Join Us
Unfortunately at present we don’t allow under 17’s to train with us. You must be over 17 to join the RVR.
All RVRs must be a member of Welsh Athletics which costs £17.50 per year payable March / early April. This is separate from the cost to join the club.
To join the RVR club costs a further £6.00 a month payable preferably by bank transfer as this make it easier for the club treasurer to keep tabs on payments. This money goes to provide training night contributions, insurance cover, club AAW affiliation, the remainder goes towards the day to day running of the club, e.g. subsidising club kit, changing facilities.
Come along and give us a try for a few weeks, then if you want to join - totally up to you, you are under no obligation.
All RVRs must be a member of Welsh Athletics which costs £17.50 per year payable March / early April. This is separate from the cost to join the club.
To join the RVR club costs a further £6.00 a month payable preferably by bank transfer as this make it easier for the club treasurer to keep tabs on payments. This money goes to provide training night contributions, insurance cover, club AAW affiliation, the remainder goes towards the day to day running of the club, e.g. subsidising club kit, changing facilities.
Come along and give us a try for a few weeks, then if you want to join - totally up to you, you are under no obligation.
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Beginners Sessions (Monday & Wednesday)
You don’t need experience just an enthusiasm to learn. RVR Beginners group is for people aged 17 years and over who are looking to get into running, coming back from injury or have just started out on their own. The group is organised by Dave Reed assisted by other RVR Members who are able to give up their free time to help out. We usually run Beginners programmes a couple of times a year with the aim of progressing to main Club after the 10 week programme. For those who are not quite ready we offer a follow-on Improvers programme where we continue to build your running fitness in a small group. |
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Each beginners programme consists of a number of sessions, that includes a warm-up, movement skills, a run/walk or run and cool down with stretches.
After completing the programme(s), all we ask is that you then become a member of our main club and pay monthly cons of £6,which includes your membership fee. Each member is required to purchase a club vest and be affiliated to the Athletics Association of Wales, which is renewable every April at a cost of £17.50.
There will always be experienced runners with each group, therefore nobody will get left behind. This also applies to the Improvers group at 7pm. See our RVR Beginners Facebook page (and beginners forms below) for more details and news of future sessions!
After completing the programme(s), all we ask is that you then become a member of our main club and pay monthly cons of £6,which includes your membership fee. Each member is required to purchase a club vest and be affiliated to the Athletics Association of Wales, which is renewable every April at a cost of £17.50.
There will always be experienced runners with each group, therefore nobody will get left behind. This also applies to the Improvers group at 7pm. See our RVR Beginners Facebook page (and beginners forms below) for more details and news of future sessions!
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Main Club Sessions (1900hrs)
We always welcome new members; so whether you are a complete beginner (see above), a seasoned athlete or like the majority of us somewhere in between, come along and train with us one night and see how you feel. We train come rain or shine and even snow every Monday and Wednesday (except Bank Holidays) at the Rhondda Sports Centre, Ystrad. Changing facilities are available we must use the dry changing areas from around 1840hrs, and then congregate in the reception foyer at 1900hrs. We currently have two to three training groups depending on the time of year and upcoming races. Usually the group(s) will try and stay together and the ladies don’t run on their own unless they ask to. |
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Social Side
Firstly, I can assure you that you will always find somebody willing to share a pint or six with you !!! (Lucozade or preferably Strongbow!). The club has an active social side, members usually meet for a drink after training and in December we have the annual Christmas Party, and the Presentation evening usually takes place in January/February”.
Firstly, I can assure you that you will always find somebody willing to share a pint or six with you !!! (Lucozade or preferably Strongbow!). The club has an active social side, members usually meet for a drink after training and in December we have the annual Christmas Party, and the Presentation evening usually takes place in January/February”.
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Pack Run
The pack run tries to ensure that at least once a month we run as a complete unit. Faster runners are required to turn for the slower runners and take up the tail. The same course is used every month with several escape routes for those who do not wish to follow the full 7 mile course. Faster runners can use this as a speed session or you can take it as a slow run but the idea is we run together as one club. |
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