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What we offer our members
What does Edgemead Runners offer their members?
Our motto is “Fitness and friendship”.
The club was founded in 1992 but at that stage surely no one would have believed the importance of these words. Our motto is actually saying that we need to make time to be healthy and to make and maintain our friendships in the days that we are living in. By adhering to our motto how can one go wrong?
Statistics
On a weekly basis results are available from races in which Edgemead members have participated are displayed on our web site under the RESULTS section of this site and is available to all members. Members can subscribe to the site and once signed on will be able to view their individual results for all the races that they have competed in whilst a member of Edgemead Runners.
Weekly club activities
Weekly club activities take place throughout the year and offer the following to the members of the club: Club pack runs from the clubhouse every Thursday (see front page for details). On Wednesdays the members either participate in official races sanctioned by WPA. On Saturdays members have a choice of races within the Province or one of the surrounding Provinces. On Sundays members are again offered the odd race or attend the club pack run.
FIGLERS (Fast Improving Gents and Ladies Edgemead Runners) - BEGINNERS GROUP
One of our experienced runners will meet you on Tuesday's to run / walk the 3km time trial route and on Thursday's behind the Edgemead Library. Walkers are welcome as we normally split up into 2 grougs - one the run/walk group and then the walkers group.
Pilates
We offer free Pilates classes to all members every Monday night from 18h00 - 18h45 at the club.
Club night
The first Tuesday of each month is the club’s social get-together night where all members have the opportunity to bring their families along and enjoy the evening. Runners who excelled in the previous month are rewarded at these evenings. Although the club does not have a main sponsor, the rewards that these runners receive are made possible by the Tygervalley branch of Sportsmans Warehouse and Marc Smith, one of our members. Marc provides running supplements and running gear every month in the form of GU, GU2O and Brooks running shoes on alternative months.
Social events
Other social events include two annual pasta gatherings prior to Two Oceans and Comrades Ultra Marathons, the family weekend away which the club subsidises and social gatherings such as motivational speakers and demonstrations aimed at family and friends.
Event organisation
Edgemead Runners assist or host a number of prominent annual road races. This includes The Womens Day Challenge - 10km and 5km (fun run) and the Runners Memorial Race.
The Womens Day Challenge is held on the 9th of August which celebrates National Women’s Day and each year a different charity benefits financially from this event.
The Runners Memorial Race is held annually on the 31st of December and the purpose of this race is to pay tribute to all runners who have passed away. Edgemead Runners assisted the Lion’s Club with hosting the Tygerberg Street Mile and “Right for Sight” benefited financially from this event this year.
Before, during and after these events club members pledge their support and devote their time to the success of these races by offering to attend meetings, help with entries and registration, be parking marshals, route marshals and assisting at watering tables on the day of the event.
Club gazebo
The club gazebo is up at most races and at all major road races and at the Powerade League races. Refreshing drinks and snacks are supplied to all Edgemead runners present at the Powerade League races and at some of the main races. This gives the members an opportunity to chat about their race and relax.
Web site
The web site is update weekly with the latest results and race reports or when there is a need.
Weekly updates
A weekly email (which is also published on the web) is sent to all members informing them of what is happening in the club, general information, items of interest, race results and reports, upcoming races etc.
Awards
A brief description regarding possible awards and rewards are given below but for more detailed information please refer to our web site under the AWARDS section. The following seven distances, 10, 15, 21.1, 30, 42.2, 56 and Comrades are currently used by Edgemead Runners to rewards their members. The official running year of Edgemead Runners is from October to September.
Participation awards
Powerade League Series:
WPA offer clubs the opportunity to compete within the Powerade League Series against each other during each month of the year. Each club member obtains points at these races according to their finishing times, points achieved by club members contribute to that of the club. Individual points of each Edgemead member are tabled and this information is available in the stats file. Club members who participate in nine of the twelve Power League Series races will receive a participation award at the annual awards evening.
Most league points
The club member with the most points after the twelve races within the Powerade League Series will be the winner of the Powerade League Series club competition.
Cross Country Series
The Cross Country Series starts in May and finishes in August and consists of eight races and the WPA Cross Country Championships. Club members that participate in five of the eight Cross Country Series races and in the WPA Cross Country Championships will receive a participation award at the annual awards evening.
Time Trial Competition
Once a year our members get the opportunity to participate, without stop watches, over a ten week period in this competition. Each participating member receives a starting or goal time and is required to improve this time and or this improved time during the duration of the competition. Points are allocated according to the performance of each competitor, the sum of the best eight results determine the member or members who will win the competition and these member or members will receive a participation award at the annual awards evening.
Most races
The club member, female or male, that ran the most race annually during the period October to September will receive this participation award at the annual awards evening.
Most kilometres
Female and male club member that ran the most races during the running year will receive this participation award at the annual awards evening.
Distance awards
To achieve a distance award it is required of a member to achieve a specific number of race kilometres.
For a gold award you need to run more that 1000km, for a silver between 750km and 999km and for a bronze between 500km and 749km. You will receive this participation award at the annual awards evening.
Best times
Female and male club member that ran the best times in the seven distances will receive this participation award at the annual awards evening.
Merit awards
To achieve a merit award it is required of a member to achieve specific times once in three of the seven distances. Gold, silver and bronze merit awards are available and with improved performances during our running year you can obtain one of these awards at our annual awards evening.
Incentive awards
Members can obtain monetary rewards when meeting the following criteria:
National colours, provincial colours, completing an official race within the top three positions, ladies and men, and for improving club records in any of the seven distances.
By achieving the times as set out in the incentive scheme tables for the seven distances members can also obtain monetary rewards for their performances.
Major Awards
The Tyger Aquatics Floating Trophy
Awarded to members for regular participation and consistent performances during the Cross Country season
Edgemead Primary School Junior Shield
Awarded to the most promising junior boy
Walker Trophy
Awarded to the most promising junior girl
The 7-11 Shield
Awarded to the most improved runner in terms of time and/or distance improvement over the previous year
Video Express Trophy
Awarded to the runner with the best spirit in the club. One who best reflects our motto: “Fitness and Friendship”
Edgemead High School Bronze Shoe
Awarded to the most persevering runner
Verdi’s Bronze Shoe
Awarded to the best single performance by an individual in terms of time and position in a particular event
Isle of Man Trophy
Awarded to the Master or Grandmaster who has achieved the most during the past year
Cape Trophies Shield
Awarded to the most dedicated club member
Michell Mase Memorial Cup
Awarded at the Chairman’s discretion for outstanding achievement during the year
Van Schalkwyk Family Trophy
Awarded for the Ladies’ Runner of the Year
Garden Cities Shield
Awarded to the Men’s Runner of the Year |
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Upcoming Races
Medihelp Tekkie Challenge
5 km
2010-09-11
Jan Kriel School, School Street, Kuilsriver
07:50
Clive Idas 082 784 5783 |
Medihelp Tekkie Challenge
10 km
2010-09-11
Jan Kriel School, School Street, Kuilsriver
07:30
Clive Idas 082 784 5783 |
Crazy Store/New Balance Khayelitsha
5 km
2010-09-12
Khayelitsha Rugby Club
08:00
Patience 083 946 7154 |
Crazy Store/New Balance Khayelitsha
10 km
2010-09-12
Khayelitsha Rugby Club
07:45
Patience 083 946 7154 |
Crazy Store/New Balance Khayelitsha
21.1 km
2010-09-12
Khayelitsha Rugby Club
07:30
Patience 083 946 7154 |
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