With COVID-19 cases high and still rising in our area, please can we ask you are extra vigilant when visiting the clubhouse, boathouse and bar:
Sign-in by scanning the QR code or providing your details • Use the hand sanitiser provided • Wear a face covering when moving around the clubhouse, boathouse and bar • Clean any equipment or facilities before and after use
And we know it’s obvious – do not enter the clubhouse if you have any symptoms, have tested positive or are self-isolating
Let’s keep us all safe Blues Family

Use of clubhouse • Rowing protocol • Running group guidelines • Visiting the bar

Click here for further club advice and information (updated Tuesday 16 November 2021).

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 by volunteers with all coaches, officials, committee members and helpers giving their time for free.