Hello and thank you for your interest in joining Brighton and Hove City Athletic Club, either for you or for your child.
We cater for the athletic development of people aged 9 to 99! To make sure we give you the correct advice on how to join, please read the information below that relates to you (or the person you want to join).
SCHOOL AGE RECEPTION – YEAR 4
If your child is in school years from Reception to Year 4, unfortunately they cannot join the club (until they are 9 years old).
There are drop in athletic sessions run by our coaches on Monday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s which involve running, jumping and throwing.
Please note – These are NOT club sessions – any queries on booking, spaces, pricing and times need to be directed to Withdean Sports Complex or on the Academy Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1492815170937328
You can book these sessions on this link here or by calling the centre:
01273 542100
https://www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/centres/withdean-sports-complex
Look for QuadKids (Monday and Friday), Academy (Saturday)
SCHOOL AGE YEAR 4 – YEAR 10
Ages 9 – 15
Our club night sessions are very busy so our coaches are asking new athletes to come to their quieter track sessions.
If your young person is in Years 4 – 7 and interested in multi-eventing then they will need to come first of all to our junior coach Richard’s drop in sessions on either Monday or Friday evenings at the track. See details above on how to book one of these sessions. Please look for QuadKids.
If your young person is interested in sprinting then they will need to come first of all to our sprint coach’s Friday evening session – details on how to book above. Please look for Dan’s Sprint Group.
Please note – These are NOT club sessions – any queries on booking, spaces, pricing and times need to be directed to Withdean Sports Complex.
All other enquiries please contact Rhiannon Rowe by email at rhiannon.rowe@brightonandhovea
If you are under 16, please don’t attempt to join unless you have spoken to a coach or official at the club.
NEW ATHLETES AGED 15 AND OVER
If you are aged 15 and over, not yet a member of our club and looking to develop your track and field skills and become an active competitive athlete for we’d love to hear from you!
For more information contact Rhiannon (email above) for advice as to which of the training groups you would be best suited.
ADULT RUNNING CLUB / ADULT RUNNERS
We have a thriving running group, run by Sam Lambourne, who train at the Withdean track on a Tuesday from 7 PM.
You can just turn up to this group and you will be fitted to a group that best suits your ability.
If you are a currently competing athlete at another club and wish to train at our club and/or join, please contact Rhiannon (email above)
MEMBERSHIP INFO
- Membership runs from 1st January to 31st December of a calendar year.
- Subscriptions must be renewed each January.
- Membership entitles you to coaching, competition with the club and reduced rate entry to the track on club nights.
In your first year only, if you join after 1st November you will pay the fee for the following year but will get November and December of this year free of charge.
The rates of membership include the England Athletics fee (currently £19) for athletes to be affiliated and therefore eligible to compete in certain competitions. It is club policy that all club athletes are affiliated.
(If you join as a Second Claim athlete, your First Claim club needs to pay your EA fee)
You must be a current member to compete for the club otherwise, you may be disqualified from competition.
When renewing membership, please ensure you apply for the correct category of membership. Category age is that on 1st January (speak with your coach if unsure).
If you are a coach or an official volunteer with the club (or a life member) please sign up so we have your details but there is no charge to join the club. If you also wish to compete, the England Athletics fee is still payable. (Membership requests in these categories require approval from the membership secretary).
If you have any questions contact Rhiannon (email above)
To join the club follow the link below:
NEW MEMBERS JOIN US
COMPETING
If you have never been a member of an Athletic Club, you will be eligible to compete for Brighton and Hove AC as soon as you have filled in an application form, paid the appropriate fee and been accepted.
CHANGING CLUBS
If you have been a member of another club, you must resign from that club before joining Brighton and Hove. You can find details and complete a Change of Athletic Club form online via the England Athletics portal.