Welcome to Stirling University Athletics club.
Through the use of our fantastic facilities and highly knowledgeable coaches we aim to provide something for each of our members. From the 60m sprinter to the marathoner we can cater for you. Once your membership is paid you can take your pick from seven different training sessions a week. Turn up whenever and as frequently as you would like and we will always do our best to make you feel welcome.
Our expertly qualified coaches take three sprints sessions, two endurance sessions as well as a strength and conditioning gym session each week.
We have two sprinting sessions available. The first is hosted by Kevin Reynolds. This group is for more experienced athletes who are not new to the sport. We also offer a training group for beginner and social athletes who are wanting to train for fitness with the option of performance too. These sessions will by taken by David Cummings. This group will allow newer athletes to the sport train with athletes of similar ability and experience so that it is less daunting when you first start training. Both sprinitng groups take place at the same time and same place each week.
We also offer jumps and throws training provided by former student Janelle McGurk who has vast experience in jumping and coaching. Jumps and throws sessions are on the same training days and times as the sprint sessions.
The endurance sessions are hosted by Derek Easton, who is also coach of Central Athletics Club based here in Stirling. Endurance sessions consist of either track, grass, road, trail, or hill work and run from 5-7pm every Tuesday and Thursday.
The details on how to contact us and training times should be found on this page. Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
Do you already have a coach?
If you are coming to Stirling University and you already have a coach then as long as you pay your membership then you will be able to train at the same time as everybody else and you will be welcome to follow your own training plan. If our training times don't fit in with your plans then we will be able to book the track for you at a more convenient time. You also do not NEED to train with us. Become a member with our club and you can compete but if you are still wanting to train with your coach that is not a problem whatsoever.
Membership:
There are two tiers of membership. The first is our competition membership, this costs £55. If you opt for the competitive membership we will cover the cost of all your entry fees when you compete for SUAC at any of the official university competitions. If you decide to go for our non-competition membership, which is aimed at our recreational or social members who are less interested in competing and more interested in relaxed running for fitness, you will only pay £30 but we will not cover your entry fees for any competitions you decide to enter.
Both tiers of membership entitle you to participate in any of our training sessions.
Contact details:
stirlinguniversityathletics@gmail.com
@stiruni_athletics on Instagram
'SUAC Members' on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/groups/209660899066718)
President - Angelica Oparinde
Vice President - Daniel Bruce
Secretary - Ronald Hunter
Training times are as follows:
Sprints and Field sessions (Kevin, Janelle and David)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6.00pm - Meet at the track
Endurance Sessions taken by Derek Easton
Tuesdays and Thursdays - 5pm - Meet at the track.
Booking the track
If you would like to train at a time out with our advertised times contact one of the committee members and we will be able to book the track for you at a more suitable time.