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Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and Lloyd Cowan Bursary partner to support young athletes and coaches

Two of the UK's leading athletics charities, the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and the Lloyd Cowan Bursary, are joining forces to boost support for young athletes and coaches. Their partnership will combine fundraising efforts at the TCS London Marathon and streamline grant applications to ensure funds reach those most in need.
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England Masters take on Wales at the Chester Marathon

October saw hundreds of Masters athletes join the masses for the Chester Marathon and Masters International
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Age Group Changes - implementation plan update

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to work alongside stakeholders to implement the age-group changes which will come into effect in April 2026, Implementation Project Co-ordinator, Dean Hardman, provides an update on recent progress.
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2025 election of Regional Councillors

England Athletics can today confirm the timelines for the 2025 election of Regional Councillors – a key component of ensuring our governance structure is truly democratic and representative. In total, there are 38 positions up for election across our nine Regional Councils, with the nomination process set to open on 23 January 2025. The deadline for nominations will be 24 February 2025, with any necessary ballot processes to follow.
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Celebrating sobriety and the power of running for improved mental health

October marks World Mental Health Day and we are celebrating the power exercise and running in particular can have on our mental and physical health. We recently caught up with Rich Casement, an active member of the Peaky Runners group and host of RunTalkRun and RunSocial groups in Leeds.
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Your vote matters

The England Athletics Annual General Meeting (AGM) – which takes place on 26 October – represents one of many upcoming opportunities for clubs, member bodies and other stakeholders to have their say in elements of the running of the organisation.
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Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week (7-11 October 2024)

This week we are marking ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week’. Everyone knows the physical, mental and developmental benefits of getting children active, but ensuring that they can take place safely is key.
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#RunAndTalk is BACK for 2024!

We are pleased to announce that the much awaited #RunAndTalk Week in partnership with Mind is back for 2024. This year #RunAndTalk week will take place from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November.
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Club and member body affiliation and athlete registration fees for 2025

After a consultation process with Regional Councils which has taken place over recent months, England Athletics can confirm the club and member body affiliation and athlete registration fees for 2025. Effective from 1 April 2025, the athlete registration fee will be £20, while the club and member body affiliation fee will be £205.
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Athletics success at the Sporting Equals Awards

On Saturday we were delighted to be in London for the Sporting Equals Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of ethnically diverse communities throughout the United Kingdom

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