Run by and for its members
Derwent Valley Running Club is an independent club run by and for its members. Everyone involved in making the club what it is are volunteers and we could not exist without them!
We became an independent club in 2015, but were built on strong foundations, having started out as the running club for PB Fitness gym.
Many of us play a role, whether that’s on the committee, sorting club kit, helping with publicity, leading training, devising training plans, organising our annual race or keeping a busy social diary. If you would like to get more involved, just ask!
Here’s our club email address or speak to us at training: derwentvalleyrunningclub@gmail.com
Who volunteers
We have a club committee who helps to run the club on behalf of members. They meet 3-4 times a year. We all meet together once a year for an annual general meeting (AGM).
The club also has a team of qualified running coaches and leaders in running fitness, as well as a range of other volunteer roles.
Our club constitution sets out how we collectively run the club and make decisions. A copy is available here: Club Constitution
Committee members:
Jenny Yeo, Chairperson
Tony Robson, Vice-Chairperson
Simon Hutchinson, Club Secretary
Andrew Walton, Treasurer
Kirsty Robson, Membership Secretary
Adele Sinclair, Coaching Co-ordinator
Claire Knox, Female Captain, Race Director
John Kirby, Male Captain and Welfare Officer
Vicky Parker, Welfare Officer
Matt Forrest, Committee Member
Welfare issues
John Kirby is our welfare officer and can be contacted if you have any concerns or issues regarding welfare, conduct or safeguarding in relation to the club, its volunteers and members. If you need to get in touch his details are: johnkirby85@hotmail.co.uk, 07517 192807
Our coaches and run leaders team include:
Sasha Ban, Chris Haslem, John Kirby, Claire Knox, Sally McMahon, Mark Marchant, Jo Neate, Claire Nicholson, Laura Peacock, Iain Ralphson, Tony Robson, Al Rook, Adele Sinclair, Megan Williams
Other club volunteer roles include:
Hazel Marchant, Club Kit Co-ordinator
Claire Knox, Race Director, George Ogle Memorial Race
Adele Sinclair, Claire Knox, Social Secretaries
Carole Jackson/John Kirby, Grand Prix Co-ordinator
