All sessions are run by qualified coaches but we always appreciate the assistance of parents, especially with the under 11s.

We meet for training every week at Sevenoaks School. Registration takes place from 18:30. When the evenings are light enough, we train outside on the track. In the winter months, we move indoors to the gym. Training starts with a warm up at 18:45, and ends at 19:45 for under 11s, and 20:00 for over 11s, after a warm down.

What We Do
In the summer months, when we train outside, we work on Track and Field events skills or jog around Knole Park. In the winter, we do indoor activities such as circuit training as well as working on athletics skills.

Throughout the year, there are competitions to enter, usually against other clubs in the area. The main events for the under 11s are the Sportshall Athletics competitions. For the older juniors, we enter several cross country events and track and field competitions. The Kent Young Athletes League is specifically for the U13 and U15 age group, where there is a full programme of events for boys and girls.

Please click on the underlined text to see what is currently on our calendar

Every year, there is a special presentation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of the club's junior members. We hope you'll be able to attend, as there are medals and certificates for all levels of achievement.

Kit
There is no special kit required for training, but please remember to bring a sweatshirt for the end of the session, and a drink. Don't worry about buying spikes to begin with; just wear trainers with well-cushioned heels. The club kit can be bought from Bat and Ball Sports on the Otford Road (part of Godfrey's). We suggest that you start with a yellow club T-shirt, which you can wear for training and the Sportshall Athletics competitions. You'll also need a club vest, if you take part in club meets (track and field competitions) at other venues. Hooded tops are also available and very popular among our athletes.

Minimum age
We normally ask that juniors are a minimum age of 9. In exceptional circumstances we do accept younger athletes, but it is usually on condition that an adult responsible for that child is available to assist with coaching. A child under 9 should not be left at a training session if the adult is not coaching that evening. For further information please contact Rob Carr.

Subcriptions
Juniors who are thinking about joining the club are welcome to attend for 3 trial sessions, free of charge. We will then ask for a completed membership form, and payment of the membership and hall and track fees (see below) if you decide to join.

You may download a membership form by clicking on the underlined text. The form is a pdf file. If you do not have the Acrobat reader installed on your PC, click on icon for a free download. (Returning members please use the renewal form, also available as a pdf file.)

The forms are also available in Word format here:
membership form, renewal form.

The annual subscriptions from April 2011 to March 2012, including membership of Sevenoaks Athletics Club and the England Athletics levy (for over 11s) and the fees for the hire of the facilities at Sevenoaks School are:
First child in a family:
    Over 11s   - £70
    Under 11s - £65.
Second and subsequent children in a family:
    Over 11s   - £50
    Under 11s - £45.

One final note: please make sure you have an adult to collect you at 19:45 (under 11s) and 20:00 (over 11s) when it is time to go home. If your parent is late, just wait with one of the coaches until you are collected.

Child Protection
Please read our child protection policy which applies to all juniors under 17 years of age.