SWAN’S RUNNING CLUB
“Going the extra mile”

Mission
To encourage members to improve their health and fitness and reach their full potential by running or walking and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Goals

  • To develop training programs designed to meet the needs of members of all levels.
  • To support members by providing advice and information to assist in their development.
  • To provide members with the opportunity to compete in local and international races.
  • To bring members together through social events.
  • To organize first class road running events on the BTFA running calendar.
  • To assist with the development of Road Running in Bermuda

    History
    Swan’s Running Club was formed in the summer of 1982 by a small group of Bermudian road runners who felt strongly that Bermudians, needed to have a club that represented their interests and encouraged their development. The first Club President was Raymond Swan, Bermuda’s best marathon runner, for whom the club was named. Beldwin Smith was appointed Vice President, Cecilia Swan was Secretary and Olney Bean was Treasurer. Other founding members were Rochelle DeRoza, George Jones, June Durham, Phillip Albouy and many others.

    The Club expanded in recent years to include Fitness Walkers

    Organization
    The club is affiliated with the Bermuda Track & Field Association and is administered by an Executive Committee elected for a one year term. The Club’s 2005/2006 Executive is as follows:

    President Roderick Bassett kenyan@northrock.bm
    Vice President Otis Robinson niecekiel@ibl.bm
    Treasurer Carol Bassett kenyan@northrock.bm
    Secretary Rashida Abbot rashida.abbott@bm.pwc.com
    Assistant Secretary Lecole Richardson lecri@sunlife.com
    Public Relations Wendy Griffin pignrope@ibl.bm

    Training Sessions
    The Club's official training sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. On Tuesdays members meet in the Transport Control Department (TCD) parking lot and on Thursdays at the National Stadium at 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start.

    Club Meetings
    A monthly meeting of members takes place the last Tuesday of each month at the former Youth and Sports Boardroom at 81 Court Street, Hamilton at 7pm.

    Membership
    Membership is open to all members of the public. The Club’s fiscal year runs from 1st September to 31st August each year.

    Information
     For further information please contact Roderick Bassett at 735-1139 (Cell), 238-8281 (Home) or via the e-mail address above.