England Athletics knows that athletes lie at the centre of our sport. That is why we work hard to attract athletes into the sport and then provide them with the support they then need.

News and Events

Details of News and Events from England Athletics are in the relevant sections of the website. Details of competitions held and supported by England Athletics can be found in our Events section. This section includes many different types of event but you can use the option to 'filter' the listings to only show competitions by selection 'Competition' or all types of event for athletes by selecting 'Athlete'. Note that it is not intended that this section should provide a list of all competitions in England, it only covers those held by, and supported by England Athletics. Click here to visit our events listings, or here to visit our News section.

Upcoming England Athletics Championships

Click here for details of England Athletics Championships, details of road events can be found by clicking here.

Become part of the sport - reap the benefits

Many of the services that are available to athletes are best accessed through being part of an athletics club that is affiliated to England Athletics. If you are not a member of a club we strongly recommend you join a club which supports your level or aspiration and ability. There are many different types of athletics club so it is highly likely that you will find one that suits your needs. As a club you are likely to be part of a training group, team and support network that will make athletics more enjoyable and success far more achievable. A club will open the door to all kinds of competitions and opportunities for you. By joining a club you can also become a registered athlete and enjoy many of the benefits this brings.

Once you are a registered athlete you will be sent a competition licence. Along with this you will also receive a username and password which enable you to log in to keep your profile up to date. To go to the 'Edit My Profile' page please click here or go to www.englandathletics.org/editmyprofile. This will help you to get the most from the benefits we are able to offer athletes.

Some examples of the services we provide to athletes are:
• Discounted road race entry for registered members of affiliated clubs
• £5 voucher for specialist retailer Sweatshop for for registered members of affiliated clubs with a further 10% discount on subsequent purchases. See www.sweatshop.co.uk/ea
• Regional and inter-regional championships in partnership with established competition providers
• National Championships across a wide range of event groups
• Representative opportunities for talented athletes at a national and regional level
• International representative teams in major events and across varied age groups
• Providing athletes with access to support services to improve their training and conditioning
• Working with UK Athletics to bridge the gap between potential and performance
• Working with established bodies to secure more investment for talent development
• Subsidised training events for club members
• Entry benefits for major road races and competitions

If you wish to move clubs information on how to go about this is available on the Information for Athletes page.

Activating your membership card - to claim your £5 Sweatshop voucher and discount

Instructions on how to activate your card are in the leaflet enclosed with your registration card. To register to use your card online visit www.sweatshop.co.uk/EA and follow the instructions.

Finding a good coach

One of the most important services available to athletes is effective coaching. This is fundamental if you want to maximise your performance and enjoyment, and also to reduce the risk of injury through inappropriate training. To find out more about the work of England Athletics on this front visit the Coaching section of our website.

England Teams and Selections

Details of selection criteria for England teams are available by clicking here.

Online resources

On the left hand menus you will be able to access a range of national resources, tools and information for athletes.