ARC issued 243 race permits during 2009 which means that more than 1 out of every 8 races permitted by the sports governing bodies was held under the auspices of ARC ..... ARC welcomes SLPT Runners (Hampshire), taking the total membership to 166 clubs/organisations & 13362 individuals

ARC is the fully democratic and accountable governing body for running clubs, providing what they need at lower cost and without unnecessary regulation or paper heavy systems  

Clubs affiliating after 1.10.09 will pay 50% of the annual affiliation fee for the period up to 1st April 2010.

   The Association of Running Clubs

·         Annual affiliation fees – for the second year in succession ARC has reduced
its affiliation fees -  for the year commencing 1st April 2009 fees are being cut by 5%

·          Insurance – we will provide a comprehensive civil liability policy with improved cover for the coming year.

·         Race permits – we will issue race permits upon receipt of satisfactory applications

·         Rebated unattached levies – for 2009/10  you retain 70% of the unattached levies from your events (an effective reduction of 14% in the permit charges)

·         Minimum bureaucracy – we don’t require the personal details of your club members

·         No unnecessary controls – we won’t impose the use of licensed officials at your race

·         Advice and guidance –  on matters relevant to your activities  

·         Full democratic control  – Directors will be elected by the member clubs

More information

    Email - info@runningclubs.org.uk