Welcome to Gala Harriers Athletic Club, established in 1902 and proudly serving the Scottish Borders community as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SCIO 47289. Our club is deeply rooted in fostering athletic excellence and inclusivity. From our humble beginnings to our current stature, we offer a wide array of opportunities for individuals of all ages, starting from juniors as young as eight years old. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just starting out, there’s a place for you at Gala Harriers. From track and field to endurance running, our club provides a supportive environment where individuals can train, compete, and grow.
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Here’s a glimpse of our weekly schedule:
Monday:
Senior Endurance Running 6:00pm – 7:00pm Meet at Currie Road Car park, just along from ASDA £1 honesty box.
Athletic Development & Physical Preparation from 7:15pm to 8:00pm at Tweedbank Studio, right next to the indoor bowling club TD1 3RS. £2 honesty box. There will be a break during the October Holidays 14th October and will resume Monday 21st October 2024.
Tuesday:
Adapted Athletic Development (Disability Session) 5:00pm – 5:50pm There will be a break for the October Holidays Tuesday 15th October. We will resume on Tuesday 22nd October and move indoors for the winter to the Queen Centre Melrose Rd Galashiels TD1 2AE.
Junior Endurance Running (Neil’s Group – Invitation Only) | 6:00pm – 7:15pm Winter Training meet at Currie Road Car Park Galashiels, just along from ASDA.
Junior Track & Field Athletics (Gerry’s Group – Invitation Only) 6:15pm – 7:15pm | Tweedbank Sports Complex TD1 3RS. We will have a break for the October Holidays 15th October 2024. Sessions will resume on 22nd October 2024 We will remain at Tweedbank for the winter but start at a slightly later time of 6:15pm – 7:15pm. £2 track fee per week.
Senior Track Session | 6:15pm – 7:15pm | Tweedbank Sports Complex TD1 3RS £2 track fee per week.
Thursday:
Session 1: Main weekly junior session.
Run, Endurance / Speed endurance outdoor group competing athletes 6:15pm – 7:15pm Tweedbank Sports Complex TD1 3RS.
Run, Jump, and Throw Athletics indoor group younger athletes 5:45pm – 6:45pm Queen Centre Melrose Road TD1 2AE
There will be a break on Thursday 17th October 2024. Return 24th October 2024. This group will split with younger athletes moving indoors for the winter to the Queen Centre Melrose Road TD1 2AE at the earlier time of 5:45pm – 6:45pm. The remaining group of older athletes that are competing for the club will remain outdoors at Tweedbank Sports Complex TD1 3RS session time 6:15pm – 7:15pm.
Session 2: Neil Endurance Group (Invitation Only) | 6:00pm – 7:15pm | Tweedbank Sports Centre TD1 2RS
Session 3: Group D (Invitation Only) | 6:15pm – 7:15pm | Tweedbank Sports Centre TD1 2RS
All track sessions are subject to a £2 track fee.
Thursday Joggers:
Meet at 6:15pm | Plumb Centre Car Park, Tweedbank Industrial Estate, Tweedbank | £2 (Non-Members), £1 (Club Members) All abilities welcome. Contact Charlotte Hendry email:[email protected] to find out about the jogging group.