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Windsor Slough Eton and Hounslow AC - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - March

Windsor Slough Eton & Hounslow AC, our latest England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month, are committed to providing an environment that is welcoming to all, and is a fun, positive environment for athletes.
Two female officials looking at a clipboard

Top tips for officials to prepare for age group changes

From 1 April 2026, England Athletics will introduce the new competition age groups (U12, U14, U16, U18, U20), replacing the existing U13/U15/U17 model. These changes aim to improve long‑term athlete development, simplify progression, and align better with school years. Here are our top tips to help officials prepare and support their athletes smoothly through the transition.
Team and team staff from Granollers event

Team staff opportunities 2026

We have a small number of England team staff opportunities for 2026 - at the National School Games Finals and also some road and mountain running team roles. Effective team staff members are expected to demonstrate a wide range of other personal skills, qualities and experience which are specific to the role. This year we are focussing on team coach and team manager roles.
U17 Combined Events Championships 2026

England Athletics U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event and Junior Para Championships: a grand finale

Day two of the England Athletics U15/U17 Indoor Combined Events saw a string of personal bests from the very first race to the final, hard fought 800 and 1000 metres over eight action-packed hours.
Age group combined events champs

England Athletics U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event and Junior Para Championships: signing off in style

Day one of the England Athletics U15/U17 Indoor Combined Events produced the perfect combination of one-off, sensational performances sprinkled in amongst the controlled consistency required to win what is the last championships of the indoor season.
International Women's Day 2026 #GivetoGain

International Women's Day 2026: Celebrating women striding forwards together

International Women’s Day (8 March) is a day dedicated to the celebration of women’s achievements and advancement of gender equality. Let’s meet some of the inspirational women from across our sport who give their time and knowledge to give others the opportunity to reach their goals.
Sophie Power, Charlie Watson, Jo Pavey

International Women’s Day 2026: Empowering women in athletics and running

In January, at this year’s National Running Show, England Athletics hosted a conversation with NHS dietician and runner Charlie Watson, ulta-runner and SheRaces founder Sophie Power, and Olympian and England Athletics ambassador Jo Pavey on empowering women in athletics and running. The panel reflected on barriers within the sport, opportunities, and the importance of mentoring the next generation.
Regional Elections

2026 Regional Council nominations now open!

The nominations process to elect new Regional Councillors across England Athletics’ nine regional councils is now open.
Purnell shot put at indoor combined events 2025

Preview: England Athletics U15/U17 Indoor Combined Event and Junior Para Championships
February 2026 performance round up graphic

February 2026: Performance round up 

February has been a record-breaking month across our sport! From Keely Hodgkinson’s world record to ten new championship records at our Age Group Indoor Championships, the record books have been rewritten. Let’s look back at the highlights from this month in our February performance round up.