MEMBERSHIP
OK I want to Join! What Next?
Next step is to contact us and give us an idea about your current fitness levels, once we have an understanding about you and what you are trying to achieve we can guide you into the appropriate group to run with that matches your ability.
If you still like it and you want to join, then download the membership form , print it out, fill it out and return it to us! that's it!
How do I renew my Membership
We have introduced an online renewal system which makes joining and renewals as simple as possible, you will receive a payment link by email in December / January follow the link to process payment.
2022 Fees
Fees are outlined below with discounts for families
1 Adult €90 2 Adult €160
1 Child €75 2 Child €140
3 Child €180 4 Child €220
Families
1 Adult 1 Child €155
1 Adult 2 Child €205
1 Adult 3 Child €245
1 Adult 4 Child €285
2 Adult 1 Child €195
2 Adult 2 Child €235
2 Adult 3 Child €275
2 Adult 4 Child €315
Welcome
We Welcome new Members all year round, have a glance at our Facebook page & this website to see what we are all about, We cater for everyone from beginners through to international elite athletes.
The Benefits of joining are great!
By arranging to meet with other runners in the club, you will be encouraged to run regularly, and this will make it easier to continue running
You’ll get advice
Experienced runners in the club will inform you on how to start running, how to avoid injury, how to improve, good routes to run in the area, entering events, how to run at different speeds and over different distances, build distances etc
You will get motivation and enjoyment
When running with other people, and you will find that the miles slip past on your long runs as you chat with new friends
The biggest benefit of joining us is the fact you'll be training with others
You will meet people with a similar passion for exercise and running
A team atmosphere has been shown to push runners to a new level of performance
You'll also be expanding your social circle to meet new friends.
It's also safer to run in a group than by yourself
You'll be seen by traffic much easier if you're running with a gang of athletes.
AAI Affiliated
Cilles Athletic Club are affialiated with Athletics Ireland and the added benefits are as follows
Insurance
As a member of Cilles Athletic club you are also registering with Athletics Ireland, membership provides third party insurance cover for our members. This insurance covers you at training sessions organised by Athletics Ireland Affiliated Clubs.
Eligibility to Compete at National Championship Events
Only Athletics Ireland members are permitted to compete at National Championships.
Athlete Development
Athletics Ireland provide support for developing & promising athletes by running squad days, both Provincially & Nationally.
Competition
Athletics Ireland provides a comprehensive programme of competition for all age levels from Juvenile to Master