South Melbourne Athletic Club

South Melbourne Athletic Club (SMAC) is an athletics club founded in 1929 and based at Albert Park Reserve in Melbourne. It caters to runners of all levels, from beginners to elite competitors, across cross country, track and field, and road racing. Members compete in structured Athletics Victoria seasons (XCR and AVSL) with access to coaching and a club community.

Membership is arranged through Athletics Victoria: members choose a package and then select South Melbourne Athletic as their club. Options include an AV Pay As You Go Base membership ($290 adult open), an All Inclusive XC package ($495 adult open) covering free entry to all seven rounds of the On XCR series, an All Inclusive AVSL track and field package ($435 adult open) covering all ten AVSL rounds, and an All Inclusive Max package ($555 adult open) combining both. These prices include Athletics Victoria fees plus a $100 annual club fee for adults ($50 for juniors), and base members receive a numbered race bib, discounted entry to over 60 events a year and access to state championships. Donations to the club can be made at signup, and prospective members who prefer to speak to someone can reach the club president using the contact details on the club website. The site does not list regular training days or times. Athletics Victoria athletics club.

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