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New joiners

WELCOME TO KENT AC, WE HOPE YOU ENJOY TRAINING WITH US.  KEY INFORMATION BELOW.

Training times:
Training days are Tuesday and Thursday evenings meeting at Ladywell arena. Please see the Training Groups page to decide which group would be most suitable for you.

For up-to-date information on training times we recommend joining our WhatsApp groups.
 
Adult training group contacts:

Junior Training Groups:

Contact :

If you are unsure which group is most suitable for you, please contact the coaching secretary ()
 
Fixtures: 
Please see the events page with the current fixtures for the season. The club take part in various athletics, road and cross-country meetings including the Southern Athletics League (T&F), Assembly league (road racing), Surrey League (cross-country). Further information on fixtures and results are also included regularly in the club weekly newsletter.

Track membership: 
There is a £10 monthly fee for adults & £5 for juniors. There is also a calendar year pass to use the track on Tuesday & Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. You can pay your track fee subscription here. Proof of payment will be required on entry to the track.

Club vest: 
New members can purchase a club vest when they join at a discounted rate of £10.00 (normally £15.00). If you buy a vest when joining the welcome coordinator will post it out to you.

Club captains: 
Please see the club contacts page to contact the captains regarding entry to the events you are interested in and to ensure you are on the distribution lists for updates.

Communications: 
The club issues a weekly newsletter every Sunday and has a podcast for members to listen to:
Sign up to the newsletter here.
Listen to the podcast on Spotify here.
Communications are often through WhatsApp groups. Please ask your coach or contact the coaching secretary to be added to the appropriate group.

Annual events/Socials: 
The club hold various social events over the year including a Christmas party and awards evening. Please see the social events page to keep up to date with these.

Links:
UK Athletics’ Power of 10 site hosts the results and fixtures of majority of athletics and cross county events. Runbritain is also worth exploring for events and results.

Key benefits of joining Kent AC:

  • 4 senior and multiple junior training groups catering for all abilities and events
  • 600+ members
  • Friendly and inclusive atmosphere
  • Discounted club vest (£10) on joining
  • EA membership (if selected) providing discount to races
  • Organised transport and entry to numerous events including local leagues and national competitions
  • Social events and regular communications
  • Host of multiple PB meets at Ladywell arena including annual club championships

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