Details of Our Club
Introduction to Wigan Harriers
Here at Wigan we have one of the very best athletics facilities in Great Britain. We have a stand for spectators which also houses an indoor track, long jump pit, pole vault area, throw area and weights room. Outside we have an eight lane track (with a ten lane home straight).
Every other Wednesday we have a physiotherapist available for consultation by our athletes. Our members don't only come from the Wigan Area they come from all over the north west!
Over recent seasons we have been very successful in competition both with individuals and teams. We are very proud to have athletes who represent their boroughs, their counties and also international athletes, as members of the club. However we are equally as proud of all of our other athletes who may not have achieved as much as some of their teammates, but endeavour to reach the highest levels of performance that they can. Without such athletes there would be no Wigan Harriers and indeed no athletics competition.
The club recognises the need for athletes to enjoy their sport and encourages young athletes to have fun in athletics, while working to improve their skills and reach their full potential. As a club we are always looking for new members and friends to either compete or to help in whatever way they are able, be it with coaching, helping at events or making cups of tea, all are welcome. (Especially with the tea).
So come on down and be part of a successful team. Please check out the contacts list to find out how you can get in touch with us, or come along on one of our training evenings when you can find people at the trackside to chat with them and find out more about how you could possibly help. If getting down to the track is difficult, you can always telephone, fax or e-mail us. You will find all the details you need to contact us on the Contacts Page.
Leagues competed in:
- UK Women's League
- Northern Men's League
- National Junior League for Men and Women
- National Young Athlete's League for Boys and Girls
- Mid Lancs Track and Field League
- Mid Lancs Cross Country League
We are also once again registered for road running and will be entering teams into various competitions as they occur.
Directions to our Club
From M61
Exit Junction at 6 marked Chorley/Horwich.
Top of slip road, turn left.
Roundabout, turn left.
Lights,
take filter lane and turn right.
Stay on the road for about half mile, you will pass a pub on a bend on the left
hand side.
As the road straightens, you will see a church on the left.
Turn left directly before onto Hall
Lane.
Stay on this road for about 1 mile.
Come to a mini-roundabout and turn right. This is Market Street,
Hindley.
Through pelican crossing, you will come to crossroads with lights (Bird I’th Hand Pub).
Turn right
towards Wigan Town Centre.
Stay on road for one and half miles and will you pass Walmesley Park on the left and soon
after KFC.
Go straight through the lights, then through pedestrian crossing and over canal bridge.
At mini-roundabout,
turn left past Bulldog Tools.
At traffic lights go straight on passing Magistrates Court on the right.
Take left hand
lane through 2 sets of traffic lights and bear left.
Take the middle lane and bear right. Stay in left hand lane.
You will pass Wigan Pier on the right.
The left hand lane will bear left (almost opposite the Ambulance Station).
You will come to a major junction (Saddle Junction).
Keep in the right hand lane and turn right at the lights (signposted
Preston) with fire station directly ahead of you.
At first traffic light turn right (towards ASDA).
At mini-roundabout,
go straight on.
Round a bend and Robin Park Arena is on your right.
From M6 (Approaching from the South)
Leave the M6 at Junction 25.
Join the A49 by turning left at the motorway exit roundabout and follow the signs to Wigan.
Keep straight on at the next roundabout and at subsequent traffic lights.
At the next roundabout complex proceed towards Wigan,
but be ready to filter left at the traffic lights.
The road on the left is Robin Park Road.
Turn right at 1st set of
traffic lights into Soho Street.
At the small roundabout, take the second exit into Loire Drive.
The Arena is situated on
the right.
From M6 (Approaching from the North)
Leave the M6 at junction 26.
Turn right on to the A577 and follow signs to Wigan.
Go through 2 sets of road junction
traffic lights and arrive at the roundabout complex as above.
Follow directions from there.
Facilities
Not so many athletic clubs are as lucky as Wigan Harriers. We can boast one of the best stadia in the North West. (You can click on any of the three images below to see a larger version of the picture)
Pictured left is the home straight and the main stand of the Robin Park Stadium, at the centre of the Robin Park
Complex. We may not be able to guarantee weather as fine as in our picture, but a good venue and good competition,
we can guarantee!
The Indoor Track is something special. We do not have to worry about the weather here, just the times. Seven lanes,
well lit, along with pole vault, high jump, long jump and triple jump facilities, a throwing net and also a weights
room. This has to be the envy of many clubs, and it's all here at Wigan Harriers.
Our own club room. From our own personal "war bunker" we plot the downfall of our opponents. Actually, all we do is
produce the team sheets, and discuss how the training of our teams and individuals is going. Still, it's something
that many clubs have to do without!
Training Times
Training times at our club are as follows:
| Day & Time | Age Group | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday & Wednesday (6.30pm) | 11 years old and over | General coaching sessions for all aspects of athletics |
| Friday (6.30pm) | 7 - 10 year olds | Activities concentrating on learning through fun |
| Tuesday & Thursday (Various) | Generally 15 years old upwards | Specialised coaching for the more serious athletes |
| Weekends | All ages | Track is available (unless meetings are being held) for anyone to train if they wish |
Please bear in mind that this is the general structure of our training sessions. Most athletes train on the days specified by their coaches! If you join the Harriers and team up with a particular coach, they will let you know what days and times they expect you to be available for training.
Membership 2008
Please call in at Robin Park to sign a membership form and come and join us. Alternatively, click on the link below and print off a form and complete it before bringing it along to us. Membership fees for 2008 (which include the North of England Athletic Association membership charge AND NOW INCLUDE A £5 REGISTRATION FEE FROM UK ATHLETICS) are as follows:
| Age Group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under 10 years | £17.00 |
| 10 to 14 years | £28.00 |
| 15 to 19 years | £30.00 |
| Senior Students | £30.00 |
| Seniors (Over 20) | £38.00 |
| Family Membership | £53.00 |
Click here for a Membership Form (pdf file)
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