Officers
Mark Weir: President
A member of North Down since the early 80’s I was honoured to be selected as President of the club I have been representing since I was a boy in 2024, it’s 50th year.
These days I can be seen more in the mountains and competing in Ultra events as previous track exploits disappear in the rear-view mirror.
We welcome all abilities here at NDAC, all levels of experience across numerous disciplines; from hammer to trail running, C25K to Marathon and the rest.
“I would finally like to say a big thank you to coaches, volunteers, committee members and athletes who make the club what it is today.”
Pat O’Driscoll: Vice President
Roger Sexton: Vice President & Coach Coordinator
I competed for NDAC over 100m, 200m & 400m, as a junior athlete in the 1980’s and represented NI at both Junior & Senior international level, before retiring in 1993. I returned to competition as a master’s athlete and got involved in coaching when my son joined the club, in 2012, and currently hold the M40 & M45 100m & 200m NI records. I’ve been the sprints coach since 2014 and have held various committee positions since 2017 but am currently the Coaches’ Representative and one of the Vice-Presidents.
Jamie Stevenson: Chairperson
Phil Archer: Vice Chairperson
My running journey began in Jan 2023 when I joined the NDAC c25k program in a bid to lose weight and improve my overall health. After completing my first 5k at Bangor Parkrun, and getting bitten by the running bug, I joined the club in May 23 and haven’t looked back since.
Running has brought some amazing friends into my life, and I look forward to meeting more. Here’s to many more years of running and socialising 🙂
Angela Fawthrop: Honorary Secretary
Julie Balmer: Assistant Secretary
Nicola Stevenson: Membership Secretary
George Emerson: Grants Officer
Courtney Thompson: Welfare Officer
Aaron McAuley: Honorary Treasurer
Daniel Conway: Assistant Treasurer
Committee Members
David McKeague
After getting back into running during lockdown, I rejoined the club in 2022.
Since then I’ve developed a preference for the trails, mud and generally anything off-road.
It’s been great to get back into racing and meeting everyone again – both old faces and new.
Hopefully see you out running or on a start line somewhere.
Helen Byers
Francis Marsh
Claire Louise Scott
Hi my name is Claire Louise Scott . I’m currently a committee member and ladies Captain. I come from a triathlon background but am currently concentrating on running. I particularly love cross country season in winter and the hill and dale series in spring / summer.
(I have 2 grown up kids who unfortunately don’t run at all and think I’m mad)
Captains
Alan Massey: Men’s Cross Country / Endurance
