Gala Harriers Athletic Club

Welcome to Gala Harriers Athletic Club (Charity SCIO 47289) Established in 1902, We will be celebrating 125 years in 2027. Winner of Scottish Athletics Impact club of the year 2025. The Club has proudly served the Scottish Borders community for over a century, fostering athletic development for all, from juniors aged eight to seasoned athletes, across track & field and endurance running.

Joining Gala Harriers ?

Whether you are an adult interested in joining the club, or a parent/guardian enquiring on behalf of a child,

Adults

Contact Gerry Moss, Club Together Officer, at [email protected] to arrange a two-week Come and Try session.

Juniors

Junior Tweedbank (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
These sessions are currently full and a waiting list is in operation. To register your child, please add their details to the online waiting list. When a place becomes available, they will be invited to a two-week Come and Try session.

Membership & Junior waiting list

Training Update – October Holiday 2026

Please note that there will be no training for the following groups during the October holiday period:

Tuesday Sprint & RJT Group: Tuesday, 13th October 2026
Thursday RJT Group: Thursday, 15th October 2026
Neil’s Group will continue training as usual.

Training will resume as follows:

Tuesday Group: Returns to Tweedbank on 20th October 2026
Thursday Run, Jump and Throw (RJT): Returns on 22nd October 2026

Please note that from 22nd October, during the winter period, the Thursday junior group will be split:

Competing juniors will continue training at the track. 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Younger juniors will have the opportunity to train indoors at Gala Academy, At the earlier time of 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

If you have any questions, please speak to your coach.

Berwickshire High School (Wednesdays) Holiday 14th Oct return 21st Oct 2026
Some places are currently available. However, all new junior athletes must still register through the online waiting list system and will then be invited to a two-week Come and Try session.

What is a Come and Try Session?

Our two-week Come and Try session gives prospective members the opportunity to experience the club before deciding whether to join.

Here’s a glimpse of our weekly schedule:

Monday:

Monday Night Senior Endurance

Tuesday:

Adapted Athletic Development Disability

Junior Track, Field and Sprint Group

Senior Endurance Road or Track Session

Neil Group Tuesday Junior Endurance

Wednesday:

Junior Athletics Run, Jump, and Throw Duns