K&P is one of the top athletics clubs in the UK, with a huge range of opportunities for athletes of all abilities and ages.
We'd love to welcome you to our club so you can enjoy the sport that we love so much.
Headquarters
Kingston Athletics Club & Polytechnic Harriers,Kingsmeadow., Kingston Road., Norbiton. Kingston upon Thames., KT1 3PB.
Training
Takes place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00pm until 9.00pm and on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9.00am.
Coaching
We have coaches across all events and for all standards and ages. Please ask the Coaching Coordinator or Head Coach for details
Competitions
We compete in a huge array of leagues in both track and field and cross-country as well as a lot of road races. There is literally something for everyone so come and join the team.
Club Kit
Our large selection of kit is available through shop.jctsportssolutions.com
Each year we have an AGM, the club committee meets monthly and we try to have social events when we can as well to make everything as fun as possible.
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Headquarters
Kingston Athletics Club & Polytechnic Harriers (KACPH "The Club") is based at Kingsmeadow Fitness & Athletics Centre, which has a stadium and athletics track and where we train and compete. The address is:
Kingsmeadow, Kingston Road, Norbiton.
Kingston upon Thames, KT1 3PB.
The Centre is served by the 131 and K5 buses with Norbiton Railway Station a short walk away.
The Centre is owned by RBK and managed by "Places Leisure", which offers its own membership for use of their gym; sauna and a number of fitness courses. http://placesforpeopleleisure.org/centre/kingsmeadow-fitness-and-athletic/
The track is available for public use every day of the week at times specified by the management, and by Club Members on their designated training sessions. Both the public and Club Members are advised that the appropriate admission fee for use of the facilities should be paid at reception each time.
For those training with Momentum Sports, the use of the track during group training sessions and use of the gym at the track is all included in the subs pay for their coaching.
During the summer Track & Field season which starts in March/April, there will be days when the whole Arena is booked for a competition or championship, and those wishing to train should make themselves aware by asking at Reception.
Training
This takes place on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 9.30am; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.00pm until 9.00am.
Coaching
The Club Coaching Co-ordinator and Club Coaches are usually in attendance at the Stadium at the above training times.
Please see the Club Officers and General Contacts sections off the Main Menu on this page for more details.
It is necessary to clarify that Membership of KACPH is quite separate from the Kestrel Club and Momentum Sports coaching groups, although we are closely associated partners, and many Kestrels and Momentum athletes become KACPH Members when they are ready to compete in matches.
For parents of Juniors who wish to join the Kestrels are asked to follow this link, where they will find an email section for enquiries:
www.kestrelclub.co.uk
Affiliations
The Club is fully affiliated to all governing bodies (UKAthletics and England Athletics) and thus enjoys the benefits available. This includes Public Liability Insurance. The Club also also has its own Public Liability and Group Personal Accident Cover.
All competing athletes over the age of 11 years are now required to be Registered with EA and failure to do so will result in disqualification from certain competitions.
Annual Subscriptions, Membership and the Database
Subscriptions and EA Registration for Membership of KACPH is completely separate from Kingsmeadow Fitness & Athletics Centre.
It is only through the Club that Members are provided with access to League, County, National and International competition in Track & Field athletics for all ages under UKA/EA rules, together with its affiliated partner, the Weir Archer Academy (WAA): http://www.weir-archer-academy.com/
The Club has moved its Club Membership to the England Athletics database, which provides all Members with an easily accessible way of updating their information and making payments online.
Subscriptions and EA registration are due from the 1st April annually. Details on how to go online and Renew KACPH Membership can be found on the Main Menu.
In accordance with UKA Rules, Members are reminded that an athlete's resignation from the Club cannot be accepted until their subscription for the current year is paid in full. Arrears of Subscription will render competing Members liable to non-selection for the Club.
Those wishing to join KACPH are respectfully asked to contact Club Membership Secretary, Richard White, who will give you the latest details on how to join: His phone number is 07764 571106.
Club Colours
The Club vest is coloured half blue, half black with a separating white diagonal stripe. Members are reminded that they must purchase a club vest when they join and the vest must always be worn when representing the Club. They are available from Gillian Libretto (07730 955701)) - at £18 each.
Club Championships
The Club Track & Field Championships for Junior Boy and Girl age groups will be based on the end of season Club Ranking Lists. Marks must be achieved by Junior Members whilst representing the Club in Club Team matches. Gold, silver & bronze medals will be awarded in the U13; U15 and u17 groups. Medals will also be awarded to the first three in all Cross-Country Club Championships - see Fixtures/Results section for dates.
Committee Meetings/AGM
These are held on the second Monday of each month and Club Officials meet to oversee Club business.
Details about New Club Members are presented to Committee for approval so that Welcome Letters, vests/crop-tops and details about the Club Database are sanctioned to be sent out.
The Club's Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held in late February.