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Coaches and Officials

Coaches and Officials are the backbone of our sport. Begin your Coaching and Officiating journey today.

Coaches and Officials are the backbone of our sport.
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Coaches

Coaches and Leaders inspire, support and develop athletes and runners of all abilities, age groups and backgrounds to fulfil their potential in athletics and running.

England Athletics wants to ensure coaches and leaders are able to offer safe, enjoyable and high quality experiences to athletes and runners across all disciplines and all ability levels. We provide a range of informative and engaging qualifications that are underpinned by high quality developmental opportunities that directly support coaches operating in both track & field off track environments..

Shot put coach with athlete

Coaching Journey

There are two main journeys available in the athletics qualification structure, one for coaches who wish to work predominantly in the ‘off track’ environment and one for those coaching in the ‘track and field’ area.
Coach leading an athletics group

Coaching Qualifications

Find out more about becoming a qualified coach or furthering your qualifications in the sport.
Coach on an athletics track

Coaching Development

Find out more about our ongoing development opportunities.
Technical Official Kenny Ebanks

Officials

Technical officials play an important role in the development of athletes, coaches and the sport itself. A friendly meet and greet between officials, coaches and athletes at an event can be the catalyst for inspiring the next generation of individuals to progress the sport in all its forms. 

Every part of the athletics experience directly links to each other and officials can bring about positive change and experiences that can result in athletes achieving personal bests, medals or just enjoying their events and recommend friends and family to join the athletics community.

Official Debs Biswas with athlete

Officiating Journey

Officials are a vital part of the sport of athletics and running. We explain how you can become involved and progress in the different officiating roles.
Official at an event. Credit Aleksandra Szmigiel.

Officiating Qualifications

Whether you’re beginning your journey as an official, or an existing official, there are qualifications to suit everyone.
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Officiating Development

Find out how to upgrade your licence and gain further information on technical and personal development opportunities for officials.

FAQs

I’m looking to start coaching/officiating – which course should I attend?

For coaching please visit the ‘Get Into Coaching’ page to see which options you have.

For officiating please visit the Officiating Journey page to see which options you have.

I am already a coach/official and would like to develop my skills and knowledge – what are my options?

Please visit the coach development opportunities and the officials development opportunities pages to see which opportunities are currently available.

I have previous experience in coaching sport – can I start coaching athletics?

Our entry level courses can be found on our ‘Get Into Coaching’ page.

You may be able to utilise the skills and knowledge developed in other sports through our Recognition of Prior Learning process. To find out more please visit our ‘Get Into Coaching’ page.

I am an experienced athlete and would like to start coaching – how can I get involved?

Our entry level courses can be found on our ‘Get Into Coaching’ page.

We deliver a programme aimed at athletes who have represented England or GB at senior level. If you meet this criteria please visit our ‘Get Into Coaching’ page.

I can no longer attend a course that I have already booked – what are my options?

If the course has yet to start you should be able to transfer by using the online transfer process. To transfer your current booking please login to your Athletics Hub account. Once logged in on your dashboard you will see your current course booking. To the right you will see the transfer button. Click on this to complete.

There is a £30 administration fee for this process.

All bookings have a 14 day cooling off period.

I can no longer attend part of a course that I have already started – what are my options?

Please get in touch at enquiries@englandathletics.org to discuss your options.

For any transfer to a new date a £30 administration fee is payable.

Where do I find my course resources/online modules?

Courses and online modules are accessed via Athletics Hub:

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If this doesn’t work please get in touch on enquiries@englandathletics.org

I don’t have access to my course resources/online modules

Please get in touch on enquiries@englandathletics.org

Please visit the FAQs section in myAthletics Portal for information related to licensing.

Access the Insurance Zone

Find details of the insurance provision available to licensed coaches and officials.

UK Athletics Insurance Zone