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.
What's New At M.A.C.
The latest news, updates, and announcements from Melrose Athletic Club and Champ's Gym.
M.A.C's Upcoming Events
From open gym nights to community fundraisers, here is what is happening at M.A.C.
Program | Now Enrolling
M.A.C. Youth Football: Hurricanes
More than football. The M.A.C. Hurricanes are built on character development, mentorship, and community impact, teaching the fundamentals on the field and the accountability that carries off it. Open to Roanoke youth ages 8 and up. Join the team. Change a life.
- Ages
- 8 and up
- Registration
- $75 per participant
- Equipment
- Rentals coordinated with families
- Experience
- None necessary
Event | Saturday, October 17, 2026
Return of the MAC IV: Belt Show
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, with seating for up to 500 spectators. Come out and support Roanoke's youth in the ring and the mission that put them there.
- Venue
- Berglund Hall, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke
- Weigh-In
- 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Doors
- 1:00 PM
- Showtime
- 2:00 PM
- Tickets
- Adults $30 | Ages 15 and under $15 (at-the-door pricing)
Prices shown are at-the-door pricing. Ticketmaster purchases include service fees. USA Boxing Sanction #26-12-928098
Partners and Supporters
Melrose Athletic Club is proud to work alongside organizations that share our commitment to Roanoke.
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.
Want your organization in Roanoke's corner? Become a partner.
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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