IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS UPDATE:
The clubhouse hall is open for members use and available for booking only Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from approximately 4pm to 9pm. Strictly no access to the changing rooms, showers or kitchen.
Please ensure you have read the risk assessment and the rules of use which includes booking information.

The boathouse is open for rowing members only, who we kindly ask are familiar with the Rowing protocol and Risk Assessment.

It is 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 clubhouse bar is open for members only on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7pm and closed by 10pm. Contactless payment is available. Please read the full bar procedures.

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 22 October).

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.