History - Membership - Affiliations
The SJAC is a running club that has existed in South Jersey since 1979.
Our membership isn't limited geographically but consists mainly of residents
of Camden, Burlington and Gloucester counties, and a
few from more outlying areas of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
We're a member (club #14) of the Mid-Atlantic Association
of USA Track and Field (USATF).
In 2002, we won the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Association of USATF Club Challenge! This was a yearlong, 13-race competition among running clubs in the Mid-Atlantic region. We have repeated this championship every year since! Current standings of the 2009 competition can be found at: http://mausatf.readyhosting.com//ldr/09GPClub.asp
We're
a member (club #1430) of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).
No Frills, Just Thrills
Since 1993 we've conducted an annual
"No Frills, Just Thrills" summer series of races on six Tuesday nights
at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken/Haddon Twp. This year's results are
posted on a link from the SJAC web site. Look for "No Frills Race Results."
Club Meetings
We hold a club meeting once a month,
traditionally on the 2nd Wednesday. Check the meeting notice on the main
page of our website for the location. During the summer months we sometimes
adjust the schedule and location of the meeting to coincide with our summer
Tuesday night race series. Check our website for the schedule. Besides
this being a regular opportunity for club members to get together socially,
we actually conduct a bit of club business and consume a good amount of
pizza, etc.
Group Runs
Almost all who meet for the Sunday morning
7:30 AM run from the Haddonfield Running Co. are SJAC members. Many of
our members are also regular participants in Haddonfield Running Co.'s
Wednesday evening runs @ 6:30 PM. Some "early risers" from the club meet
at the Haddonfield HS track on Tuesday mornings at 5:30 AM.
Teams
We also enter club teams in various races
such as the Broad Street Run. In 2005 through 2008 relay teams of 12 SJAC
members completed the 212 mile Reach the Beach Relay in New Hampshire.
We plan to return in 2009! See this link, RtB
Relay from our home page for more deatails. Club members of all paces
are encouraged to participate!
Communication
We generally send a brief e-mail at least
once a month with club news or upcoming events. There is also a message
board link from the club web site where anyone can post info on relevant
topics. We invite you to stop by at one of our meetings or join in on
a group run and check us out. You can aslo e-mail any of the club officers
with questions you may have that haven't been addressed or feel free to
approach any SJAC member if you see us at a local race.