Club Guide

Iron Road Runners

Seven-time national champions with a proud championship history. Their recent record is mixed, but two titles in the last ten seasons prove they remain capable of reaching the summit when everything falls into place.

Caledonian

One of the longest-serving clubs in championship history with 89 finals appearances. Although silverware has been scarce, a third-place finish within the last decade shows they can still compete with the elite on their day.

Olympians

Three-time champions and historically one of the strongest clubs in Britain. Recent years have been more challenging, but their championship pedigree remains undeniable.

Kingstonians

Still searching for a first national title. Their best finish of third proves they can threaten the podium, while recent seasons suggest a club steadily moving in the right direction.

Leeds United AC

One of the great nearly-clubs of championship history. Sixty-one finals appearances, nine top-three finishes and twenty-two top-five finishes demonstrate remarkable consistency despite never lifting the trophy.

Bumble Bees AC

Former champions and one of the most reliable clubs in the modern era. Thirty-four top-five finishes and a history of challenging near the front make them genuine contenders once again.

Quemerford Harriers

The leading scorers from this season's Club Regional Championships arrive with momentum behind them. Surprisingly, they have never finished higher than tenth, making them one of the most intriguing clubs in the field.

Hacksaws

The benchmark of the modern era. Defending champions, winners of the last three championships and ten-time national champions overall. Their record speaks for itself.

Weymouth Bay Sharks

Five-time champions and arguably Hacksaws' biggest historical rival over the last decade. Four titles in the last ten seasons demonstrate their ability to peak when the stakes are highest.

Pineapple AC

A solid championship performer whose best finish is fourth. They rarely threaten for the title but have shown enough quality to challenge for a place among the leading clubs.

Catalytical AC

A relatively young force in championship terms. Their third-place finish remains one of the best results achieved by any emerging club in recent years and suggests significant potential.

Reading Palm Faces

Competing on home soil at Palm Face Park. Their third-place finish remains their championship highlight, and they will hope home advantage can inspire another memorable performance.

Kubes

One of the newest clubs in the competition. Only four finals appearances so far, but their rapid rise through the league structure suggests they are a club with an exciting future.

Wacky Racers

Perhaps the ultimate dark horse. Never champions, but top-five finishers in each of the last five championships. Their consistency at the highest level is exceptional and they should never be underestimated.

Risca Harriers AAC

Still building their championship history. A best finish of ninth demonstrates they are capable of competing respectably against more established opposition.

Yellerbellies

Long-standing championship competitors with twenty-four finals appearances. While a title challenge has never materialised, five top-five finishes show they have enjoyed their share of strong campaigns.

Heworth Harriers

A club that continues to improve. Their fourth-place finish demonstrates they have the ability to trouble the established order if everything clicks into place.

Budd Park Darts

Still seeking a breakthrough championship performance. Their previous appearances have largely been about gaining experience, but qualification alone reflects the club's continued progress.

Newcastle Athletic Club

One of the less established clubs in the field. Qualification itself represents an achievement and provides another opportunity to build championship experience.

Belfast Blitz

A respected competitor with a best finish of fifth. They have often punched above their weight and will be hoping to do so again.

BRC

Another club looking to establish itself among the national elite. Every championship appearance adds to a growing body of experience.

Filham Excelsior

Four championship appearances have produced a best finish of tenth. A solid, competitive club capable of producing surprise performances.

E-LDN Surge

One of the most rapidly improving clubs in Britain. Although their championship history is short, a top-five finish already suggests they can compete with far more established rivals.

The Titans

Still waiting for their breakthrough championship campaign. Their development through the league system has been impressive and qualification is another step forward.

Springburn Harriers

Making only their second championship appearance. Experience rather than expectation is likely to be the primary objective this time around.

Kings Park Harriers

One of the newer additions to the championship scene. Qualification is another significant milestone as they continue to establish themselves nationally.

Of all 26 clubs, the most interesting stories heading into Season 106 are probably:

  1. Hacksaws chasing a fourth consecutive title.
  2. Quemerford Harriers trying to convert regional dominance into a first major championship breakthrough.
  3. Weymouth Bay Sharks attempting to add a sixth title.
  4. Iron Road Runners arriving with a completely fresh squad after the registration controversy.
  5. Wacky Racers, whose run of five consecutive top-five finishes makes them one of the strongest clubs never to have won the championship.