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Club Officers

The following members hold specific roles within the club.

RoleNameContact
PresidentRonnie Woods
ChairmanMatt Gwilymdchchair@gmail.com
SecretaryMitch Marshallsecretary@durhamcityharriers.org.uk
TreasurerTony McNeilltreasurer@durhamcityharriers.org.uk
Membership Secretary (Seniors)Matt Gwilymdchmembership@gmail.com
Membership Secretaries (Juniors)Abi Thompson/Helen Blackdchmembership@gmail.com
Welfare Officer (Male)Niall Salmondurhamcityharrierscommittee@gmail.com
Welfare Officer (Female)Chloe Fosterdurhamcityharrierscommittee@gmail.com
Communications & Engagement LeadSteph Hall-BarronContact via Spond
Website AdministratorScott Watsonadmin@durhamcityharriers.org.uk
Social/Events SecretaryHelen GwilymContact via Spond
Kit LeadHelen BlackContact via Spond
Grand Prix CoordinatorFemke van Drevengrandprix@durhamcityharriers.org.uk
Club PromotionSam Newington
Junior Team Management AssistantsMichael Mason/Abi Thompson
CLUB CAPTAINS
Cross-Country (Male)Phil Tickner
Cross-Country (Female)Lizzie Lupton
Road Race (Male)VACANT
Road Race (Female)VACANT
Track & Field (Male)VACANT
Track & Field (Female)VACANT
COACHES
Qualified CoachesGeorge McKayHead Coach & Coordinator
Tia AndersonSprint Coach (Short Distance)
Karl MurraySprint Coach (Short Distance)
Peter GrimoldbyEndurance Running (18+ Age Groups)
John NashEndurance Running (Middle Distance)
Cian RynneEndurance Running (18+ Age Groups)
Matt GwilymEndurance Running
Femke van DrevenEndurance Running
Assistant CoachesArthur Reed
Megan Stenhouse
Run LeadersAndy Biggs
Ian Farmer
Dionne Hammil
Niall Salmon
Charlie Wright
Paul Ginsberg
Steph Hall-Barron

Elections for positions on our committee are held each year at the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). We’re always looking for people who want to get involved so if you’re interested in any role, contact any committee member.

All Coaches hold full England Athletics coaching qualifications in their specialisms. All Run Leaders hold an England Athletics ‘Leadership in Running Fitness’ qualification.