We're a very friendly athletics club based in Victoria Park, east London. We have a wide range of members, from absolute beginners to world-class athletes. We also have members who specialise in coaching, officiating and timekeeping. If you want to find out more about the club, look at the About section.
Running is a great way to keep fit. It's even better when you're part of a running community that motivates, supports and socialises. We also provide you with competitive opportunities, if you want them. And you can try us out absolutely free for two weeks before committing.
If you're interested in road running, simply turn up at our clubhouse on a Tuesday or Thursday and be ready to run at 7 pm. Ask for the training organiser and he/she will ensure you're put with those of similar ability.
If you're a complete beginner and want some more tailored help, you may be interested in our Start2Run programme.
If you're interested in track and field, simply turn up at Mile End Stadium on a Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 to 7 pm. Ask to speak to one of the VPH and THAC coaches who'll advise you as to with which group to train.
If you're interested in joining to get involved more on the organisational side, then email us.
Bear in mind that the first two weeks are absolutely free to give you the time to decide whether you want to join or not.
Introducing young people to running, throwing and jumping is one of our most important goals. Most will never be international athletes, but we can all have fun, get fitter and make new friends. Once you are involved with the Club we can provide coaching in every field of athletics. Once with the club if you have a particular talent it will get noticed and we will be able to feed you through to top international coaching and support schemes. If you do well at school in athletics do join with us to nurture your talent in a way that will never be possible through school alone.
We expect parents to attend with children under 11 and do not encourage children under 9 to attend. To expand our activities for this age group we want more parents to get involved but you will be asked to complete our volunteer declaration form as part of our child protection policy.
Download and print off a membership form and send it to our membership secretary (details on the forms) along with a cheque. Alternatively to paying by cheque, you can set up a standing order.
If you have any questions, please email us.
