RHAC 2026 Survey on Thursday Training Sessions : Rochdale Harriers & A.C.

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1. What Thursday Seniors training start time(s) would you prefer, assuming Kingsway as the venue? *18:0018:3019:00

2. If different pace groups are provided on Thursdays, with a qualified Run Leader (LiRF) for each group, which of the following statements most closely represents your view? *1. I probably still wouldn't attend on a Thursday2. I would be much more likely to attend on a Thursday.3. Neither of the above.

3.To implement point 2. above, we would need more Run Leaders (LiRFs). Would you be willing to do EA's LiRF training and then lead a pace group regularly at our Thursday sessions, fair weather and foul? *A. Yes, I would like to do EA's LiRF course and I would attend regularly on Thursdays to lead a pace group.B. I am interested in doing the LiRF training but I am not sure I would attend regularly on Thursdays.C. No, I am not interested in leading runs

4. To encourage members to train as Run Leaders (LiRFs) and assist on Thursdays, what would you think about the qualified Run Leaders attending for free when they are leading a pace group? *A. In my opinion Run Leaders shouldn’t have to pay at training.B. In my opinion everyone should pay the same, including Run LeadersC. I have no strong views either way

5. In view of the Tuesday track session and your usual weekend activities (e.g. Parkrun, race, long run etc.), what kind of sessions would you prefer on Thursdays? *A. A single pack run with all abilities running together (1 Run Leader)B. Several pack runs of different pace, so that I can choose to run steady or hard by selecting the appropriate group each week (Requires several Run Leaders).C. A speed session (e.g. pyramid, fartlek, hill reps)D. NA - I would not attend on Thursdays.

6. If Thursday training at Kingsway is kept exactly the same as it is now, but becomes free, how likely is it that you would attend regularly on Thursdays? *A. Free Thursdays would make little or no difference to how often I attendB. I might attend a little more oftenC. I would attend much more often

7. Would you prefer a higher annual membership fee (which includes free Thursday runs) , or £2 ‘Pay As You Go’ on Thursdays? *A. I would prefer a higher annual membership fee which includes free Thursday runs.B. I prefer £2 PAYG on Thursdays

8. If we needed to 'balance the books' in other ways to make Thursdays free, which of the following member changes would you prefer, if any? *A. Increase annual membership fees.B. Charge members to attend relays currently paid by the Club (e.g. Road Relays, Calderdale Way Relay, Cross Keys Relays, Lee Mill Relay, Our Summer mega relay e.g. GM Ringway).C. Provide inexpensive medals at Xmas, instead of the fancy awards currently provided.D. Remove Xmas party subsidies and charge the full price (at least doubling the cost for Juniors).E. None of the above. I would prefer to keep PAYG £2 for Thursdays and keep the above member benefits as they are.

9. During BST (March - October), would you be interested in trail runs on Thursdays, e.g., from Springfield Park? *A. YesB. No

10. Venue - During the dark months (October - March) what is your venue preference for Thursdays? *A. Run from Kingsway every weekB. Run from different, rotating locations e.g. Norden, Little'bro, Kingsway etc. (no toilets at some locations)

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RHAC 2026 Survey on Thursday Training Sessions

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