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Returning to the Track Guidance
Whilst it’s great that we can start returning to the track things will be very different, so please look at the latest information. We will be emailing members and using other communication channels to keep our member up to date and help manage a safe return to training.
Some events are now being run in a slightly limited fashion, observing safety guidelines. Where possible we will add these to our Events Calendar on this site.
Keeping Fit in the Lockdown
In these difficult times we have updated our website to offer advice on how you can maintain your physical fitness and mental wellbeing..
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
In accordance with the latest advice from England Athletics, we are very sorry to announce that all club activities including training and competitions have been suspended until the end of April. An email with further details of this decision has been sent to all members.
Please read the full advice on the England Athletics website.
We will keep you updated re further developments in the days to come.
Rob Deane
Chairman – Dacorum & Tring AC
Track and Field
The backbone of Dacorum & Tring AC is its’ track and field section, which boasts over 300 active members, from 9 years of age through to veteran athletes in the 60+ category. There are 23 track and field coaches, of whom 5 are ex-international athletes. Children progress through the U11 and U13 groups into the development squad or into the event specific squads. However, new members can be placed accordingly and are welcome to join at any time of the year.
Road running
The Dacorum & Tring AC Road Runners section is open to all standards of runners (both male and female) in a safe and friendly atmosphere. We meet at the Athletics track at Jarman Park, Hemel Hempstead, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm. As we cater to a wide range of athletic abilities and aspirations (hares and tortoises), you’ll always be able to find a suitable running mate.
We train on the roads and footpaths around Hemel Hempstead and on the track, running from 2 to 8 miles each session. There are always several groups of varying speeds and abilities, from pure beginners to keen marathoners, and each group is led by England Athletics ‘Leadership in Running’ coaches.
New members from 16 years and up are always welcome, regardless of ability, and you don’t have to commit yourselves immediately; just try us out for a couple of weeks to ensure we meet with your approval!
Although competing in races is not essential, we are currently in Division 1 of the Chiltern Cross Country League, which involves five races throughout the winter months, and we also participate in local, regional and national road running events.
We are open to all members of the community, from those who just want to run for pleasure and to keep fit, to athletes who enjoy the competitive aspect of the sport and thrive on competition.
Cross Country
Dacorum & Tring AC athletes participate keenly in cross-country throughout the autumn and winter, with runners from age 10 all the way up to veterans in the V60+ category contesting the highly-competitive Chiltern League series; many youngsters also take part in the Northwest London Young Athletes (NWLL) League. The club has had considerable success at county and national level over the years, and our coaches encourage their athletes to take part, to build strength and endurance for the summer athletics season.
The five annual Chiltern League fixtures take place from October through February, and are held on Saturdays; Dacorum & Tring compete in Division 1, the top tier of the Chiltern League, which in itself is considered one of the top leagues in the country.
The Northwest London League, for runners between the ages of 10 and 17, also consists of five events and takes place on Saturdays.
While cross-country often involves mud, hills and adverse weather conditions, it’s also a lot of fun! The Middle Distance Squad and the Road Running section in particular incorporate cross-country into their winter training schedules and runners of all levels take part, to earn points for the team and to have a good day out
Our Coaching Inspires success
We have a strong and growing team of coaches at Dacorum and Tring. Many have international and national level experience. We are also actively developing new coaches through a combination of training and mentoring. Currently, we have 31 coaches of whom 5 are ex-internationals.
Our Coaching Inspires success
We have a strong and growing team of coaches at Dacorum and Tring. Many have international and national level experience. We are also actively developing new coaches through a combination of training and mentoring. Currently, we have 31 coaches of whom 5 are ex-internationals.
Click on the button below for more detailed profiles.
