Summer lovin’

Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 23/06/24–

KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
 23 June 2024

A slightly quieter week on the racing front but still a lot to look forward to across the summer!

On Wednesday evening, it was the return of the Dulwich Relays with a parade of Kent vests showing up for this event. Our women’s A team took first place on the ladies podium for the third consecutive year with Alexa Parker winning the fastest leg of the day and Claire Oxlade securing third fastest leg.
Also on the podium were our men’s A team, scoring third place. Well done to all that took part, roll on 2025!

Team shot

Go ladies

The boys

Rob Sesemann started his weekend off speedily at Finsbury Park 5000s, crossing the line in 14:59:51.

Thumbs up if you’re ready

On Saturday, we had the juniors representing Kent AC at the second leg of the KYAL league, held at Medway Park, Gillingham.
The day started ominously with a huge downpour, but moods and the weather brightened as the clouds lifted and we witnessed some fantastic performances across a whole range of events – shotput, hammer, discus, javelin long jump, high jump, sprints, hurdles and the dreaded racewalk (kudos to those who took part).
You can check out results for individual races here.
Next KYAL on home territory at Norman Park on 28 July.

Race kits on point

Next SAL on 14 July in St Albans, dust off those spikes and sign up here.

For more Kent AC action and love, catch us on Instagram.

SUMMER SOCIALISING

Our first track social evening will kick off on Tuesday night after your session.
Rest assured for those wanting to watch the England game, it will be shown on the TV so you won’t have to miss out on the first half, then can jog to a local pub for the second.
Nibbles and some drinks will be provided but please bring your own form of hydration too!Dates for the next track social nights will be Tuesday 30 July and Tuesday 27 August.

Another Kent AC parkrun volunteer takeover will be held at Catford parkrun next week, Saturday 29 June. As always, you can run beforehand, just make a note on the sign up sheet so you can be assigned the most suitable role. Sign up here!

For any of you looking for a 5K road race over summer with fellow Kent AC members, sign up for the Sri Chinmoy at Battersea Park on Tuesday 23 July. There are already a bunch of us registered.
Always a popular one so recommended to book soon!

CHILLY FOR THE TIME OF YEAR

BIG Bobble Hats – just in time for summer! 

For those members who ordered a BIG bobble hat at the end of 2023, they are now delivered and ready for collection. Payment to be made via https://membermojo.co.uk/kentac/store. 
Please WhatsApp Sarah Young to arrange collection. 

Future orders will be announced in your favourite newsletter. 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

June
25 – Post-track social
29 – Catford Parkrun Kent Takeover

July
14 – Southern Athletics League – St Albans
17 – Brighton Phoenix 10K – Brighton
28 – KYAL – Norman Park
30 – Post-track social

August
3 – 10k Sri Chimnoy Battersea Park (club champs)
10 – KYAL – Dartford
17 – Southern Athletics League – Ware
27 – Post-track social

September
1 – Big Half (club champs)

October
13 – Petts Wood 10K

EASYFUNDRAISING

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Over 7,000 brands pay easyfundraising a commission when you start your shop through their platform, so you can raise FREE donations for us no matter what you’re buying. These donations really help us out, so please sign up if you haven’t yet. It’s easy and FREE! You can get started at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kentac

You can also install a helpful Chrome extension, which prompts you to donate whenever doing any online shopping – really handy

 

TRACK, TRACK, TRACK

Buy your track pass here.

The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:30 – 20:45
Thursday 18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 09:00 – 11:30
Please note that individuals are permitted to do their own sessions during club opening times, but coached group sessions continue to take priority.

Track Pass – Juniors
Please purchase your £5 junior monthly track pass in advance here. When purchasing the track pass can parents/guardians please enter the athlete’s name when completing the transaction

Please see a helpful FAQs guide here

Ladywell Arena has opening hours dedicated to the public. While during these times the Kent AC track pass is not valid, members can pay for an individual session.

Session times are: 
Monday: 07:00 -15:00
Tuesday – Thursday: 1300 -1700
Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00-15:00

Price:
Adult resident: £2.70
Adult non resident: £3.00
Junior (U16): £1.30

The Kent AC track pass continues to be required for training on Tues/Thurs evenings and Sunday mornings.

Track staff have encouraged people to double check the opening hours before their training session, as they may occasionally be closed for school sport days and football friendlies. Hours can be checked here. This will likely suit members who can’t make training sessions but would like to train in the morning/lunchtime/evening.

Pay as you go fees can either be paid via cash to the desk or using the Better app (note: staff are working to add the sessions to the app).

KEEP US UPDATED

You can have your say about what goes in the newsletter and keep us apprised of your results or running adventures by emailing the comms team directly here.

The password for the club contacts page  is .

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