All address changes need to submitted before noon
on the 15th of the month. All address changes received after the 15th
will not take affect for the Rundown mailing until the following month.
To join the Tidewater Striders please complete
an application form which is available by following the link below, or
click here to
sign up online via active.com.
The form (which is in the universal Adobe pdf
format) can be filled in online, printed and then mailed to the following
address:
Tidewater Striders(Membership),
P.O. Box 2121
Chesapeake, VA 23327-2121
To update your membership information visit the online
Membership Update page, where
you can enter and submit your new details.
Note: You will need the free Adobe® Acrobat®
Reader™ to view the file. Download it here
or by clicking on the icon below.
WHY BE A STRIDER?
The Tidewater Striders is one of the largest running clubs in the United States. The Tidewater Striders promotes fitness-related activities including running, walking and multi-sport events. All levels of ability are welcomed.
Membership in the Tidewater Striders includes:
The Tidewater Striders is a club for everyone - not just the elite runners. There is a place for people of all levels of fitness from the social fitness walker to the most competitive racer.
The current membership is approximately 1900 individuals. Our members are not only people in the Tidewater area; we also have members that have moved throughout the US.
American Association of Running Clubs (AARC) membership.
Subscription to the monthly newsletter, The RUNDOWN, which, includes local and regional race schedules, race entry forms for upcoming races and events, complete race results, and informative articles on nutrition, cross training and fitness and health. The RUNDOWN was the winner of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Best Publication for 1998.
FREE Summer Series races. The Summer Series
is a group of four runs that promote fun and camaraderie within the
running/walking community.
Weekend long runs. There is always a group meeting on Saturday and Sunday morning for the weekly long runs. This is a great way to train for that upcoming marathon and not think about how far you've run. These group runs are at different levels and different distances. And everyone is welcome. (There is a rumor that some of these groups will head to breakfast afterwards to replenish the energy resources.)
The annual dues are only $20, which will pay for
itself when using your club discount at local business.
We offer a youth membership for kids 18 and under for only $15, a two person membership for $25 and family membership (3 or more family members) for only $30.
Two person and family memberships have to all live at the same address.
Golden Runner membership is available for $80 per annum, which offers exceptional value
as you can enter Strider club races for free (see below).
(Note: Strider contract races are not necessarily included in the Golden Runner membership. These
are up to the discretion of the Race Director).
The Golden Runner membership includes the right to run the following races for free:
3 Distance Series races in January and February
Elizabeth River Run 1k
Women's Distance Festival 5k
Strider Mile
Turkey Trot 10k
There are also discounts if you join for 2 years.
Socials, parties and FUN!
Fill out the application
online, print and mail TODAY!
For more information, contact a Tidewater Striders Membership Chairperson via email - Paul 'Steve' Paterson.
See you on the road! Just keep running/walking or just having fun!
The Tidewater Striders are clearly the best,
most active running club in the country
Bob Wischnia, Deputy Editor, Runner's World magazine
