The Doncaster Athletic Club caters for athletes of all ages.  The club is based at Rieschiecks Reserve on George Street in Doncaster.  Our athletes have access to free coaching,

fee use of a fully equipped gymnasium and exclusive use of the track during coaching timeslots.

DAC has a fun and friendly environment in which to train and compete and our members range from Olympians to social athletes who just enjoy coming along to have a run/jump/throw.

The Doncaster Athletic Club competes in Athletics Victorias summer and winter competitions which includes Shield Competition (formerly Interclub) on Saturday afternoons and Cross Country during the winter months.

 Why do athletics?

Athletics caters for all abilities and age levels. The variety in athletics will not be beaten by any other organised sport. Where else can you turn up on a Saturday afternoon and decide

whether you want to run, walk, jump, vault, hurdle or steeple! You can do all of them or just do some, you choose on the day!

Having variety means its fun so getting fit and staying fit is not a drag. And you can compete at your own level, race against people running similar times.

Coaching 

Doncaster Athletic Club is lucky to have a pool of trained and talented volunteer coaches that our athletes can access for free. Potential members are encouraged to come to the track to

speak to any of our coaches about starting training and joining in with their groups.

Facilities

The facilities at Rieschiecks Reserve that are available to our members are all first class.

The track is set in beautiful surrounds with Ruffey Lake Park nearby for longer runs. The track was resurfaced in early 2005. It boasts state-of-the-art synthetic surface, separate discus cage,

two shot put rings, two high jump mats, pole vault facilities, long and triple jump pits, hurdles and adjustable steeple chase barriers.

The gymnasium is located in the Alan Stevens Clubrooms, which are perched above the track on Muriel Green Drive. The equipment in the gym can cater for the beginner to serious gym

users and is supervised by our qualified coach Adam Robertson.  Adam can also provide specific training programs as well as general strength and conditioning routines for the novice.

How to join DAC

The Doncaster Athletic Club welcomes new members, young or old, able or disabled, talented or willing to have a go!

Memberships are based on the season of athletics eg. April to March. Membership allows you to compete in both Cross Country and Track and Field competitions. Its great value for money

considering membership buys you many hours of coaching, gym membership and entry fees for you to compete at Interclub on Saturdays (and State League if applicable).

Fees 2000/10            AV Registration Form

Open - $170 

U20 - $150    

U18 - $150    

U16 - $130    

U14 - $130

Youth - $90

Dual VLAA - $25

Most of your membership goes to Athletics Victoria, but some stays with the club to provide equipment upgrades, social functions, track lighting and general running expenses.

To join please contact our registrar, Graeme Down, via e-mail or on 0412 273 572.

Uniforms are compulsory, but are very attractive and comfortable. Women can choose between shorts or nicks and a singlet or crop top. Men have shorts and singlet and bike pants.

Prices

Women:        Shorts          $40              Men:    Shorts        $40                Unisex:        Warm Up Tops    $40

                    Singlet          $45                         Singlet        $45                                   Jackets              $70 (I think - ask Patti)

                    Crop top        $40                         Bike pants  $40

                    Briefs            $40

                    Bike shorts    $40

Jenny Casey is our uniform coordinator - please phone 9899 8056. Club jackets and long sleeve tops are available from Adrian Patti.

If you want to include information on this site, please send it to Allan Watson