Development Events 2025-2026

Welcome to our Development Event Calendar. This comprehensive resource is designed to provide coaches with numerous opportunities to expand their coaching expertise beyond the qualification pathway. Some events are aimed at athletes but personal coaches are welcome to attend - please check details of individual events.

From workshops and seminars to webinars and networking sessions, the events below are hosted by England Athletics, as well as a variety of partner organisations to help coaches enhance their skills, explore new methodologies, and gain fresh insights. No matter where coaches are on their coaching journey, there are plenty of opportunities listed below to inspire and challenge our coaching workforce.

Endurance

DateEventLocationAimed atBook/contact
13 December 2025Endurance Talk About session: developing training plansOnline webinar (Zoom)Club coachRegister
5 January 2025**How to coach a marathon - Liz YellingOnline webinar (Zoom): 7-8pmDevelopmentRegister
9 February 2025Transitioning to UniversityOnline webinarDevelopmentContact Hayley Hemmings
16 March 2025**REDS (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) fact v fiction - Esther GoldsmithOnline webinar (Zoom): 6.30-7.30pmDevelopmentRegister
25 April 2026Steeplechase workshopHexhamTalentFind out more

**Marathon webinar description: focussing on the journey from athlete to marathoner. We will explore what it takes to be ready - physically and mentally - to handle the demands of marathon training and racing. The session covers how to transition effectively into marathon-specific training, manage its unique challenges, and structure a training plan that ensures you peak at the right time. We will also dive into key marathon workouts, in-race nutrition strategies, and race-day preparation - the essential details that complete the marathon experience.

**REDs webinar description: this webinar will dispel common myths about REDs and provide practical strategies to help athletes avoid chronic low energy availability or manage symptoms associated with it.

Throws

DateEventLocationAimed atBook/contact
17 December 2025Throws surgery: To gather the views of the throws community and share our strategic priority development areas.Online webinar (Zoom)AnyRegister
11 January 2026 Hammer regional training dayLeighClubFind out more
11 January 2026 Discus regional training dayWinchesterClubFind out more
24 January 2026Javelin regional training dayNottinghamClubFind out more
1 February 2026 Hammer regional training dayBirminghamClubFind out more
26 March 2026Throws surgery: To gather the views of the throws community and share our strategic priority development areas.Online webinar (Zoom)AnyRegister
29 March to 1 April 20263 Day Junior2Senior - Train like an Elite Hammer Thrower camp.Radley School,
Oxfordshire		Development athletesFind out more

Jumps and Combined Events

DateEventLocationAimed atBook/contact
10 January 2026Combined Events (decathlon) training day*BrunelDevelopmentFind out more
11 January 2026Combined Events (heptathlon) training day*BirminghamDevelopmentFind out more
21 February 2026Jumps regional development day*BrunelClubFind out more
22 February 2026Jumps regional development day*LoughboroughClubFind out more
29 March 2026Combined Events training day*LoughboroughDevelopmentFind out more
14-15 March 2026All Jumps event-specific national development weekendLoughborough TalentFind out more

*Most of the Jumps regional development days and Combined Events training days are invitation only for athletes. However, they are also open to personal coaches so please contact Darren Ritchie if you are interested in attending.

Sprints and Hurdles

DateEventLocationAimed atBooking
13 December 2025Sprint hurdles technical campDavid Weir Leisure Centre, SuttonClub (regional)Find out more

Para athletics

Wheelchair Racing Talent Series (St Mary’s University): November 2025 - March 2026

England Athletics talent camps bringing together our selected England Talent Programme wheelchair racing athletes. Camps are delivered by National Wheelchair Racing Development Coach, Richard Chiassaro, and we are offering the chance for 5 coaches to work with Rich to learn more about wheelchair racing. Dates tbc.
Contact Richard Chiassario for more information.

Seated throws Coach and Athlete days (Lee Valley and EIS Sheffield): November 2025 - March 2026

Three opportunities to develop knowledge of seated throws including equipment, biomechanics and coaching practice. Aimed at throws coaches (no experience necessary) and led by world renowned seated throws coach Dr Alison O’Riordan. Second and third dates tbc.
Contact Jake Foster for more information.