Adults
Track and field (14+) – [email protected].
Endurance running (16+) – [email protected].
In your email, please describe your reasons for joining – this will enable us to put you in contact with the right coaches. We will get in touch and advise as to when would be appropriate to come and see us and who to chat with to introduce you to the club.
- If you are a first claim member of another England Athletics affiliated club and wish to join C&C first claim, you will need to make a change of first claim club application via England athletics here.
- Most club communication is via e-mail, so please tick “Yes” for receiving club information.
- Please provide details of any medical conditions or medications. This is so that, in the unlikely event of an accident or health issue, we can advise paramedics and doctors of important details.
Juniors (11 – 14)
If you are a parent/carer of a young athlete – aged between 11 and 14 on the next 31st of August – we have the following process in place:
- Contact the club at [email protected] and ask for the athlete to be put on the waiting list
- The club will contact you and invite you to a set of up to 3 induction sessions which will be held at the track.
- There is a one-off non-refundable £30 charge for U15s and U13s invited to the inductions
- The athlete and parent/carer both attend the first session, where expectations will be set for behaviour, attendance and volunteering.
- The athlete will then attend a further introduction session to show the full range of events that the club supports and to start their training
- Hopefully, the athlete will want to join the club, to attend further sessions.
FAQs
Following the Olympics and Commonwealth Games, we experienced a surge in interest and rapid growth. We’re now typically at full capacity, with waiting times often exceeding six months. When space allows, we invite athletes and parents to induction events in early spring and late summer. Capacity is limited by available facilities and coaching staff. We’re working hard to give everyone a chance to try athletics as soon as possible. Since 2019, the Academy has aimed to attract fewer but more committed young athletes, which may help reduce waiting times.
There will be a presentation to parents/carers and young athletes. The athletes have an opportunity to try out some activities and to see what our existing young members are doing. Athletes should wear loose clothing and trainers. The meetings are informal and there is plenty of time for questions. Parents/carers will be invited to an induction evening when they have reached the top of the waiting list – they are held on Monday evenings at 7.00 at the track.
We currently don’t have the capacity to support athletes below Year 6 (age 10/11), but Year 5 children may join the waiting list during the summer before they move up.
To support younger athletes, we work with Community Clubs, some originally set up by C&C but now running independently. These clubs cater to children in Years 3–6. Year 6 children may also join C&C as full members if they wish.
Please contact the appropriate Community Club directly to find the best fit.
Athletes with disabilities (All ages)
C&C welcomes athletes of all abilities, including those with disabilities. Over the years, we’ve supported the development of several international Paralympic and Special Olympics athletes.
We offer inclusive training opportunities for athletes with a wide range of disabilities, including Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment. We also have dedicated wheelchair racing and frame running groups.
Where possible, athletes train alongside our main squads. In some cases—such as wheelchair racing or severe learning difficulties—we may offer separate sessions or suggest more suitable alternatives.
All C&C facilities are accessible for wheelchair users. We’re also growing our coaching and equipment support, so please get in touch to discuss your needs.
Participation is about fitness and fun first—competition is encouraged but not required. If you’re unsure, come meet the team and our coaches.
Email: [email protected] to join or ask questions.
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