Club Support
As part of the benefits to affiliating to England Athletics, clubs can access a range of Club Support, programmes, training and funding.
Our Club Support team are at the heart of England Athletics, connecting clubs across England with essential services and programmes, and supporting development to empower club growth.
The team is based across the regions to work directly with clubs on their own development. We offer practical advice, guidance, and resources, and we create opportunities for clubs to connect, learn from each other, and share good practice.
Watch our video to hear England Athletics Club Support Manager, Rich Ayling, explaining the role of a Club Support Manager and how they can help to support your club.
Contact your Club Support Manager
- Emma Hurst: Head of Club Support (full time) ehurst@englandathletics.org | 07921 060306
- Sarah Friday:  North West (part time Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) sfriday@englandathletics.org | 07912 070640
- Victoria Eames: North East (full time) veames@englandathletics.org |07803671969
- Heidi Bradley: Yorkshire & Humber and North East (full time) hbradley@englandathletics.org | 07968 498701
- Rachel Scott: East Midlands (full time) rscott@englandathletics.org | 07718394753
- Scott Milne: West Midlands (full time) smilne@englandathletics.org | 07345 434738
- Kirsty Fardell: East (full time Mon-Thurs) kfardell@englandathletics.org | 07714 077363
- Lee Bessent:Â London (full time) lbessent@englandathletics.org | 07770024533
- Rich Ayling: South West (full time) rayling@englandathletics.org | 07718 394751
- Ffion Edgley: South East (full time) fedgeley@englandathletics.org | 07345 434753
If you have any concerns about the safeguarding, misconduct, or health and safety of a coach, official, volunteer, athlete or runner, please report your concerns to us here.
We also have a dedicated Member Engagement Team who provide administration and co-ordination support for athlete and runner registration, club affiliation, leader and coach licensing, and myAthletics portal access/functionality. You can get in touch with the England Athletics Member Engagement Team by clicking here or by calling 0121 347 6543.