http://www.englandathletics.org England Athletics | NEWS Young Athletes en-gb Copyright England Athletics2013. Sat, 25 May 2013 23:14:50 GMT 60 http://www.englandathletics.org-11448 Olympic long jumper Chris Tomlinson has given his support to the campaign by a North East athletics club to build a new training track and field event facilities.  Sedgefield Harriers has launched its ‘Back the Track’ project, revealing ambitious plans to secure a synthetic track for the town.

]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.englandathletics.org-11464 The Great School Sprint Birmingham took place  at the Great Barr School in Birmingham. Over 100 children took part from seven secondary Schools.  The final will take place at the BT Great City Games in Manchester which will also include the first ever Great School Para Sprint competition.

]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.englandathletics.org-11393 Whether you want to nominate your club, a coach or an official for our Volunteer Awards, or have your say on which of our greatest athletes should go in the Hall of Fame now is your chance! And you could win £100 of Sweatshop vouchers.

]]> Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.englandathletics.org-11447 Schools will receive a funding boost of £150 million per annum for the academic years 2013/14 and 2014/2015. The money will go directly to primary school headteachers to spend on improving the quality of sport and PE for all their children.

]]> Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.englandathletics.org-11434 Athletes from North Somerset stole the show on the weekend at a competition which saw them beat host club Team Bath at their first Youth Development League (Under 13/15’s) match of the season.

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