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," through the "Notice Board" located in the club house situated next to the ruuning track and this web site.

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 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 most 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, young athlete's training, coaching and competition, and a range of social events.

Regular events put on and organised by Lewes AC include, 10K 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 in June, 10 mile and 5 miles Downland runs in October, a cross country event early in the year and various track and field events at the Lewes track.

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. This is circulated in hard copy and by e-mail.

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 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 8.30pm. Specialist coaching groups meet on Thursdays and Saturdays at other times and venues. Currently there is a waiting list for both groups.

Young athletes are encouraged to enter a number of competitions including cross country leagues and championships, the young athletes track and field league and the Sussex under 13 league.

The 9 – 11 year old group are introduced to various athletic skills and events and take part in a number of indoor and outdoor competitions.

For further information on the young athlete sections please contact Sally Brown on 01273 487159

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 over the Sussex Downs 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 please contact Christine Lowden on 01273 476350

The club membership year runs from November to October (inclusive) each year. Currently 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, East Sussex, BN7 1PL. Telephone 01273 476350

As there is currently a waiting list to join the junior section of the club please contact Sally Brown on 01273 487159