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Athletics in the Heart of Cheshire ❤️
How we started

Vale Royal Athletic Club came into operation in 1994 when two clubs in Cheshire, formerly Mid Cheshire Athletic Club and Winsford Athletic Club merged together.  The press cuttings below show when the two clubs first merged on 1st April 1994; the iconic blue and yellow Vale Royal vest was born!

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About

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Vale Royal Athletic Club is in the heart of Cheshire, North West of England, and is named after the historical district of Vale Royal (an area popular with royalty in ancient times), the main towns are Northwich and Winsford. The club attracts athletes from all over the county. The club currently has over 300 members, who share a love of athletics.

Athletes from the Junior and Senior sections of the club regularly represent their County, the North of England, England and Great Britain at major athletics events.

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1994
Merger of Two Clubs


The merger of two athletic clubs represented a pivotal moment in local sports. Combining their strengths, resources, and shared vision, the clubs aimed to elevate their competitive edge and expand their impact on the community. This union promised improved facilities and a more comprehensive sports program, all driven by a unified commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Who Runs Vale Royal Athletic Club? A few of our key people

Club Chair

STU DOYLE

Club Chair
Club Secretary

LUCY BURCH

Club Secretary
Honorary President

HARRY EVANS

Honorary President
Club Treasurer

ANN COLLIER

Club Treasurer
Membership Secretary

HELEN TAYLOR

Membership Secretary

300+

Members

We are honored to serve over three hundred keen athletes.

25+

Years

From our beginning to now, we’ve been “running” for over 25 years.

500k+

Miles

In that time, we have run enough miles to circle the earth 126 times.

12+

Commitee members

None of this would be possible without our committed team.