IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
The clubhouse hall re-opened for members use on Tuesday 28 July, it is available for booking only Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from approximately 4pm to 9pm. There is strictly no admission or access to the bar, changing rooms, showers or kitchen.
Please ensure you have read the risk assessment and the rules of use which includes booking information.

The boathouse re-opened on Saturday 8 August at weekends only. It is for rowing members only and we kindly ask rowers are familiar with the Rowing protocol and Risk Assessment.

Tuesday and Thursday senior running groups are re-starting on Tuesday 18 August. For members only and to attend places MUST be booked. We kindly ask runners are familiar with the Running group rules and Risk Assessment which includes booking information.

For specific details and updates on running and rowing please contact your individual committees.

Click here for government guidelines on exercise, club advice and information (updated Thursday 6 August)

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.