Happy Winterval!
Happy Winterval!
Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 29/12/24–
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
29 December 2024
There hasn’t been much serious running this week, but lots of you got out to Christmas Day parkruns, at least 30 from Kent at Hilly Fields. A selection of pics below:
Our distant representative John Gilbert ran the Ribble Valley 10k today against a high quality field, and came home in an excellent 30:06.
For those of you making resolutions to get down to the track more in 2025, one incentive may be that annual track passes are heavily discounted at the moment – 12 months for the price of 10 until the end of December and 12 for the price of 11 to the end of January.
Please note that there is are no track sessions for Kent on New Year’s Eve, although the track will be open to pay at the office.
Have a Happy New Year, and may 2025 bring you the PBs you wish for!
When you’re waiting around on the cross country field, then layering up after the race, your best friend is your Kent AC bobble hat. If you are still lacking this style essential, you can go to the Kent AC online shop to order and pay. Your ears will thank you for it. How will you get your hands on one? Contact Sarah Young, either on any of the WhatsApp groups, or via the website.
January
4 – Kent County XC Championships – Brands Hatch
11 – Surrey League XC – West Horsley
25 – Southern XC Champs – Beckenham Place Park
February
8 – Surrey League XC – Epsom
22 – National XC – Parliament Hill
March
30 – 12/6 Stage Southern Road Relay Championships – Milton Keynes
April
12 – 12/6 National Road Relays – Sutton Coldfield
25 – London Marathon
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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.
If you renew your annual pass before 31.12.24 you will receive 10 months for the price of 12.
Buying your pass in January gives you 11 months for the price of 12.
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).
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