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Membership and eligibility

The Endurance Performance Centre (EPC) offer a range of membership options.

  • Full or part-time SMU registered student
  • Paid member of the student athletics club.
    • You must take out a separate membership of the student Athletics Club to be eligible to be a Student EPC Athlete. The club membership cost contributes to the running of the student club; this includes entry fees, and any necessary travel and accommodation for BUCS competitions.
  • St Mary’s alumni who used to be EPC Student Athletes, or a training partner for an EPC International Athlete or an EPC Student Athlete
  • Training partner for an EPC International Athlete or an EPC Student Athlete
  • An athlete that is coached by an EPC Coach or an EPC Volunteer Coach
  • Fees of £75 (12 months track only) or £165 (12 months track and gym)
  • To keep training group numbers to the correct size, these are subject to EPC approval
  • An athlete on the British Athletics World Class Performance Plan
  • England Athletics Talent Hub Athletes
  • Senior international selection at any of the following championships:
    • World Indoor/Outdoor Championships
    • European Indoor/Outdoor Championships
    • European Team Championships
    • Commonwealth Games
    • World Cross Country Championships
    • European Cross-Country Championships
    • World Road Running Championships
    • World University Outdoor Championship
    • World University Cross Country Championship
  • To keep training group numbers to the correct size, these are subject to EPC approval
  • Holder of an up-to-date and appropriate coaching licence
  • A Coach working with:
    - EPC Student Athlete
    - EPC Training Group Athlete
    - EPC International Athlete (800m and above)
  • Subject to EPC approval and must agree to abide by the St Mary’s Volunteer Policy, and the Coaches Code of Conduct
  • Coaches must not charge any EPC athlete members for coaching services.

Terms and conditions

All members must read and follow our sports facilities regulations.

Code of conduct

All members must sign and abide by the applicable code of conduct: either the St Mary's EPC Code of Conduct: Athletes or the St Mary’s EPC Code of Conduct: Coaches.

Apply now

Your membership application will be reviewed by the EPC and they will contact you directly to inform you whether you have been successful or not.