Derby Athletic Club News and updates
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Derby Athletes scoop trophy in Minileague cross country
A strong team effort from Derby Athletic Club’s junior section cross country runners bagged them a convincing team trophy win alongside individual wins in this year’s Derbyshire Minileague competition. Outstanding individual performances at the final event, at Moorways, came from Harry Lees (U11B), Joyce Lenton (U13G), James Baker (U13B) and Dayna Keyes (U15G), who all […]
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Calling all athletes – look out for summer 2026 T&F programme and please take part
We will soon be announcing dates for the summer programme of track and field events at the DAC home track of Moorways and elsewhere in the area. Derby Athletic Club is a competitive club, which means we expect all club athletes to compete for the club. There is no extra charge for athletes to take […]
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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 […]