Membership Information
Eligibility
Membership is open to athletes ages 8 years and older.
Registration Periods
Registration is open in the fall from September 1 - October 31 and in the spring from April 1 - May 31. During this time, we encourage all athletes who are new to the club to register for a free 14-day* trial. A trial allows you to check if our club and the sport are the right fit for you before paying your non-refundable club fees. Trial periods begin on the date of registration and do not impact the cost or length of your club membership. To register for a trial or a membership, please email us. Do not attempt to register or pay for anything until you receive a confirmation email. This is for your own benefit.
*Trial periods may be shorter if you sign up toward the end of the registration window. Club fees must be paid in full by October 31 or May 31.
Fees
Registration fees include coaching, use of equipment, use of indoor and outdoor facilities, and some meet entry fees.
Payments are non-refundable and to be made online in a single transaction. Please note that a service charge may be applied to your registration fee. Payments are the same for all club members, regardless of registration date or commitment level, and help to cover the cost of the season for the club.
Athletics Alberta Membership:
This is a mandatory membership required for club insurance purposes and to compete at meets. Rates depend on the age of each athlete. You must register each calendar year and pay on the Athletics Alberta website at www.athleticsalberta.com. Please note that a trial membership does not fulfill this requirement. Registering between September 1 & December 31 will extend your coverage to the end of the following calendar year.
Volunteering:
$300 - Undated volunteer commitment cheque (see below for details).
$300 - Undated casino cheque. This cheque will be cashed if members do not fulfill their casino obligation, if it is a casino year for the club.
Uniform:
Harriers singlet to be worn at all track meets.
Volunteer Commitments
Track or Cross-Country Meets
Full-Year Athletes - A minimum of 6 shifts per year per member (at least 2 during the X-Country season, and 2 during the Indoor Track season), at least one of which must be a full-day shift.
Fall/Winter Athletes - A minimum of 4 shifts for each per member (2 during X-Country and 2 during the Indoor Track season).
Spring/Summer Athletes - A minimum of 2 shifts during Outdoor Track Season.
No previous experience is required to volunteer. Your Volunteer Commitment cheque will be cashed if these obligations are not met.
Casino
Approximately every 18 months to 2 years, we are awarded a casino. As this is our most important fundraiser, families must provide 1 volunteer for each athlete registered with the club.