After the 2025 season where the men finished 6th in Division 1 and were relegated, and the ladies a solid 4th in Division 2, it is time to prepare for 2026!
The SCVAC track and field season kicks off at 6.30pm on 1 May at Sutcliffe Park with the full fixture list being:
- 1 May Sutcliffe Park
- 29 May Norman Park
- 12 June Erith or Tonbridge
- 26 June Dartford
- 3 July Ashford
- 24 July Tonbridge
Most T&F events are covered over the six meetings, from the 100m to the 3,000m on the track, all the jumps and throws, plus a 2k race walk and relays. It is a veterans (35+) league with age group events covering 40+, 50+, 60+ and 70+. Both the men’s and women’s teams are in Division 2 this season so less competitive events than division 1 produces, making it more fun.
The team are always on the look out for new blood so with that in mind come and try one or both of the “taster” sessions on Saturday 11 and 25 April at Norman Park (midday start for 90 minutes). These include free coaching from Blackheath & Bromley Harriers coach Mick Jones (choose which events in advance!) with the only cost being the track fee of £6.50 (or £5 for over 60’s). Feedback is always very positive on these sessions and they are really fun to do, especially if you haven’t tried T&F since school!
If you’re not sure just ask some of the newer athletes who started competing over the last 2 or 3 years, such as Shirley Wheeler, Anne Wharton, Julie Pelican, Steve Moss, Rowena Kibblewhite, Lindsay Walker, Zuzana Varney or Becky Sowter, and I’m sure they will give you some positive vibes!
Three of us are running the teams this year, Jason Short, Tim Sowter and Anne Unseld, so please contact one of us if you would like more details. Otherwise hopefully see you on the 11th or the 25th and at one or more of the meetings!