LOUGHTON AC
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Adults
If you are interested in joining, we encourage you to attend our training sessions to give us a trial before making the decision. Get in touch to tell us you plan to attend so we can look out for you! When you are ready to join complete a membership application form.
Under 18 group
If you are 12 or older, or you turn 12 before 31 August 2026, please contact us to find out if we have space in our Under 18s group. Our under 18s train on the grass track at Roding Valley recreation ground in summer and in groups on the roads in winter.
Under 12 group
Our Under 12 group is oversubscribed and regrettably our waiting list is currently closed because of high demand. We will update this website when we are able to re-open the waiting list. There is no need to contact us. We are sorry to disappoint but this group is very popular and we have limited coaching capacity.
How to join
Adults should select the relevant online form below and pay by card or bank transfer. We will send parents / carers a link to the junior membership application form once we have confirmed we have a space for your child.
How to pay
Once you join the club, you will be sent a payment request via Spond. This is our preferred method of payment. Information on how to pay by BACS is below: please let us know if you choose to pay by BACS so we can look out for your payment.
Membership rates for 2026 are:
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Full senior (adult) membership including England Athletics registration (Benefits of registration) – £68
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Basic senior (adult) membership (no England Athletics registration) – £45
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Full senior (student) membership including England Athletics registration (Benefits of registration) – £53
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Basic senior (student) membership (no England Athletics registration) – £30
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Under 18 membership including England Athletics registration – £53
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Under 18 membership (no England Athletics registration) – £30
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Second claim membership – £22 (senior) / £15 (junior)
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Social membership (for non-runners who wish to support the club) – £6
Bank details for paying by BACS are
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Account number: 70545147
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Sort code: 40-30-25 (HSBC)
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Account name: Loughton Athletic Club
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Please use the reference: SUBYOURNAME
Membership is due for renewal on 1 January each year. New members joining between 1 July and 30 September will be charged a reduced rate. New members joining between 1 October and 31 December get up to fifteen months membership for the cost of twelve (i.e. membership will expire on 31 December of the following year).
All members are expected to abide by the relevant UK Athletics codes of conduct. You can download the Loughton AC Club Rules and other policies, including our safeguarding policy, here.
About membership types
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Senior membership is for adults, aged 18 and above. We offer reduced Student and Junior membership rates for those in full-time education and under 18s.
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Senior and junior members can opt into England Athletics registration when they join. This provides various benefits including a wider range of race opportunities and £2 off many commercial races.
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Second claim membership is for athletes who are already affiliated members of another club and want to train or compete with Loughton AC as well.
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Social membership is for supporters and helpers who do not wish to take part in training sessions or compete for the club.