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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.
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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.
U17 boys race at the 2023 National Cross Country Relays

Age Group changes: spotlight on off-track

With time ticking down until the Age Group changes for young athletes will be applied across our sport, in our latest update on the implementation of the changes, Project Co-ordinator Dean Hardman looks at some of the ways they will apply to off-track competition in England.
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New partnership with Arthrosamid and Contura Orthopaedics to help those with knee osteoarthritis pain

Arthrosamid, Contura Orthopaedics and England Athletics are announcing the launch of an inspiring new commercial partnership which will see key messages about the benefits of non-surgical alternatives for the treatment of pain associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) disseminated across a membership base of around 1800 affiliated grassroots clubs.
Regional Elections

Regional Councillors announced

England Athletics is delighted to confirm the appointment of a host of new Regional Councillors, following an open election process at the start of this year. Applications were sought and encouraged from across the sport, to add new faces, expertise and passion to our existing Regional Council network – a key aspect of our governance structure. With one region - the North West - needing a ballot to decide the successful candidates, the new and returning councillors from the other eight regions are as follows:
Events team at EA AG indoor champs 2025

What is the role of the events team at an England Athletics Championships?

Lots of work is completed by our events team to make the championships possible, headed up by Nichola Skedgel, Competition and Partnerships Manager. We caught up with her following our Age Group Indoor Championships to find out more about the role of the events team in the lead up to, during and after a championships.
Regional Elections

Regional Council ballots

Following the recent election process to fill vacant roles across our network of Regional Councils, there is one region in which a ballot will now be staged to determine the successful candidates. The North West region's vacant roles will be decided upon by affiliated clubs within the region, with this process beginning imminently.