Tattenhall Runners - HOW DOES IT WORK ?

Have you ever wondered how Tattenhall Runners is organised? How do the races we organise operate so smoothly, what makes our social events so timely and pleasureable, how do our stories find their way into the local press, how come you have qualified coaches to lead you every club night, what makes this website such a good place to visit, what binds this all together to make our club work so well ?

Every single activity is organised and managed by volunteers, a small group of people who offer their services and time to ensure that our club runs smoothly. We call them - The Committee. Here's how it all works and who does what currently. If you would like to help too, please mention it to a committee member. Fresh faces and new ideas are always most welcome.

Tattenhall Runners – Committee 2008/09

Roles and current holder

Chair – Peter Taylor

Co-ordinate all club activities via committee

Liaison with Tattenhall Recreation Club via the central committee

Secretary – Steve Hammond

Maintain club membership records

Keep a record of minutes, correspondence & Club constitution

Act as point of contact for external organisations & distribute incoming information

Treasurer – Trevor Gilbertson

Control and record club income & outgoings.

Coaching Rep – Mark Smith

Oversee coaching activity within the club

Mentoring of new coaches and facilitate participation in courses run by UK Athletics

Ensure athletes have access to advice regarding training

Road Captain(s) – Andy Blair & Liz Crawshaw

Generate team spirit amongst members

Encourage attendance at B/L & Championship events

Arrange for collection of tags & place list at B/L races

Cross Country Captain – Mike Whiteside

Generate team spirit amongst members

Encourage attendance at XC events

Fell Captain – Dave Sykes

Provide newcomers with advice and information

Arrange which races form the Club Fell Championship, encourage participation and process results

Co-ordinate participation in team events such as the British Fell Relays Championship

Social Secretaries – Cath Jones & Alison Smith

Organise main social events, such as Christmas Meal and the annual Awards Night

General committee members – Sue Ellis & Nick Holmes

Attend committee meetings to provide advice, ideas, opinions and practical help

Tattenhall Runners: Non-Committee Roles 2008/09

The following are roles within the club that do not necessarily require membership on the committee (but in reality are often carried out by committee members).

Roles and current holder

Webmaster - Steve Hammond

To manage and update the website

To develop the website to include more features and content

Kit rep – Jen Taylor

To ensure various items of club kit (crucially vests) are available to members

To manage orders for items of clubs kit

External communications – Dave Oldfield

To provide regular articles about the club’s activities to the local press

Race Directors

To organise the club’s races, i.e.:

Llantysilio Fell race (held in April) – Nick Holmes