Club advice and guidance
As the governing, membership, and development body for athletics and running in England, our 1,800+ clubs and our 175,000 members are the heart and soul of England Athletics.
Our Club Support team provide guidance on club matters including the following:
- Club Standards: the foundations of good governance and duty of care
- Well-managed Clubs: club governance and leadership
- Safer Clubs: welfare and health & safety
- Welcoming Clubs: inclusivity
- Sustainable Clubs: planning for the future, including financial sustainability
- Vibrant Clubs: club membership growth and experience
- Volunteer recruitment, retention and experience
- Places and facilities
Our Club Support team can also connect clubs with other England Athletics services and programmes.
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
- Heidi Bradley: Yorkshire & Humber and North East (full time) hbradley@englandathletics.org | 07968 498701
- Scott Milne: East Midlands and West Midlands (full time) smilne@englandathletics.org | 07345 434738
- Kirsty Fardell: East and London (full time Mon-Thurs) kfardell@englandathletics.org | 07714 077363
- Rich Ayling: South West (full time) rayling@englandathletics.org | 07718 394751
- Ffion Edgley: South East (full time) fedgeley@englandathletics.org | 07345 434753
Or get in touch with the England Athletics Member Engagement Team: 0121 347 6543
Visit our Club HubFor support with club affiliation, coach and officials licensing, or event and competition licensing, click here.