IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE…
Our application to affiliate with Scottish Athletics, and thus become a real proper grown up running club, has been SUCCESSFUL! This makes West Edinburgh Running Club officially Edinburgh’s newest running club!
This is an historic day in the life of the club. Dom and I would like to mark this special occasion by thanking the club for their support, and most importantly their belief in us, as we have taken on this amazing, and sometimes overwhelming journey:
- Thanks to the coaching team; Daphne, Stuart and Jan for their commitment, hard-work, talent, and positivity that has allowed so many people in the club to achieve and exceed their goals over the last six months.
- Thanks to the committee; Rhea, Alice, Susie, Stuart and Tom for the advice, support and knowledge that allowed us to take this idea Dom and I had and turn it into something real, tangible, and most importantly sustainable. Your dedication to the club and its members got us here and will ensure the club continues for years to come.
- And thank you to the membership. Those of you who signed up early, not knowing how the club would be developed. You gave us confidence that we could achieve these lofty goals, and the motivation to meet the standards you rightly expect of us.
- Lastly, member or not, thank you to everyone reading this, whether you come every week, join us sporadically or if you’re thinking about joining us in the future. Thank you for caring about the development of this club…and watch this space, because we’re just getting started!
So, what does this mean for the club? We have lots to tell you, but we’re not quite there yet! We are pulling together a communication that will go out next week to our members detailing how the news will affect you, and what happens next! In the comments below you are more than welcome to ask any questions, but rather than answer here we will incorporate the answers into next week’s formal communication.
From the bottom of our hearts. Thank you. We are so excited about the future of the club and hope you are too.
Alan and Dom
Chairs of (Scottish Athletics affiliated!) West Edinburgh Running Club