Bridging the gap

Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 15/06/25–

KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
   15 June 2025      

We’re definitely out of running season now, as Kent members find other ways to get their fix, some taking to their bikes for long rides, and some going further afield – the A group were on tour in Germany, scaring the locals with their fast pace and bare chests, and dominating the local parkrun – a bit unfair to put up an Olympian against a parkrun field, but Phil Sesemann took it easy in just 16 minutes, with Kent (and Kent-adjacent) filling the first 6 places.

Almost as far, but more impressively, Claire Oxlade and Josh Lennard-Jones ran a half marathon from Denmark to Sweden – the Oresund Bridge Half – Claire in 96:43 and Josh in 81:19. Definitely a spectacular run!

We did have some serious competition among the juniors, with County Schools Championships being held this weekend. While we do not have all the results as yet – the various associations are erratic in their reporting – we can say that Kent juniors won some silverware, including gold medals, which we’ll report in full next week. Well done to all the juniors who competed!

The next events coming up are the Dulwich Relays on Wednesday and the SAL next Sunday. The teams for the relays have all been sorted now – the organisers changed their policy this year so that the number of teams per club is limited – but do go along on Wednesday night to support if you can, it’s a fun event and there may be some drinks afterwards.

We are always keen to have participants at Southern Athletic League fixtures, whatever your discipline. Next week’s fixture is at Woodford Green, if you’d like to take part please enter your name on this sheet and join the SAL Whatsapp group. We also have a need for officials, so if you’re up for a bit of light effort in a sunny field in between watching athletics, please sign up for that here.

And finally, a warning about potential scammers – our members have been specifically targeted by phishing scams requesting payment for SEAA activities. If you’re at all unsure about this sort of mail, please contact the secretary or treasurer by the usual methods.

RON HALE OPEN

We will be hosting our next event at the Ladywell track on Saturday 26th July – the Ron Hale Open, which will have multiple track and field events.

These include the Sprint Hurdles, 100m, 300m, 400m and 1500m, and the Long Jump and Triple Jump.

. Entries are open to everybody, both KAC members and members of other clubs (provided they have EA membership) – sign up here.

EVENT CALENDAR

June
18 – Dulwich Relays – Dulwich Park
22 – SAL – Woodford Green

July
1 – Track social
3 – Assembly League – Sutcliffe Park
5 – KYAL – Medway Park
9 – Kent AC Wednesday social run
13 – SAL – Eltham
26 –  Ron Hale Open 

August
5 – Track social
7 – Assembly League – Victoria Park
16 – KYAL – Dartford
30 – SAL – Basildon

September
2 – Track Social
4 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
7 – Big Half – London
11 – Late Summer Meet 
20 – SEAA 6/4/3 Stage Road Relays @TBC

October
4 – ERRA 6/4 Stage Relays at Sutton Park

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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 £6.50 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

The Alex Yee 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 here is .

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