British Athletics Supporters Club

Aims:

To encourage support for athletics at all levels, including support of national teams at home or abroad.

To promote interest in, and provide information about, the sport of athletics and to create opportunities for athletes and supporters to meet.

To assist in the development of athletics in association with the various governing bodies.

Awards:

All awards are funded by the generous voluntary donations sent in by BASC members.

Male and Female Young Athlete Awards:

To make specific annual awards to those under 17 years of age at the time of an outstanding performance, as nominated by members.

Ron Pickering Coaching Award:

To make an award to an outstanding young coach of young athletes, taking into account the degree of sponsorship and support available to the individual.

Susanna Ingram Award:

To make an annual award to a disability athlete in memory of a late committee and club member and a passionate athletics supporter.

Publications:

The club’s magazine “Backtrack” is published three times a year and sent to members, including reports, features, news, information and correspondence. An annual yearbook containing statistical data and information relating to major championships is also produced.

Events at Home and Abroad:

The club organises special allocations of excellent tickets for virtually all the main events at home and abroad, including all major championships. These usually include (if required) accommodation and travel arrangements. Ticket information and tour plans are circulated regularly to members.

Check out the British Athletics Supporters Club website.

Officers:

Life President: Robert Stinson MBE

Vice-Presidents: Mrs Susan Deaves

Barry Willis OBE

Marjorie Roscoe

Peter White

Patron Athlete: Katharine Merry

Chairman: Philip Andrew OBE

Membership Secretary: Eric Thompson

Honorary Secretary: Richard Harris

Honorary Treasurer: Alan Masters