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The Committee

The Club is run by an elected committee from the current Membership. Voted in at the annual AGM to represent the interests of the membership.

More details on the roles can be found on the links below.

  • President - Jo Chappell
  • Chairman - Mick Ballard
  • Vice Chairman - Adrian Spencer
  • Club Secretary - James Smith
  • Treasurer - Ian Paramore
  • Captains - Sue Taylor and Jonathan Male
  • Vice Captains -Monique Raaijmakers and Mark Sadler
  • Off Road Captain - Andy Price
  • Triathlon Rep - Steven Kenny
  • Race Director - Andrew Unitt
  • Membership Secretary - Julie Felstead
  • Welfare officers - Nigel Hillier and Lorraine Toll
  • Communication Officer - Liam King
  • General Member / Social Committee Rep - Farah Robson

Committee meetings are to be held approximately every 4 weeks.

Minutes will be uploaded once approved by committee and can be found here

There are also a number of Sub-Committee's that meet to discuss certain areas in greater detail, and report back to main committee where required. Sub committees are made up of members of the full committee and other members approved by the committee.

Social Sub-Committee

As a club we want to ensure it's not all running, and that members get to know each other and come together as a team. The social committee organise all our social events from the club presentation evening to the summer bbq.

Chair - Jo Chappell

Lorraine Toll

Julie Felstead

Farah Robson

Paul Bentley

Alison Newall

Claire Armitage

Sue Taylor

Race Sub-Committee

The race committee organise our club races, currently the Prestwold 10k and Boxing Day handicap. This is wide ranging and includes race licencing, marketing, promotion, entries, catering, stewarding etc. The sub- committee meets most months, feeding back to the main committee with any major decisions being voted through committee.

Race Director - Andrew Unitt

Mick Ballard

Ian Paramore

Liam King

Laura Green

Coaching Sub-Committee

The coaching committee meet bi-monthly to plan upcoming training schedules, allocate coaches, book venues and communicate session details to members.

Coach Coordinator - Mick Ballard

James Smith

John Rees

Matt Riley

Rachel Anderson

Representatives from Coaching Groups and Beginers groups.

Captains Sub-Committee

The captains main role is to encourage members across all levels of running, ensure members are aware of opportunities, encouraging participation and ensuring the club is represented in chosen races. They also decide on the races within the club championships and winter championships.

Ladies Captain - Sue Taylor

Mens Captain - Jonathan Male

Mens Vice Captain - Mark Sadler

Ladies Vice Captain - Monique Raiijmakers

Off Road Captain - Andy Price

Off Road Mens Rep- Ian Cox

Off Road Ladies Rep - Fiona Mee

Representative from Coaching and Beginers group.