Sport
There are many sports and
physical activities available in the borough and we are keen to
encourage people to live a fit and healthy lifestyle. We
work in partnership with various organisations in delivering
sporting opportunities for all, offering support, advice
and guidance for individuals and local sports clubs.
Whether its bowls,
golf or general
fitness we have lots on
offer. You can also find out about clubs, disability sport, facilities and sports initiatives, and we also have information
about our play areas for you to check out.
Ashford Sporting News
Big day for athletics club
Ashford Athletic Club will be hosting their first Open
Meeting - The Julie Rose Track and Field Games 2010 on
SATURDAY 28TH AUGUST
2010 at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford. The meeting is
being held in the memory of middle
distance runner Julie Rose who was killed in an air
crash in 1985. All athletes in the 1500m race will
be awarded a special participation medal.
Athletes from aged 9 upwards and of all standards may
enter. A full programme of events can be found by
downloading
the event timetable.
There will also be a competition available
for children aged Under 11, hosted by Jacqi Snare who
runs the Julie Rose Juniors/Ashford AC Academy at the Stadium. This
age group is encouraged to obtain an entry form from Jacqi at
the Stadium. Entries are £2 for each
event.
All other athletes can enter for £2 on-line, or £3 on the day
for each event. All payments will be made on the day and numbers
will be handed out once you have checked in. Check in must be
made at least 30 minutes before your event. For more information
please see the Ashford Athletics website - www.ashfordac.org.uk.
We have invited athletes from AC Zele, in Belgium to compete and
we are keen to offer them a very warm welcome to the stadium.
Active Ashford website
The Sports Partnership for the
Borough of Ashford launched the website on August 24 to coincide
with the London 2012 Handover event. The site contains
information on the partnership, how to get Active and much more -
go to
www.activeashford.co.uk for
further details. Active Swim and Active Together schemes
successes are also reported here.
Women, interested in running?
The Women’s running network are launching sessions for women of
all ages and abilities to take part in running around Ashford, for
further information please visit the website
- for more information contact Lisa on 0793 0315813.
Do you want to learn how to play Tennis or start playing
Netball?
If so, visit the Courtside webpage to find out more!