Desford Striders Running Club celebrated its 30th anniversary in January 2021, having been founded in 1991.

In the very first club newsletter, the stated aim was “to bring together runners of differing age and experience to form a club that will appeal to marathon runners and complete beginners alike.” More than thirty years later, nothing has changed! Our objective remains the same and we now have over 200 members of all ages and abilities. We are an England Athletics affiliated running club offering friendly and supportive running.

For Desford Striders memberships:- Contact Graham : dsrc.membersec@gmail.com

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For general enquiries:- dsrcinform@gmail.com or www.desfordstriders.co.uk

Desford Flyers Junior Athletics Club meets every Wednesday evening. From March to September, sessions take place from 6:30 – 7:30pm on the Lower Sports Field at Bosworth Academy. From September to March, sessions move indoors to the Sports Hall, with school years 1 – 3 training from 6:00 – 7:00pm and years 4 and above from 7:00 – 8:00pm.

The club aims to encourage children of all abilities to participate in all aspects of athletics, including running, jumping, and throwing, delivered in a fun and informal environment. While our sessions are primarily aimed at children aged 8 – 12, we also welcome children from age 5, including younger siblings and those who are able to follow instructions.

New members are invited to attend two sessions free of charge. Annual membership is £12.50, with sibling discounts available, plus a monthly fee of £4. There is no requirement to attend every week.

The club does enter competitions; however, there is no pressure for children to take part. Our focus is on enjoyment, participation, and developing a lifelong love of being active.

For enquiries and further information, please visit www.desfordflyersac.co.uk