Qualifying performances
We are delighted to confirm that as of 30 June this year, 91 English athletes have achieved 105 qualifying performances for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The men’s 800m, women’s long jump, and heptathlon are good examples of the strength in depth being displayed so far this year. Kelly Sotherton, Team Leader for England’s Track & Field Team at Birmingham 2022, said:
“It’s fantastic to see so many of our athletes delivering qualifying performances in the build up to Birmingham 2022. Later this month marks one year to go until the Games and it’s been great watching athletes battling it out across track and field, and that will continue over the next 12 months ahead of Birmingham 2022.”
Birmingham 2022 schedule announced
With 286 sessions across 19 different sports, including 7 days of athletics, the summer of 2022 is set for a spectacular home Games.
Note: The information contained within the schedule is correct at the time of publishing but remains subject to change.
Birmingham 2022 selection policy confirmed
We, in conjunction with Commonwealth Games England, are pleased to confirm the England Athletics Selection Policy and Para-Athletics Selection Policy for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
In addition, we can provide details for the England Athletics Appeals Policy and Athlete Allocation System (AAS) document.
In this video, Kelly Sotherton, Team England’s Track and Field Team Leader for Birmingham 2022, provides some of the key information, timelines and contact details contained within both selection policies. Watch below or click to view video on YouTube.
England Athletics Selection Policy
This document outlines the process by which England Athletics will arrive at its decisions to nominate athletes for selection for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
- Click to download the Selection Policy (PDF 220kB)
England Athletics Para-Athletics Policy
England Athletics has adopted the Athlete Allocation System (AAS) for the Para-Athletics events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, in accordance with the Commonwealth Games Federation.
- Click to download the Para-Athletics Policy (PDF 220kB)
- Click to download the Athlete Allocation System document (PDF 220kB) Issue 2 with amend to 11.3
England Athletics Appeals Policy
This document sets out England Athletics Appeals Policy for all decisions relating to the nomination of an athlete to Commonwealth Games England for selection at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. It is the only applicable appeals procedure.
- Click here to download the Appeals Policy (PDF 160kB)
As Team England’s Track and Field Team Leader for Birmingham 2022, Kelly is determined to ensure that athletes and coaches have as much clarity and transparency as possible around selection for the Games.
The 2006 Commonwealth Games heptathlon champion and triple Olympic medallist said:
“I think one of the most important things about selection policy is how clear and concise it is. Previously maybe there’s been questions that have come from a selection policy. I want to make sure that I tackle those questions, ensure that the athletes and coaches are clear about what it takes to qualify for Birmingham 2022. I also want to be as transparent as possible so being communicative as often as possible and being there to ask and answer questions is important to me.”
Coach recruitment for Team England Track & Field team for Birmingham 2022
England Athletics is pleased to announce it has started the process for recruiting coaches to support England’s Track and Field team at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The official roles across all disciplines will have a major impact on the collective and individual performance of Team England athletes at the Games.
A look back at Team England’s athletics success in 2018
In Gold Coast 2018, Team England’s track and field athletes and para athletes won five gold, five silver and seven bronze medals at the Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games 2018 – Gold Coast, Australia
Gold Medals
- Women’s 4 x 100m Relay: Asha Philip, Dina Asher-Smith, Bianca Williams, Lorraine Ugen
- Men’s 4 x 100m Relay: Reuben Arthur, Zharnel Hughes, Richard Kilty, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- Women’s Heptathlon: Katarina Johnson-Thompson
- Women’s T38 100m: Sophie Hahn
- Men’s Hammer: Nick Miller
Silver Medals
- Women’s High Jump: Morgan Lake
- Men’s T47 100m: James Arnott
- Men’s 800m: Kyle Langford
- Men’s 20km Race Walk: Tom Bosworth
- Men’s T54 Marathon: John Smith
Bronze Medals
- Women’s 5000m: Laura Weightman
- Women’s Heptathlon: Niamh Emerson
- Women’s 200m: Dina Asher-Smith
- Women’s Long Jump: Shara Proctor
- Men’s Pole Vault: Luke Cutts
- Men’s T54 Marathon: Simon Lawson
- Women’s T54 Marathon: Jade Jones