Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships
Annual Memberships
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CREATE YOUR ATHLETE PROFILE ON CGAWe run from the top parking of the Virgin Active in Bedfordview. There is ample safe parking and if you are a Virgin Active member you can make use of the gym to shower after your morning run. VIEW MAP HERE
Bedfordview Athletics, runs start from Top Parking at Virgin Active, 101 Van Buuren Ave, Bedfordview
There are 4 groups that go out in the morning for each running ability.
The distances vary from around 7km with the D School to around 14km with the A School.
If you are totally new to running then start with the D School. If you are a regular runner and building up to run bigger distances, then C School.
Faster and more seasoned runners can join A or B accordingly.
Below is an indication of the average pace of each school. This is merely a guideline and will vary depending on the day and the runners running. All the schools start at the same time.
Come down and join the school suits your pace the best. : )
If in doubt start with a slower school and get familiar before you move to a faster group.
We train 6 days a week in the mornings.
05:00 on weekdays and 06:00 on weekends and public holidays.
Runs are an hour long.
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
| REST | 05:00 | 05:00 | 05:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 Longer Club Run |
06:00 Longer Club Run or Races |
Do you Have to become a member to try us out?
NO – You are more that welcome to come do some runs with us to see if you enjoy it.
IMPORTANT! Tell someone you are a newbie!
Arrive ten minutes before the start of the morning run and tell someone you are new.
You will be guided to the right school to run with and helped along.
We often have friends of our members joining so it really helps if you tell someone you are a new member.
Our membership cycle runs from 1 November to 31 October each year.
The fees cover a number of items including your ASA licence number.
The fees EXCLUDE your official running vest, which you can buy here.
The are many benefits to joining a great running club like Bedfordview Athletics.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Our training programmes are developed by a top coach and will help you get through the big races likes Two Oceans and Comrades.
CLUB CHAPS
Club Champs is open to all runners looking to challenge themselves.
GROUP TRAINING
Your training becomes easy as you always have someone to run with or to train with. Coach and captains who are present and approachable for advice.
Train with fellow runners who are supportive of each other at our weekly morning runs.
2024 ASA LICENCE NUMBER
You receive your ASA licence number and can run under the Bedfordview Athletics banner. You do not need to buy and temp licence at races.
RACE CATERING AND GAZEBO
Most big races are catered and the is a gazebo and area to drop your things off before a race and for you to refresh after the race and compare stories.
Most main races are catered. Enjoy your race, keep your kitbag safe at our
gazebo and with refreshments waiting for you
CLUB HOUSE AND SOCIAL EVENTS
We are a great clubhouse at Virgin Active that we use for all the events, functions and guest talks we have during the year.
Regular, fun social events including our Annual Prize Giving where we
recognise members’ achievements.
BEDFORVIEW COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Additional Access to club sports grounds, squash and tennis courts.
ONLINE STORE
A great online store to buy all your kit and cool accessories. We constantly add in new items too. Full club kit and training kit available.
WE HOST GREAT RACES
We are the hosts of 2 of the best races in Johannesburg: the prestigious
Dis-Chem 21.1km and popular Boroughs of Bedfordview 15km.
THE CLUB THAT CARES
You get to become part of the Bedfordview Athletics sporting family with years of tradition. We are a colourful club who cares – We support our community through charity drives and events,
Standard Bank of South Africa
Account name: Bedfordview Country Club
Account number: 022506357
Branch code: 018305,
Bedford Gardens
Reference: Surname/Athletics