Rooted In Roanoke. Built For The Community.
Events, announcements, and community moments from Champ's Gym and Melrose Athletic Club.
More Than A Gym. A Community.
Melrose Athletic Club has never been just a place to train. For over fifty years it has been a gathering point, a safe harbor, and a constant presence in the lives of Roanoke families who needed something to count on.
Community is not a word we use lightly. It is the reason this organization exists. Every program we run, every door we open, and every young person we invest in is an act of community. Not just for the families directly involved, but for the entire city of Roanoke. When a young person finds discipline, purpose, and belonging at Champ's Gym or on the M.A.C. Football field, the whole community wins.
This page is where that community lives online. Events, announcements, partnerships, and moments worth celebrating, all in one place. Bookmark it, share it, and come back often. There is always something worth showing up for.
The latest news, updates, and announcements from Melrose Athletic Club and Champ's Gym.
What's New At M.A.C.
From open gym nights to community fundraisers, here is what is happening at M.A.C.
M.A.C’s Upcoming Events
More than football. The M.A.C. Hurricanes are built on character development, mentorship, and community impact. Join the team. Change a life.
Sign Up for MAC Football
The Melrose Athletic Club is bringing the fight back to Roanoke. Return of the MAC IV is a USA Boxing sanctioned Belt Show hosted by Champ's Gym and it is going to be one for the books. Weigh-in runs from 9AM to 11AM. Doors open at 1PM. Showtime is 2PM. Berglund Hall, 710 Williamson Road NE, Roanoke, Virginia. Seating for up to 500 spectators. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 15 and under. Come out and support Roanoke's youth in the ring and the mission that put them there.
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More than football. The M.A.C. Hurricanes are built on character development, mentorship, and community impact. Join the team. Change a life.
Sign Up for MAC Football
The Melrose Athletic Club is bringing the fight back to Roanoke. Return of the MAC IV is a USA Boxing sanctioned Belt Show hosted by Champ's Gym and it is going to be one for the books. Weigh-in runs from 9AM to 11AM. Doors open at 1PM. Showtime is 2PM. Berglund Hall, 710 Williamson Road NE, Roanoke, Virginia. Seating for up to 500 spectators. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for ages 15 and under. Come out and support Roanoke's youth in the ring and the mission that put them there.
Get TicketsMelrose Athletic Club is proud to work alongside organizations that share our commitment to Roanoke.
Partners and Supporters
More partners in our community coming soon.
Novum Creative built our website and brand presence from the ground up, giving Melrose Athletic Club a digital front door that finally matches 50 years of work in this community. Jason and his team are investing their time in the public relations and outreach behind our Grand Reopening this fall. That kind of local partnership is how a Roanoke nonprofit gets seen.
The Numbers Behind Our Mission
City Proclamation: The City of Roanoke officially recognized Champ's Gym for five decades of service to this community. We didn't ask for it. We earned it.
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Fifty Years In. Still Fighting For Roanoke's Youth.
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