Who’s feeling race fit, then?
Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 4 April 2021
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
4 April 2021
HAPPY EASTER
Yes, it’s a resurrection special newsletter this week, as everyone chews on their chocolate and ponders the knotty issue of getting race fit again. Finally we can dust off our race diaries and think about training for Covid-secure race meets that have been postponed and reinstated with monotonous regularity over the past year.
The return to Ladywell Arena for training last Tuesday was a joy to behold. All the coaches and volunteers ensured that Kent AC’s triumphant return was a great success. Thanks to everyone who made it possible. Everyone who took part said how delighted they were to be training again and how brilliant the atmosphere was that warm spring evening. With any luck the much-trumpeted ‘Arctic Blast’ we’re predicted for the week ahead will give us wings as we take to the track again this Tuesday.
There have been some race meets already. The Comeback 5000 at Battersea Park on Wednesday saw some scorching 5K times from Kent AC folk:
Anthony Johnson 14:42 PB
Dan Pettitt 15:47
Barny Day 16:12
Ben Cook 16:15
Ian Ellwood 17:34
Alexa Parker 18:02 PB
Well done those runners!
REMINDER – KENT AC SUBS
Have you paid yours?
Membership renewal reminders have been sent out as usual in the hope that training and competition can return to some form of normality this year. Should this not prove to be the case then the committee will come to a collective decision on what action to take with regards to club subscriptions for the 2022/23 year.
When you pay your subscription, you’re also offered England Athletics Affiliation for a further £15.
BACK WHERE WE BELONG
We’re back on track!
• And it feels great. It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that Tuesday training sessions require a lot of organisation , so volunteers to help with checking that people have signed up and are aware of Covid restrictions are always welcome. Contact Heather, the excellent volunteer organiser, via the website.
Up and coming athletes required
The club is hosting a Junior Taster Saturday event on 22nd May at Ladywell Arena for 11–17-year-olds., tell your young friends and relatives
No training unless you’ve signed up to the track pass. You can pay for a month or a year. Here’s how:1) Make sure your membership has been renewed as you must be a paid up member to use the track
2) Purchase your monthly track pass in advance of the session here
3) Sign up to the appropriate group and session using the links below, for more information about training groups see here
4) Upon arrival before your session, please show your Kent AC membership app, or a print out, at the gate
Please see a helpful FAQs guide here
Group spreadsheets to register for sessions (links for payment this month and FAQs within):
Despite the above being very track-focused, we will be expanding our offering to properly cater for our field athletes. So stay tuned for more info very soon.
A note from the committee: ‘A big thank you to all members who’ve been renewing their membership and buying the track passes. It all really supports the club and has helped make the entry/exit process of Ladywell arena very slick and all the early purchase help reduce the admin burden on the volunteer effort.’
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Kent AC Summer Racing Calendar
Here’s the link to the latest fixture list – everyone in the club can add races they come across to the list and we encourage you to do so!
Wimbledon 5k Relays
Ben Noad is organising a follow up Wimbledon 5k relays in the same format as the event last October. Katie Rowland will be arranging the women’s team for this and James Bowler the men’s teams. This will be on Sunday 12 April. Ben is also organising a couple of fast road 5k races at Battersea Park on 7 May and 28 May, more details to follow, but please contact either James or Katie to express an interest in competing in the Wimbledon team event.
PRIZE DRAW
This month’s club draw winner is Jim Allchin with the bonus ball being number 5
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