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Alicia Barrett competing in the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Games

Unsung heroes: the pivotal role parents play in sports

Parents and carers play a pivotal role in encouraging and supporting their children’s participation in competitive sport. For anyone who participated in athletics as a youngster, they’ll know only too well that mums and dads are the unsung heroes of their child’s success. From early alarm calls and driving countless motorway miles to fulfilling the roles of financier, coach, and counsellor, parents as volunteers and inspirational role models keep the sport alive. We caught up with three parents of talented young athletes to find out a little more.
Andrew Grenfell coaching young athletes at Rossendale Harriers

Andrew Grenfell – giving back to the sport

Andrew Grenfell only recently turned to coaching at his local club, Rossendale Harriers, but he, and his coaching partner Jon Cleaver, have already made a big impact. It is great to see the huge and positive impact that Andrew has had on the sport in his new volunteering role. We caught up with him to find out more.
Staffordshire Young Athletes

Supporting young athletes’ development in Staffordshire
Jacob Allen on start line

Perfecting the Balance with Jacob Allen
ESAA runners

England Athletics announces further funding to English Schools’ AA

Increased Government funding for physical education for school children welcomed by England Athletics
kids at funetics holiday camp

Over 600 children in Birmingham chose funetics for February half-term fun

Chair and board director visit the East Region Sportshall Championships and Fun in Athletics Competition
Children taking part in funetics activity with leader

Stoke College leads the way in roll-out of leading funetics certificate
Children taking part in funetics activity

Sport England’s Active Lives Children and Young People Survey highlights continued need to address physical literacy levels

At the end of last year, Sport England released its Active Lives Children and Young People Survey for the academic year 2021-22. Data is presented for children and young people in school Years 1-11 (ages 5-16) in England.