ARC giving back
ARC is proud of its contribution to the local community.
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The people of Aldridge kindly give way to us on their roads and pavements to help us run safely on club nights and on race day.
Volunteering at community events is a simple way for us to say ‘thank you’. We also aim to support local running events – without volunteers these events could not take place and we would not be able to participate as runners. Each week we will see a number of club members' names on the list of parkrun volunteers and we have several Run Directors in the club. And of course, the main event – Aldridge Running Festival! Members’ support is crucial for this event, we cannot have too many volunteers across the children's, 5km and 10km events, as well as in the weeks before to help prepare and promote. The event has a great reputation and we want to make it bigger and better each year! |
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There are some key events ARC loves to support each year – please take a look below - and we look forward to seeing as many of you as possible showcasing our brilliant club at its best!
parkrun
Date/Time: Saturdays, 08:30 - 10.30 (ish - depending on role)
Location: Various, including Walsall Arboretum, Sutton Park, Chasewater, Brunswick Park (Wednesbury).
What’s involved: Various roles, including run director, set up, take down, pre-event course check, variety of roles during the event, token sorting afterwards - something to suit everyone!
Location: Various, including Walsall Arboretum, Sutton Park, Chasewater, Brunswick Park (Wednesbury).
What’s involved: Various roles, including run director, set up, take down, pre-event course check, variety of roles during the event, token sorting afterwards - something to suit everyone!
Aldridge Christmas Tree Festival
Date/Time: Usually 1st weekend in December.
Location: Aldridge Methodist Church
What’s involved: Help decorate the tree to promote ARC (Thursday evening). Steward and/or serve refreshments during the event.
Location: Aldridge Methodist Church
What’s involved: Help decorate the tree to promote ARC (Thursday evening). Steward and/or serve refreshments during the event.
Hosting Cross Country League RaceS
Date/Time: One Saturday afternoon, November - February. Not every year - depends on need
Location: Aldridge Airport
What’s involved: Marshalling the course. Some members also involved in pre-event planning, paperwork etc, including liaising with the Cross Country League, EA referee and with the Council.
Location: Aldridge Airport
What’s involved: Marshalling the course. Some members also involved in pre-event planning, paperwork etc, including liaising with the Cross Country League, EA referee and with the Council.
Food Bank Run
Date/Time: Dates announced
Location: Stick & Wicket
What’s involved: Bringing a donation to the club before your usual Tuesday run
Location: Stick & Wicket
What’s involved: Bringing a donation to the club before your usual Tuesday run
Aldridge Running Festival – parkrun takeovers
Date/Time: Usually between March and June
Location: Local parkruns
What’s involved: All parkrun volunteer roles, handing out leaflets
Location: Local parkruns
What’s involved: All parkrun volunteer roles, handing out leaflets
Aldridge Running Festival - preparation
Date/Time: Throughout late May/early June each year
Location: Aldridge area
What’s involved: Delivering road closure leaflets to residents, packing race finishers’ bags
Location: Aldridge area
What’s involved: Delivering road closure leaflets to residents, packing race finishers’ bags
Aldridge Running Festival
Date/Time: Usually 2nd Sunday in June, approx 08:00 -13:00 although some roles start at 0600.
Location: Aldridge area
What’s involved: Marshalling all races, handing out finishers’ bags, set up, take down...
Location: Aldridge area
What’s involved: Marshalling all races, handing out finishers’ bags, set up, take down...
Remembrance Day Parade
Date/Time: Remembrance Sunday
Location: Aldridge Community Centre and War Memorial
What’s involved: Marshalling, handing out programmes
Location: Aldridge Community Centre and War Memorial
What’s involved: Marshalling, handing out programmes
