Join us
OUCCC caters for athletes of all levels and everyone is welcome to come and train with us. We provide the training set-up and support necessary for everyone - from beginners to those competing at a national or even international level. Regardless of your previous running experience, we’d love you to join our team and be part of the next generation of Oxford Cross Country athletes.
We’re aware that with how hectic Michaelmas always is, some students don’t find time to join the clubs they want to. Fortunately, OUCCC is easy to join all year! Our social runs provide the perfect way to meet new people and fulfil a new year’s resolution at the same time. We’re also rerunning our 3 week trial period in Trinity, so that you can see what we have to offer before committing to a membership. There really is no reason not to give it a go! If you have any questions, feel free to message us on our Instagram.
Pre-season training camp group on Pen y Fan
The main goal of the club is to beat Cambridge at Varsity in Michaelmas. We session on Wednesday and Saturday, with long run on Sunday and club runs on Tuesday and Thursday. However, if you are new to running or competitive running is not your thing then we also have a social running group that you can join here:
Beyond high quality training and competition, we have a huge amount to offer as a club - from a vibrant social scene to preseason training camp in September. Many members make long lasting friendships here and create memories that last a lifetime. If you have any questions about joining OUCCC or our training set up you can also get in touch with our Captains.
It is worth noting that after third week Michaelmas, everyone having made the decision to join OUCCC and consistently training with the club must have filled out the membership form and paid their subs. For any membership queries please email our Secretary and copy in the OUAC.
Your membership with OUCCC entitles you to:
- Eligibility to wear Oxford colours when racing
- Membership of our sister club OUAC
- Free entry and subsidised transport to club fixtures
- Training at dedicated OUCCC sessions with a top UK Athletics Coach
- Free entry to sessions and track training at Iffley Road
- Invitations to all club social events, including the Annual Dinner
MEMBERSHIP
To sign-up for Membership for 2024-2025 please fill in the form below!
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Membership Options
- Club Run Only: Free!
- OUCCC only- student: £60
- OUCCC only- community: £100
- Joint OUAC and OUCCC- student: £96
- Joint OUAC and OUCCC- Community: £160
- Final year Students- Joint Membership via Student Regular Giving: £15/quarter
Club Run Only: Free!
This option gives you access to all our group runs, taking place on a Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday Long Run. With club run membership you can train with us on our easy runs, however you will not be able to race for OUCCC at external events. Fear not however- Cuppers and the Varsity MOB Match are open to all and so you will still be able to compete in one of the most iconic Varsity Matches of the university!! (Save the date- its Sat of 7th week- 30th Nov 2024!)
If at any point you would like to upgrade to full membership and join us for sessions then contact our treasurer Benjy McCartney.
OUCCC Only- Students: £60
OUCCC membership will give you access to all of our training sessions throughout the year. These include 3 coached sessions a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) as well as all club runs and long runs. As an OUCCC member you will receive free entry to races (such as BBO Champs, Nationals and BUCS), as well as having the opportunity to compete in our selected teams at the annual Oxford vs C*mbridge Varsity match. As an OUCCC member you will also have the opportunity to earn your place on the Blues Performance Scheme.
OUCCC membership is not just about racing- you will also be able to join us for many exciting events during the year, including all socials, Christmas dinner, Annual Dinner and Training Camps.
OUCCC Only- Community: £100
OUCCC membership will give you access to all of our training sessions throughout the year. These include 3 coached sessions a week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday) as well as all club runs and long runs. You will also have access to Iffley Road Track on our training days. As an OUCCC member you will receive free entry to races (such as the BBO Champs and Nationals). You will also be able to integrate into the student side of the club by attending socials, Christmas Dinner, Annual Dinner and Training Camps.
Joint OUAC and OUCCC- Student £96
This membership is most suitable for students who wish to compete in both cross-country season and athletics season. In addition to all the benefits of OUCCC membership, you will have the opportunity to compete in OUAC events such as Varsity (Indoors and Outdoors) and BUCS (Indoors and Outdoors). You will also be eligible for OUAC subsidies for injury and access. As an OUAC member you will have the opportunity to earn your place on the Athletics Blues Performance Scheme, participate in the OUAC warm weather training camp and attend OUAC annual dinner.
Joint OUAC and OUCCC- Community £160
This membership will allow you to compete for OUAC in athletics events in addition to all the benefits of OUCCC membership (access to the track and coaching).
Joint Membership Via Student Regular Giving: £15/quarter
This is a new form of membership that is being implemented in 2024 as part of the 1876 Trust Student Regular Giving Programme. This membership option is for those students in their final year of study, who can opt to put their membership fee towards establishing an endowment fund for OUCCC. This will mean that you can have a discounted joint membership fee of £15/quarter, which will be put towards securing the long term financial future of OUCCC. Alternatively, if you would like to contribute more than £15/quarter, you are able to do so. This endowment fund will be used to build an income stream for the club that will make membership more accessible to all and help overcome the financial barriers we face in improving our provisions for all athletes in the club. If you are a final year student, please do consider this option!
