Derby Athletic Club News and updates
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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? England Athletics has a range of track and field, road running and officiating courses available to book on to. Secure your spot via Athletics Hub. Sign up for a course now and be a bigger part of something special. Leading athletics […]
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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, […]
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Winter Minileague competition dates announced: sportshall and cross country
Calling all athletes in school years 10 and below – some winter competition dates for your diary: Winter Derbyshire MiniLeague (summer 2022 age groups apply for these comps): Sportshall Athletics – Sundays at Queens Park Leisure Centre, Chesterfield – dates for 2022-23: 16 October 2022 20 November 2022 4 December 2022 8 January 2023 5 February […]
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Joy as Derby AC wins Derbyshire Minileague
There was delight at Moorways Stadium on Saturday 16 July as Derby Athletic Club juniors crowned their excellent efforts this summer with a famous victory in the Derbyshire Athletics Track and Field Minileague competition. Some members of the winning team are pictured above. Athletes from U11, U13 and U15 age groups competed over four matches […]
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Check out our guide to summer 2022 athletics competitions
The club guide to club and open events for athletes aged from U11 to masters, including the final events happening during summer 2022, is attached below. Please take a look and make a note of dates. We are keen to encourage club members to take part in as many competitions as possible, and we are […]
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Fantastic effort by DAC runners at Northern Cross Country relays in Sheffield
A great day at the Northern Cross country relay championships at Graves park Sheffield on 23 October. Derby AC had a team in almost every age category, apart from U11 girls, with a turnout of 30 athletes. A massive thank you to all DAC supporters who gave the day a great atmosphere. Great performances from […]
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Success for DAC cross country runners at Markeaton Park
The North Midlands Markeaton Park cross country event saw great results across all age groups. with many of the club’s younger athletes racing XC for the first time. Notable amongst a clutch of good efforts were the U13 girls who finished first overall and held on to first place in the league, alongside the U15 […]
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Tributes paid to Alan Domleo
Derby Athletic Club members and friends were saddened to hear the news of the death of club stalwart Alan Domleo on 23 August. Alan was known to all at the club as a keen coach and supporter of all club members, especially encouraging younger ones’ interest in the sport he loved so much. What some […]
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Could you be a volunteer at the club? Watch our video for more details!
Have you thought about volunteering to help Derby Athletic Club? You don’t have to make a big commitment of time and it’s fun. You will meet new friends, support your child if they are a club member, learn a new skill, maybe even take a qualification. Watch the video on Youtube – showing some of […]
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Could you train as a club official?
Derby Athletic Club needs your support this year! A number of the club’s experienced officials and volunteers are stepping back from their roles. This means that, in order to support Derby AC to be able to run competitions at Moorways this summer (when restrictions allow) we need to encourage members or supporters to become officials or helpers […]