News - East - England Athletics

News headlines August 2011

23.Aug.11 Yorkshire and Suffolk officials get opportunity to learn traffic management

England Athletics are holding a 1 day traffic management course for officials on 23rd October in North Yorkshire and 3rd September in Suffolk. The course is open to Event Organisers and Event Marshalls both in the commercial and voluntary sectors involved with Cross Country and Road Races.
15.Aug.11 Disability Athletics Track & Throws Meeting

Kingston and Poly Harriers and AC are organising a disability athletics meeting including 100m, 200m 400m 800m 1500m, seated throws for Shot, Javelin and Discus and ambulant throws for Shot and Javelin. There will be EDM, photofinish and electronic timing.
11.Aug.11 South County Athlete Assessment Days 2011 identify 354 athletes

Between April and July twelve County Athlete Assessment Days (CAADs) have taken place across the South area. The events have been organised as part of the national Playground to Podium framework in which young disabled pupils are identified in schools.
07.Aug.11 Nominate those behind your success - deadline next week

Athletics benefits from the tremendous efforts and expertise of a dedicated team of volunteers. And we at England Athletics want to ensure that we, and the sport as a whole gives them the recognition they deserve! So whether it is your coach, your club, an official or another volunteer make sure that you nominate them for one of our awards!