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News headlines December 2009

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    15.Dec.09 Gearing up for Delhi 2010

    England Athletics is looking forwards to the Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games. For the team that represents us at the games the championships will represent the culmination of many years of dedication - hours put in by themselves and by the coaches, clubs and volunteers who have supported them along the way.

  • 11.Dec.09 Havant enhance athletics opportunities at Community School

    The arrival of Havant Athletic Club at Cowplain Community School will help develop opportunities for athletes in the run up to London 2012.

  • 10.Dec.09 Essex Coaches share their ideas

    Judging from the feedback from those in attendance at the Chelmsford's Local Coach Development Programme for aspiring coaches, the day was very productive with many a coach now considering fresh ideas to take back to their respective club’s coaching sessions.

  • John Crotty demonstration

    09.Dec.09 Coaches boosted by National Coaching Conferences

    Coaches from across England have been reaping the benefits of input from world class coaches at England Athletics National Coaching Conferences More than 400 coaches attended the three conferences in Sheffield, Lee Valley and Birmingham with the focus of ‘Physical Preparation’.

  • 09.Dec.09 Andy Glover

    It was with great sadness that England Athletics learned of the death of Andy Glover. Andy was a member of Croydon Harriers and made a huge contribution to the sport of athletics. He was an England Athletics London Region Councillor, served as President of Surrey County AA, was a coach, and was an international starter who also helped out at a huge number of matches of all levels. He was officials’ secretary for the Surrey Schools Athletics Association and the UK Women's League. Andy was also involved in training and mentoring many officials.

  • Spectrum Striders logo

    09.Dec.09 Spectrum Striders win NW Senior Club of the year award

    Spectrum Striders were presented with their England Athletics NW Senior Club of the year award recently at a ceremony attended by.  The club is part of the Cheshire Athletics Network.