General Club
Information
Everyone, members and nonmembers, are welcome at all Huntsville Track Club (HTC) meetings
and racing events. The Club encourages those who have an interest in the sport
and wish to support the sport and gain the benefits of belonging to the Huntsville Track Club to become members. The Huntsville
Track Club is
for everyone; from the serious competitor to the casual jogger, as a race
volunteer/official or as a spectator. As a HTC
member you automatically become a member of the Road Runners Club of America
(RRCA) and will receive their publication FOOTNOTES and the benefits of
being a member of our national organization. Most of all the HTC member receives the satisfaction of helping to
further a worthy and healthful activity. It is not necessary to possess special
skills or qualifications to be an HTC member.
We welcome you to our sport and club. For additional information about the
benefits of being a member of the HTC see the
topic, "Why Join The HTC."
WHY JOIN THE HTC
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Upon
joining the Huntsville Track Club you will receive via mail a Welcome and
Information Letter and your Membership Card/s for identification as an HTC member and to receive discounts at participating
businesses.
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You
will also receive a copy of the HTC Handbook
and various other pertinent items.
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You
will be included on the HTC mailing list to
receive the club's award winning 50 plus page bi-monthly newsletter, the HTC
NEWS.
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You
will be put on the mailing list to receive the RRCA quarterly newsletter
Footnotes.
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You
will also be mailed the Rocket City Marathon Information Book and Results Book.
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You
will be mailed race entry forms and meeting notices, and invited to attend HTC meetings where you can meet other runners.
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You
can purchase HTC logo apparel at races,
meetings or via mail.
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Members
who finish in the top 10 open or masters at designated HTC
races will be automatically scored for the HTC
Grand Prix.
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You
will be eligible to be nominated for the Annual HTC
Awards, apply for an HTC Scholarship, compete
on HTC teams, and run for office.
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As
a club volunteer you can earn Worker Coupons each worth a $2 discount for HTC races and 25% off the HTC
membership fee.
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All
members joining the Huntsville Track Club for the
first time are provided a coupon that provides free entry to one of the
organizations events listed on the coupon. For additional information on this
benefit, which can save you the cost of joining and even more than the
membership cost for family memberships, read topic "3.5.13 Coupon Policy
for New Members" in the HTC Handbook that will be in
your New Member Packet when you join.
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The
HTC is a non-profit organization of more than a
thousand members and one of the 30 largest clubs in the nation. By becoming a
member you add to the persuasive and/or bargaining power your local and
national club needs to obtain governmental and organizational support as well
as influence sponsors to support the events in which you participate.
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Being
a member gives you the opportunity to give something back to the sport and the
satisfaction that you are building the foundation and opportunities that
encourages others to take up a healthful lifestyle.
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The
cost for joining the HTC is well below that of
equivalent clubs and a lot less than the benefits you will receive and the
value your being a member is to the sport.
The purpose and objectives of the Huntsville
Track Club are
the promotion of jogging, road racing, trail running, triathlons, marathons,
cross country and track and field for recreation, fitness and competition in
the
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Stimulating
the interest of the people in healthful participation in scheduled and
non-scheduled events.
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Establishing
an effective means of communications for the transmission of useful ideas
whereby coaches, athletes and citizens will be informed of the latest sports
information.
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Giving
prompt attention to valid suggestions on how to improve administration and
conduct of track & field and running events.
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Creating
and maintaining research projects that will benefit all interested parties.
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Training
and certifying competent track & field, cross country and road race
officials.
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Financing
improvements in the sport and in raising money for that purpose. Establish a
scholarship fund.
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To
conscientiously plan and prepare athletes for regional, national and
international competition through the best available coaching, careful
scheduling of workouts and meets and proper travel, housing and food
arrangements.
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Unifying
and coordinating the efforts of all agencies interested in furthering track and
field, cross country, jogging and road racing in our area and allowing all
interested parties to have a voice in the development of the sport in our area.
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Aiding
and encouraging the establishment of cross-country, track and field programs in
the area schools.
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Aiding
in the improvement of established programs in the area schools for such sports.
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