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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.
Almost Athletes

Almost Athletes amazing community support

We recently caught up with Cheltenham's largest road running club, Almost Athletes, to learn about their fantastic efforts in supporting local charities close to their hearts.
Hurdles training at Abingdon AC

How Abingdon AC manage athletes, coaches and training areas

Abingdon Athletics Club has been thriving for over 40 years. The club now offer a diverse range of athletics events, meeting at Tilsley Park in Abingdon, near Oxford twice a week. The club's growing popularity has led the committee to rethink how all the members can get the most productive use of the facility. The club have implemented many ways of trying to reduce the waiting list of over 170 children using the 36 coaches available to them; Coaching and Group Coordinator Colin Mitchell’s detailed scheduling has ensured the best use of the facility on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
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.
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.