Welcome to DAC. The Club was founded in 1879 and is South Africa's oldest athletic club.

The Club organises the following regular activities:

CLUB RUNS

Thursdays from the Clubhouse starting at 17h30

ROUTES: 1. Addington Wall and back, or

2. Fika Phuza, or

3.Durban North

CLUB MILE – 4 LAPS AROUND THE TRACK

Second Thursday of each month starting at 18h00

CLUB TIME TRIALS – 5KM

Last Thursday of each month starting at 17h30

NEWS FLASH * NEWS FLASH * NEWS FLASH * NEWS FLASH * NEWS FLASH * NEWS FLASH

A happy New Year to all Members. Best wishes for a great athletic year ahead!

Congratulations to our members who finished the 2016 Comrades Marathon. Sphiwe Mbuli and Siyabonga Hlongwane achieved Comrades' silver medals by finishing under 7 and a half hours.

THE BUMMER – FINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for entering The BUMMER. We hope you have fun and enjoy our beautiful Indian Ocean coastline.

Please note transport is ONLY available to those who booked and paid for it online. If you did not book transport you will have to make your own way to your start.

The starting venues are:

23km @ Ballito – Gianni’s Ristorante, 15 Compensation Beach Road (once in Ballito Road head towards beach and turn right into Compensation Beach Road until you get to Gianni’s).

Transport leaves Lagoon Drive above Hawaan View Park (200m south of Breakers Resort) at 04h30

Registration at Gianni’s opens: 04h30, Race starts: 05h30, Race cut-off: 10h30 ie 5 hours

Complimentary tea and coffee to entrants…..just show your race ticket.

15km @ Beach Bums – 65 Casuarina Beach Drive, Casuarina Beach, Tongaat.

Transport leaves Lagoon Drive above Hawaan View Park (200m south of Breakers Resort) at 06h00.

Registration at Beach Bums opens: 06h00, Race starts: 07h00, Race cut-off: 10h30 ie 3.5 hours

Complimentary tea and coffee to entrants…..just show your race ticket.

6km @ Java Café – Shop 2, South Beach Road, Umdloti Beach.

Transport leaves Lagoon Drive above Hawaan View Park (200m south of Breakers Resort) at 07h30.

Registration at Java Café opens: 07h30, Race starts: 08h30, Race cut-off 10h30 ie 2 hours

Complimentary tea and coffee to entrants…..just show your race ticket. Cappuccinos available at R5 to race entrants…..just show your race ticket.

The finish venue is HAWAAN VIEW PARK at the northern end of Umhlanga.

Safety

The race has been timed to take place at low tide. The rivers do not usually present a safety hazard but these will be checked out on the morning. If there is any assessed risk a lifeguard will be on duty to assist you. Three sweepers will follow runners along the route. A medical doctor will be present. Should there be any serious emergency Rescue 911 will be called.

Cleanliness

We want you and others to enjoy pristine beaches. PLEASE DO NOT LITTER! Any entrant caught littering will be disqualified!

Race Tickets

Please pin the bank packet with your race ticket (supplied at Registration) in a visible place on your clothing. This confirms that you have entered. If you don’t have a race ticket you will NOT receive finisher hand-outs.

Refreshment Stations

1. on the beach near Beach Bums for the 23km runner

2. on the beach near Java Café for the 23km and 15km runners/walker

3. at the finish for all finisher

Race Officials

Please follow instructions from Race Officials, they are there for your safety and race enjoyment

After-Party from midday @ Beach Bums

Free entrance to the After-Party at Beach Bums to any family group (at least one person in the group) wearing ‘The BUMMER’ peak cap provided to finishers. Beach Bums are offering a ‘BUMMER’ Special which consists of a burger lunch (veggie option offered) and 500ml draught Hansa or Black Label for R85. Come and relax and enjoy the forever chilled atmosphere!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Gianni’s Ristorante at Ballito. Thank you for registration venue, pre-race tea & coffee and lucky prize vouchers.

Beach Bums at Casuarina Beach. Thank you for registration venue, tea & coffee, the refreshment station, and lucky prize vouchers.

Java Café at Umdloti. Thank you for registration venue, tea & coffee, the refreshment station, the free cappuccino tickets and lucky prize vouchers.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS, THEY ARE SUPPORTING YOU!

