What's it all about?
Athletics is the premier Olympic sport covering a wide range of events, including Running, Jumping, Throwing and Walking. Athletics can be described as ‘The everybody Sport’ as there is an event for everyone. Moreover Athletics is also a Paralympic sport.
Taking Part
Athletics coaching and competition can be provided either by an Athletics club or schools.
Schools have lots of opportunities to take part in athletics. After school athletics clubs get young people involved and the Kent Schools Athletics Association (KSAA) helps to run the Kent Schools Athletics and Cross Country championships and to organise schools athletics days.
Get Involved
Most Athletics clubs accept young people from the age of 8 or 9 years old, with formal competition being provided at the age of 11.
Below are websites that you can visit regarding running tracks in Kent:
Julie Rose Stadium
Body and Mind Sports Centre
Dartford Athletics Track
Members of the public are able to train at one of the many Athletics tracks Kent have on offer, a small training fee is charged.
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Structure of the sport
Athletics in the UK is governed by UK Athletics and its respective home country governing body. Outlined below are the roles of UK Athletics and England Athletics:
As the national governing body for Athletics, UK Athletics oversees the development and management of athletics. It plays a fundamental role in developing ‘sport for all’ by encouraging participation no matter what your age, ability or background
England Athletics is responsible for the governance of Athletics in England, which includes Kent.
The services and responsibilities of England Athletics include international track and field teams, maintenance and distribution of kit for all England internationals including those managed by the Special Associations, Commonwealth Games and related matters, Age Group Championships and Combined Events Championships both indoors and outdoors and financial and accounting services.
Main Contact
Elspeth Turner - Club & Coach Support Officer - eturner@englandathletics.org - 07815 072 558
