Posts by Neil Gunn

Socially Distanced Group Run

Group Training Runs – guidance from 17th May

Neil Gunn
Here is the guidance for club group runs and training from Monday 17th May 2021. – As we enter stage three of the easing of restrictions please continue to exercise caution. – Please limit group activities which take place out in the open on public roads, paths etc to one…

The return to road racing

Neil Gunn
Over the past few weeks Road Races have been slowly returning and some Macc Harriers have been racing again. As more and more races are put on over the next weeks and months it will be great to see more Macc Harriers participating again. Below is a summary of the…

Club London Marathon Places – 2021 and 2022

Neil Gunn
We have been notified by the London Marathon that as our three runners from the cancelled 2020 event have now deferred to the 2021 event we will not be getting any other places for 2021. Our next allocation is 3 places for the 2022 event. When we are able to…
It's been a while since the last T&F season!

Track & Field Competition is back!

Neil Gunn
The various Track and Field leagues have now confirmed dates and venues for the 2021 T&F season!  These are listed, together with championship event details, on the provisional 2021 Track and Field Fixture List. The earlier events will be held within the England Athletics Covid secure guidelines for competitions (EA…

Track and Field Saturday coaching session

Neil Gunn
MHAC are hosting a Track and Field Athletics Coaching Clinic at Macclesfield Athletics Track on Saturday 24 April 10.00-12.00  Skills coaching by fully qualified UK athletics coaches in Long Jump, High Jump, Pole Vault, Hurdles and Sprints for athletes and novices aged 11 and over (PV aged 13 and over)…

Instructions for payment of membership fees 2021/2022

Neil Gunn
You are requested to pay your club membership fees for 2021/2022. Do not make any BACS payment before you have read the instructions below The membership categories and fees are: Senior non-competing                   (club only)                           £14 Senior competing                         (club & EA)                          £31 Senior competing + track              (club &…

Guidance and Rules regarding return to training from Monday 29th March 2021

Neil Gunn
Group training MUST only restart by implementing the same strict club rules and guidelines that were in place when we last trained before Christmas. There must be NO deviations from this if we are to stay COVID safe and to avoid criticism from the public. This means training in groups…

Return to XC racing

Neil Gunn
Calling all Harriers! It’s been a while, but I am glad to announce we can hopefully race cross country again this season on April 17th. If you have not raced cross country before, it’s open to all abilities and is a great way to boost your speed, strength and endurance.…

Senior Track Pass (trial system)

Neil Gunn
We have decided to trial a system which allows senior members to purchase short-term track passes. The options will be £50 for an annual pass (as at present) or £20 for a 3-month pass. There would be no limit on the number of 3-month passes you can purchase. The purchase…

Club Treasurer’s Report – 2020

Neil Gunn
his is a redacted version of the treasurer’s report for 2020. Members who wish to see the full report should request a copy from the treasurer ( treasurer@macclesfield-harriers.co.uk ). Summary 2020 was a very unusual year, with all club activities between March and December severely curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.…