Race Organisers: Vaughn tel: 083 3063557 Malcolm tel: 083 2530645

Riverside Trail and Durban Athletic Club wish you a wonderful BUMMER Beach Run and Walk! updated 23 October 2015

The Inaugural BUMMER beach run and walk is all set to take place on Sunday 25 October 2015. Here are some of the details:

23km - The Ballito start is from Gianni's Ristorante at 05h30. Transport leaves Umhlanga for Ballito at 04h30. Registration from 04h30.

15km - The start from Beach Bums, Casuarina Beach is at 07h00. Transport leaves Umhlanga for Beach Bums at 06h00. Registration from 06h00.

6km - The start from Java Café, Umdloti is at 08h30. Transport leaves Umhlanga for Umdloti at 07h30. Registration from 07h30.

The finish for all three distances is at Hawaan View Park, Umhlanga.

Transport will be provided only to those who have booked it online. Transport will leave from Lagoon Drive above the servitude to Hawaan View Park and the beach. This is towards the northern end of Umhlanga approximately 200m before Breakers Resort.

At each starting venue entrants will check-in, collect and complete their race tickets before the start. The race ticket should be pinned to your clothing and handed in at the finish to obtain your time, peak cap and race memento.

Refreshment stations will be provided at Beach Bums for the 23km, by Java Café at Umdloti for the 23km and 15km participants. At the finish there will be Coke and water for all competitors. Please carry additional hydration if you feel you will need it.

Complimentary tea and coffee will be available to entrants at their starting venue.

We express our gratitude to Gianni's Ristorante in Ballito, Beach Bums and Java Café Umdloti who are supporting this event by providing facilities for registration on the morning of the race, lucky prizes, refreshment tables etc.

Prizes for The Inaugural BUMMER will be for the first male and female in each distance. Lucky prizes will be awarded according to finish position.

An after-party will be held in the tent at Beach Bums. Every family with at least one BUMMER peak cap indicating a race finish is welcome.

Online entries will remain open until midnight Thursday 22 October on www.roag.co.za . Entries will be taken at the start and a late entry fee of R50 will be payable.

Thank you to all those who are assisting to make this new and exciting event a success. updated 20 October 2015

After cancelling the annual Calder Sulin 10km event, DAC has been considering alternate race ideas which would not cause extra congestion around the stadia. DAC is proud to announce that it will co-host a brand new running and walking event with Riverside Trail. The new concept is a route along the beach with 3 distances starting from Ballito 23km, from Beach Bums at Casuarina Beach 15km, and from Umdloti 6km to Umhlanga on Sunday 25 October 2015. The new event will, somewhat, cheekily be known as 'The BUMMER' and is derived from the start being Ballito and finish at Umhlanga, as well as the Beach Bums landmark where the 15km race will start. There is something for everyone from serious athlete to casual walker. Everyone will be able to enjoy our beautiful Indian Ocean coastline. If you are able to help on the day or are able to arrange lucky prizes, please contact the Club. Entries are now being accepted on www.roag.co.za updated18 September 2015

A group of DAC members will be participating in the 6 hour (6pm to midnight) circuit race being held near the Oval in Pietermaritzburg on Wednesday 23 September. For more information go to www.100cc.co.za or contact the Club.

Congratulations to Khaya Mahlati who was recently selected to run for KwaZulu Natal in the SA Cross Country Championships. Khaya is having an excellent running year. DAC is proud of you, Khaya.

Congratulations to Patrick Mtshali who gained his Green Number in Comrades 2015. His name, together with Tanya Scott's will soon be added to the Comrades Honours Board at the Clubhouse.

Best wishes to all runners in 2015 Comrades Marathon, the 90th anniversary race. The post Comrades Aches & Pains get-together will be at the clubhouse on Thursday 4 June 2015. updated 16 May 2015

Members are reminded to keep the Club informed about their race results. This will help to ensure that nobody misses out in the annual awards. updated 16 May 2015

Quotable Quote

If you want to run, run a mile. If you want to experience a different life, run a marathon. Emil Zatopek - 4 time Olympic gold medalist

The Club expresses its deepest sympathy to John Broome, Honorary Life President of DAC, his family and friends on the passing of John's wife, June. A memorial service will be held at St Michael's Church, Durban View Drive, Umhlanga at 11h00 on Friday 24 June 2015.

Well done to the following finishers in the 2015 Two Oceans. Congratulations to Khaya Mahlati who completed her 10th Ultra to gain her Blue Number.

