Whitemoss are based at the John Wright Sports Centre in East Kilbride and enjoy the use of the track facility there. The club has its own portacabin at the track as a meeting point for its members. See the "Stadium Guide" page for further information on this venue.
To compete in any competition for Whitemoss, athletes are required to register with Scottish Athletics in their Athletics Scotland Membership scheme. It is compulsory to be part of this to compete in certain competitions, such as District and National Track Championships. Follow this link to go to the relevant page on Scottish Athletics' website which includes a downloadable membership form. Alternatively, call 0870 145 1500 to register. Family registration is possible and the first year is free. Among the benefits to be received are the chance to enter Scottish Athletics championships, a regular newsletter and fixture lists in both the winter and summer.
Committee
Click the link to the left of this page for full details, including how to get involved.
Training
The main training nights for the club are Mondays and Thursdays at the John Wright Sports Centre. Training more or less takes place all year round with the exception of Christmas and New Year. The arrangements for the 2008 summer season, from April 2008 until September 2008 are below.
Mondays, 7-8.15pm approx, under 11s upwards: Track and field, John Wright Sports Centre track. Pay the reception desk.
Thursdays, 7-8.15pm approx: Track and field, as above, pay the reception desk.
Training for under 9s is from 7-8pm on Mondays. Parents of those in the under 9s are required to stay at training. Children must be collected from the track or sports hall and not from the car park or reception.
Individual coaches may arrange additional training sessions in addition to the above. Athletes should check with their coach for any such arrangements.
The club does have a waiting list, especially for younger age groups. Membership queries can raised with Steven Whyteside via the email address given on the committee page. Alternatively, see him on a training night when he coaches the under 11s.
Coaches
Click the link to the left of this page for full details, including how to get involved.
Competition
In the winter we compete in the Scottish Athletics Indoor League, which consists of four meetings held on a Sunday at the Kelvin Hall Arena, Glasgow. This is open to under 11s to under 20s The first three are regular league meetings and the fourth is the finals where the top 5 teams in each age group compete for medals. Relays are also held on this day, open to all age groups. The club runs transport to all the meetings, leaving from and returning to the John Wright Sports Centre.
During the summer the club competes in the First Division of The Central And South Of Scotland Athletic League, which consists of three meetings held at various venues. This is open to all age groups, from under 9s to veterans. The club organises transport to and from these meetings, leaving from and returning to the John Wright Sports Centre. The club earns points at these meetings for providing officials and helpers to assist at the meetings. Anyone able to help, no matter how little, should contact a committee member. Regarding officiating, both myself and Steven Whyteside are qualified and willing to give advice to anyone interested in qualifying as an official.
Whitemoss also competes in the Scottish Athletics Mens League during the summer months. This competition is open to under 17, under 20 and senior male athletes. For female senior athletes, the club forms part of Team West which competes in the Scottish Womens League. These meetings are on the same dates as the Men's version. In 2008, for the first time, athletes from the club will be competing in the National Junior Athletics League and the Scottish Young Athletes League.
In addition, club athletes take part in open graded track competitions, district and national track championships, cross countries, road races and even the occasional hill race during the year. Fixture details can be found in the Events Diary section of this website. Follow the link to the left of this page as well to find out what the various types of competition mean.
Club Kit
Whitemoss colours are blue vest with white and green trim. Queries should be directed to Fiona Stewart at fiona@netherside.co.uk who can give details of available stock and prices.. Thanks to club member Jennifer Stoddart for providing this information from her test club site.
I can say that the boys vests are very durable. I have had mine since 1996!
Kit List (Kit Modelled Below)
Vests, Crop Tops, Boys Shorts, Girls Shorts
Tracksuits: junior sizes (28, 30, 32, 34), adult sizes (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
Whitemoss Shoe- special order
Boys Vests
Crop tops and girls shorts
Tracksuits
Whitemoss Shoe
