Stamford Striders operates its juniors section under the guidance and advice of the UKA. Our coaches, coaching assistants and running leaders are all DBS-checked. To see the UKA Safeguarding Welfare Policy click here
We have two welfare officers who can and should be contacted directly by either parents or by junior members if you have any worries at all.
Janine Buck
Welfare Officer
I became interested in running at secondary school, where I competed up to national schools level. I wanted to start running again when my own children went to secondary school, and so nervously went along to Stamford Striders in the spring of 2014. I can honestly say that its one of the best things I have ever done and now I run every distance, right up to marathons and ultra marathons.
The people make the club so special - every level of runner is supported and encouraged and I have made many new friends.
I felt I wanted to give something back to the club, and, as I have a background of working with children, the role of welfare officer seemed highly appropriate.
Do please get in touch if you have any questions. The welfare of the young people attending the juniors is of paramount importance to me and to the committee, and I am happy to discuss any issues and individual needs. My mobile number is 07918 633185 or
email me
Nicholas Wells
Welfare Officer
One of the highlights of my time in Stamford Striders was when we opened the club up to a junior section a few years ago, having previously had to turn away young people and put them in touch with clubs in other towns nearby.Since we opened up Junior Stamford Striders for children aged 9 to 17 we have been impressed and proud of the their training and results, and we try to select competitive events where our seniors and juniors can both be involved.
Having been trained in UKA Welfare and Safeguarding, I am glad to be welfare officer alongside Janine. You can call me on 07708 593792 or email me