April 2025 to March 2026
Subscriptions are paid annually and are due on the 1st April each year. The cost of membership cost depends on which membership category is the right fit for the athlete.
New members pay only on a pro-rata basis from the month they join in the first year.
An England Athletics Registration Fee is included for all but the youngest groups, however, please note that it is not possible to charge this fee on a pro-rata basis.
In addition, you will need to pay an annual fee to use the track to the Leisure Centre.
If you have any queries please contact our Membership Secretary by email at boltonharriers@gmail.com.
Our Membership Categories and Fees are:
Seniors – £65.00 per annum.
This is for anyone aged 18 years old and over, with the exception of those in full-time education. The England Athletics Registration Fee is included.
Juniors – £55.00 per annum.
This is for anyone in school Years 5 to Year 13. The England Athletics Registration Fee is included.
Hawks and Eagles – £35.00 per annum.
This is for those in school Years 3 and 4.
Students – £50.00 per annum.
This is for all those in full-time higher education. The England Athletics Registration Fee is included.
Family – £150.00 per annum.
This includes up to two adults (aged 18 years old and over) and any of their children up to the age of 17 or in full-time education living at the same address. The England Athletics Registration Fee is included.
Second Claim – £43.00 per annum.
This is for all those living within a 15 miles radius of BL2 6EB (i.e. Leverhulme Park) who are members of another UKA-affiliated club, and is applicable to those ‘just wanting to train’ with BUH&AC.
Associate – £30.00 per annum.
This is for all those living permanently outside a 15 miles radius of BL2 6EB (i.e. Leverhulme Park) that are not students, first claim or second claim. Includes those overseas or in the Armed Services, and includes England Athletics Registration Fee if first claim. This is at the discretion of the Membership Secretary and not available via online renewals. All petitions to join BUH&AC as an Associate must be made by contacting the Membership Secretary by email at boltonharriers@gmail.com.
Life Members – £0.00 per annum.
This is for all who gain senior National caps whilst running registered first claim for Bolton United Harriers & Athletics Club, those who have given 25 years service to the Club, or those elected by the Committee in line with the Constitution.
Club Volunteers – £0.00 per annum.
This is for all qualified Coaches, Committee Members and ‘Committee-Designated Volunteers’ (CDVs).
Single Session – £5.00.
This is for non-trialists from outside the ‘HQ-distance’ of 15 miles radius of BL2 6EB (Leverhulme Park) e.g. visiting athletes.
Notes
1) The England Athletics Registration Fee is payable for any athlete aged over 10 years old. The fee for 2025/2026 is £20.00.
2) Racing Wheelchair users – as per Senior/Junior distinction. This includes the England Athletics Registration Fee (or registration to the appropriate governing body).
3) If the above fees are challenging due to personal circumstances, please contact the Membership Secretary who will consider each case on merit.
Pro Rata Fees Explained
The Club registers all eligible members with the governing body so that they become “affiliated” to England Athletics (“EA”, itself is affiliated to British/UK Athletics). This requires a Registration Fee to be paid to EA. It is a flat rate fee that is never calculated pro-rata. The 2025/2026 fee is £20.00, no matter your age. This allows an athlete to compete at events held under UKA rules. I also provides insurance for training and permits discounted entry to all UKA licensed road/trail races. You can find out about other England Athletics benefits on the England Athletics website: https://www.englandathletics.org/news/club-and-member-body-affiliation-and-athlete-registration-fees-for-2025/.
For new members joining the Club, your subscription fee is calculated by subtracting the England Athletics Registration Fee from the headline rate with the remaining annual fee being the fraction of the membership year remaining. For example, if you are aged 18 or over (i.e. a Senior) and join in mid-September, there are 6 full months remaining in the subscription year.
The 2025 to 2026 Senior fee of £65.00 is therefore broken down accordingly: £65.00 – £20.00 = £45.00; (BUH&AC minus EARF) £45.00 / 12 = £3.75 (BUH&AC fee monthly equivalent) £3.75 x 6 = £22.50 (6 months remaining period) £22.50 + £14.00 = £36.50 (BUH&AC membership + EARF)
Annual Membership Renewals
The headline Bolton United Harriers & Athletics Club subscription rates are for annual memberships and are applicable to ALL club members renewing. Penalty fees will be applied for late payment.
Track Fees
In addition to the Club’s annual subscription, if you train on the athletics track at Leverhulme Park, you will require a Track Pass. It permits you to use the track, both on training nights and at any other time that the track is not booked for matches. The payment goes to the Local Authority via Serco, not BUH&AC.
Passes can only be bought from the Centre’s Reception and are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Newcomers to BUH&AC can get their first couple of sessions free – come to the Front Desk Team for advice on the night.
The current fee for an adult is £62.30 and the junior fee is £41.00.
*There may be discounts available for Bolton’s Leisure One card holders, particularly for annual passes (please speak to staff at reception for more details).