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Update from Club President, John Gates
John Gates, President of Bexley AC, provides an update regarding the potential reopening of the Club, and outlines what's been happening behind the scenes during the COVID-19 lockdown period. If you have any questions please email:
Update from the Coaching Team
As you may be aware, Erith Leisure Centre has not yet reopened, and currently there is no date set for it to do so. However, we are pleased to inform you that several of our coaches are happy to begin to take sessions again, using other local locations where possible....
COVID-19 and Bexley AC – message from John Gates
In this short video message John Gates, President of Bexley AC, outlines the current situation regarding Bexley AC and COVID-19, and describes the planning required for the future re-opening of the Club. If you have any questions please email: Sorry, you need...
Virtual 5k Time Trial results – May 2020
Report courtesy of Richard Long 40 runners from the club uploaded their results, hope those who took part enjoyed their runs. There were some pretty good performances. Highlights included storming runs from members of Denise’s coaching group. Mitchell Horne went sub...
Future planning for restricted return to Club activity
We are awaiting news from the Leisure Centre facility management as to when access to the track will be permitted. We hope that this will allow us to prepare for a controlled return to Club activity following the guidance from the Goverment and England Athletics (EA)....
COVID-19 Update from England Athletics
An update from England Athletics was issued today. The main points are: 1. Extending the suspension of all athletics activity in England to the 31 May. 2. Additional suspension specific to athletics competitions in England to 30 June. 3. Re-emphasis of mandate that...
Coronavirus and mental health for Club members
Dear Club member, It’s a very difficult and challenging time for us all, where only a few weeks ago we was all looking forward to a exciting spring of track and field, marathons, or just the companionship and the support of all your friends at the club. Everything has...
Coronavirus and YDL
Message from YDL, received on 30th March 2020: In the light of the continuing uncertainty around the Coronavirus situation the YDL management committee held a Skype meeting on 29 March to look at all the possibilities for the 2020 season and have decided regretfully...
Coronavirus and SAL
Southern Athletic League cancellations - May/June 2020. The SAL May fixtures have been cancelled. The 12-week period for self-isolation for vulnerable groups will not be completed by the time of the fixture on 7 June. Since many of our officials may be self-isolating...
Club closure – coronavirus
Update 24/3: Please note that training at Bexley AC will be suspended until at least the end of May due to the present situation with Coronavirus. Please rest assured that this decision has not been taken lightly and all matters have been considered against the...
Club President, John Gates, has recorded another short video message that outlines our activities during lockdown, and provides an update regarding the potential reopening of the Club.
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If you have any questions please email office@bexleyac.org.uk
Update from Club President, John Gates | Bexley Athletic Club
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Update from Club President, John Gates by Bexley AC | Jul 8, 2020 | General News John Gates, President of Bexley AC, provides an update regarding the potential reopening of the Club, and outlines what...Take a look at this short interview clip...it's our very own Ethan Akanni speaking with British Athletics about helping the LGBT community to make the sport more welcoming.
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Please note that training at Bexley AC will be suspended until at least the end of May due to the present situation with Coronavirus.
Please rest assured that this decision has not been taken lightly and all matters have been considered against the present uncertainty and specifically updated following the latest advice this morning from England Athletics:
www.englandathletics.org/athletics-and-running/news/coronavirus-statement
We hope to resume our activities as soon as possible and will keep you all informed as frequently as we can. For the time being, your patience and understanding is appreciated.
The Club's committee had already considered the present fast-moving situation in detail and its obligation to protect our members in the best way possible. This situation is unprecedented and we fully understand that some members may feel disappointed. Athletes are looking to build on the recent success of the Kent Indoor Championships and their goals for the coming summer season with their coaches and supporters. We should all continue to focus on these goals. The commitment shown by all of us every day is something that brings us together and of course we want this to continue.
However, the safety of our athletes, coaches, volunteers and parents is paramount – these are uncertain times and it is important that we remain calm and make logical decisions in the face of the news we see every day regarding the present situation.
We know that people will have concerns and please know that we will be looking to resume our efforts in the sport we all love as soon as possible.
Kind regards,
Bexley AC Committee
Bexley AC athletes feature in the council's Bexley Bulletin! See page 17.
www.bexley.gov.uk/sites/bexley-cms/files/2020-03/Bexley-Bulletin-6-March-2020-2.pdf