About Us
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The club was formed in 1937 as a running club known as Worcester Harriers; in 1966/67 the club reformed as Worcester Athletic Club and members are now able to participate in all athletic disciplines - Road Running, Track & Field, Cross Country, Race Walking, Sports Hall and Disabled Athletics.
We are a family club, composed of over 500 members ranging in age from 10 to 90 (school year 5s see "Young Athletes" page). We cater for all athletic abilities, boys and girls, men and women both competitive and non-competing. We are Clubmark accredited and affiliated to UKAthletics and our members all enjoy the benefits of a thriving club and it’s facilities.
Based at the Nunnery Wood Sports Centre, Worcester (click here for directions), we welcome runners and athletes of all standards; our qualified coaches and members are only too willing to give advice and pass on their experience to beginners or aspiring top class athletes alike. The title ‘Athletic Club’ may suggest we are a track & field club only, this is far from the truth; you may choose to compete on the track, on the road, cross-country or just enjoy non-competitive running with a regular group. We are proud of our ‘Harrier’ roots and Worcester Athletic Club has a great deal to offer runners and joggers whatever their preference. If you simply enjoy the camaraderie of running with others, or want to improve on a PB then we are the club for you. There are many benefits to be gained from being a member of an affiliated athletic club.
We would be delighted if you came and joined us at Nunnery Wood. Under-11s (Tuesdays or Thursdays) and Under-13s (Tuesdays & Thursdays) meet from 1800 to 1900 and all other age groups from 1900 on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Training runs and event specific training also take place on Saturday mornings.
The club is administered by a committee (elected annually at our A.G.M.) on which all interest groups have representation (see link at the top of this page). The current president is John Brook.
With a large and diverse
membership we believe our
members’ and club interests
are best served when we take a
full and active role in local
and regional athletics
organisation; club officers
currently serve on County and
Midland area committees.
The club’s strength is in our
UKA licensed coaching team
(see link at the top of this
page) who deliver their
coaching with passion and
professionalism, appropriate
to age and ability.
Members also assist the
athletics community as
technical officials; they are
licensed and graded by the
governing body and we have
officials to cover all the
disciplines (starter/marksman,
timekeeper, track judge, field
judge, walks judge and
endurance).
Members are encouraged to
qualify or extend their
coaching or officiating
qualifications and usually
receive financial assistance
to do so.
Members registered as competing, have the opportunity to participate in the following leagues and meetings and proudly wear our club colours.
Road Running
County Championships (10K,
Half Marathon)
Midland Championships (various
distances)
Senior and Young Athletes'
Road Relays (Midland &
National)
Cross Country
Club Championships
County Championships
Midland Championship
Inter Counties
National Championships
Midland Relays
Gloucester League
Birmingham Invitation League
Track & Field
Club Championships
County Championships
Midland Championships (also
indoor)
National Championships
UK Youth Development League
(U13/U15)
Heart of England League
Midland T&F League
Midland Veterans League
Midland Veterans Final
In addition our junior section
can compete in Sportshall
Athletics at local and
regional level.
Members also participate in
local and regional ‘open’
meetings and ‘open’ races to
complement their training or
for pleasure!
The club has throughout its
history promoted school and
youth athletics and road
running, and we continue to be
leaders in the athletic and
running community by
organising fixtures, races and
indoor competitions.
Most years we were proud to
host/organise the following
events/meets:
Worcestershire County Track
& Field Championships
Pitchcroft 10K and Fun Run
Worcestershire Beacon Race
Acorns Triple Run - Malvern
Half Marathon
3 x ‘Open’ Track & Field
UK Youth Development League
(U13/U15)
Heart of England Track &
Field League
Midland Track & Field
League
Midland Veterans League