advise the selectors
of your intentions prior to race days.
Interclub and Open Races
Members may or may not wish to participate in these events, so there will always
be pack runs arranged for those not wishing to race. If you have some doubts regarding
these events, don't hesitate to ask a more experienced runner for information.
You will find that a considerable cross section of runners of varying abilities
participate in these events. A good turnout of members indicates a strong, healthy
club.
Entry Fees
Entry fees for open races will be paid by
the club for all events supported by the club (except marathons). If you do not
intend to race in the events, please advise early and save club funds.
Note...
The Club Captain has full charge of all course and other matters
relating to runs and races. Events will be held wet or fine,
at 2.00pm unless otherwise stated. Club runs will commence at
that time, therefore members are requested to assemble at 1.45pm
to run at the set time.
About the Club.
Hutt Valley Harriers is the largest running/walking club in the Hutt Valley, based in Lower Hutt, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is a friendly family-oriented club, a creche opreates for the under 5s on club days and we cater for all ages from primary school up to senior citizens.The basic activity of the club is the series of pack runs which are held on Saturday afternoons throughout the winter season, usually starting from Petone Cricket Clubrooms at Petone Recreation Ground around 2pm. Members are automatically registered with Athletics New Zealand, and can run representing the club at official cross country and road running championships which are held at various times through the year. The club also holds a series of social events. For more details on the events planned for this year, please refer to the Syllabus
New members to our club are welcome, information on what we
do is here.
Our pack runs cater for
all ages and ablities. Packs leave the club rooms at 2:00pm.
Examples of pack run routes (pdf)
| Korokoro steps | 5.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Ava Bridge | 7 km | Flat | Road |
| Jubliee Park | 8.5km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Ewen Bridge | 10.5km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Mills Stream return Maungaraki | 10.7km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
| Normandale via Harbour View | 11.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Normandale | 11.7km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Mills Stream return Korokoro | 12km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
| Gracefield via Port Rd | 12.5km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Normandale via stopbank | 12.7km | Flat and Hills | Road |
| Kennedy Good Bridge | 13.2km | Flat | Road and Trails |
| Lowry Bay via Wainui Rd | 15.5km | Flat and Hills | Road and Trails |
A number of coaches are active in the club and can provide advice on injury prevention and training. The club has a large junior training squad and will arrange travel to training camps and major events throughout the season.