Cross Country Licensing update

England Athletics is aware of the rapidly changing situation in the country with regards to Covid-19 but is pleased to confirm that applications for cross country competitions for the 2020/21 season are now open.

Please use the below link to apply for a cross country licence. Applications will only be accepted via this online method, unless you are in Isle of Man.

Visit https://www.mysporthost.com/CCEventLicence/ to apply.

Your application in the first instance will be directed to your Regional Council Representative, and a Licence issued by England Athletics. We are adopting this partnership approach to ensure that local and national restrictions are considered.

Pilot competitions have been confirmed for the 24th /25th October and the 31st October. There will be three pilot competitions which England Athletics is working with and fully supporting. The local authorities have approved these competitions; however we are aware that circumstances may change, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely with all parties.

Pilot competitions:

• 24th October – East Surrey League
• 24th / 25th October – Chelmsford AC Cross Country Relays
• 31st October - L&R Schools Cross Country and open schools meeting

Guidance documents:

Click here to access the latest Cross Country Return to Competition guidance documents.

Webinar:

On Wednesday 4th November England Athletics will host a free webinar with some of the pilot competition providers to share learnings and experience from their competitions. To register for this webinar please click here to sign-up.