Don’t Dissemble when you Assemble
Don’t Dissemble when you Assemble
Kent AC Newsletter 02 August 2026–
͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ –[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> [endif]–>View this email in your browser
––[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]>
[endif]–>
–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>
–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>
–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]>
[endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> [endif]–>KENT AC NEWSLETTER
2 August 2026
We suspect many of you are deep into your holidays, either trying different challenges (how about running up Mt Ventoux? Or cycling Lejog?) or finding ways to entertain the kids. Meanwhile, many of those still in London went up to Victoria Park on Thursday for the 5th Assembly League race of the season, while others competed for PBs on track and road. Report on the Assembly League below.
Last Wednesday in Battersea a few KAC athletes ran well in the top flight 5k races – Jonathan Collier (15:05), Joe Hartley (15:45), Ian Ellwood (17:24) and James Dowell (17:58)
And on Saturday on the track at Wimbledon we had several good 5000m runs – Kurt WIlkinson (14:32 PB), Joe Hartley (again!) (15:17 PB), Mikhail Krimovazov (15:52), Rob Elphick (15:56), Bert Royle (16:17), Dan Pettitt (16:22), Nick Ostrowski (16:51), Jeremias Kempke (16:56) and Amelia Pettitt (17:48)
Over in Bristol on Sunday there was an inter-area Masters T&F tournament, and several of our stalwarts competed and won medals – Lin Skinner won the VW50 1500m (5:12) and came 2nd in the VW50 3000m (11:21), Joe Appiah competed in 4 events, getting a gold in the 100mh (in which he holds the VM50 WR) in 14.36, a silver in the LJ (5.66m), a bronze in the 100m (12.34) and 4th in the relay. Phew! And Emily Murray won the VW35 TJ in 9.88m, and also competed in the 100m relay.
This Saturday we have the final SAL event of the season. It’s at Dartford, which is considerably easier to get to than Watford or Cambridge. As ever, we’re keen to get a strong team out, and to cover all the track and field events, so if you’d like to come and compete, or alternatively help out with officiating, please contact Sofia Contino or Jo Cartledge.
Also, entries are now open for the last KAC hosted open meet.on Thursday 10 September. If you wish to compete in the 200m, 400m or 5000m, plus the long jump, or 150m and 800m (juniors only) then you can register here. Additionally, we will need help in organising the event, so if you;re available, or competing and have some extra time, please contact Richard Giles or Dan Ansell.
ASSEMBLY LEAGUE #5
The Victoria Park races are always slightly tougher as they’re the ones that Highgate turn up for, and so it proved. While they didn’t have all their best runners out, neither did we, and we ended up with mixed results compared to our usual clean sweep.
The men’s A team, led by James Ewing in 6th in 17:36 over the 3.5 mile course, came 3rd behind Victoria Park Harriers and Highgate, the team completed by Calum Fraser (10th), Dave Morgan (11th) and Mark Hall (12th) The B team (Sean Fitzpatrick, Matt Speed, Che Compton and Rory Knight) won their category ahead of Highgate, showing our strength in depth.
The women’s team, helped by the return of Amy Clements (2nd female finisher) and Catherine Kandie (3rd) won their A category easily, with Katie Good and Vic Buck completing the team, and the B team (Suz Spalding, Jo Wint, Sally Urquhart and Sarah Parry) came 2nd in their category. There were age category wins for Dave Morgan (VM40), Len Reilly (VM60), Catherine Kandie (VW35, Amy Clements (VW40), Vic Buck (VW50) and Miki Jablkowska (VW70)
There was good cheap food and drink, plus catchups afterwards, and we now look forward to the final race of the season (with prizegiving), at Beckenham Place Park on Thursday Sep 3rd. Do come and join the club if you’re available!
EVENT CALENDAR
August
8 – SAL – Dartford
12 – Social run
23 – KYAL – U12 – Tonbridge
September
3 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
10 – Late Summer Meet – Alex Yee Arena
29 – Post-track Social
October
10 – Surrey League xc – Wimbledon
November
14 – Surrey League xc – BPP
17 – AGM – Blythe Hill Tavern
TBC – South of the Thames Junior xc – TBC
21 – Kent Vets xc – Dartford
28 – SEAA Masters xc – TBC
December
TBC – South of the Thames Senior xc – TBC
January 2027
9 – Kent County xc – Gravesend
16 – Surrey League – Guildford
30 – Southern xc Championhips – BPP
February
13 – Surrey League – TBC
TRACK! TRACK! TRACK!
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).
KEEP US INFORMED
You can have your say about what goes in the newsletter and keep us appraised of your results or running adventures by emailing the comms team directly here.
The password for the club contacts page hereis .
–[if mso]> [endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>
–[if mso]>
[endif]–>–[if mso]> [endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]>
[endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> [endif]–>Our mailing address is:
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or unsubscribe
–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]>
[endif]–>
