Welcome to the home of Mid Wales Athletics
Maldwyn Harriers is a friendly and welcoming athletics club in Mid Wales offering athletic opportunities for both junior and senior athletes, from absolute beginners wanting to run their first 5k to supporting talented athletes to compete at the highest level.
For our junior athletes, we run several after school training sessions a week. For adults, we run beginners courses, social runs, and more structured speedwork sessions. We also organise a series of local races that bring the whole club together and are fun for all ages and abilities.
We are based at the Maldwyn Leisure Centre in Newtown, Powys
(Plantation Lane, SY16 1LH).
Membership
Membership to the club gives the athlete insurance cover, membership to Welsh Athletics but most importantly membership to a friendly group of athletes all prepared to help each other.
For Senior members the cost of yearly membership is £32.00 which covers insurance and Welsh Athletics registration. You can download the membership form here- https://maldwynharriers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/24.25-Maldwyn-Club-NEW-Members-Form.pdf
For Juniors the membership fee is £20. This includes insurance and Welsh Athletics registration. You can register using the following link: https://www.entrycentral.com/maldwynjuniormembership
Code of Conduct
We adhere to the Welsh Athletics Codes of Conduct, and we expect our athletes and parents to also. Please click here for further information.
Membership fees are due on 1st April each year.
Further Information
More information can be obtained from the Club Secretary (Dave Peters) on 01686 630344 or enquiries@maldwynharriers.org.uk, or any other committee member.
Our junior athletes are given grounding in all the athletics disciplines (running, jumping and throwing) and we encourage them to have fun and try a wide variety of events to find their own personal specialty.
We support all athletes to develop and reach their own potential, and enable them to compete with confidence at any level. We are equally pleased to see athletes come along and have fun, enjoy taking part and reach their own personal best no matter what level.
Training is supervised by qualified and licenced by UK Athletics coaches.
- The juniors meet on a Wednesday evening at the Maldwyn Leisure Centre track in two different groups
- 5:30 to 6:30 pm – Primary School Group for Years 3-6.
- 6:30 to 8:00 pm – Secondary School Group for Years 7 and above.
- For the older athletes there is also a session on Friday evenings between 6pm and 7pm to improve their technique (invitation only)
- The cost is £2 per session
- Circuits for the older junior athletes (strength and conditioning training) is now on Mondays 6-7pm on the track (£1.50).
- We also have a Juniors Facebook page which parents of junior athletes can request to join: if your child attends the training sessions this will give more information about competitions and activities going on within the Junior section of the Club
peer aWe run a range of training sessions for our adult athletes, suitable for all abilities, led by qualified and licenced UK Athletics Running Fitness Coaches.
For any updates, please follow our Facebook page
Beginners
A social, fun 10 week beginners course for both men and women set during term-time, Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm at Back Lane Car Park. The course starts with walking and gentle jogging, and concludes with a celebratory, chip-timed 5k event on week 10. Everyone supported to go at their own pace.
Intermediates
These sessions are for those who can now run 3 miles/5k and wish to carry on running on a weekly basis with an organised group. During these nights slow, steady runs will be approximately 4-6 miles (6-10k) in length and will enable you to consolidate your running skills and become a more confident runner. All runners will be supported in running their own pace. £2 a session, or pay by block. Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm at Back Lane Car Park. These sessions are free to members and all runners are encouraged to join the club.
Men
Social runs every Wednesday at 6pm at Back Lane Car Park (apx 6-8 miles). Free.
Circuits
Strength and conditioning training. Mondays 6-7pm at Newtown High School. £2 per session.
Sunday Striders
Social run for all abilities, often exploring scenic routes at your own pace. Sundays 8:00am at Back Lane Car Park. Free. Click here for the Sunday Striders Facebook group. More info here too.
The club is involved in a number of events and competitions throughout the year. For our calendar events, please see our Events page
Club Championship
A series of different types of running races over a variety of terrains (road, multi, trail, fell, track) and distances. Athletes who complete the required number will be awarded a t-shirt and be eligible for a prize.
Maldwyn Harriers Summer Series
The club organises a summer series of 5 races, which typically include a fun run for the juniors, consisting of two 5k events, a point to point race, and two multi-terrain events of apx 4.5 miles. These are open to club and non-club members. To be eligible for a prize and free t-shirt, athletes must complete 4 out of 5 races.
Mid Wales Summer 5k Championships
A series of summer 5k road races organised by different clubs within Mid Wales. Open to club and non-club members.
Junior Endurance Challenge
A series of races over a variety of terrains. Athletes who complete the required number will be awarded a t-shirt.
Track and Field
We are part of the Cheshire League in which athletes from the age of 9 to veterans can compete. For our junior athletes we are also in the Shropshire Young Athletes League. Many of our young athletes also compete in other Track and Field events, e.g. Wrexham Games.
Cross Country
During the winter, the juniors take part in the Shropshire Youth Athletes Cross Country League, and the seniors take part in the Herefordshire Cross Country League.
We have a strong team of dedicated and passionate volunteers who run the club. The club is an entirely voluntary organisation with all officials, coaches, team managers, leaders and others providing many hours of their time entirely free of charge. Help is always needed and volunteers will receive a warm welcome! Please get in touch if you’d like to find out more about volunteering with the club.
Our Committee
Chairman: Paul Beeson
Vice-Chairman: Mark Saunders
Treasurer: Chris Copus
Secretary: Dave Peters
Junior Athletes: Reece Moles and Owen Chesher
Ladies: Jill Hillman
Men: Glyn Fletcher
Membership: Rachel Williams
Junior Membership: Chris Copus
Our Coaches
Athletics Coaches
Dave Peters
Chris Copus
Mark Saunders
Reece Moles
Owen Chesher
Sharon Jones
Coaching Assistants
Sharon Lloyd
Jayne Breeze
Ryan Edwards
Ffion Price
Carole Williams