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Age Group changes: online drop-in sessions

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect next April, England Athletics will be hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. These online sessions are a continuation of that process, and the organisation is encouraging stakeholders to submit their questions in advance where possible, so that full and comprehensive information can be shared during the sessions.
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CEO blog: Athletics and running at the forefront of supporting mental wellbeing

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week as Chris Jones, outlines how his own mental health battles and how sport has supported him.
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Club Support Manager club visits: April round-up

Each month, our team is out and about, up and down the country, visiting clubs in-person as regularly as possible, alongside their ongoing digital communications with clubs. April's activity: visits to clubs including BeFit Today Track Academy, Ilford AC, Enfield and Haringey AC, Houghton Harriers, North Shields Polytechnic AC, Cirencester AC, Halesowen ACC and Doncaster AC. Our team – as always – were able to meet some of the many volunteers who help our clubs to function and thrive. Some of them gave us an explanation of their roles, and an update on their club’s activities.
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Exciting new partnership between England Athletics, the Personal Best Foundation, and Citroën

England Athletics, as well as its official charity partner, the Personal Best Foundation, announces new partnership with Citroën as 73% of parents say their kids don’t get recommended levels of exercise.
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Our 2025 Regional Volunteer Awards nominations are now open

The Regional Volunteer Awards are organised in partnership with Regional Councils and provide an opportunity to celebrate the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our sport up and down the country and to highlight the invaluable work carried out by volunteers who are often under-appreciated and don’t get the recognition they deserve. Thanking volunteers can be so powerful so we encourage you to submit a nomination to highlight those who have positively impacted you, friends, family, the local community, students, colleagues, club members, etc. Nominations are now open, and close on 9 June!
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On the right track: England Athletics' new approach to facility partnerships

In the ever-evolving landscape of athletics, quality facilities are not a luxury, they’re a necessity. From elite athletes chasing records to community clubs nurturing the next generation, the surfaces underfoot and the systems supporting them play a vital role in every performance. That’s why England Athletics has adopted a refreshed, strategic approach to facility development, rooted in collaboration, excellence, and long-term impact. At the heart of this new direction are our four official partners, each chosen for their technical expertise, reliability, and shared commitment to the future of our sport.
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Regional Council network updates

England Athletics recently welcomed a number of new Regional Councillors to our Regional Council network, details of whom have been updated on our Regional Council web pages. The election process which culminated in the appointment of the new Councillors also saw a host of former Councillors come to the end of their terms in the role.
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.
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.
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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.