Welcome to Bellville Athletic Club
This information pack is to help new members find their feet at our club.Please join our WhatsApp and Facebook groups to be included in comms.
Membership
Membership of Bellville AC comprises two parts, each with their own cost:
- Member of the club itself.
- An ASA licence number with which you can enter for races as a licensed runner. Strictly, this part is optional and if you want to join the club only as a social member, you don't need an ASA licence number. If you lose the physical licence number during the year, you will need to purchase a new one if you intend to enter more races as a licensed runner.
You can purchase both with a single payment of R 500 to the club. Both items are up for renewal each year (usually in February).
Detailed instructions for the annual membership are here.
Club runs and events
We have a 5 km and 3 km time trial every Thursday at 6pm starting at our clubhouse, which is situated in the Danie Uys Park, Frans Conradie Drive, Boston, Bellville.
On the last Thursday the month, we have a bring & braai after the time trial. Members get a chance to catch up and we announce the Runner of the Month.
Commitee
Our current committee.
Club kit and other merch
Details about our official race club kit can be found at here.
Help at our races
We organise two races each year:
- Dan Luyt Memorial 15 km (usually in February)
- BAKgat 10 km (usually in October)
Club members are expected to help at these races.
Coaching
Bellville Athletic Club provides guidance and training to beginners and runners of all ages and abilities. Beginners need no experience, only a desire to achieve a running goal. Experienced runners who need some variety or are looking to train smarter are also welcome. If our current training programme does not suit your goals, we will direct you to one of the groups of runners working towards a common goal such as completing a 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon or ultra. Our training efforts are organised by Quintus van Rensburg (ASA Certified Coach). You may contact Quintus at quintusvr@gmail.com or visit Bellville Athletics Coaching.
Events
We also host an annual Golf Day and have a few social club functions such as the Two Oceans Pasta Party and our Year End Function.
We wish you a wonderful running journey at Bellville Athletic Club and hope that you enjoy your membership with us.