Derwentside Athletic Club is a Nationally Accredited Club, who have achieved Clubmark Status, providing training, coaching and competition for anyone aged 8 years upwards. New members are always welcome regardless of ability gender or ethnic background. Our qualified coaches have formed a junior section which meet on Mondays and Thursdays at the Louisa centre, Stanley at 5:30pm. The whole emphasis is on fun and developing skills through structured coaching sessions. Derwentside AC has qualified coaches for all ages and athletic disciplines and are a Durham Sport focus club and we are affiliated to the association for clubs for young people. The Seniors meet at the Louisa centre, Stanley from 6:30 (for a 7:00pm run) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We participate in running events (road races, cross country, Multi-terrain, relays and Triathlon) throughout the year as well as organising our own events. We welcome people of all abilities gender or ethnicity Come on and join the club!