UCRC -UAE Chinese Running Club
UCRC意为"UAE CHINESE RUNNING CLUB”,是阿联酋首个华人运动跑步俱乐部。
俱乐部目前有超过1000余名的阿联酋华人运动爱好者,主要以生活在阿联酋迪拜、阿布扎比的海外华人,是为数不多有较大规模和影响力的在阿华人运动俱乐部。
规模发展
训练说明
管理规范
举办活动
未来发展
UCRC (UAE Chinese Running Club) is the first Chinese running club in the UAE, with over 1,000 members. The club primarily consists of Chinese sports enthusiasts living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and is one of the few large and influential Chinese sports clubs in the region.
Development & Growth
UCRC focuses on running, trail running, and triathlon, attracting many sports lovers living in the UAE. The club is also dedicated to promoting these sports, aiming to raise awareness among the Chinese community in the UAE. UCRC welcomes every Chinese sports enthusiast with open arms, fostering a love for sports through regular training, participation in races, free training camps, and offline social events. The club has grown from just a few members to over 1,000, spreading the positive message of fitness and an active lifestyle.
Training Sessions
One of the club's regular activities is the long-distance beach run every Saturday morning, offering options for 5, 10, 15, 20, and 30 kilometers, come rain or shine, all year round. UCRC jerseys have become a familiar sight at Dubai's famous Jumeirah Beach. In addition to beach runs, the club organizes interval training on Wednesdays at local school tracks. Captain Wang also occasionally arranges offline running technique workshops for members.
Management
UCRC’s growth is not just about increasing membership; it’s also about building a structured management system. The club has its own logo, uniforms, flag, and disclaimer, and operates with a highly efficient team. UCRC has a board (consisting of former captains, coaches, sponsors), a publicity team (for photography, writing, and operations), a logistics team (for organizing restaurants and supplies), a leaders team (specialists in triathlon, marathon, trail running, and fitness), and a volunteer group. This well-organized structure ensures strong cohesion and execution within the club.
Events
Each year, UCRC hosts regular events focused on marathons, triathlons, and trail running, alongside desert BBQ gatherings, annual club meetings, and club sports days, creating opportunities for members to share and connect.
Future Goals
UCRC remains committed to promoting marathons, triathlons, and trail running as its core focus. The club will continue to expand the Chinese sports community in the UAE by offering trail and road running training, social events, and more, encouraging more people to discover and fall in love with these sports through UCRC.