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Our sister club is
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Welcome to Sydney Striders!
We like to be known as Australia's
foremost club for people who enjoy
running. We encourage people to
participate in our sport through
excellence in the events we host and the
ways we foster the fraternity of
running. Most of all, our Club has a
great reputation for fun, fellowship and
mutual support.
Back in 1980 when we were founded,
Sydney Striders Road Runners Club
focussed on long distance running,
especially the marathon. Over the
years though, the Club's profile has
broadened to include every type of
runner from 10K fun runner to
experienced triathlete, orienteer,
track runner, and ultra-marathoner.
The common thread is that you enjoy
running. Sydney Striders welcomes
every runner - male or female, young
or old, social or competitive. The
diversity of members' interests and
abilities is one of the Club's
strengths.
Here are some of the benefits
Striders membership offers:
STaRs
(Sunday Training Runs)
These are group runs every Sunday
morning, on some 30 different
courses covering the most scenic
areas of Sydney's North Shore,
Eastern Suburbs, and Inner West.
Each STaR has a course map
indicating various distance options
from 10K to 30K. A choice of start
times between 6am (Members) and 7am
(Visitors) allows you to choose a
group which runs at your pace.
Groups are encouraged to stay
together so that no-one ends up
running on their own. Each STaR is
hosted by a Club member who provides
refreshments at nominal cost.
Post-run socialising is an important
part of Club spirit, giving runners
of different standards an
opportunity to catch up with each
other and swap stories or training
ideas.
Sydney Striders
10K Series
We organise an Open 10K race on the
first Saturday of every month, from
February through November, over six
different Sydney courses. It starts
at 7am and a handicap points system
operates for members so that you can
plot your progress over the months.
"The Blister"
The Club's magazine is a high
quality publication produced four
times a year. It contains
informative articles along with
entertaining 'running' stories -
achievements, disasters, training
tips, and Sunday morning gossip!
Club Colours
Members are encouraged to wear
Striders colours everywhere,
especially in team entries for major
outside events. All sorts of gear is
available in the distinctive green
and white Club colours, at very
reasonable prices.
Club Events - Races and Social
Club trophies and prizes are awarded
for members-only events. They
include a cross-country race and a
handicap half marathon. There is
also the popular 10k Series (open to
all) and the Super Series. Family
members are encouraged to join in
these events as well as post-STaR
barbecues, an annual Prizegiving
Breakfast, and an Awards Dinner.
Registered Athlete Status
The Club is affiliated with
Athletics New South Wales. This
enables Strider members to become
'Registered Athletes' for outside
events which require it.
Mid-week
Training Groups
In addition to our weekly STaRs and
monthly 10K races, there are several
groups of Striders who meet
informally for a regular run during
the week at different locations and
times.
Come
and join us
.... if you haven't already done so.
Please come to one of our Sunday 7am
or 10k runs to get a taste of what
Striders is all about. We're sure
you'll enjoy the experience, and we
look forward to welcoming you -
either as a visitor or as a new
member.
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