York Knavesmire Harriers - online joining

Why join York Knavesmire Harriers?

Membership of York Knavesmire Harriers allows you to join over 200 other York runners. If you can run anything from 5k, you'll fit right in.

Our club provides access to free training nights; introduces you to many great local races; and gives you discounts off many other races across the UK. All new members can also claim a free club vest.

If you are interested in joining our club please feel free to come down to one of our training nights (details here). There is no need to pay or book to try a training night, just turn up. We normally recommend the Monday or Thursday 6:30 social runs as a good introduction – for a gentle stop-start 10k, for slower and faster runners.

How do I join or renew my membership with York Knavesmire Harriers?

Simply click on the "Join us/Renew" button on the right and complete your details. At the closing screen you will be asked if you wish to pay by PayPal, card or cheque. (Cheque payment instructions are shown on the screen when selecting your payment option)

As 2016/17 is the first year we have used our new online system all members (new or renewing) should complete their details as if joining for the first time. Next year, renewing members will not need to complete all their details.

When you have completed your details, you will receive a confirmation email to advise that your application has been received. You will subsequently receive a second confirmation email once your payment has been received and your membership has been processed.

All prices are set out on the top-right of this screen.

Which class of membership should I choose?

The club has seven classes of membership. When joining or rejoining, please choose the one which is right for you. Most applicants are "First claim - Aged over 25".

• First Claim - Aged over 25: If you are aged over 25 and you want YKH to be your main club, please choose this option.
• First Claim - Aged 18 to 25: If you are aged 18 to 25 and you want YKH to be your main club, please choose this option.
• First Claim - Aged 16 or 17*: If you are aged 16 or 17 and you want YKH to be your main club, please choose this option.
• Second Claim - Aged 18 or over: If you are a member of another club and aged 18 or over, but would like to train with YKH or run with YKH in eligible races, please choose this option.
• Second Claim - Aged 16 or 17*: If you are a member of another club and aged 16 or 17, but would like to train with YKH or run with YKH in eligible races, please choose this option.
• Social member: If you are not a runner, but would like to be kept informed of club news and attend social functions, please choose this option.
• Honorary life member: If the Club has awarded you honorary life membership at an AGM, please choose this option

* Note for 16 and 17 year old applicants: In addition to completing the online joining process, any 16 or 17 year old applicants must also complete the parent or guardian approval form below.

Additional form for 16 or 17 year old appicants only

In England people are legally an adult at the age of 18. It is therefore essential for York Knavesmire Harriers to receive signed approval from a parent or guardian of any 16 or 17 year olds who want to join our club. So, in addition to completing the standard online details, 16 and 17 year olds must also complete and send us the additional form below. Only once this form has been received will a 16 or 17 year old be an official club member. Once you have completed your online details, please complete and send this form to: YKH under 18s, 13 Balmoral Terrace, York, YO23 1HR.

• 16 or 17 year old - Additional information.pdf

Training for 16 and 17 year olds: 16 and 17 year olds are limited to training with us at our Tuesday 6:30 track session and our Thursday 6:30 endurance session where we have a qualified coach present. 16 and 17 year olds are unfortunately not permitted to join our Monday and Thursday social runs as qualified coaches do not oversee these sessions.

What is the club membership year?

Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March. If you join the club in January, February or March, your membership will carry you through to 31 March in the following year.

Our confidentiality commitment

We treat all membership details with the strictest confidentiality. No details will be shared without your permission - apart from sharing your name, address and date of birth with England Athletics to secure your England Athletics membership number.

Any membership questions?

Please feel free to send any membership questions to:

Becky Penty, Membership Secretary
e-mail: ykhnewmembers@yahoo.co.uk

Thank you, and welcome to York Knavesmire Harriers!