Best wishes for 2015. DAC wishes you a brilliant athletic year ahead. Registration for the New Year will start on 22 January. Subscriptions are R200 plus R100 for a 2015 licence ie. a total of R300. updated 16 January 2015

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE 136^TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF DURBAN ATHLETIC CLUB TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER 2014 COMMENCING AT 14H00 AT THE CLUBHOUSE, KING’S PARK ATHLETIC STADIUM, DURBAN

A AGENDA

1. NOTICE OF MEETING

1. PRESENT

1. APOLOGIES

1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM

1. MATTERS ARISING FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES

1. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

1. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

1. ELECTION OF OFFICE BEARERS FOR 2014/15

a. Vice Presidents - Active

b. Chairman

c. Vice Chairman

d. Treasurer

e. Secretary

f. Committee Members

g. Honorary Auditor

9. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ENTRANCE FEES FOR 2015

10. GENERAL

11. CLOSURE

B. AWARDS FUNCTION

The Awards Function for 2013/2014 will be held immediately after the AGM.

DATED AT DURBAN

On this the ________________________ Secretary ______________________

Owing to the difficulty in obtaining results, kindly forward the Club details of the races that you have run from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 if you have not already done so. This information is required for Incentive Award purposes.

Congratulations to Pro Bhana who has completed his 50th Parkrun. Well done, Pro! updated 25 July 2014

Congratulations to Molly Nel who completed her 50th Parkrun on Saturday 5 July 2014. The running community benefits from her voluntary service at these events. Thank you, Molly.

updated 14 July 2014

Members attention is drawn to the fact that a track runner's car was broken into in the King's Park Athletic Stadium parking last Thursday evening 10 July. Personal belongings to the value of R10000 were stolen. This occurred despite the presence of a security guard. updated 14 July 2014

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Muzokhona Nzimande who passed away last week. Muzokhona was an award winning DAC athlete and Comrades silver medallist. His full Comrades results appear in the table below. RIP

Pictured below Muzokhona Nzimande doing what he enjoyed best.

updated 11 July 2014

Congratulations to all runners in this year's Comrades Marathon. It turned out to be another hot run especially later in the day. DAC runners gained 5 Bill Rowan, 6 Bronze, and 9 Vic Clapham medals. We look forward to seeing as many DAC members as possible running the 90th anniversary Comrades on 31 May 2015. It is an up run. updated 6 June 2014

DAC COMRADES 2014 FINISHERS

DAC attended the KZNA AGM held on 21 April 2012. The meeting lasted an ultra marathon 12 hours. A new executive was elected, the President is Sello Mokwoena and Vice is Leeroy Newton. Congratulations to Kitty Konar who was elected Secretary of the Road Commission. updated 23 April 2012

Entries for the Chatsworth Ultra and 25km on 22 April are being sold at DAC on Thursday evenings. updated 12 April 2012

Congratulations to members who were at and finished Two Oceans Marathon 2012.

The Comrades Pasta Party will be held on Thursday 26 May from 17h30. It is a bring and share.

The Comrades Aches and Pains Party will be on Thursday 2 June from 17h30.

We wish all DAC runners a smooth and enjoyable Comrades Marathon on 29 May. updated 12 May 2011

Vis Padayachy completed his 20th Two Oceans Marathon this year. Vis is the first DAC athlete to gain a double green number in Comrades and a double blue number in Two Oceans. Well done, Vis!

Congratulations to Jay Buddu who gained his Two Oceans permanent number for 10 runs! updated 27 May 2011

Congratulations to DAC members finishing the 2011 Two Oceans Marathon

Best wishes to all members running this year's Two Oceans Marathon on 23 April 2011. updated 18 Apr 2011

The cross-country hosted by Collegians Harriers, Pietermaritzburg will take place on Saturday 30 April 2011. updated 18 Apr 2011

The Eskom Gijimas 21km run/walk from Camperdown to PMB scheduled for 1 May 2011 has been cancelled. updated 18 Apr 2011

2011 licence numbers are now available at the Club. 2010 licence numbers remain valid until the end of January 2011. 20 Jan 2011

For information and entry details about the Hillcrest Marathon go to http://www.hillcrestmarathon.co.za

The results of the Calder Sulin 10km held on Sunday 19 December 2010 are now available by navigating to the sidebar Calder Sulin section. 22 Dec 2010

2010 DAC AWARDS 20 November

Congratulations to all award winners!

