News - London - England Athletics

News headlines August 2011

23.Aug.11 British League action comes to McMillan Stadium before its Olympic facelift

This Saturday sees the last match to be held at the McMillan Stadium before it closes to be prepared for use by athletes before the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
16.Aug.11 Herne Hill on course for promotion

Herne Hill Harriers have moved four points clear at the top of Division 2 of the men’s British Athletics League and are now firmly on course to win the league title and promotion with only one match remaining.
08.Aug.11 Herne Hill Harriers women are promoted in the national league

Herne Hill Harriers went into our final UK Women's Athletics League match at the top of Division 3, the 4th tier when a Premier division is taken into account, with the slenderest of leads akin to a football goal difference over our 2 closest rivals, Crawley and Reading.
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!