Helensburgh Amateur Athletic Club’s roots go back to 1982 when some members of the Helensburgh Rugby Club formed a jogging group to train for the Glasgow Marathon.
A notice was placed in the Helensburgh Advertiser inviting any other marathon runners to come along and join in. Such was the response that it was decided to formally constitute the group and so in 1983, Helensburgh Amateur Athletic Club was formed. And such was the success of the new Club that it was decided to open it up to Junior athletes.
In the following years, the Club went from strength to strength and despite some fluctuations in fortunes. Today Helensburgh Amateur Athletic Club numbers over 150 members – Junior and Senior, male and female, from ages 9 to 70+, including some members of the original jogging group and therefore founder members of the Club.
Club members take part in numerous events throughout the year, these include:
Outdoor Track & Field – Competing in the Central and Southern Athletics League and the Youth Development League. Indoor Track & Field – Competing in the Scottish Athletic Indoor League during the Winter season.
Various local Road Races and numerous Cross-Country races including – West Dunbartonshire XC Championships, West District XC Championships and National XC Championships.
Anyone wishing to become a HAAC Junior Member or who are looking for information on joining the Club should use the ‘Contact Us’ form. Please note that there is a minimum age limit of 9 years old, however we will add those under 9 to our waiting list.
