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Geoff Cole at Yeovil Olympiads AC

Yeovil Olympiads secure their long term future

Yeovil Olympiads AC have been on an incredible journey and at the heart of that journey has been the steps they have taken to be a well managed club by working through the England Athletics Club Standards. In January 2024 the club were rocked by the news that the Council planned to close the athletics track and other sporting facilities in the area. The club were in shock and uncertain about their future, but after consultation with their members and local stakeholders they developed a petition and lobbied against this decision.
Wakefield track

Track and Field Rater is live!

UK Athletics (UKA) has launched a Track & Field Rater (TFR) to provide users of athletics facilities with a ‘one stop shop’ for rating track and field facilities and equipment. 

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
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England Athletics and Athletics Weekly officially launch new Club of the Month partnership

In partnership with Athletics Weekly, England Athletics is delighted to launch our brand new Club of the Month feature video series.

Supporting clubs across the country through the winter months - Club Support round-up

We're revamping our Club Support round-ups, with a new quarterly update bringing you one key Club Support story from each region. This time, we'll be updating you on how our Club Support team were helping clubs with development matters during October and December 2025.
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.
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Join our Club Standards Webinar Series during February and March

As we prepare for the 2026 affiliation year from April, England Athletics are holding a Club Standards Webinar Series to help clubs understand and confidently embed the key elements of our Club Standards.

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.
Club forums group discussion

Regional Welfare Officer Forums - inaugural series proves a success

England Athletics held its inaugural series of Regional Welfare Officer Forums across each region in November 2025