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County grant applications open

England Athletics is delighted to confirm that county associations will receive funding for a 12th consecutive year, as part of the organisation’s commitment to grassroots athletics.  Associations can apply for grants of up to £500 to improve their track and field championships, while England Athletics’ continuing investment programme will also provide grants to a number of leagues, area associations and the English Schools' AA across the coming season. 
Freya Webb at UKA indoor champs

Young official Freya Webb talks about her officiating journey

Freya Webb is a club athlete turned official, having qualified in a number of disciplines is now a Level 3 field judge. In February this year Freya officiated at the UKA National Indoor Championships in Birmingham for her first national selection event. As is common for a first appointment, Freya was an athlete steward.  
Poppy Malik winning 400m at Loughborough International 2024

Podcast #73: Poppy Malik excited by international breakthrough

In the latest England Athletics Podcast, 400m runner Poppy Malik describes her excitement after a breakthrough indoor season which saw her selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at her first major championships. She tells host Alex Seftel about what it was like to rub shoulders with the greats of the sport and what she does during downtime between competition rounds.
Daina Donnelly at Nottwil GP

Nottwil Para Grand Prix: team selected

Following the success of last year’s team trip to Nottwil, we are pleased to announce a strong team of England Talent Programme athletes selected to represent England at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland on 23-25 May.
Club Support visiting Larkfield AC

Regional Club Forums to give clubs a chance to share ideas

The Regional Club Forums are a relaxed and engaging get-together for athletics and running clubs - a chance to connect, share ideas, and gain valuable insights. These forums provide an opportunity for clubs to network with each other and engage directly with the England Athletics Club Support Team and Regional Councils.
Runners at the Manchester Marathon

England Marathon Championships move to Manchester

This April 36,000 runners are expected to hit the streets of the north west to take on the sold-out Adidas Manchester Marathon. For the first time, we’re delighted to be partnering with race organisers ASO UK to host our England Marathon Championships at this popular event in 2025, offering a unique opportunity for runners of all abilities.
Chris Jones presenting medals at ECCA cross country relays

CEO Blog: March 2025

As the winter draws to a close and the outdoor track and field season gets closer, England Athletics CEO Chris Jones gives his overview of the recent months in our sport.
Ernie Cripps receiving award

99 year old club volunteer presented with long service award

There are just 12 active athletics volunteers recorded on our membership database who are aged over 95. Ernie Cripps is one of them. Ernie doesn’t like a fuss, so England Athletics CEO Chris Jones, Chair of East Midlands Regional Council Jane Pidgeon, and Club Support Manager Heidi Bradley attended under the guise of an ordinary club engagement visit.
Athletics track at night.

England Athletics and Midstream Lighting webinars on stadium lighting

Ed Hunt, UK Facilities and Planning Manager and Midstream's Sports Director James Brunt recently hosted a 30 minute webinar on light spill for stadium lighting.
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Gameplan Health and England Athletics unveil exclusive private medical insurance plan for athletes

We are proud to introduce a best-in-class private medical insurance plan, designed specifically for England Athletics registered athletes. Tasked by key stakeholders within athletics to create a tailored solution, Gameplan Health has worked closely with experts across the sport to ensure this plan meets the unique needs of England Athletics members while delivering the full benefits of a top-tier private medical insurance policy - at a more cost-effective rate through this exclusive partnership.