MISSION STATEMENT

At Reading AC, our mission is to create a diverse, inclusive and competitive athletic community. We are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where individuals of all ages can pursue their passion for athletics, challenge themselves and contribute to the collective success of the club.

What We Do

Reading Athletic Club Offers opportunities for children, adults and veterans to train with fully qualified coaches in their preferred events and to participate in a range of competitions from school year 5 (9-10 year olds) through to senior and veteran leagues.

MEMBERSHIP

Full membership is available to 11 year old athletes and over. At this age all athletes wishing to compete for the club must be registered with England Athletics which the Membership Secretary does for you.

The club has a joining fee of £40 which includes a competition vest. Annual membership fees then vary depending on age:
11 - 15 year olds £60
16 - 18 year olds £65
19 year olds and over £92

Training

We train at:
Palmer Park Stadium, Wokingham Rd, Reading RG6 1LF.

For athletes aged 13 (school year 8) and above, we train at the following times:
Tuesdays 5:30pm - 8pm
Thursdays 5:30pm - 8pm
Sundays 10am - 12pm
Cost: £3.00 per session (£1.50 for PB Level 9 award winners)

For athletes aged 12 (school year 7) and under, we train at the following times:
Fridays 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Sundays 9am - 10am
Cost: £3.00 for members, £4 for non-members

CLUB COMMITMENTS

1. We will maintain a vibrant athletic community experience where members, officials, volunteers and supporters have pride and feel rewarded by their involvement. 

2. We will compete at a high standard across all age groups offering a range of competitive opportunities for athletes. 

3. We will support excellence, seeking out, nurturing and developing talent; helping athletes of all standards through their pathway to athletic competition. 

4. We will support excellence in coaching across the range of disciplines.  

5. We will develop and support a group of qualified officials. 

6. We will maintain a safe environment. 

7. We will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour. 

8. We will provide value for money for members whilst seeking out other funding opportunities. 

About US

Reading Athletic Club was established in 1881 and over the years we have had many County, National, International, Commonwealth and Olympic Champions who have been or are still members of the Club and we are very proud of our long and successful history. In our 125th year a History of the Club was written by Brian Bacon and just some of the names mentioned in that history are Harry Whittle, E.H. Oliver, W.E.N. Breach, Ann Packer, Beverley Callender, Kathy Cook, and Gerry Stevens to mention just a few. Some of these still hold Club records, one of which the Senior Men's Long Jump record was set as long ago as 1937. Our current members are continuing our fine tradition of producing champion athletes.

READING ATHLETIC CLUB competes in a number of different leagues which ensures that we compete with Clubs from all over the Country and thus enjoy a good level of competition for all our teams which is as good if not better than most other Clubs in Berkshire. The leagues we compete in are:

• Southern Athletic League

• Youth Development League -Upper and Lower Age Groups

• Alder Valley League

• Southern Vets League Western Division

• Hampshire Cross Country League

• Berkshire Sports Hall League