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Bournemouth Athletic Club is a friendly athletics club based at Kings Park Athletic Centre in Bournemouth. It offers coached track and field, road running, cross-country and junior development sessions for athletes aged eight and above. The club welcomes different abilities while encouraging members to develop through structured training and competition. Prospective members can visit before joining, although the popular Wednesday Junior Development group currently has a waiting list.
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Bournemouth Athletic Club is based at Kings Park Athletics Stadium and provides training and competition opportunities across track and field, road running and cross-country.
Qualified UK Athletics coaches lead the club’s training groups, helping members develop their fitness, technique and competitive performance. Younger athletes are encouraged to experience a variety of running, jumping and throwing disciplines before moving towards more specialist training.
The club participates in local, regional and national competitions and expects active members to represent the club where appropriate. Alongside competitive athletes, Bournemouth AC relies on volunteers to help with coaching, officiating, team management and administration.
Membership is open to athletes from the age of eight, with options for juniors, seniors, road runners and cross-country runners.
The club welcomes different abilities, from young people discovering athletics for the first time to experienced competitors looking for structured coaching and competition. Prospective members are welcome to visit the club before applying.
Enquiries for anyone under 18 must be made by a parent or guardian.
The Wednesday Junior Development sessions introduce children aged approximately eight to 14 to running, jumping and throwing. Demand is currently high, and the club advises that this group has a waiting list.
Core training takes place at Kings Park Athletics Stadium:
Tuesday and Thursday sessions generally begin at 6pm. Finishing times and arrangements can vary between disciplines and coaches, so new athletes should confirm the correct session before attending.
Road-running sessions normally include interval, hill or tempo training, with additional group runs arranged at other times.
Bournemouth Athletic Club’s published membership fees are:
An additional England Athletics competition licence fee may be required for members who want to compete.
Separate track-use fees apply when training at Kings Park. Members can pay for individual sessions or purchase an annual season ticket. Reduced membership rates may be available to people joining later in the year, while family-membership information is available directly from the club.
Prices and conditions can change, so prospective members should check the latest fees before applying.
New members should read the membership information and complete the relevant application form on the Bournemouth Athletic Club membership page.
Anyone considering joining can visit during an appropriate training session first. Because different coaching groups have their own arrangements and capacity, contacting the club before attending is recommended.
A limited number of free parking spaces are available at Kings Park Athletic Centre. BCP Council operates additional pay-and-display parking nearby.
The athletics track is next to AFC Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, so parking and surrounding roads can become particularly busy on matchdays.
Anyone with specific accessibility or coaching requirements should contact Bournemouth Athletic Club before visiting so the club can explain the most suitable facilities and training options.
Bournemouth Athletic Club is run by volunteers and welcomes people interested in coaching, officiating, team management or helping with administration.
The club may help volunteers access relevant coaching and officiating qualifications. Anyone interested in supporting the club can contact the secretary for further information.
Please complete this form to request more information.
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