Derby Athletic Club News and updates
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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? 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 […]