About the Club
Doncaster Athletic Club is a "Clubmark" accredited, state-of-the-art body, run by volunteers, operating from the athletic stadium adjacent to the main Keepmoat Stadium. It provides training facilities and coaching for everyone from 8 years of age upwards.
The club participate in Track & Field, Cross Country, Road Running, Fell Running and Walking events and encourage members to represent the club in league meetings and individual competitions, although this is not a necessity of membership. We have coaches with specialised training to assist the development of disabled athletes. We are also introducing Sportshall Athletics for the 8-14 year olds during the Autumn / Winter period, to be held at Doncaster College for the Deaf.
Club Meeting Times
Under 11s train on a Tuesday & Thursday evening from 5pm to 6.30pm for safety reasons. Other members train on a Tuesday & Thursday evening, meeting at the stadium (unless advised otherwise) at 6.30pm until 7.45/8.00pm. Long throw training (i.e. hammer & javelin) takes place on Monday evenings, along with "specialised" training for athletes invited to attend by their coach.
Members can use the track throughout the day on Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays all year round (unless advised otherwise by DAC committee), and on Saturdays and Sundays from May to September).
Membership
Prospective members can come for up to 4 weeks on a trial basis before deciding whether to join or not, paying a small fee (as at 01/08/08 it is £1.50 or £2.50 depending on age) each time they come. Details of annual membership fees can be found on the club website
www.doncasterathleticclub.com or on notices at the track as they depend upon age, family membership options etcetera.
Further Information
For more information about Doncaster Athletic Club please contact them via their website
www.doncasterathleticclub.com, alternatively use the telephone number provided at the top of this web page.
