High-quality coaching, a welcoming club
To provide high-quality coaching and competitive opportunities in a welcoming, inclusive environment that enables athletes of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential.
Kingston Athletic Club & Polytechnic Harriers
About the club
The longest-established athletics club in Kingston: volunteer-run, friendly, and competing at a high level.
A proud heritage
Athletics for everyone
Kingston Athletic Club & Polytechnic Harriers is the longest-established athletics club in Kingston. As a volunteer-run community club we have built a proud tradition of developing athletes and competing at a high level across track and field, road running and cross country.
A passion for track and field athletics is the only qualification you need. We welcome athletes from age 8 through to Masters, with opportunities for beginners, recreational athletes and experienced competitors alike. Despite being volunteer-run we operate to exceptionally high standards: our athletes regularly feature in the UK Top 10 rankings, our coaches are passionate about development, and every penny we receive is reinvested in our members.
Parents, families and volunteers play a vital role in the welcoming atmosphere we're known for. Whether you're training, competing or supporting from the sidelines, you're part of Team KACPH.
Quick facts
| Home venue | Weir Archer Centre, Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames KT1 3PB |
| Ages | 8 to Masters |
| Disciplines | Track & field, road running & cross country |
| Club type | Volunteer-run, not-for-profit |
| Competition | Local, regional & national |
Inclusive · Ambitious · Supportive · Respectful
- Inclusive: everyone is welcome
- Ambitious: always strive to improve
- Supportive: we succeed together
- Respectful: respect teammates, coaches, officials and competitors
PolyField
We run our own electronic timing, finish-line LED display, laser measurement for throws and jumps, electronic wind gauges and live online results, giving athletes and spectators a professional experience. Through our Duke of Edinburgh programme we introduce this technology to young people in the local community. Read more about PolyField.
UK Athletics & England Athletics
As a fully affiliated club our members benefit from public liability insurance through the governing bodies, plus the club's own public liability and group personal accident cover.
Wear your colours with pride
Club kit
Our kit represents unity, pride and a strong team identity at training and in competition. Our colours are royal blue, white and black: one club, one team, one standard.
- Club vest: compulsory for all leagues, championships and most open meetings
- Training wear: club tops, hoodies and jackets are available to order
- Bags & accessories: holdalls, rucksacks and hats from the kit shop
- Spikes & footwear: use appropriate footwear for training and competition
Keep your kit clean, label your belongings, and wear it with pride. Order online or at club kit nights through the year.
Staying connected
How we communicate
| Spond | Our main platform: training, competition entries, availability, team selection and updates. Check daily and turn notifications on. |
| Team groups run by coaches and team managers for quick and last-minute updates. | |
| Official communications, newsletters and documents from the committee and coaches. | |
| This website | Fixtures, training times, policies and announcements. |
| Social media | Highlights, photos and club news on Facebook (opens in a new tab) and Instagram (opens in a new tab). |
Our commitment
Club code of conduct
By being part of KACPH, I promise to:
Respect everyone
Treat everyone with respect and kindness, respect coaches, officials, teammates, opponents and spectators, and use positive language at all times.
Support your team
Encourage and support teammates, celebrate others' success, and work together to make our club stronger.
Compete fairly
Compete to the best of your ability, play by the rules and accept officials' decisions, win with humility and lose with grace.
Be responsible
Arrive on time and ready to train and compete, listen to your coaches, and look after your belongings and the club facilities.
Be a positive role model
Represent KACPH with pride on and off the track, set a great example for younger athletes and uphold the club's values.
Enjoy every moment
Have fun and love the sport, embrace challenges and keep learning, and remember why you started.
If the code isn't followed, we may ask you to meet with a coach or team manager, and continued behaviour that goes against our values could lead to further action under our club policies.
Read the full code of conduct (PDF) · Equity statement · Social media policy (opens in a new tab) · Complaints procedure (opens in a new tab)