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Royal Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club
Sutton Coldfield · Birmingham · England
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Royal Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club offers competitive athletics at Wyndley, with coaching across running, hurdles and jumps.
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About Royal Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club
Royal Sutton Coldfield Athletics Club was founded in 1973 in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England. Its tribute to founder Ernie Eames recalls the volunteers who established the club, the all-weather track introduced in 1984 and the former Wyndley Cafe that became a clubhouse in 1989. Eames served as coach and treasurer and became president in 2021, shortly before his death.
Wyndley remains the base for athletics. The coaching programme includes middle-distance running, sprints, hurdles and jumps, alongside senior activity and taster arrangements. The club presents itself as a competitive organisation: athletes are expected to represent it when selected, with club competition entry fees included in membership.
Prospective athletes should contact the public club email to discuss the appropriate coaching group and a first visit. The clubhouse on Wyndley Lane is a sporting venue rather than a private correspondence address. Availability, age suitability and session arrangements should be confirmed rather than inferred from the existence of a particular coaching category.
Established 1973
Notable members, past and present
Ernie Eames
Founder, coach, treasurer and former president
The club's October 2021 tribute records his founding role and service, and his death on 14 October 2021. This is a historical association.
Club history and information sources
Profile reviewed 2026-10-15. Training arrangements can change; check with the club before attending.
Athletes at this club
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