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KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
25 July 2021
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KENT AC IN TOKYO
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JUMP TO IT
We are likely to be short of competitors in the jump events (Long, High and Triple), so if you feel a spring in your step, and have been bounding over puddles in this lovely weather, please sign up.
We are currently placed 77th out of 97th. This is something we can definitely improve in our last two fixtures. The table is available at Southern Athletics League – 2021.
The next fixture of the southern athletics league takes place on Sunday 14 August in Erith Leisure Centre, DA8 3AT. Please add yourself to the spreadsheet if would like to compete. If you are able to volunteer, do get in touch.
The timetable can be found at: Southern Athletics League Timetable. Feel free to contact Ian Ellwood or Vic Buck if you have any questions.
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THE BIG HALF: your last chance
If you have been sent out a registration email, please sign up and pay the £10 registration fee to the Big Half directly & immediately to secure your place. The deadline for this is Friday 30 July.
There are many Kent AC runners fully signed up, but a few still need to pay. Bear in mind that those who don’t register and pay will have their names removed and places reallocated, so please pay ASAP if you haven’t already.
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A RACE TO THE FINISH
Date: Thursday 5th August
Time: Juniors 6:45pm, Seniors from 7:15pm
Venue: Trevor Bailey Sports Ground, Dulwich Common, SE21 7HA
Course: Juniors one or two laps (see below, Junior News). Seniors approx. 4miles (please note the course is all on grass and we will be running whatever the weather!)
Seniors:
To enter please complete this google form with your 5k road PB and current predicted 5k race time. Entry is FREE for all fully up-to date paid members of Kent AC. You must be a member to enter.
How does it work?
You’ll be given an exact start time based on your current predicted 5k time. Faster runners will start last, meaning it’s a race to the finish for all competitors, with first one to cross the line the winner.
Juniors:
There will also be a junior race starting at 6:45pm. See JUNIOR NEWS ,below.
Social:
After the race (from 8pm) we will meet at The Signal Pub in Forest Hill for food and drinks and to say farewell to Ben Cook who we will be sad to see leave London in mid-August. We hope to see you there. However your place at the pub must be booked in advance. If you want to book for the social, please use this link.
Any questions please contact Amelia ().
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GET ON BOARD
Use our lovely new whiteboard at the track to announce club activities, races, social events, coaching/official courses – and everything in between.
Check it out when you’re at the track to see what’s coming up – and feel free to add to the board with your own items.
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TRACK!
Kent AC book the track on Sunday mornings 9:30-11am. Organised groups, such as Juno’s and Hassan’s athletes, also train at this time, but anyone else with a track pass is welcome to come on track,either to do their own workout or to catch up with a missed weekday session. Please take care to avoid the formal sessions taking place while you are there.
July track pass purchase link can be found here
For parents of junior members: Please don’t forget to purchase your child’s Ladywell £5 junior monthly track pass in advance. When purchasing the track pass can parents/guardians please enter the athletes name when completing the transaction.
Please see a helpful FAQs guide here
Registering for a session
Group spreadsheets to register for sessions (links for payment this month and FAQs also here):
Men’s A Group
Men’s B Group
Women’s Group (PB/EB)
C Group
Juno Group
Hassan Group
Volunteering opportunities
We are always looking for more gate volunteers to share the load. Shifts are now 5:35pm – 6:50pm and 6:30 – 7:45pm. Please contact Heather if you’re free to volunteer and to find out which slots are available.
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NEW MEMBERS
Djibril Ouattara-Dieme
Iyanu Stephens
Julia Boyd
John Callender
Chris Travis
Beatrice Gaina
Eva Piercy
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JUNIOR NEWS
TS Eliot
To enable us to better prepare and organise for the juniors’ Tuesday evening sessions can you please register for one of the 3 options listed below
Long Jump
Middle distance
Run, jump & throw
To register your preference please follow the link:
https://forms.gle/TaY6pVzMHZ5Tsxr36
This above does not apply to sprints.
Should you have any questions please email:
Juniors taking part in the Club Handicap (see above: RACE TO THE FINISH)
Date: Thursday 5th August
Time: Juniors 6:45pm,
Venue: Trevor Bailey Sports Ground, Dulwich Common, SE21 7HA
Course: 11-13 year olds 1 lap : 14+ years 2 laps
All junior entrants will start together @ 6:45 with the first one to cross the line the winner in each age category the winner. Please plan to arrive by 6:30
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