Network Name Kent (rural) Athletics Network
Start Date October 2009
Clubs in Network
  • Ashford AC
  • Canterbury Harriers
  • Invicta East Kent
  • Istead & Ifield
  • Medway & Maidstone AC
  • Newington AC
  • Paddock Wood
  • Swanley & District
  • Tonbridge AC
  • Thanet RR &AC
  • Maidstone Harriers
Other Partners
  • Kent Sports Development Unit ( CSP)
  • Marathon Sports Ltd
  • Local Authorities
  • SSPs
Network Contact Network Co-ordinator - Mark Dayson: markdayson@mdp-physio.co.uk
CCSO - Elspeth Turner: eturner@englandathletics.org
Aims
  • The Kent Athletics network partnership is based on three interconnecting frameworks.
  • Athlete and Coach Development Framework
  • Kent Athletics competition framework
  • Communication, administration and resources Framework
Key Projects
  • Coach & Athlete Development Days
  • Coach Mentoring Programme
  • Kent T&F Grand Prix Development
  • County Wide Mapping of all coaches, officials, volunteers
  • Specialist Equipment Pool
  • Club Flyers, handbooks and promotional leaflets
  • Kent Athletics Website development
  • School Club Link Projects