East Kent Coaching has been holding school holiday running camps across Thanet for more than a decade.
In May 2024, we added a term-time evening session at the Royal Harbour Academy track in Ramsgate. Initially for secondary school pupils only, we soon expanded to include those in primary years 5 and 6.
By late summer, we had a small but enthusiastic group of runners meeting every Wednesday evening. At this point, a commitment was made to continue through the autumn and winter whatever the weather.
Unfortunately, fate quickly intervened and scuppered our plans! The track was temporarily closed to all users from 16th September 2024.
We relocated at short notice to the nearby Jackey Baker's park, bringing training forward to slightly earlier as the darker evenings were creeping in.
Floodlit training resumed on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at St Peter's Recreation Ground in Broadstairs, home of Thanet Wanderers rugby club.
Broadstairs Map (new window)
Training is open to children in Year 5 and upwards, with most attendees already at secondary school. When the age spread is broad, sessions will be differentiated to provide a suitable challenge for everyone.
Please note that we cannot accommodate children below Year 5 in the evenings, but they may enjoy our morning sessions in the school holidays.
For 2025, East Kent Coaching is introducing formal membership for youngsters in Year 5 and above who enjoy running and want to improve.
We will continue to meet every Wednesday evening throughout the year.
Non-members will still be welcome to come along on a pay-as-you-go basis.
The session fee for non-members remains £7 per week. (Advance booking is required and is subject to space being available.)
Please note that East Kent Coaching is not an England Athletics affiliated club.
Children will be challenged appropriately for their age and ability. Those in Elective Home Tuition programmes ('home-schooled') are welcome to join us.
Becoming a member will save you a heap of money when you come along regularly.
For a monthly subscription of just £20, payable by standing order, you'll also qualify for members-only benefits, including:
 | Free Entry to two brand new races that we are planning for Summer 2025. |
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| Half Price on all our school holiday sessions, starting with the February half-term. |
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| A 10% Discount on footwear and running kit at The Running Outlet shop in Canterbury |
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| A 10% Discount on physio assessment and treatment at Momentum Healthcare in Ramsgate |
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| Free Entry into our Easter, Summer and Christmas prize draws. |
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| You'll also get first dibs on two more great opportunities that are still in negotiation. |
There are just two things you need to do for your child to become a member:
Membership of East Kent Coaching for 2025 is £20 per calendar month. This is payable by BACS transfer on the fifth (5th) of each month.
If you prefer to make your monthly payment on a different date, that's fine. Just let us know at the time of registering.
£20 per calendar monthPlease make your standing order BACS transfer to this account: Payee East Kent Coaching Ltd |
Please complete the short registration form on the link below. You will receive your membership card in 1-2 weeks.
If your child hasn't run with us before, you'll need to complete a short Parental Consent Form and return it before coming along for the first time.
Complete Consent Form (Online Google Form)
If you are using the Pay-As-You-Go option, please complete your Booking Form by Monday evening at the latest (i.e. 48 hours before you plan to attend.)
If you have any questions, you can
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