London Marathon 2017 - Club Places - last chance to apply

As in previous years, the club should be allocated a number of club places for the 2017 London Marathon. These are places that we give to club members in recognition of their services to the club (although please note that Serpentine do not pay the entry fee).

Last year we were allocated four places and we believe we will be allocated the same number this year, but are waiting for confirmation of the number from England Athletics.

How can I get a club place?

The club has a set of qualifying criteria for deciding who gets one of the places. If you are interested in applying for one of these places then please look at the qualifying criteria on the website. This details how many points you score for various things such as racing for the club, marshaling and volunteering and other special tasks such as coaching, helping with the kit room etc.

  • Applications generally will be based on points earned between Dec 1st 2015 to Nov 30th 2016, however because of the date of the Christmas party, applications need to be submitted by 12 noon on Tuesday 29th November
  • Please base your application on points earned from Dec 1st 2015 to Nov 27th 2016
  • Email details of any additional points earned (from 27th Nov - 30th Nov) to me asap after you have earned them!

Please note that members who do not meet the full points criteria can still apply. If we don't receive enough applications from people who have the full number of points, we'll open out the ballot for the remaining places to other club members who have applied.

An application form can be found here. However, please note that I am more than happy to receive the same information within an email if people do not have scanners or are unable to hand the information to me in person.

I will check the applications and points and announce the outcome. If there is to be a ballot, the names will be drawn from a hat at the Christmas party (on Saturday 3rd December), as in previous years.

Please do contact me if you have any questions.

Please note that, from next year, the criteria have changed, so if you are already planning to volunteer and race for Serpentine to apply for a 2018 place, you probably need to read about the changes.

Sue Barty
Honorary Secretary
hon.secretary@serpentine.org.uk

Submitted: 1 November 2016

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