Annual Report
This last year has been a real year of transition. And although we have come so far, we as a committee are still on a journey.
There has been a lot learn, certainly for myself as a senior officer, and the committee. However we as a collective have prioritised how we keep NMH in its current financial position of strength. To do this we have prioritised on ensuring that we have the team of volunteers to enable us to be self sufficient, in facilitating our road races going forward. Our road races are our most consistent source of income, and really supports major aspects of the club, its athletes and our future development.
We have seen the number of volunteers increase over this last year, with some people really stepping up to support, however there is always a need for more in all capacities. In September last year we held an event at New Marske Sports Club, where we recognised some of the great volunteers that support time after time. A great evening was had by all.
Recognition of volunteers is so very important and this is something we really a passionate about keeping on the agenda.
Numbers in our road races last year were still not at full capacity, and this certainly seems to be the trend post covid. We opened entries for this years events back on the 11th January, with entries ticking in slower than last year.
I think this is reflective of the struggles that many club races have seen, where peoples priorities have changed post covid, but also there seems to be a lot more competition out there, a lot coming from the bigger commercialised events.
‘The shed’ at Dormanstown is now a fully functional storage space and has been a vital asset in the transition from Grahams garage to us as a club being able to store our road race equipment. This venue has become a perfect location, as its on the door step of our host Xcountry venue at Foxrush.
Further to the pathfinder lights that were installed on the pink path at Redcar, with further funding, driven by Graham, the final stretches on the Coast Rd between Redcar and Marske, and the path at Green lane that runs past the rugby club to Marske have had the same install, and make the local areas so much more accessible on those dark nights. Creating safer running and walking routes.
Sunday 30th March – NMH working with NA will host the Northern 12&6 stage relays. This is a great opportunity for New Marske Harriers to showcase not just our fantastic athletes, but how we pull together and organise a great race. We are really looking forward to this.
Next year sees our 40 years of NMH. We are looking at really celebrating this milestone, with a series of events to mark the occasion, but also looking at how we can collectively put something together as a club. Support will be required for this, to make it such a special event. Watch this space.
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