Braintree & District Athletic Club was formed in 1977, and in 1990, the club moved its base to the new Athletics track at Tabor High School in Panfield Lane, where it is based today.
The club has more than 350 members and provides coaching and competition opportunities for everyone of every age group and standard.
Braintree & District Athletic Club has also broadened its approach in the wider athletic community through networking and development, and also by involvement with the local community; for example through schools, local businesses and Braintree and District Council.
Our coaches are led by British Athletics Coach Tutor and Assessor, Simon Mennell, and provide support for athletes in all age groups and across all disciplines;
The club competes in a number of Track and Field leagues at Senior and Junior Level, and supports athletes in County, Regional and National championships.
For our Endurance athletes, there are also numerous road races to enter, and the club competes in two cross country leagues in junior and adult age categories.
New members are always welcome to the club, either as beginners or more experienced athletes.
Coaching is available on Tuesday and Thursday evenings to meet the individual needs of athletes in a safe, supportive environment.
If you want to take the first steps to enjoy running and getting into shape, join our New to Running group for anyone aged 18 to 70+ on Thursday nights 7-8pm to help you get fitter or faster. Whatever you want to achieve, we can help you to start gently and work up to whatever you want to achieve. Please click here for more details.
The club would not function without its many volunteers – Officials, Coaches, and various officers and supporters – all of whom make this a thriving, positive, growing and successful club in our community. Click here if you would like to get involved as a volunteer. Come and join us!
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