Thank you for your enquiry. WBAC has always had a long waiting list of junior athletes (ages 9-17) wishing to join. We have to ensure that the athlete-to-coach ratios are both feasible and safe for all concerned. We continually look at ways to accommodate new athletes but we regret that it is not possible to say when spaces will become available.
Adults who wish to join the club for Road Running, Cross-Country or Track & Field do not need to go on the waiting list. You can find out more about our running groups here.
IMPORTANT: WBAC is a competitive Club and enters teams in leagues for track & field and cross country; in cross country championships; in road relays; and Sports Hall – very often these competitions take place at the weekend. If therefore you are invited to join us, membership will be on the understanding that not only will you attend all training sessions, but you will also compete for the Club irrespective of ability and subject to fitness. Failure to commit to training or compete may result in membership being withdrawn.
Please use the athletic performances box on the form to tell us as much as you can about your child and any current or past athletic activities or achievements, such as school competitions, park run, fun runs, etc so we can ascertain the right group for them.
We will consider other sporting performances if you wish to share the details but be aware that if your child is already committed to another sport they may not have the capacity to prioritise athletics training or commit to competing on behalf of the club. We want our athletes to enjoy participating in athletics and not feel tired or overwhelmed because they have committed to taking part in multiple sporting activities every week, as well as coping with their educational studies.
Please note: we are unable to provide athletic training in order to benefit another sport, e.g. we often get asked if we can provide athletic conditioning for footballers. This is not something we can provide and you would need to find a private coach for this type of training.
While you await a response, we would encourage your child to participate in activities and continue with the love of running. You may want to consider the park run on Saturday at West Park or junior park run on Sunday in Wednesfield Park, depending on which is most relevant, as this will give them an opportunity to compete against the clock and to see real improvements.
We carry out a quarterly review of applications to the waiting list to determine if there are any suitable places available based on age and ability. We will purge the database on a regular basis so we are not holding your personal data unnecessarily for extended periods of time.
