IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
As of immediate effect all running and rowing training and groups have been cancelled until further notice.
Clubhouse is closed until further notice. Strictly no admission or access to boat house, bar, changing rooms, showers, hall or fitness equipment.
At present we can still run; we can leave the house for “One form of exercise a day alone or with members of your household”, if you see other members of the public stay 2 metres (6ft) away

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Welcome to the Bideford Amateur Athletic Club, locally known as Bideford Blues. Predominantly a running and rowing club offering senior and junior recreational and competitive opportunities. Friendly, sociable and warmly welcoming members of all abilities; the clubhouse offers members excellent training and social facilities.

The club was formed in 1870 as a gymnastic club, in 1897 the Rowing Section was born and in 1980 Geoff Fanson and Barry White founded the Harriers Running Section.

Bideford AAC is run on a voluntary basis with all coaches, officials, committee members and helpers giving their time for free.