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Help us shape the future of Club Member Experience

Are you an athlete or runner who is a member of a club? Our Club Member Experience survey is now open, and by completing it, you're helping us enhance the overall club experience and align support for club volunteers.

Club Improvement Fund reopens for applications

The Club Improvement Fund has reopened for applications, offering vital support to clubs across the country.
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Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on another successful track and field season and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
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Podcast #78: World Championships, World Paras and European Masters preview

In the latest England Athletics Podcast, heptathlete Jade O'Dowda and hammer thrower Jake Norris speak at the Manchester International, previewing the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this month. Hannah Cockroft and Bebe Jackson also join to look forward to the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October. Finally, Rebecca Perry tells us about her bid to take on the heptathlon at next month's European Masters Athletics Championships in Madeira. Perry, who is also a lawyer and mother to twins, was originally known as a sprinter, before taking an extended break from the sport seven years ago.
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Poole Runners: prioritising fun to retain their members

The summer is a great time for track and field. The sun is shining, the summer season is underway, and athletes of all ages can enjoy our sport. However, September often poses a different challenge, as children head back to school and focus turns away from sport. We recently caught up with Poole Runners on the Dorset coastline to learn about how they have seen such fantastic growth in members of all ages and abilities. The club have smashed their seven out of seven Club Standards, and are making a real difference in their local community.
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Update on ESAA decision around Age Groups

England Athletics can share the following update regarding the English Schools’ Athletics Association’s (ESAA) current position of deciding against the implementation of the new age groups in its competitions effective from 1 April 2026.
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Get ready for #RunAndTalk 2025

Our annual #RunAndTalk campaign returns from 6–10 October, coinciding with World Mental Health Day. We’re inviting all England Athletics affiliated clubs and RunTogether groups to register and dedicate specific runs to #RunAndTalk.
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A superb summer season! August 2025: Performance round up

August has been electric on the track, road, and mountains, with top athletes lighting up Alexander Stadium and England teams shining in the Home Countries Internationals. Dive into the highlights from our Age Group & Relay Championships, the UK Athletics Championships, Manchester International and much more.
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England Athletics renew strategic partnership with Sportshall

England Athletics is pleased to announce the renewal of our long-standing strategic partnership with Sportshall Athletics.
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England Athletics Chair Gary Shaughnessy to take part in 30 sports in 30 days challenge

Chair of England Athletics, Gary Shaugnessy, has set himself the challenge of taking part in 30 sports in 30 days in September.