Age Group changes: overview

In January 2024, following a consultation process involving all Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs), UK Athletics’ decision to approve changes to the current competition age groups were announced.

England Athletics – along with other HCAFs – is continuing to consult with those within the sport to ensure that the changes are implemented as smoothly and effectively as possible.

Age Group changes process timeline

Implementation timeline

Why were these changes proposed?

"Grounded in a desire to support athletes with their progression through the sport": Dean Hardman explains why the age group changes were initially proposed.

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What has happened after the changes were confirmed?

In May 2024, Dean Hardman outlined the next steps for the project.

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Age group implementation sub-group members

• Off-Track: Ally Love (chair), Elaine Forrest, Sandra Hardacre, Tom Craggs, Alex Donald
• Competition: Nichola Skedgel (chair), Cilve Poyner, Keith May, David Ashbourne, Stuart Paul, Cathy Walker, Colin Mitchell, Ian Firla, Nisha Desai
• Technical Events
  Scott Grace (chair), David Ashbourne, Stuart Paul, Richard Llewellyn Eaton, Branka Sukara-Fielding, Nathan Standing, Malcolm Rogers
• Records/Technology: Nichola Skedgel (chair), Darren Williams, Andy Hulse, David Ashbourne, John Deaton
• Para: Job King (chair), Pamela Robson, Cathy Walker