
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH WEST'S PREMIER ATHLETICS CLUB
What We Do
Competitions and Racing
Join our junior and senior teams in regional and national track and field leagues, or enter road running competitions and cross country leagues and championships.
Training Resources
Here you can find a number of training guides, videos and other resources, either compiled by Club Coaches or taken from conferences and workshops they have visited. Athletes Mobility Guide Drills from European Endurance Coaches Conference 2016 The videos below […]
Membership
Please Click Here to access the membership application form and payment page A step-by-step guide to the joining process can be found here. Check out our FAQs for more information, or email any questions about membership to membership@bristolandwestac.org. Membership costs […]
Welcome to Bristol and West AC
We’re the South West’s leading athletics and running club.
Bristol and West AC takes pride in giving everyone who wants to enjoy sport the opportunity to be the best that they can and want to be. We warmly welcome people with enthusiasm and aim to promote healthy lifestyles and friendly competition.
Featured Articles
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MIKE DOWN`S NATIONAL CROSS REVIEW
CLOSER – BUT STILL NOT, CLOSE ENOUGH! To make the podium for the third year running in what is surely one of the most competitive team championships in British sport is no mean achievement and rightly cause for celebration. Yet […]
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Gwent League #3 – junior girls battle it out at Blaise!
under 11s – Simon Jones reports… It was a perfect winter’s day for round 3 of the Gwent League at Blaise Castle. Our team of 5 walked the course and warmed up together before taking their positions on the start […]
Find out more about membership of Bristol and West AC
JOIN NOWOur Coaches
Hilary Nash
Hilary coaches all events and disciplines at an introductory level, across track and field, but has a focus on developing athletes in throws. He has contributed to a wide range of club successes in his extensive coaching career, and is […]
Mike Strange
Mike has a long and experienced history of coaching and officiating. A UKA qualified speedwork coach, he is currently focusing on supporting hurdles. Mike has guided athletes to English Schools’ finals, and has also seen one of his athletes perform […]
Nick Harris
Nick Harris works with club and elite GB junior athletes, coaching two to world junior championships, of of whom received a silver and bronze medal, the other a bronze. He also supported an u20 to her first european championships at […]
Our Members
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I’m so proud of our mens’ track and field team for our effort in Division 2 of the British Athletics League this year – bring on 2020!
Luke, 24, hurdles -
Having joined the club aged 60, I’ve found the masters section is very well supported
Jack, 67, Sprinter -
I went to English Schools for the first time last year for the pole vault. I’m training hard at Whitehall to do even better next summer
Zoe, 12, Pole Vault -
I love competing in the Gwent Cross Country League – it’s all about the mud and team spirit!
Ellen, 28, endurance runner