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Latest update on the Age Group change implementation process

As part of the second phase of the age group change implementation process, England Athletics - on behalf of the Home Country Athletics Federations - recently hosted a webinar for competition providers designed to offer a further chance to ask questions, provide feedback and clarify the content of the September transition information.
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Swindon Harriers: the home of athletics in Swindon

Swindon Harriers Athletics club started in the early 1990s and now has over 400 members. We got the chance to talk to Steve Sparkes, the U11s team manager, about the club and the range of support and activities they offer to athletes and coaches.
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Inaugural Personal Best Community Athletics Hub launched in Lewisham

We are delighted to share that the Personal Best Foundation (PBF) proudly launched its inaugural Personal Best Community Athletics Hub in Lewisham
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Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and Lloyd Cowan Bursary partner to support young athletes and coaches

Two of the UK's leading athletics charities, the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and the Lloyd Cowan Bursary, are joining forces to boost support for young athletes and coaches. Their partnership will combine fundraising efforts at the TCS London Marathon and streamline grant applications to ensure funds reach those most in need.
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Age Group Changes - implementation plan update

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to work alongside stakeholders to implement the age-group changes which will come into effect in April 2026, Implementation Project Co-ordinator, Dean Hardman, provides an update on recent progress.
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Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week (7-11 October 2024)

This week we are marking ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week’. Everyone knows the physical, mental and developmental benefits of getting children active, but ensuring that they can take place safely is key.
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New Safeguarding Regulations

UK Athletics and the four Home Country Athletics Federations have a responsibility to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk under their care. UK Athletics have formally confirmed a policy of Zero Tolerance towards safeguarding concerns. To ensure an appropriate response, UKA has produced these Safeguarding Regulations to consider and manage safeguarding concerns.
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Age Group changes: transition plan update

The Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) are today releasing further key pieces of information on how the Age Group changes will be implemented when they come into effect in 2026. This information includes the technical details related to each age group, including the specifications of throwing implements, maximum and recommended race distances on and off the track, and hurdle heights and race distances.
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Congratulations to the winners of our design a vest competition

Throughout this exciting Summer of Sport, England Athletics, alongside the Personal Best Foundation and funetics, have been encouraging the next generation of young athletes to get creative. We asked them to design their dream athletics vest inspired by the athletes coming together from around the world to compete in the Olympic and Paralympic Games. We are now pleased to announce the winners.
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Statement on calendar year age group calculations

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to outline the specific ways in which Age Group changes will be implemented in April 2026, England Athletics is again putting on record its commitment to not amending to calendar year age group calculations.