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Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 05/08/24–

KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
5 August 2024

WARE’S SAL NOW?

The final Southern Athletics League (SAL) of the 2024 track & field season is in Ware, Hertfordshire on Saturday 17th August.

Currently, Kent AC sit a highly respectable 7th out 18 teams in Div 2 but are not safe from relegation and we go into this match with several key athletes unavailable due to summer holiday commitments.

What we need from you:
Please check your calendars and try your best to make yourself available to be part of the team, either as an athlete or as an official (there are points for providing officials). We need to try and fill as many events as possible with two scoring athletes, so need people to embrace a “School Sports Day Spirit” and have an attempt at events they are not experts in as well as the events their training is more suited for.

What to expect:
The standard at the SAL is comparable to a typical parkrun – the best athletes are very impressive but others are just there to roll up their sleeves and give it a go. You will see people climbing steeplechase barriers, attempting a pretty low pole-vault (the height is set below head level) and there may be teams getting lapped in the 4x400m relays, so it’s really about the team bonding experience, not about the win. Most importantly, it’s a fun day out.

What does it cost:
It is free to enter and if you travel to the event with the team, then transport costs are also covered.

Entry details:
Take a look at the events and put your name down on this spreadsheet to take part: SAL 2024
Timetable is in the second tab.

Any questions please reach out to Sofia Contino, Alex Harris, or Jo Mott

NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Do you want to race the rescheduled National XC event on the
14th of September 2024?
If so, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/tFTwkTeXF5uXRkZU9.

We will use this form to understand the interest level and will begin communicating about the event directly with those interested. 

Please note, the club will pay for entries, and based on interest level, we will determine if the club will cover some of the travel costs. 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

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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 £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.

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

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