Derby Athletic Club News and updates
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DAC athletes to compete for England at Reykjavik Games
Two Derby Athletic Club runners have earned their first England vests, after being selected to compete for their country at the Reykjavik Games in Iceland next month. Ella Blakey has been chosen to run in the 200m and fellow DAC member Molly Hudson in the 800m. Both are coming to the event off strong performances […]
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Congratulations to DAC athletes chosen to represent county in sportshall
Derby Athletic Club junior athletes have been successful in qualifying for the county sportshall U11 and U13/U15 squad, after their excellent performances in the Derbyshire MiniLeague sportshall events this winter. They will now compete at the East Midlands Regional Final on Saturday 18 March at Meres Leisure Centre in Grantham. The competition involves county teams […]
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Victories for five DAC teams at final North Mids cross country event
Derby Athletic Club had an amazing day at North Midlands Cross Country, with victories for five teams as well a host of individual high placings. The final North Midlands Cross Country League event of the season was at Berry Hill Park in Mansfield on Saturday January 14. In a fantastic club result, with amazing team […]
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Sign up this week for national cross country champs
Derby Athletic Club athletes are encouraged to sign up this week to run in the Saucony English National Cross Country Championships 2023, which takes place on Saturday 25 February. Entries for the Championships close on Friday 27 January and late entries will not be accepted. Derby Athletic Club athletes who want to take part should […]
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New venue for County Cross Country Champs on 7 January 2023
The County Cross Country Championships on Saturday 7 January have changed venue; after Markeaton Park in Derby was declared unsuitable due to ground conditions, the event will now be at Bulwell Hall Park, Nottingham NG6 8LF. Race timings and distance information have not changed. Travelling instructions: From M1 Junction 26 follow the A610 towards Nottingham […]
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Derby Athletic Club juniors are Minileague Cross Country champions
Derby Athletic Club U11, U13 and U15 cross-country runners ran their hearts out on a frosty Saturday morning match at Moorways in Derby, to retain the overall Derbyshire Minileague Cross Country trophy. DAC runners emerged triumphant after a series of hard-fought races across the age groups, beating nearest rivals Amber Valley and Erewash Athletic Club […]
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Volunteer award for Derby Athletic Club stalwart Ernie
Ernie Cripps, a stalwart for many years on the Derby Athletic Club officiating team, has won the Inspiring Official award at the East Midlands England Athletics Volunteer Awards. Derbyshire legend Ernie has given almost 70 years to the sport, taking on many committee roles for club and county, officiating at most Derby Athletic Club matches, […]
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Pre-season update for Level 1 field officials
All Level 1 field officials are invited to a pre-season update session to help those who are keen to move up to level 2 during the 2023 season. The update event is on Tuesday 17 January 2023, 6.30pm – 8pm in the DAC clubhouse. This is a great chance to find out more about how you […]
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Your chance to train as a coach or an official
Calling all parents, siblings, grandparents, older athletes – are you looking for a challenge to start 2023? England Athletics has a range of track and field, road running and officiating courses available to book on to in December and next year! Secure your spot via Athletics Hub. Sign up for a course now and be […]
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Sign up at DAC clubhouse for cross country
Cross country season is around the corner, so please look out for a sign-up sheet at Moorways if you are interested. Events are as follows: 15 October: Markeaton Park Derby 12 November: Glebe Park Corby 3 December: Shipley Park Heanor 14 January: Berry Hill Park Mansfield 22 October: Northern Cross Country Relay Championships, Graves Park, […]