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The meeting is aimed at both novices (as we'll be holding supporting athletes through all the procedures, like warm up and getting numbers etc) and for those hoping to get into the Kingston & Poly Young Athletes teams (we are sure some of the talented newcomers will fall into both categories!)

The meeting is at Kingsmeadow Track (422a Kingston Road, Kingston, KT1 3PB).

All KS2 children and above are invited to come and try athletics in a friendly and supportive meeting. Younger athletes will be guided through the preparations and warm-up process. This is an ideal chance for your children to try athletics before their school sports day.

The event is also a trials for the Kingston and Poly teams - so our club athletes are encouraged to participate as well as the winner of each event (U13 and upwards) is guaranteed selection for the first YDL match.

Timetable

U9s - starting 9.30 will try 100m, Standing Long Jump, Shot Putt, 600m and Javelin - finishing 10.30.

U11s - starting 9.40 will try 100m, High Jump, 600m, Shot Putt and Long Jump - finishing 11.30.

The remainder of the meeting will be as follows - all races will be in age groups starting with the youngest of these (U13s) and moving up until we get the U20s (boys and girls will be split if numbers allow).

On the track

• 10.00 - 100m
• 10.40 - 800m
• 11.40 - 200m
• 12.10 - 1500m
• 12.35 - 300m (U15s (both sexes) and U17 women)
• 12.50 - 400m (U17 men and U20s (both sexes))

In the field

• 10.00 - Shot Putt (U13)
• 10.00 - Long Jump (females)
• 11.00 - High Jump (all)
• 11.10 - Shot Putt (U15 upwards)
• 11.30 - Long Jump (males)
• 11.30 - Javelin (all)

U9 = School Yrs 2 & 3, U11 = Yrs 4 & 5, U13= Yrs 6 & 7 etc.

Athletes between U13 and U20 will be limited to a maximum of three events each.

U9 and U11 athletes are welcome to have a go at all the events on offer as they will be brief and of a low-intensity.

Entries are charged at £5 if paid in advance or £7 on the day.

Advance entries can be booked here: https://raceresults.reportlab.com/entries/2016/kp_kids_tryout/

The page for the entries can be viewed, but making the actual entries will not be possible for couple of days yet.

Enquiries: patlogan@momentumsports.co.uk

Kingston Athletics Club & Polytechnic Harriers (K&P)

K&P offers track & field competition and support for athletes over 9 years. It is affiliated with England Athletics and is based at the Kingsmeadow Stadium. The club’s senior men’s team is in Division 2 of the prestigious BAL national league. The Club also has several international junior, senior and masters athletes. Nevertheless, it is not an elitist club and welcomes athletes of all abilities. Their website is http://www.kingstonandpoly.org/

The Kestrel Club

The Kestrel Club coaches athletes on behalf of Kingston AC. Under the auspices of Momentum Sports Ltd, the Club provides professional coaching to school children from Yrs 2 to 11. Children are coached in most track and field events to develop their potential in a fun and relaxed environment. For further information please click. Kingston Kestrel Club