City of Southend-on-Sea Athletic Club

About City of Southend-on-Sea Athletic Club

City of Southend-on-Sea Athletic Club is a community-focused athletics organisation offering track & field, road running and cross-country for all ages. With a strong emphasis on development, the club supports juniors, seniors and masters athletes through regular training sessions, coached programs and competitive opportunities across the local and regional calendar. The club prides itself on accessibility, quality coaching and a friendly atmosphere that welcomes newcomers and experienced athletes alike.

Activities and programmes

Members participate in a wide range of athletics disciplines including sprints, middle- and long-distance running, jumps, throws, and relay teams. Weekend fixtures and local races are complemented by structured training nights, conditioning sessions, school-club initiatives and seasonal cross-country events. The club also runs community outreach and introductory courses to help people start running or try field events in a safe, supportive environment.

Community and coaching

Coaching is provided by qualified volunteers and paid coaches who focus on long-term athlete development, injury prevention and personal improvement. The club organises social events, volunteer-driven meets and junior development days to strengthen community bonds and encourage lifelong participation in athletics. With around 300 members and roughly 60 active squads, the club maintains a busy weekly schedule of sessions and competitions.

Location

Located in Southend-on-Sea (SS2 4FA), a vibrant coastal town with seafront attractions, parks and strong community sports facilities.

How we manage the club with SportMember

To coordinate teams, members and activities efficiently, the club uses SportMember as its central management platform. SportMember helps streamline administration, communication and payments so coaches and administrators can focus on athletes and events. The club uses a range of SportMember modules to keep everything running smoothly:

• Membership management, payment module, team communication, attendance tracking and website

Club endorsement

"SportMember has transformed how we organise training, communicate with members and handle fees — we're very happy with the software and how it supports our volunteers and coaches."

Join or learn more

If you're interested in joining, volunteering or attending a taster session, the club welcomes enquiries from athletes of all abilities. Visit the club's SportMember page to view training times, upcoming fixtures and membership information, or contact the club directly to find the best squad for your age and ability.