Derby Athletic Club News and updates
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Four first places for Derby AC at North Midlands Cross Country
A quartet of first places was the reward for hard work by Derby Athletic Club runners at Saturday’s North Midlands Cross Country event in Markeaton Park in Derby. And DAC teams produced a clutch of excellent results at the event as well. Runners made the most of conditions on a dry and calm day, with […]
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Osniel and Olivia lead the charge for Derby AC in ERRA Road Relays
A strong contingent of 26 junior athletes competed for Derby Athletic Club in the English Road Running Association National Road Relays at Sutton Park on Saturday 4 October. The event at the Birmingham park saw DAC teams competing in both male and female races at U13, U15 and U17. Standout performances included Osniel Segal, who, […]
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Late-summer success for Derby athletes at Birmingham championship meetings
Some amazing performances by Derby Athletic Club athletes in the late-summer track and field season have seen them competing against world-class athletes. DAC members were in action at three weekend meetings at the impressive Alexander Stadium in Birmingham – the England U20 and Senior Championships, the British Championships and the England Age Group Championships. In […]
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Age groups for younger athletes to change in April 2026
Age groups for younger athletes are changing from April 2026, in new rules which will be enforced across track and field, cross country and road events. The move is part of a series of measures to try to stop the drop-off in interest in athletics amongst teenagers. Under the current age groups, teenagers are competing […]
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Youth Development League lower age group U13 and U15
The second match of this year’s Lower Youth Development League (LYDL) is on Sunday 1 June at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield. Nina Flint is helping to coordinate entries and organise athletes and helpers for the day, and Olly and Keith will be in charge on the day. We are part of the North/East Midland Division […]
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PBs and club record start the track season for DAC
A host of PBs, topped by a new club age-group record, was the reward for an early-season outing for several Derby Athletic Club track athletes. The first Charnwood open of the season, at the Paula Radcliffe Athletics Stadium in Loughborough in April, saw DAC middle-distance runners make an impressive start to the 2025 outdoor season. […]
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Brilliant fifth place as Olivia marks her debut in an England vest
DAC athlete Olivia Lee was delighted to win her first England vest for the SIAB International Cross-Country meet – and gained sixth place in her race as part of the winning national team. The SIAB (Schools International Athletics Board) international was held on Saturday 22 March at Falkirk in Scotland. Olivia qualified for the international […]
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DAC 2025 AGM
Derby Athletic Club held its 2025 Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 4 March at 7.30pm at the DAC Clubhouse, Moorways Stadium, Derby. Please do not hesitate to speak to a current committee member if you are interested in helping the club or joining the committee; we always need volunteers to support in various roles. We have supplied a […]
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DAC official Ernie honoured by England Athletics for 70 years’ service to the sport
Derby Athletic Club officiating legend Ernie Cripps has been honoured by England Athletics for his 70 years of service to the sport. Chris Jones, CEO of EA, attended the club training night on Tuesday to present an amazed Ernie with a special award to mark 70 years of athletics officiating. Chris (pictured with Ernie) said: […]
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Olivia and Ewan lead the way in impressive Derby AC performances at Northern XC champs
Derby AC athletes shone with some great racing and even a medal in the Northern Cross Country Championships, reports XC coach Jerry. Tatton Park, near Knutsford, 1,000 acres of parkland and woodland, was the location for the champs on Saturday 25 January, with 17 Derby AC athletes competing. A largely flat and fast course had […]