Celebrating over 70 years of Diss Athletics!

Diss and District Athletics Club was founded in 1952 and the club is still going strong.

The local club is a very popular place for anyone eight years old and over to improve their athletic ability and get fit. Head Coach, Gordon Coe, says; “In an age where the draw of games consoles keeps kids indoors, we try to give them a reason to get out in the fresh air and do something active.”

The club has two sections. The Track and Field section that is open to members eight years old and above and the Road Runners who welcome members 18 years and older.

For a small club the athletes have achieved some amazing results in the last 12 months. “Following our months in lockdown due to COVID, the athletes have had to work really hard to pick up where they left off and the results we have had are a credit to the hard work of our great athletes,” says Gordon.

The haul of medals by the club at the Norfolk County Championships last year was amazing. Max Brookes (U17) won gold in hammer, discus, javelin, and shot, and took silver in triple jump. Luella Brookes (U20) took gold in discus and silver in hammer. Connor Eadie (U15) took gold in javelin and shot.

Janice Nottingham became the British Masters Champion in the 100m and took the silver in the 200m. To add to these achievements, Janice also become the Norfolk County Champion in the 100m, 200m and 400m.

Meanwhile, during the indoor season, the club’s younger athletes put in some great performances at the Sportshall indoor competitions. Two of the club’s athletes –Evelyn Day and George Crane – were selected to be part of the Norfolk County Team for the Regional Championships. Both teams won their age group competitions and Evelyn will now be part of the Norfolk team heading off to the National finals in April. Well done all!

The Track and Field group train at the Sports Ground (Shelfanger Road), every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm – 8.30pm. The Road Runners train on a Tuesday night from 7pm – 8pm.

If you are interested in joining the club, please contact us at dissathleticsclub@gmail.com