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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.
Laptop being used on a wooden table to access a webinar

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
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

New age group changes drop-in sessions added

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect on 1 April 2026, England Athletics has been hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. Two new dates for these sessions have been added in.

Sneyd Striders - setting the pace for Club Standards

Sneyd Striders Running Club (SSRC) are an adult only road running club based in Walsall. England Athletics Club Support Manager Rich Ayling has worked closely with the club, both to complete their Club Standards and more recently, when they were forced to relocate premises. We spoke to the Club Committee about Club Standards, working with England Athletics, and giving back to their community.
Chris Jones in front of England Athletics cloth banner

CEO blog: building performers and building communities

As we enter the home straight of 2025, our CEO Chris Jones reflects on the past year with great pride and optimism for our sport and the role it will continue to play in contributing to a fairer, inclusive, and cohesive society.

How City of Portsmouth AC have improved their governance through Club Standards

City of Portsmouth Athletic Club have recently updated their governance standards, and have now achieved all seven of our Club Standards.