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Children and Young People

Bexley Tigers - building confidence, community and a lifelong love of athletics

For more than 20 years, Bexley Tigers has provided young people with a positive introduction to athletics, creating an environment rooted in enjoyment, confidence and long-term development. As the foundation of Bexley AC’s junior pathway, the programme demonstrates how clubs can successfully grow participation while developing future athletes, coaches and volunteers.
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Competition opportunities for U10s and U12s

With the new age groups now in effect, there are even more competition opportunities available to young athletes, now in the U10 and U12 age groups.
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Weston Whippets helping children to grow in confidence with funetics

Our funetics programme helps children to learn, develop and practice running, jumping and throwing skills. We recently visited Weston Whippets to find out more about their funetics sessions and the impact they are having on the young people in the local community.
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England Athletics to host webinar supporting safe and effective school competition delivery

England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers on Wednesday 29 April, providing essential guidance on delivering age‑appropriate, safe and well‑structured events within the new national framework.
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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.
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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.
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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