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New Age Groups added to the PB Awards

England Athletics is pleased to announce that the new Age Groups have been added to the PB Awards tables. Rather than removing the previous Age Groups (U13, U15, U17), we have built on these, providing PB Awards tables for every year from U13 to U18 as well as U20 and seniors. We hope by expanding the opportunities to progress through the PB Awards we provide every athlete with greater motivation to develop in our sport.
funetics equipment bag

Tender opportunity: funetics equipment supply and distribution 

England Athletics is inviting suppliers to tender for the provision, storage and distribution of equipment bags for our funetics programme – our national run, jump, throw offer for children aged 4-11 delivered in schools, communities and athletics clubs.  The funetics programme supports children’s physical literacy through engaging movement-based activities. A high quality, fully compliant funetics equipment bag is central to delivery, and we’re now seeking a partner who can supply, store, and distribute these bags efficiently and cost-effectively.
County Champs

Grant funding opportunity for county schools competition organisers

We are delighted to offer a new funding opportunity for county schools competition organisers to support the development of regional competitions for young athletes.
Corby AC young athletes with Sportshall equipment

Why clubs should register U10 and U12 athletes

As we look ahead to the new affiliation year in April, there are even more benefits to affiliating with us this year. Here’s why you should register your U10 and U12  athletes with us.
Boro Runners - Coach Ben Palmer explaining the session

Shaping the future of coaching in England Athletics

England athletics continues to make significant strides in developing a modern, supportive and future-focused coaching system. Across coach education, digital transformation and long-term pathways, recent developments are already having a positive impact - with much more to come in 2026.  

The National Running Show 2026 - a weekend of community and connection

Last weekend we returned to the National Running Show for two action-packed days celebrating all things running. As we reflect on the biggest running community meet-up of the year, we’re looking back at some of the highlights from across the weekend
U17 women's 60m final in the Age Group Indoor Champs

An update on the vision for track and field

Following last month’s announcement that an independent group of leading experts in sport are working to develop a vision for the future of track and field in the UK, to address the decline in youth track and field participation, we can now share the following progress update.
Trainign session at Birchfield Harriers

Birchfield Harriers - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - January

As part of our new England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month features, we took a look at life at Birchfield Harriers including the history of the club and its home, the Alexander Stadium, as well as speaking to the coach who introduced Matthew Hudson-Smith to athletics.

Lewes AC - inspiring young athletes with young coaches

Lewes AC have been encouraging young assistant coaches to inspire their youth, alongside their Academy programme to assist youngsters in their pathway through the sport.
Welfare Officer with children

Top tips to engage with club members this January

Coming back after the festive period, we know that it can be difficult after a break to get back into a routine, particularly when nights are dark and the weather is cold! So, we've put together some top tips for Club Welfare Officers to engage with members this month.