Orkney Athletic and Running Club (OARC) promotes, encourages and develops athletics and running in Orkney, giving members (aged 9 upwards) the chance to try a range of track, road and field events. OARC aims to provide a safe and inclusive environment where all ages of athletes can gain the benefits from social interaction, keeping fit whilst having fun and having the opportunity to progress to a higher level of competition should they wish to do so. The Club runs 5 home competitions a year which are licensed by scottishathletics and also aims to carry out out a minimum of two Club trips to competitions on Mainland Scotland as well as supporting individual athletes to compete at an Elite level throughout Scotland, England and Internationally. Being a remote and rural community the Club aims to demonstrate that this should not restrict the opportunities available or what individuals can achieve.