From £0
a year. Free for under 10s, £23 for Under 12s, then £83. It makes you a KACPH member and lets you compete for the club. Prices
Membership & costs
Join the club
Become a member of Kingston & Poly: your club membership and England Athletics registration. Coaching is a separate, optional extra for members (see Train).
At a glance
Two options: membership and coaching
£20 a month
an optional extra for members, with up to 2 free trial sessions first. Coaching and costs on the Train page
2 free
coaching trial sessions. You don't need to be a member to come along. Use the form below and tick that you'd like a trial.
Athletes are welcome from age 8 upwards, with no experience needed. Not sure which group you fit? Check your age group.
How it works
Four simple steps
Tell us about you
Fill in the form further down this page. It takes about five minutes, and we'll be in touch with the right group for you.
Try 2 free sessions
We add you to your group's Spond page and you come along. No membership needed yet.
Become a member
Like it? We email you a payment link from England Athletics, using the details from your form. It covers your membership for the year and lets you compete for KACPH.
Add coaching
Want to keep training with a group? Set up the £20 a month standing order.
Step one
Tell us about you
Fill in the form below to join the club and book your free coaching trial. It takes about five minutes. We use your answers to set up your membership, register you with England Athletics and arrange your trial sessions.
Your answers go to the club's membership team and are kept private. See our privacy notice.
Annual membership
What it costs
Membership is paid once a year and renewed every April. It is your club subscription plus your England Athletics registration.
Membership and coaching are separate. Members pay the annual fee below (under 10s pay nothing, and Under 12s pay only the £23 England Athletics registration). Club coaching is separate and optional, at a flat £20 a month. See coaching on the Train page.
Free
School Years 3–4 · Under 10
A free start: no club subscription and no England Athletics fee. Saturday Junior Training is coaching, which is the optional £20 a month.
- £0 club subscription
- No England Athletics fee
£23 a year
School Years 5–6 · Under 12
No club subscription. You only pay the England Athletics registration.
- £0 club subscription
- £23 England Athletics registration
£83 a year
School Year 7 (Under 14) up to Masters
Full club membership: leagues, championships and the club vest.
- £60 club subscription
- £23 England Athletics registration
£63 a year per athlete
2+ standard athletes in one household
A discounted subscription for every athlete in the same household.
- £40 club subscription
- £23 England Athletics registration
School years and "Under" age groups. We show your school year because it is familiar. Athletics itself uses "Under" groups (Under 12, or U12, means you are still 11 or younger on 31 August), and you will hear them at every meeting, so it helps to learn both.
| School years | Athletics age group |
|---|---|
| Years 3–4 | U10 (Under 10) |
| Years 5–6 | U12 (Under 12) |
| Years 7–8 | U14 (Under 14) |
| Years 9–10 | U16 (Under 16) |
| Years 11–12 | U18 (Under 18) |
This is a guide for the current school year: the exact group depends on your date of birth, and winter competitions count your age on 31 August the following summer. Work out your age group.
£10
£10 HCA fee paid to KACPH; EA fee paid via your First Claim club
Already in another club? Compete for us in the National Athletics League. Must be registered before the 1 March UKA deadline.
£30
£30; EA fee paid via your First Claim club
Already in another club? Compete for us in leagues your First Claim club doesn't enter. For the NAL you must join as an HCA.
Registered & insured
England Athletics registration
All athletes must be registered with England Athletics through KACPH. It gives you insurance cover for training and competition, eligibility for licensed competitions, and your performances recorded for rankings and results. It includes personal accident insurance when you train with the club and compete in licensed events.
- England Athletics emails you a payment link, using the details you gave us. It includes the England Athletics registration fee where it applies.
- Once you have paid you are registered, and England Athletics asks you to complete your profile and confirm your details.
Good to know: the registration fee is part of your annual membership. You register once a year and renew on 1 April. You'll be told when it's time. Make sure we have your correct email address, date of birth and contact details. More on England Athletics ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Questions
Do I need to be good to join?
No. A passion for track and field athletics is the only qualification you need. We have opportunities for beginners, recreational athletes and experienced competitors.
Do I need spikes?
For track events spikes are recommended from U14 upwards, but they're not essential to start with. Check with your coach for the right type for you.
What if I miss training?
Let your coach know if you can't attend. Consistency helps you improve, but we understand things come up.
Can I try different events?
Absolutely. We encourage all athletes to try a range of events, and you don't have to specialise straight away. Speak to your coach if you'd like to explore something new.
How do I move up a training group?
Groups are based on age, ability and experience. Your coach will advise when you're ready to move up. Focus on effort and enjoyment and the rest will follow.
What if I'm injured or ill?
Let your coach know and rest until you're fully recovered. If you're unsure when to return, speak to your coach or a health professional.
Is athletics safe?
Yes. We follow England Athletics safeguarding guidance and have DBS-checked coaches and volunteers. See our welfare page.
Who runs the track?
The track is owned by Kingston Council and operated by a private company. For general track-usage requests, contact the operator. For anything athletics-club related, contact us.
I already belong to another club.
You can join as a Higher Competition Athlete (for the National Athletics League) or on a Second Claim membership. See the options above.