Your Club
Discover our history, training locations, Academy, and how to join East Grinstead AC.
About Us
East Grinstead & District Athletic Club was formed in 1978 and has taken part in a variety of competitions since then. We are a friendly club where we all know each other and welcome all newcomers – everyone has a chance to sprint, throw a discus, jump as high or as far as we can, run on roads or run over cross-country.
Our athletes have won County Championships and over 100 athletes have represented Sussex in inter-county fixtures. In 2012, we had our first representative gain international honours for England. As well as organising our own training and coaching, we organise the annual East Grinstead and District Primary Schools’ Cross-Country Championships. This event is held in and around the East Court Playing Fields in early October. This is an exciting day for all those running, for their teachers and for their parents – and all the necessary arrangements are made by East Grinstead Athletic Club.
Training Locations
Academy
Our Academy is an introduction to athletics for children in school years 4 and 5. We train and work towards the Sussex Quadkids Competition which takes place at the K2 in Crawley. Quadkids encompasses all key aspects of athletics: endurance, speed, agility and strength. The events are: 75m sprint, howler throw, standing jump and 600m. We accept 40 children and hold a waiting list.
Due to changes in the age groups across England Athletics, we're still awaiting an update on the Quadkids competition in 2026.
Membership & Fees
Our club fees for the 2025/26 season (April 2025 to March 2026) are as follows:
| Joining Period | Club Fees | England Athletics Registration Fees |
|---|---|---|
| April – June | £60 | £20 |
| July – September | £45 | £20 |
| October – December | £30 | £20 |
| January – March | £15 | £20 |
| Academy | £60 | n/a |
- Those joining between January and March, the England Athletics Registration Fees continue until March 31st of the following year (max 15 months).
- England Athletics does not require registration for Academy athletes.
- All additional family members will attract a one-third discount on club fees.
- In order to ensure athletics is available to all, if you are having difficulty affording these fees, please contact the Membership Secretary to discuss options available.