Safeguarding

Gala Harriers believe that all children and adults who take part in our sport are entitled to do so in a fun and safe environment. Gala Harriers Athletic Club fully adopted the UK Athletics revised code of conduct at the clubs AGM 13th November 2021. Click here to see a copy of code of conduct 2021. As an Affiliated Club Gala Harriers follow the Scottish Athletics disciplinary policy & procedures updated June 2021. Click here to see a copy of Affiliated Club Disciplinary Policy.

Welfare:

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Our Club Welfare Officer is Gillian Lunn email: [email protected] For all policy documents please scroll down to Gala Harriers Policies.

Club Benefits

Training sessions with Club coaches
Chance for London Marathon place if unsuccessful in the Ballot.
Club affiliation to Scottish Athletics

Additional Benefits

Members are entitled to a 10% discount on purchases at most running sports shops such as Run and Become or The Sweatshop.

Gala Harriers social events – it is not all about running as there are various social events arranged throughout the year. Upcoming events should be listed on the calendar page.

The club would prefer online membership however you can still download paper form, junior membership may be restricted please check for latest information before completing paper membership.

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Junior members agree with the Gala Harriers Charter and code of conduct, this is included in the online membership signup.

To download a copy of the Charter and code of conduct please select the link: Junior Members Charter 2018

London Marathon Entries

If you are interested in running the London Marathon but did not succeed with your ballot application then don’t despair – Yet. Each year the Club receives 1 guaranteed places and our own ballot for those who failed through the main ballot takes place around Christmas.

Scottish Athletics Affiliation

Gala Harriers as a club is affiliated to Scottish Athletics Ltd (SAL). Participation in the East District and National cross country races and other SAL organised events requires that you are a member as an individual. Becoming a member will then save you £2 on the entry fee to most SAL events.