Comrades Marathon 2010

1^st male senior & novice Sibusiso Mfekazi

1^st male veteran Mohammed Allie

1^st male master Malcolm Millar

1^st male grandmaster

& Green Number Themba Mthembu

1^st female and master Jane Baker

1^st female veteran Khaya Mahlati

1^st female novice Thembekile Shezi

Green Number Cyril Sewpersadh

Green Number Narendra Kooverjee

Closest Predicted Time Roshun Ramjee

Track & Field Award Larry Pencilliah (sprint)

Track & Field Award Valery-Ann Rawlins (discus)

Most Improved DAC Athlete Craig Oellermann

Endurance Unlimited Award Khaya Mahlati

15 members qualified for an award in terms of the Club's Performance Programme.

COMRADES 2011

Entries are now open. 18000 entries are being accepted for 2011 up run from City Hall, Durban to The Oval, Pietermaritzburg. Date of race 29 May 2011. Entries close 30 November 2010 or before if the 18000 is reached earlier.

http://onlineentries.mrpricesport.com/

COMRADES 2010

Congratulations to all Members who ran the 85th anniversary edition of the race. DAC Members excelled achieving the following medals:

Silver 6

Bill Rowan 5

Bronze 19

Vic Clapham 21

The first male was Sibusiso Mfekazi in 6:52:41 and the first female was Jane Baker in 9:44:36.

Members gaining their Green Numbers are: Themba Mthembu; Cyril Sewpersadh; Narendra Kooverjee.

51 members finished the 2010 race.

RUNNING IN THE DARK

We ask all members to be extra careful now that the Winter dark mornings and evenings are with us. When running the time trial the minimum acceptable precaution is light coloured kit. If you have reflective kit please use that.

OLD SHOES AND/OR KIT

Please bring your old club kit and/or shoes to the Club. Your donation will be passed on to needy runners. Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS

Faizel Shaikjee who completed the Iron Man competition at Nelson Mandela Bay. Faizel completed the 3.8km swim, 180km cycle and 42.2km run in under 16 hours. Well done, Faizel.

Khaya Mahlati who finished 4th overall (2nd female) of 19 athletes in the Trevor Forsythe Memorial

Ten Day Circuit Race 2010. Khaya ran a total of 685km in the 10 days. Yes, 685km this is not a mis-print. Well done, Khaya!

DATE CHANGE

Please note the cross-country parlauf at Westville Athletic Club will take place this Friday 19 February 2010.

NEW YEAR OPENING

The Club will open for 2010 on Thursday 7 January. 2010 licences will be available.

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME 2010 4 November

Details of the new Programme are now available. Click on the link on the left.

2009 DAC AWARDS 31 October

Congratulations to all award winners!

Comrades Marathon 2009

1^st male Babalo Mpumlwana

1^st male veteran Zwelidumile Mdlathu

1^st male master Malcolm Millar

1^st male grandmaster Bala Subramanian

1^st female and veteran Khaya Mahlati

1^st female master Jane Baker

Green Number Jabulani Mthethwa

Most Even Splits Babalo Mpumlwana

1^st Novice Bhekisisa Shezi

Most Improved Athlete Hirash Sukhdeo

Sportsman of the Year Mahomed Allie

Sportswoman of the Year Jane Baker

PERFORMANCE PROGRAMME FINAL RESULTS

2009 Awards

Total - 17 Members (from lowest to highest)

Position Name Points

Joint 16^th Leon Nkomo 51

Hirash Sukhdeo 51

15^th Sunil Shah 63

14^th Shan Ramjee 68

13^th Ragie Konar 70

12^th Poonen Veeraraghavan (Kats) 77

11th Morgan Chetty 80

10^th Roshun (FBI) Sunker 92

9^th (1^st to 50) Kitty Konar 102

Joint 7^th Jane Baker 103

Vis Padayachy 103

The BIG Six (Golden Incentive, 125 Points +)

Joint 5^th Helene Cadir (6^th to 125) 125

Malcolm Millar (5^th to 125) 125

4^th Surendra Naidoo (3^rd to 125) 142

3^rd Shakun Ramjee (4^th to 125) 159

2^nd Khaya Mahlati (joint 1^st to 125) 207

1^st Yusuf Allie (joint 1^st to 125) 210

Annual General Meeting and Awards Function

Don't miss this important function on the DAC calendar at 14h00 Athletics Function Room, Kings Park on Saturday 31 October 2009

Urgent update

The Calder/Sulin 10km annual race is cancelled for this year. Owing to 2010 preparations around the Club together with the festive season, the City has refused permission for the race to be held. The race will again be staged in December 2010.

