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David Feeney coaching YTP

Coach Education and Development updates 

Across the country, more people than ever are stepping up to lead, inspire and develop athletes. Over the past six months, demand for our coaching qualifications has surged, and we’ve responded with a packed programme of courses and development opportunities. From entry-level roles to advanced pathways, we’re building a system that makes it easier for clubs to grow coaching capacity and for coaches to keep learning.

Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service

Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers, an England Athletics affiliated club, have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Alfie Shallcross, GYDAC

Alfie’s athletics journey: How funetics and para sport are opening doors for young athletes

Athletics has always been more than just a sport, it’s a gateway to confidence, community, and possibility. For young athletes across the country, inclusive competition and programmes like funetics are breaking down barriers and helping to shape a future where every athlete is celebrated and included. We recently spoke to 11-year-old Alfie Shallcross from Great Yarmouth and District Athletics Club, along with his family and club, about his journey and experiences in the sport.
Carol Wright starter at Cambridge

Making athletics a positive experience: Inspiring Official winner Carol Wright

Carol Wright is a technical official based in Cambridgeshire - she's qualified in track, field and photofinish but her real passion is as a Starter. She recently won the East Region Inspiring Official Volunteer Award and we caught up with her at the celebration evening.
Ambulant long jump podium at 2024 indoor champs

England Athletics 2026 indoor championship entry standards published

Year on year we are seeing popularity in the England Athletics grow, which is fantastic, but it has meant that in 2024 and 2025 the 8-hour competition day was exceeded. As part of the licensing stipulations track and field competitions must be carried out within an 8 hour day, and so to ensure all our Indoor Championships adhere to this we have had to amend our Entry Policy, implementing capped numbers for the Indoors. This was already in place for Combined Events Championships. This new policy  has been implemented to ensure the best possible competitive environment for athletes.
Victor Oyesola and Camilla Stewart

Podcast #80: Award-winning coaches discuss their journeys in athletics

The latest England Athletics Podcast features two winners of the Coach of the Year Award as part of our Regional Volunteer Awards 2025. Wenlock Olympians coach Camilla Stewart was victorious in the West Midlands, while Victor Oyesola of West Cheshire AC won in the North West region. In conversation with host Alex Seftel, the pair discuss their journeys in the sport so far and what motivates them.
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Ochy announces expansion of AI-powered gait analysis into UK retail

Ochy - the AI-powered biomechanics platform transforming how runners understand and improve their running gait - has taken its first step into the retail space by partnering with Runners Need, part of the Cotswold Outdoor Group. The company’s technology will now be available in over 66 Runners Need stores across the UK, marking a significant milestone in making lab-grade gait analysis accessible to every runner.
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October 2025: Performance round up

From U23 to masters teams and road running to the start of the cross country season, England teams have been putting in strong performances throughout October. Let’s look back on some of the highlights from the past month in our October performance round up.
Jake Collier at Trofeo Vanoni mountain running

Intense battles in Italian mountains for England

England Athletics were represented by 10 athletes at one of Italy’s most iconic international mountain relay events.  There were record entries in the northern Italy town of Morbegno for the 42nd running of the Vanoni Women’s Relay and the 68th edition of Trofeo Vanoni. 
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2025 - watch back our 2025 pre-AGM webinar

England Athletics can today give formal notice of its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and is pleased to confirm the numerous ways in which our clubs and member bodies can get involved.