May 2026 Newsletter


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News: Sussex Track and Field Championships

Well done to every athlete, coach, official, volunteer, parent and supporter who helped make the weekend such a success. Our medal haul was:

πŸ₯‡ 50 gold medals
πŸ₯ˆ 37 silver medals
πŸ₯‰ 29 bronze medals

Particular shout out to Club Coach and multi-record holder Julia Machin who jumped 5.20m in the long jump to extend her UK V55 record.

View full results PDF

Photos:
View the Sussex Track & Field Gallery

Track Photo

If you want to share your photos or achievements that don’t forget to tag us on social media, there is a lot going on over the summer and it is hard to keep up! To keep up-to-date with the latest news follow us Instagram and Facebook.

We love to share in your achievements so please tag us in on posts or email Louise to help us celebrate your successes!

Email Louise: louise.diacci@brightonandhoveac.com


AGM β€” 25th June, 7.30pm

Our Anuual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 25th June 2026, at 7.30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Come along to find out more about the club, participate in important decisions, elect committee members, and provide input into our future direction. AGM Attendance is open to all members. Members have the right to vote at the meeting except for second-claim members and those under 18. If you are the parent/guardian of a member under 18, you may attend but will not have voting rights. Please come and have your say.

Last years’ minutes:
Read 2025 AGM Minutes here


Summer Leagues

We participate in a number of leagues over the summer. Each of these leagues have Team Managers who you need to let know you are available to compete, a list of these can be found on the website:

  • Sussex U14/U16 Leagues
  • Youth Development Leagues
  • Southern Athletics League
  • Veterans League

Team managers:

View team manager list

England Athletics age group changes:

Read more here


Upcoming Events

JUNE

Mon 1st β€” Sussex AA Vets League 2, Lewes

Sat 6th β€” Sussex AA Under 14 Track & Field Champs with Under 12s, K2 Crawley

Sat/Sun 6th-7thΒ β€” EA U20/Senior Championships, Bedford

Sat 13th β€” Sussex Schools Championships, K2 Crawley

Fri 19th β€” Evening Meeting Sussex AA Under 14 League 3 East Division, Eastbourne

Sat 20th β€” Schools Inter Counties

Sun 21st β€” SAL (Aged 15 upwards), Harrow

Sat/Sun 27th–28th β€” SEAA U14/U16/U18 Individual Championships, Chelmsford

Sat/Sun 27th–28th β€” Regional Schools Combined Events, David Weir, Carshalton

Mon 29th β€” Evening Meeting Sussex AA Vets League 3, Eastbourne

JULY

Fri 3rd β€” Evening Meeting Sussex AA Under 16 League 3, Withdean

Fri/Sat 10th–11th β€” English Schools Championships, Birmingham

Sun 12th β€” Youth Development League (UAG) 3, Lewes

Sat 18th β€” Youth Development League (LAG) 3, Reading

Sun 19th β€” SAL (Aged 15 upwards), Bromley

Sat/Sun 18th–19th β€” SEAA Combined Events, Oxford

Mon 20th β€” Evening Meeting Sussex AA Vets League 4, Lewes

Sat/Sun 25th–26th β€” EA U16/U18 Championships, Bedford

Download the full Summer 2026 fixture list


A Club Run by Volunteers

The club is run entirely by volunteers, who do a fantastic job, but we always need more help. Thanks to those that replied to our recent volunteer call out. We are still looking for a Volunteer Co-ordinator and we also have a few small jobs that need doing on an ad-hoc basis. Please do consider offering some help, we can always find something for you to do.


Fill in the Volunteer sign-up form

Volunteers


New and Used Kit

The kit shop will be open from 5.45-6.45pm for club vests and other club kitΒ  on:

  • Tuesday 9th June
  • Tuesday 23rd June

Visit the club shop

Also remember that used athletics kit is now available in the Club House Take items only if needed, and consider making a donation in return. Donations of clean, good-quality kit are welcome – leave them in the designated area.

Partnership Offers

High5 Sports Nutrition offer 30% discount using code:
H5#BRIGHTONHOVEAC Visit High5

Neuff Athletics and The Jog Shop and Kukri offer 10% discounts to B&H AC athletes. See details on our website

View Partnership offers

The Endurance Project

Endurance Project

The Endurance Project Lab in Hove are offering B&H athletes 10% off testing services.
www.theenduranceproject.co.uk


Members Access Fund

If you need help covering training, membership, injury-related costs or competition expenses to represent the club, support is available. Brighton & Hove Athletic Club runs a Members Access Fund for members who may need financial support. Small grants are available, and applications are treated respectfully and confidentially.

View details and apply


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