since 1965

Guildford Athletic Club grew out of the Hjorth Road Ball Club and quickly became a pillar of sport in Surrey.

For decades, our fields have been filled with children discovering soccer for the first time, parents cheering from the sidelines, and coaches passing on their passion for the game. What started as a small community club has developed into one of the longest-running soccer organizations in the region, proudly serving more than 1,200 players each year while remaining committed to our mission: Building Community Through Soccer.

Since 1965

Our Story

Our History

The Guildford Athletic Club (GAC) boasts a rich history that stretches back to the years before World War II. It all began with a humble beginning – the Hjorth Road Ball Club, catering to a small group of boys passionate about baseball.

In 1965, the Hjorth Road Ball Club officially rechristened itself as the Guildford Athletic Club. Over the years, the club embraced the growing community, expanding its offerings to include not just baseball, but also softball, volleyball, and the ever-popular soccer. As sports preferences shifted, GAC adapted. Baseball found a new home with the Surrey Canadians Baseball Club, and volleyball eventually phased out. Softball followed suit, amalgamating with Whalley Minor Fastpitch to form the North Surrey Fastpitch Association.

Guildford Athletic Club has thrived by adapting to the community's needs, maintaining a legacy of sportsmanship that began with those passionate baseball boys. While baseball and other sports have found new homes, soccer's popularity has solidified its place as GAC's core offering. The beautiful game continues to be the heart of the club's activities. Guildford Athletic Club, often referred to as Guildford AC or GAC, now specializes exclusively in delivering high-quality soccer programming that fosters skill development, teamwork, and lifelong love for the game.

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Guildford Athletic Club acknowledges with respect that the land on which we play, learn, and grow is the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), and Kwantlen First Nations, and other Coast Salish Peoples.