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England Athletics supporting the club community: Club Support round-up August 2025

Throughout August, England Athletics' Club Support team continued to provide 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.

Club Improvement Fund reopens for applications

The Club Improvement Fund has reopened for applications, offering vital support to clubs across the country.
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Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on another successful track and field season and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
Bebe Jackson, Hannah Cockroft and Jake Norris

Podcast #78: World Championships, World Paras and European Masters preview

In the latest England Athletics Podcast, heptathlete Jade O'Dowda and hammer thrower Jake Norris speak at the Manchester International, previewing the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this month. Hannah Cockroft and Bebe Jackson also join to look forward to the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October. Finally, Rebecca Perry tells us about her bid to take on the heptathlon at next month's European Masters Athletics Championships in Madeira. Perry, who is also a lawyer and mother to twins, was originally known as a sprinter, before taking an extended break from the sport seven years ago.
Poole Runners at cross country

Poole Runners: prioritising fun to retain their members

The summer is a great time for track and field. The sun is shining, the summer season is underway, and athletes of all ages can enjoy our sport. However, September often poses a different challenge, as children head back to school and focus turns away from sport. We recently caught up with Poole Runners on the Dorset coastline to learn about how they have seen such fantastic growth in members of all ages and abilities. The club have smashed their seven out of seven Club Standards, and are making a real difference in their local community.
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

Update on ESAA decision around Age Groups

England Athletics can share the following update regarding the English Schools’ Athletics Association’s (ESAA) current position of deciding against the implementation of the new age groups in its competitions effective from 1 April 2026.
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Get ready for #RunAndTalk 2025

Our annual #RunAndTalk campaign returns from 6–10 October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. We’re inviting all England Athletics affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups to register and dedicate specific runs to #RunAndTalk.
England Combined Events team in Belfast

Impressive performances from England Combined Eventers

Over the weekend, ten talented athletes had the honour of representing England at the Mary Peters Athletics Track in Belfast. Renowned for its heritage and world-class facilities, the venue provided an ideal backdrop for a series of impressive performances across decathlon and heptathlon against the other Home Nations.
officials chatting on track in Havering

Supporting clubs to develop their officials: webinars

To support clubs in recruiting, training, and recognising their technical officials, England Athletics is hosting a series of quarterly drop-in / Q&A sessions. These sessions are designed to help clubs understand how to develop their officials and stay informed about national efforts in officials’ recruitment, development, and integration within the club setting.
Tim Lamont at Trofeo Nasego

England Team announced for Trofeo Vanoni mountain running relays

Following a successful debut last year, England Athletics are pleased to announce the selection of senior and U23 development teams to compete in Italy this October at the prestigious Trofeo Vanoni relay-format mountain running race.