Friday more like FriYAY
Friday more like FriYAY
Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 11/03/26–
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KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
8 MARCH 2026
We had 50 finishers in the race this year, and won both the men’s and women’s team events, with multiple individual achievements and PBs.
Ben Clarke was our first man home, in 8th place with 67:27 (PB), followed by our men’s road captain Chris Busaileh with 69:11 in 14th (1st VM40) and Matteo Gala 24th in 70:26.
Amy Clements was 2nd woman in 75:22, with Hayley Cherry in 83:48 and Caoimhe nic Fhorgataigh in 83:50 completing our gold medal winning team.
Behind these there were plenty of good performances, with top 5 age group finishes for Dave Morgan (VM40), Che Compton (VM50) and Roger Beardsworth (VM60), and multiple PBs, including Alex Robbins paced to a 3 minute PB in 85 minutes by a man dressed as a bone!
By reports the race was enjoyed by all, as was the post-race debrief in the pub. For those interested in doing it next year, note that it’s become incredibly popular and now sells out in early January, so be alert for race information.
In other events this weekend, Iona Cousland won the Victoria Park 10k in 37:34, a big PB, and the indomitable Clare Elms tried to reclaim her V60 indoor 1500m world record at Lee Valley. She didn’t quite manage it, running 4:59.63, but it was still a good performance.
Also in Lee Valley at the London Masters International yesterday were Joe Appiah, running the 60mh (8.50 & 8.58) and 60m (7.80) and Lin Skinner (800m 2:33 1st VW50, 3000m 11:05 2nd VW50) and Claudia Rigby (60mh 10.30 PB)
Also at Lee Valley, today some of our juniors were sprinting in the BFTTA Open – Jeffrey Senoo ran 24.53 in the 200m, Vwede Fyodoro-Okiti ran 13.56 & 13.78 in the U13 100m, and Vwegba Fyodoro-Okiti ran 12.06 & 12.22 in the U17 100m
Last Sunday, in the Sutcliffe 60s we had good results among the women with Gabriella Adejumo (8.35), Amalya Hunte (8.41 & 8.47), Shekinah Acheampong (8.63 & 8.61) and Claudia Rigby (8.91 & 8.93) and among the men with John Flack (7.55), Vwegba Fyodoro-Okiti (7.56 & 7.61), Vwede Fyodor-Okiti (8.45 & 8.45) and Otis Atlee (8.75 & 8.86)
Below we have notification of the details of the first Ladywell open meet of the year, on 30th April, which will involve 200m & 1500m races and triple jump and shot put.
1845 Women’s 200m (U10+)
1905 Men’s 200m (U10+)
1930 Women’s 1500m (U12+)
2000 Men’s 1500m (U12+)
1800 Shot Put (U10+)
1920 Triple Jump (U16+)
Exact timings of field events will be dependent upon the number of entrants and age categories required.
All events will be club championships.
If you would like to enter these events please click through here. Registration will be open on Monday 9th March.
Please also note that we will need several volunteers to help put these events on. These will be officials to help with the field events – qualifications and experience not required, as long as you can wield a rake or carry a shot – and with setting up, registration and marshalling the track. If you are available and willing to help on the night, please contact Phil Marsden, Dan Ansell or Richard Giles.
There are 59 numbers in the draw, each one costs £6 per month or £72 per annum.
On the first Saturday of every month, the bonus ball drawn in the National Lottery serves as the winning number for the Club Draw. The winner gets £250. The most recent winners were Ian Ellwood and Luke Armitage.
We currently have 10 numbers available. If you would like to take part, please contact Phil Marsden atMarch
21 – Hilly Fields parkrun takeover
29 – Southern 12 Stage Road Relay – Milton Keynes
April
11 – National 12 Stage Road Relay – Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
11 – KYAL – U12 – Dartford
25 – KYAL – U14/U16 – Medway
26 – London Marathon
30 – Open Meet – Alex Yee Arena
May
16 – SAL – Eltham
20 – Beckenham Relays
23 – KYAL – U14/16 – Dartford
29 – Open Meet – Alex Yee Arena
June
21 – SAL – Watford
24 – Dulwich Relays
27 – KYAL – U14/U16 – Dartford
July
5 – ROn Hale Open – Alex Yee Arena
19 – SAL – Cambridge
August
8 – SAL – Dartford
23 – KYAL – U12 – Tonbridge
September
10 – Late Summer Meet – Alex Yee Arena
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Buy your track pass here.
The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:00 – 20:45
Thursday 17:00 – 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.
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).
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