History
Where we started
The Club was founded in 1894 and was initially a Cycling and Athletic Club Athletic Meetings were held at Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. During World War II the athletic club did not function but was reformed in 1950 by Mr Bill Ranger, whose son Pat was an International Long Distance and Cross Country Runner. The HQ of the athletic section were at The Oval, Princes Park from 1952 when the new "cinder" track (with grass cycling track round the outside) was opened by the Duke of Edinburgh. In 1954 the National Police Championships were held at this venue as well as Sussex Championships during the 1950's and 1960's. The Club operated from the Oval until 1999 when the new tartan track at Eastbourne Sports Park, Cross Levels Way was opened and the HQ and track training and meetings are now held from this venue. The Club has gone from strength to strength and great progress has been made thanks to excellent coaching and enthusiasm from athletes coaches and parents. Participating in track, cross country and road running the Club is involved in numerous leagues from u13 to Masters. There are also meetings for u11 and athletes are encouraged from 8 years upwards. Club athletes compete in Sussex, Southern and National Championships and we also have several athletes who are and have represented Great Britain in our midst.
What we have achieved
2009