Crook and District Sports and Athletic Club

Affiliations

Crook & District A.C. are directly affiliated to the national governing organisation for the sport in England - England Athletics. This is arranged into nine regions, and all affiliated clubs are allocated to one of these regions - for Crook & District this is England Athletics - North East.

As an affiliated member, we have a democratic representation at both regional and national level. England Athletics also organise a national athlete registration programme, and all registered members of affiliated clubs are given a unique registration number that is to be used for such tasks as, for example, race entries. Affiliation to England Athletics is renewed annually.

England Athletics are one of four national governing bodies, along with Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, who are represented on the governing body for the sport in the United Kingdom - UK:Athletics. In turn, UK:Athletics are represented on the governing body for the sport in Europe - the European Athletics Association (EAA) and thence to the World governing body - the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Closer to home, Crook & District A.C. are also members of three organisations that provide opportunities for athletes to compete. The North East Harrier League is a group of local, north east, clubs that provide a competitive series of fixtures every winter. The North East Athletics League offers club members the opportunity to compete in track and field events during the summer. Northern Athletics is an organisation that acts as a competition provider, across the disciplines, for the clubs in the north of England.

There are many athletics clubs in the north east of England, and over the course of a year, most of these clubs organise competitive fixtures - in road running, in cross-country and in track & field. Most of these events are open to members of other clubs, and for many club members, there are competitive opportunities almost every week throughout the year.

Road Running - Track & Field - Fell Running

BAF (British Athletics Federation) - visit the BAF website

Participation

All road racing locally and nationally

Cross-Country League

Fell Racing League

Track & Field Leagues (Senior & Veteran)

For a full list of competitions and events please visit the Fixtures/Diary page of this site.

Useful Links for Club Members

Volunteer for London 2012 If you'd like to help out and get involved with making British sporting events the best they can be, or just to soak up the atmosphere, you could help with this great event by volunteering your time and skills. Web: www.volunteer2012.com

Durham Fell Runners Lots of club members like to wander off the track and roads, getting knee deep in clarts and brambles. All you need is a sense of adventure, a sense of humour and a sturdy washing machine. Web: www.durhamfellrunners.org.uk

F-Sharp Our own Gerry Hehir runs a Personal Training and Sports Massage business in the local area. See what he can offer you to get the most out of your training. Web: www.fsharppersonaltrainingservices.co.uk

Fit 4 The Future Gwyn Potts and a team of top coaches provide exclusive, individual tailor made training and mentoring packages. Based in Quillan in the south of France, they provide courses for all event groups, ages and abilities. Web: www.fit4thefuture.eu

Store Discounts for Club Members

Start Fitness 42-44 Whitecross Way, Eldon Square, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Tel: (0191) 261 5658 NEW STORE! Unit 23, Milburngate Centre, Durham. Tel: (0191) 384 1644 Web: www.startfitness.co.uk

Bedale Sports & Outdoors 19 North End, Bedale, North Yorkshire. Tel: (01677) 423746 Web: www.dale-sport.co.uk

Up & Running 47/49 Skinnergate, Darlington, County Durham. Tel: (01325) 367723 Web: www.runningshoes.co.uk

Track'n'Terrain 21a Elvet Bridge, Durham. Tel: (0191) 384 3758 Web: www.tracknterrain.com (Website - Coming soon)

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Page last updated on March 26, 2008 .