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Regional Councillor Lynn Cooper

Spotlight on Lynn Cooper - Regional Councillor

England Athletics’ nine Regional Councils are inviting applications for a total of 38 roles at next year’s Regional Council elections. The nomination process opens on 23 January, with applicants having the chance to help shape the sport for benefit of their clubs and members, both now and in the future.
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Celebrating the greats of our sport at our 2024 Hall of Fame

After a break for 2023, the England Athletics Hall of Fame returned in November 2024. The evening at the Athena Events Venue in Leicester was a celebration of our sport with new inductees to the Hall of Fame and recognition of the National Volunteer Award winners for 2024.
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Results of the England Athletics 2024 Annual General Meeting

The England Athletics Annual General Meeting (AGM) took place in Birmingham today. We are grateful to all the clubs and member bodies who took part and continued to strengthen the sport.  Following a member vote, England Athletics has confirmed three appointments to the Board, including one new appointment, one re-election and one re-appointment.
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First race to adopt our new Clean Air guidance takes place - supported by Otrivine

A long-standing half marathon in Stoke-on-Trent, has set a new standard in supporting runners’ health as the first race to adopt new Clean Air Guidance written by England Athletics and supported by Otrivine.
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Key safeguarding updates

Ahead of the 2024 AGM, we are pleased to share an update on the progress surrounding safeguarding and welfare at England Athletics.
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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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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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#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