England Athletics, working with other Home Country Athletics Federations and UK Athletics, has spent the last nine months thoroughly reviewing the coaching pathway and structure across the UK. This comprehensive review, informed by surveys, stakeholder analysis, and literature, marks a significant step forward for athletics coaching.

As part of the ongoing, wide-reaching review into participation in track and field, the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) are pleased to confirm the culmination of the first phase of research, and the formation of an independent group assembled to work through the research findings. Off the back of this phase of the review, a Vision Group – co-chaired by Steve Cram and Steve Smith – has now been assembled, and asked to use the benefit of their experience and insight to suggest key principles that the sport may be able to adopt going forward, in order to increase participation.

Athletics has a set of Rules for Competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed changes to them. The invitation to make proposals for changes to the UKA rules for the UKA Rule Book for 2026/28 went out at the beginning of April 2025 and we remind you that the process is open until 25 June 2025. Guidance on the process and the form for submission of proposals are contained in the Rules of Competition page on the UKA website.

The annual Pickering Memorial International (PMI) match on the 1 June 2025 played host to an England team of 19 athletes who produced an exceptional seven meeting records, four personal bests and two season’s bests. Every athlete delivered on the day with no athletes placing below 3rd (11 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze).

England Athletics is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Ochy – the AI-powered biomechanics platform transforming how runners understand and improve their technique.

This week marks not only UK Coaching Week, but also National Volunteers' Week - two causes very close to our heart. Throughout the week, we will be showcasing a number of fantastic volunteers from the England Athletics family, as well as giving you some exclusive discount to kickstart your coaching or officiating journey.

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Gordon Wright, a senior figure at all levels of British athletics for more than 60 years.

England Athletics notes the English Schools' Athletics Association’s (ESAA) decision to pause implementation of the new age groups effective from1 April 2026, pending a further review of the impact on schools’ athletics. ESAA have indicated that they intend to conduct this review during 2026.

England Athletics’ seven-strong Club Support team provides a valuable and comprehensive service to our clubs: engaging in two-way conversation; acting upon club feedback; providing support and guidance; and ensuring that our affiliated clubs are well-placed to grow and thrive. With visits to clubs including Retford Athletics Club, Macclesfield Harriers & Athletics Club, Dartford Harriers Athletics Club and Bristol & West Athletics Club, we were – as always – able to meet some of the many volunteers who help our clubs to function and thrive. We also attended the Track & Field County Championships, in Suffolk, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Cumbria and Warwickshire.

May has been a busy month for England teams as they have risen to the challenge of competition on the roads, in the mountains and kickstarted the outdoor track and field season. From England debutants to veterans in the white and red vests, English athletes have excelled this month. Read our round up to discover the highlights!