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Yasmin Al-Daftary Inspiring Official winner RVA WM 2024

Yasmin Al-Daftary: New opportunities unlocked through officiating 

Officials are key to ensuring competitions go ahead and athletes have a great experience. At the recent West Midlands Regional Volunteer Awards we caught up with Yasmin Al-Daftary, who won an Inspiring Official award, on her officiating career so far and hopes for the future. 
London RVA 2024 winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: London

Last night we celebrated all the amazing volunteers in the capital. The Regional Volunteer Awards highlighted the exceptional contribution of volunteers to the athletics and running community across London. The hard work, dedication and passion of each individual was clear to see.
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Join us for the 2024 Competition Conference

In 2024 we see the Competition Conference moving once again to a stand-alone conference which means we have a whole day, 11-16:30 to discuss topics which are important to you. This year the conference will take place on 14 December at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham.
Running Buddies RunTogether group

Local running groups join forces to fundraise for charity. 

After a long-time member of the Running Buddies RunTogether group was diagnosed with breast cancer, the group joined forces with a local England Athletics affiliated running group - Team Balancise RC - to raise money for charity. The 28 Day Hill Rep Challenge has shown the strength of the running community, helping to raise an incredible total of over £6,000. 
Graphic showing athlete successes in September

September 2024: Performance round up

Now the 2024 track and field season has drawn to a close, let’s look back on all the athletics and running action from September. The Paralympic Games in Paris concluded the 2024 track and field season in style, and England athletes have seen success on the roads and in the mountains and the delayed National Cross Championships kick started the cross country season! 

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South West

On Saturday night we were in Exeter to celebrate all the incredible efforts of the volunteers in the South West region. It was a fantastic night recognising the wonderful achievements these volunteers have on their local community! Read all about the award winners.
North West RVA winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North West

We are now over half way through the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2024. Last night we were in Bolton to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in the North West region. It's great to see the impact of all the volunteers on their local community and beyond!
North East Regional Volunteer Award winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North East

Last night we were privileged to be in Newcastle for the North East Regional Volunteer Awards 2024!
Sunnah Sports long jump

England Athletics joins governing bodies to bring communities together with Sunnah sports

England Athletics is one of five national governing bodies who have come together for the first time to support Greensville Trust, a grass roots educational charity that provides a range of sport, education and community development activities to faith-based communities across the UK.
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South East

The South East Volunteer Awards took place last night in Dorking. It was an inspiring evening devoted to celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion shown by volunteers throughout the South East.