Ron Sandison

It is with sadness that we record the death of Ron Sandison an Honorary Life Vice President of the Club. Ron passed away peacefully on Monday night 12 October 2009 a few days after his 92nd birthday. Ron joined DAC around 1935. He initially competed in track and cross-country and shorter road races. He later went on to gain his Comrades Green number 109.

Sincere condolences to his widow, Val and family.

Please note that the following races have been cancelled:

Sugar Coast 21 (Tongaat Panthers): 11^th October, 21 R, 10 W

Verulam 12 hour on the track – 7/8^th November

Township to Township 50 km – 25^th October

Newlands 15 km - Thomsons tasty meats – 22^nd November

Races to look forward to:

1. Chatsworth 21: 18^th October, 21 R, 15 W; starts 06h00 Chatsworth Stadium; Tel: 083 7854333

2. Venk Pac 15 – Verulam Falcons: Sunday 1^st November; 15 R/W; starts 06h00 Verulam Recreation Ground; Tel: 0834543625

3. Bluff Vets: Sunday 8^th November; starts 06h00 Fynnland Sports Club, Bluff, 21 R, 15 W; Tel: 083 2259815

4. Stella Tribute Race: Sunday 15^th November. We will once again be looking for helpers – marshals, water tables, registration, finish, results etc. Please let me know if you can assist.

Some selected Races in 2010:

10 Jan Ronnie Davel 16

24 Jan PDAC 25

31 Jan Sparkport 32/16

7 Feb City Marathon 42

14 Feb NIMAS 42

21 Feb Tongaat 32

28 Feb Verulam 27

28 Feb Postnet 42

14 Mar Umgeni Water 42

21 Mar Stella Royal 25

28 Mar Midlands Meander 42

10 Apr Bergville 52

25 Apr Chatsworth 52/25

For the full fixtures list click here http://www.kznathletics.co.za/files/2010%20Road%20Running%20Calendar%20final%202.xls

We have reached the end of our financial year and 15 members achieved 50 points of whom 6 gained 125 points or more. There was a late tussle for first place with Khaya Mahlati finishing just 3 points behind Yusuf Allie. Don't forget the Awards Function on Saturday 31 October from 14h00.

CONGRATULATIONS to HELENE CADIR for being the 6th DAC Member to reach the 125 GOLDEN POINTS mark. She reached the target at the club time trial on 1 October. Well done Helene!

CONGRATULATIONS to YUSUF ALLIE who set a personal goal of 200 points and achieved it at the SAPS 15km on 13 September. This has taken serious dedication including doing multiple races over a weekend. Well done, Yusuf!

CONGRATULATIONS to MALCOLM MILLAR for being the 5th DAC Member to reach the 125 GOLDEN POINTS mark. He reached the target at the club mile on 10 September. Well done!

Notice about The Longest Night. The race that was scheduled for 7 November has been cancelled.

Notice from KZNA. The Ethekwini 4 – In – 1 Family Race scheduled for 27th September 2009 has been cancelled but a new marathon, 21.1km and 10km organised by Verulam Athletic Club has been scheduled for Thursday 24 September.

CONGRATULATIONS to SHAKUN RAMJEE for being the 4th DAC Member to reach the 125 GOLDEN POINTS mark at The Longest Day on Saturday 1 August. Well done!!.

CONGRATULATIONS to YUSUF ALLIE for running 99.97km and finishing 4th overall in The Longest Day on 1 August 2009 in wet, muddy conditions. Well done to the other DAC runners: Khaya; Shakun; and Malcolm who also obtained their medals. Grateful thanks to Trevor & Helene and Kitty & Ragie who came up from Durban to support club members.

For full details, please go to Race Results page.

Notice from KZNA. Beds for Africa 32km R hosted by Athletics North on the 20th September will no longer be a 32km but has changed to be a 16km R & W.

CONGRATULATIONS to SUREN NAIDOO for reaching the 125 POINTS GOLDEN MARK at the Sardine 21km, yesterday morning (12 July 2009). Suren is the 3rd member to achieve this, behind Khaya & Yusuf.

As at the 1st August 2009, the following have reached 50 or more points (in no particular order):

Helene, Ragie, Shakun (over 125), Jane, Kats, Khaya (over 125), Kitty, Malcolm, Morgan, Roshun, Shan, Sunil, Suren (over 125), Vis, Yusuf (over 125).

For the full listing please go to the Performance Programme page and click on the attachment.

Seen at cross-country on Saturday 18 July

White Clay Challenge trip - August 2009

Seen at the Clubhouse