GB International: 400m Hurdles 1981
Bronze medallist at National Champs: 400mH 1980
Competed for GB Vets (35-39) in World & European Champs 1995-1997
British Universities Champion 1979 & 1980
Deb KeenleysideHead Coach + 300/400 & Hurdles Coach 
English Schools 400mH Finalist 1988,
Eastern Counties Champion at 400mH 1994
Alison ParkerCoaching Assistant for Hurdles 
County Champion-100m, 60m & Long Jump,
Regional Finalist-100m,
BUCS Finalist-Triple Jump
Danni TownSprints coach 
World Indoor Masters (M40) Javelin Champion 2008,
World Masters bronze medallist 2015, founder member of Dacorum and Tring AC 1975,
Represented South Of England 1996
Trevor RatcliffeJavelin Coach 
Former Coach to England U20 Athletics Team,
Former Southern Counties Staff Coach for Middle Distance,
Dacorum Community Coach of the Year Award 2009,
Represented Surrey at Cross-Country
Mike DunphyMiddle Distance Coach ((UKA Level 4) 
Dacorum Sports Awards - Coach of the Year 2015,
GB International Pole Vaulter,
English Schools & U20 National Champion,
Ex-Wasps Rugby Player
Andy JacksonPole Valut Coach 
British Colleges medallist-LJ,
County Champion- LJ & Decathlon,
Top 30 UK ranking for LJ,
World Police and Fire Games- Volleyball silver medallist
Rob DeanRoad Running Coach 
Specialisms-Hurdles and HJ,
County Pentathlon Champion 1983,
County Netball player 1982-1988,
Qualified Gymnastics & Netball coach
Petra CarrollCoach for Years 2-7 
World Masters Silver Medallist for Marathon,
Herts Masters Champion for 5K, 10K & Half Marathon,
Pb for marathon: 2 hours 56 minutes
Celia FindlayRoad-running Coach 
County Basketball Player,
U15G & U17G Team Manager,
Carried the Olympic Torch in the 2012 Torch Relay
Cathie WoolfreySprints Coach 
Has completed 12 marathons
London Marathon best time: 2hrs 46.39
John JalesHead Coach of Road Runners 
Member of D & T road runners,
Triathlete,
Former Rugby League Player & Coach,
Member of D & T vets team
Rob WrightLong and Triple Jump Coach 
World Catholic Games 300mH Bronze medallist 2015,
4th in 300mH at Bedford International Games 2015,
County Champion 2015
Amber CarrollCoaching Assistant for Years 2-7 
PE Teacher at Chesham Preparatory School,
Coached young athletes aged 10-13 to National standard in HJ, Javelin,
Shot and Hurdles.
Charlie RowlandsJavelin Coach 
Hertfordshire Young Leaders Athletics Official,
Competes for D and T
Seb WadlowDiscus and Development Group Coach 
Bronze medallist at Eastern Champs-HJ,
Herts U15 & U17 Indoor HJ Champion,
Herts U17 HJ Champ
Ed HopperCoaching Assistant for High Jump 
County Schools Netball Player,
has run in the London Marathon,
plays for Connexions Netball Club
Lauren LeachCoaching Assistant for U13s 
County Champion,
Regional Finalist,
National Finalist,
Extra in ‘Chariots of Fire’
Gavin TownSprints Coach 
Represented Lincolnshire Schools,
UK M35 Ultra-Trail Champion,
Pb for marathon: 2 hours 47 minutes
Jamie MarlowRunning Fitness 
Herts U17 Indoor 60m Champion,
Represented D and T men’s team
Mark WhyteCoaching Assistant for u13s 
We love athletics
About Us
Dacorum & Tring AC is the oldest athletics club in the borough of Dacorum. It was formed in 1995 when Dacorum Athletic Club and Tring Athletic Club joined forced to become Dacorum & Tring Athletics Club. Prior to that, each club had been in existence as individual clubs since 1976 and 1980 respectively.
The About Us page (click the button below) has more about:
- Club history
- Records
- Buying kit
- Policies and documents
Members and Helpers
We are a large and growing club, but we can only function effectively through the efforts of our members and helpers. We have many exciting opportunities for you to become involved and learn new skills.
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Social Events
It’s not just about the training and competition. We need to enjoy the social side – whether it’s a weekly gathering after training or an annual event….
Events Calendar
There is a range of events planned both internal to the club and externally. We aim to keep the calendar below up to date with internal and relevant external events. Any date with a dot is showing at least one event on that day. Click on the day to find out more about the event(s).
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News and Updates
British Champs Invite for Destiny
Dacorum & Tring sprint star Destiny Ogali has been invited to compete at the British Championships in Manchester this weekend. In spite of the challenges
September 4, 2020
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UK Number one Hurdler Mia breaks Dacorum & Tring club record
Six Dacorum and Tring Athletes took part in their first outdoor competition of the year, four made the trip to Enfield and two to Nuneaton. The Lee Valley Athletic
August 7, 2020
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Road Runners are Back
It’s been a long 18 weeks but recently the first group of D&T Roadrunners met at Hemel cricket ground for the first official interval training
July 25, 2020
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Juniors Strength and Conditioning on Zoom
Our Junior Athletes (Years 5 & 6) started strength and conditioning sessions online via Zoom. With limited numbers able to return to the track due
July 22, 2020
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Training has started again at the track!!
The first training sessions back at the track have taken place. It was great to see people coming down and taking part once again. One-way
July 8, 2020
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Starting to Return to the Track
Great news, as many of you will have heard already. We are starting our return to training. It has been 15 weeks but we are
July 5, 2020
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