IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
The clubhouse hall is re-opening for members use on Thursday 3 December and is available for booking only Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from approximately 4pm to 9pm. Strictly no access to the changing rooms, showers or kitchen. The same procedures are in place as before closing on 5 November, however, the club bar will remain closed. Please read the risk assessment and the rules of use which includes booking information.

The boathouse is re-opening on Thursday 3 December for rowing members only, and will follow the previous procedures in place before closing on 5 November, we kindly ask rowers are familiar with the Rowing protocol and Risk Assessment.

Tuesday and Thursday 6pm group runs are restarting on Thursday 3 December, as before it will be encouraged and preferred members book into Tuesday and Thursday senior running groups, who we kindly ask are familiar with the Running group rules and Risk Assessment which includes booking information.

The junior coaches have made the difficult decision to hold off restarting junior training until the new year, read more information.

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

Click here for further club advice and information (updated Wednesday 2 December 2020).

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.