UNDER-18 MEMBERSHIP

We welcome junior members at Bedford Harriers AC. Because under-18s are covered by additional safeguarding and wellbeing requirements, there are a few extra steps before a young person can join.

There is no formal lower age limit to membership. However, our coached running sessions typically start from age 17.

WHAT UNDER-18 MEMBERS CAN ACCESS

Under-18 members can enjoy:

• Age-appropriate club activities, including club-funded/subsidised social events

• Use of stadium facilities on club nights (changing rooms, showers, lockers) when supervised by a parent/carer

• Affiliation benefits, including eligibility to compete as a Bedford Harriers affiliated athlete where race rules allow (and any applicable affiliated entry discounts), provided age eligibility and safeguarding requirements are met

• Marshalling at club events (e.g., Doug Anderson 5k, Bedford Triathlon, Oakley 20) when supervised by an appropriate adult

• Entry into the annual volunteers’ draw

• Club insurance, protecting members against claims from third parties for injury or property damage

If your child is 17 or over: they may also take part in advertised coached activities once a risk assessment has been completed.