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29 October 2021

Dave Blackman 1966-2021

A Tribute to a Friend Many of you will have heard of Dave’s sad and sudden passing on October 15th....
Club News
25 October 2021

Tracey Jones wins National Volunteer Award

Our Club Chair, Tracey Jones, final received her Volunteer of the Year award at the 2021 Hall of Fame celebration....
Track & field
27 September 2021

When the Mayor came to visit

We had our last Track and Field fixture at Southampton on Saturday 11th September, later than normal but no less...
Club News
7 September 2021

Junior Coach Development Pathway

Southampton Athletic Club (SAC) is justifiably proud of its team of coaches who work as volunteers across all events and...
Cross country
7 September 2021

U13 to U17 XC and Road Relay Competition Roadmap

A complete list of this winters Cross Country and Road Relays competitions has been created and can be viewed her....
Facilities
31 August 2021

SAC Track Users - Important Information

Active Nation will be asking for proof of access to the track or asking you to pay the appropriate session...
Club News
6 August 2021

Public Consultation on Outdoor Sports Centre

Southampton City Council have released their public consultation on the proposed developments for the Outdoor Sports Centre. Link to the...
Club News
2 August 2021

Trackside cabins update

Dear Members You may be wondering what all the work is going on to the trackside cabins, and why we're...
Club News
10 June 2021

#RunAndTalk

Please join us at two exciting #RunAndTalk events coming up designed to introduce you to the England Athletics #RunAndTalk programme...
Club News
7 June 2021

Martin Hedges

6th November 1942 - 14th June 2020 Last month we received news that Martin Hedges had passed away following a...
Club News
24 May 2021

SAC Athletes assist Jet Suit Guinness World Records

Friday 16th May 2021 Despite the atrocious condition this May, Southampton Sports Centre hosted an amazing 'triathlon' of Guinness World...
Club News
17 May 2021

WORLD ATHLETICS SHOE RULE FAQs

The latest from World Athletics on 'Shoe rules'....
Club News
10 May 2021

#RunAndTalk launch coming soon to SAC

This week is mental health awareness week so it seems timely to share with you the launch events for SAC’s...
Club News
4 May 2021

Rod Lock appointed VP of BMC

Congratulations to SAC coach Rod Lock who was recently made a vice-president of the British Milers' Club. A richly deserved...
Club News
6 April 2021

SAC & Solent University lockdown workshops

This year we have been working with Solent university to deliver a series of workshops to help our athletes and...
Club News
29 March 2021

COVID-19 - Return to Activities

Planning for a return to activities Latest News: As of Monday 29th March the sports centre is open and Active...
Mental health
15 March 2021

Why suicide was an option

I have never really been asked what drove me to want to end my life.  After much soul searching, I have...
Mental health
14 March 2021

Emptying it - running and mental fitness

How many times have you been at the track and heard the coach say, ‘empty it’?  We all know many sessions...
Mental health
14 March 2021

What can we take from lockdown to improve our mental health

As lockdown eases it is good to look back and see what you can take from it to help improve...
Mental health
14 March 2021

Coping during lockdowns – A runners view of looking after your wellbeing

Lockdowns, social distancing, work from home, stay at home and safe lives.  All things that we have never had to cope...
Club News
2 March 2021

Get Involved in Earth Hour

Subject: Earth Hour 2021 - Get Involved! Hi Southampton Athletic Club,   I hope you are well and staying safe at this time.  ...
Track & field
22 February 2021

Congratulations to Oliver Bromby

Southampton Athletic Club, always proud of is athletes, would like to congratulate Oliver Bromby in his first Senior Individual Vest...
Club News
21 February 2021

Appeal for Southampton Athletic Clubs members to help restore footpath ...

Many local runners used to enjoy running on a route that led from Bracken Hall , Bracken Place , Chilworth...
Club News
12 February 2021

Draft minutes from AGM

The clubs AGM was held on Monday 25th January with two firsts, the first time over Zoom and the first...