Scarborough Athletic Club Information Sheet
Scarborough Athletic Club senior section meets on Mondays at the Filey Road Sports Centre at 6.50 pm for a run at 7.00 pm, and on Thursdays at the Rugby Club, Scalby Road at 6.50 pm for 7-00 pm. The Junior Endurance Section meets at the Rugby Club on Tuesdays, 6-50 pm for 7-00 pm.
Monday and Thursday nights are usually runs of 4 to 7 miles in groups of similar ability which includes Pack Running (frequent turnaround points to ensure the group stays together), and on Thursday evenings structured training is provided for those interested which comprises speed work or hill repetitions. Lead coach Chris Wade plus several Run Leaders.
Sportshall and athletics training take place on Wednesday’s. Year 6 and below meet at The Rugby Club, contact Sharon Houghton for further details. Years 7 to 11 meet at The Rugby Club, contact Chris Wade or Sue Lawal, both groups meeting at 6.50 for 7 pm start. There is also a training group at Lady Lumleys School in Pickering which is organised by Sue Lawal Tel No 01751-472877 on Thursdays.
The Club provides competition in all areas of the sport, for your specific interests please contact one of the following :
Fell Running Dave Parke 379164
Cross Country Mick Thompson 864442
Track & Field Chris Clayton 865281
Road Running Harry Forkin 368282
Junior Team Manager Chris Wade 07791388023
The Seniors Section runs a winter and summer handicap league, details of which can be found on the web site, or speak to John Boyes.
The Senior section has an active social programme organised by Mel Padgham 07419589587
Further information on the Club, including fixture lists, press reports, results, details of social events can be found on the web site www.scarboroughac.co.uk
Club Officers for further information are :
Chairman Harry Forkin 368282 Secretary Simon Valente 07920073782
Treasurer Tony Tomaszewicz 870621
The Club operates a Child Protection policy, the Club Officer is Jo Monty, , and has policies for athlete, coach and parental behaviour.