YOUR WELFARE
We take the welfare of all our members seriously and as part of that we have appointed two welfare officers that represent you on the club committee
What's it all about?
Welfare is essential to contribute to good practice within the club, develop performance and to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our runners, run leaders, officials and volunteers.
Welfare covers a range of issues including:
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Safeguarding
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Protecting
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Anti-bullying
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Equality
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Diversity
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Poor practice
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Disciplinary matters
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Grievances
The Welfare Officer’s role is to advise and support the club officers and committee, to respond to any concerns and to ensure that all leaders, officials and volunteers have completed any relevant checks.
Welfare – it is every members responsibility
All members are responsible to ensure the welfare of all those who participate and represent the club and our activities. As a member of the club, you have accepted the clubs Code of Conduct and as such, are expected to represent the standards that we uphold.
Under the Code of Conduct, all members should be secure and protected from abuse, maltreatment, discrimination or misconduct and to accept that each member has a right to equality regardless of age, sex, race, religious or social background.
We should all remember that members have varying aspirations and reasons for their membership, so we encourage, but never pressurise them to perform at a level at which they are not comfortable.
All members need to consider their own safeguarding and should conduct themselves accordingly as ambassadors of Pitsea Running Club.
MEET OUR
WELFARE OFFICERS
Michael and Katie have been appointed to help you feel comfortable and supported at all times when attending training sessions or other events organised by the club.
To get in contact you can either email or speak to them at our club runs.
Michael Gould
I started running in 2018 primarily to get more active and lose some weight, in 2019 I was reluctantly convinced by a friend to try out a club run I was hooked and had signed up as a member before the day was out.
With the help and support of PRC I have gone from just getting round a park run to achieving a sub 4 hour marathon in Manchester 2023 but for me the biggest bonus has been the positive impact running and particularly running with other club members has had on my mental health and wellbeing.
Pitsea Running club really really has something for everyone with a real "family" feel from serious running to casual social events and 1st or last there will always be someone there to cheer you over the line.
As Welfare officer I'm here at any time to listen and support anyone with concerns or worries just get in touch.
Katie Weir
When I moved to Essex I decided that I wanted to keep active and also socialise with like minded people. I started off with a few of the local parkruns and found people were so friendly, welcoming and very supportive it was such a good feel factor.
From this I was then introduced to a Tuesday track session organised by a local running club where I met so many members who were friendly and supportive and were there to offer guidance as and when I needed it. I also joined in on some of the cross country races which was such an eye opener and full of fun with a real team effort.
I decided to join Pitsea Running Club in May 2022 where I have made lots of new friends and kept my fitness level up with the help of regular social runs, races and club mates who have given me so much guidance and support in my running, it’s been amazing and I have never looked back.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.