Our Team

Colwyn Bay Athletic Club is a club that is completely run by volunteers who give up their time each week to help run the club.

Committee

Chris Edghill

Chairperson
Chris Edghill
chriskbox@aol.com

John Farrington

Joint Club Secretary & Website Manager
John Farrington
colwynbayathletics@gmail.com

Emma MacArthur

Membership Secretary & Joint Club Secretary
Emma MacArthur
emmajanemac@yahoo.co.uk

Crispin Backshall

Club Treasurer
Crispin Backshall
crispin.backshall@btopenworld.com

Diane Smart

Female Welfare Officer
Diane Smart
dianesmart32@gmail.com

Chris Smart

Male Welfare Officer
Chris Smart
chris_smartman@yahoo.co.uk

If any parents want to get involved on the committee, please speak to one of the current committee members on a training night or email the club.

Coaches

  • Mike Jones - Development and Jumps
  • Emma MacArthur - Middle Distance and Development Group
  • Linda Lee - Development Group & Beginners
  • Crispin Backshall - Middle Distance and Cross Country
  • Sheelagh Moore - Seniors
  • Nathan Jones - Coaching Assistant Sprints
  • Adrian Leonard - Coaching Assistant
  • Chris Smart - Coaching Assistant
  • Rhodri Davies - Long Jump Coach
  • Seren Woodall - Coaching Assistant

If any athlete or parent wants to become a coach, all coaching courses will be covered by Colwyn Bay Athletic Club in return of a 6-month commitment by the newly qualified coach.