This leaflet is intended to give new and existing members of the club some information about the club and its activities. Lewes Athletic Club is based at the all weather track at Mountfield Road, Lewes. Membership is open to all who are interested in athletics and wish to participate in or be involved with the sport.

Formed in March 1984 to cater for the needs of those who wanted to run locally, the Club has grown steadily in numbers and stature and has a nucleus of qualified coaches. Members are kept in touch through a regular newsletter the "Ammonite" and through the "Notice Board" currently at the entrance to the Lewes Leisure Centre.

Membership is open to male and female athletes from 9 years of age to senior and veterans of any age. The club is based at the all weather 400metre track located at the Lewes Leisure Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes. The club hires as necessary additional facilities at the Leisure Centre which include, a sports hall, gymnasium, projectile hall, fitness centre, swimming pool and other facilities.

The club also uses other facilities at Priory School for training and other activities in association with the all weather track. As a member of Lewes Sports Club, we also use the Clubhouse facilities at the Stanley Turner Ground for social and other events.  

The club colours are drawn from the Lewes Coat of Arms. They are a red vest with a gold horizontal band and blue shorts. Members should ensure that the Club vest is worn when competing under the Club's name.

Club vests can be purchased from Jackie Lucas who can be contacted at the track on Tuesday nights or by phoning 01273 472106

The club logo is taken from the "Ammonite" statue by Peter Randall-Page situated on the Lewes side of the Cuilfail tunnel.

As a member of Lewes Athletic Club it is possible to participate in a wide variety of events and activities and to represent Lewes.

Events and activities include cross country running, track and field events and championships, road running, fun running, jogging, seniors and veterans training and coaching, youth athlete's training and coaching, and a range of social events.

Regular events put on by Lewes AC include, five and two mile fun runs on Easter Monday, a long weekend of running in France with our twinned club at Marolles just outside Blois, a club Triathlon and barbecue breakfast in June, a 10 mile downland run in October and a cross country event early in the year.

At least every two months the Club produces the ‘Ammonite’ This regular newsletter keeps club members in touch, reports on all club activities and gives details of forthcoming events and activities.

Club training sessions are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 10.00 a.m. until noon. In addition to using the all weather track for competition and training purposes we also take advantage of the surrounding Sussex Downs to run during evenings and weekends. There are a range of ability and age groups in the club including senior men and women, young athletes, and ‘veteran’ men and women.

Young athletes mainly meet and train on at the track on Tuesday evenings between 6.00pm and 8.00pm. Specialist coaching groups meet at other times and venues. Currently there is a waiting list for both groups.

For further information on the young athlete sections contact can be made with the following coaches.

Mick Acott (Under 11s) : Carol Shuttleworth ( 11 and over)

Senior and veterans meet at the Lewes Leisure Centre at 7.00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Various training sessions are organised with Thursday night usually focused on training using the all weather track. Other additional training and coaching arrangements are currently being developed.

Sunday morning runs take place each week starting at 8.00am from the junction of the old motor road approach to the Lewes racecourse with the A275 on Neville Road.

Contact Peter Masters (01273 471115) for further details on the Senior and Veteran aspects of the club.

For those interested in jogging and getting started, or returning from injury, the Club offers a variety of opportunities to jog with others of similar ability, to participate in fun runs and to improve their fitness.

Currently this group meets at 10.00am on Saturday mornings at the Lewes track.

For those interested in joining or finding out about this group and its activities Karen Divall can be contacted on 01273 473 242

The club membership year runs from November to October (inclusive) each year. For the current year (2002/2003) the membership subscription is £30.00 for junior and senior members. (Seniors are 17 years and over) A discount scheme operates for two or more members in a family. Details from the Membership Secretary.

The subscription entitles club members to a range of benefits including the use of the all weather track for club sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday morning.

For Seniors to join Lewes AC just fill out the membership application form and send it through to the Membership Secretary.

Membership Secretary: Christine Lowden, Christie House, Christie Road, Lewes, 1PL East Sussex,BN7 1PL

BN7 1LU.

As there is currently a waiting list to join the junior section of the club please contact either Mick Acott or Carol Shuttleworth to find out the latest situation.

Mick Acott (under 11s) and

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