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EM Club Forum 2025

Save the dates for our upcoming Regional Club Forums

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.
CEO Chris Jones talking to people at Bedford reopening

CEO blog: looking back and moving ahead

Chris Jones reflects on a busy period for England Athletics, including Chair Gary Shaughnessy’s decision to step down. He highlights the positive social impact of the European Championships in the West Midlands, delivered through the Personal Best Foundation, and reinforces the importance of athletics in supporting physical and mental wellbeing. He reports that progress is underway on plans to establish pilot track and field participation hubs across the regions. Chris emphasises the need for continued collaboration at club level to benefit communities, and thanks volunteer leaders for their support, particularly in embracing recent age group changes.
The Athlete Panel

Athlete Panel seeking a Field Events representative for 2026 and beyond

England Athletics is seeking a new Field Events or Combined Events representative to join its Athlete Panel, giving current or recently retired athletes the chance to help shape the future of the sport. 
Tony Miller announcing at Lee Valley

Tony Miller: 1946-2026

England Athletics is saddened to learn of the passing of Tony Miller. As well as being a devoted member of Crawley AC, he was a highly respected statistician with NUTS (National Union of Track Statisticians) where he continued to contribute right up to his passing. He was a well-known voice commentating and announcing at events from grassroots up to major internationals.
Gary Shaughnessy

Gary Shaughnessy CBE to stand down as England Athletics Board Chair 

England Athletics is sad to announce that Gary Shaughnessy CBE has decided to stand down from his position as Chair of the Board.

Norfolk County Championships: competition opportunities for all new age groups

Athletics Norfolk recently held their County Championships, incorporating a funetics Multi-Challenge event for U10 athletes and traditional events for U12 athletes, worked into their licensed event for older age group and senior competitors.
May 2026 performance round up graphic

May 2026: Performance round up

The track and field season is well and truly underway, with May featuring competitions of all levels from County Championships to the Loughborough International and the start of the Diamond League. We have had England teams competing across the UK and Europe - let's catch up with all the action.
Westbury Harriers

National Volunteers’ Week 2026: Westbury Harriers

This week marks National Volunteers’ Week 2026, a chance to celebrate the incredible people who make our sport possible across the country. At Westbury Harriers, volunteering is at the core of everything the club delivers, and the reward goes far beyond simply helping on the day. We spoke to Alastair Blackwood, Volunteer Coordinator at Westbury Harriers, about his role and how volunteering can be such a rewarding experience.

Birmingham children to benefit from new Community Athletics Hubs ahead of European Athletics Championships

Personal Best Foundation, the official charity of England Athletics, has announced the launch of its largest initiative to date, introducing four new Community Athletics Hubs across Birmingham to create a city-wide network of free, inclusive athletics provision for children living in some of the city’s most under-served communities, ahead of the 2026 European Athletics Championships being held in Birmingham.
Daina Donnelly at Nottwil

England para team shine in Switzerland

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwill is one of the highlights of the World Para Athletics calendar and this year we saw some exceptional results from the nine-strong team of para athletes, selected from with the England Talent Pathway. With outstanding conditions on one of the fastest tracks in the world, the stage was set for quality athletics.