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Free 'Talk About' network sessions for club coaches

England Athletics is pleased to announce a series of free online sessions aimed specifically at newly qualified and developing coaches. The 'Talk About' network sessions will cover a wide range of topics within the jumps, throws, speed, endurance and youth disciplines, and provide a platform to bring together like-minded coaches to share their knowledge and experience.
Molly Mills long jump

England Athletics Age Group Combined Events Champs and U20 Home Countries International: preview

After last month’s England Championships in various age groups, it is next the turn of the under 17 and under 15 combined eventers as they compete for national titles. Meanwhile, held with this event on the Saturday will be an under 20 international featuring England A and B teams taking on those representing Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as guest athletes.
Lauren Russell U20 British Mountain Running Champion

Junior team announced for Mountain Running Home International

Following selection trials last month, England Athletics is pleased to announce that 4 strong mountain running teams will travel to Ireland on 14 September, with high hopes of retaining the Edinburgh Trophy (overall team trophy).
Coaching Assistant course

Course fees

Over the last 3 years, England Athletics have absorbed significant price increases in venue hire fees and other costs connected to course delivery. As a result, fees for our in-person Coaching Assistant, Athletics Coach and CiRF coaching courses will increase from 1 October. 
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Sporting Equals awards return for 2024

Athletics is looking to continue the success we have enjoyed through the Sporting Equals Awards as nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. The Sporting Equals Awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.
Sara Willhoit mountain running

Mountain running team selected for Nasego World Cup

We are pleased to announce a team selected to compete at the 2024 Nasego Mountain Running World Cup in Italy (the Trofeo Nasego Corsa in Montagna) on 31 August to 1 September.
Alicia Barratt hurdles

Olympic factoid: up and over

At lower level meetings you may have been asked to help the ground staff and track officials to set up the hurdles prior to races. Did you know that there are lots of different combinations of not just hurdle height but also toppling weight (counterweight)?
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Podcast Heritage Special: the making of Chariots of Fire

The England Athletics podcast has produced a special heritage-focused series all about the making of the film Chariots of Fire. Renowned former national coach Tom McNab, who previously conducted a series of interviews for our Coaching Voices series - is back in time to mark the centenary of the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
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Olympic factoid: walk the line

Nearly all the line markings on an athletic track are 5cm wide. But do you know which one line is wider than that? And which one is narrower? And what do all the coloured marks mean?

Manchester International team announced

England Athletics are pleased to announce their team for the Manchester International - is back for 2024! There's a new and exciting format; the programme will be condensed to provide a short, exciting format for athletes and spectators.

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