ABOUT US

Last Updated: November 2009

Y Striders is a fitness club for everyone, from absolute beginners to the very fit. The club encourages and promotes health and fitness through regular exercise, in a friendly non competitive environment.

Nowadays, people remain active in the workforce for longer, and have a greater expectation of good health. The benefits to bone density, cholesterol levels, heart rate, lung capacity and muscle build up through regular exercise, are well documented.

Y Striders aims to encourage individuals to take responsibility for their exercise habits, to achieve a healthy lifestyle by enhancing their self esteem and fitness. With this comes a sense of well being and a better ability to cope with the fatigue and the stress of a busy lifestyle.

The programme is particularly suited to men and women who:

·         are wanting to get back into shape

·         are not habitual exercisers

·         have never exercised before

·         may be recovering from an illness or surgery

·         exercise regularly but would like company on a run or walk

• have a goal to achieve fitness and health

BACKGROUND

Y Striders started in 1995 by a group of men and women who walked, jogged and ran together. With the assistance of Sports Medicine Australia, a comprehensive programme was established which would enable members to increase their fitness levels without stress or injury.

CLUB STRUCTURE

Y Striders is an Incorporated Club which is run by a committee elected within the guidelines of a constitution

Executive Committee - consists of The President, Treasurer, Secretary and Captain

Sub Committees - are elected for specific purpose. For example: Fitness, Social, Promotions, Advertising, Fundraising, Sponsorship and Wardrobe

THE MEMBERS

Y Striders age group ranges from teens to over 70 years of age with the largest proportion being in the 45 to 60 region. Each person is encouraged to exercise within their own capabilities and to set goals for their own personal satisfaction.

All new club numbers must satisfactorily complete the field introduction period prior to joining the road group activities

FACILITIES

Y Striders meet at Troy Park in Burke Drive, Attadale and use the club rooms and oval.

There are eight different road routes to add variety to the exercise program, and each is 10kms long. Each route travels through Attadale, Applecross, Bicton, Alfred Cove and Booragoon

SOCIAL

Y Striders has many social agendas throughout the year, including an active participation in many of the major Fun Runs such as the "City to Surf" and "Bridges". Other activities include bush walks, breakfasts, winery tours, theatre, open club days and many more.

SESSION TIMES

There are 7 sessions per week and members are encouraged to attend at least 3 a week. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.