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Opening ceremony at Croydon's new throws cage

Commonwealth Games cage installed at Croydon Arena

A new throwing cage, which was used at last year’s Commonwealth Games, has been installed at Croydon Arena. Croydon Harrier Lawrence Okoye won silver in the men’s discus in that very cage last year. 
Race marshall at Thornbury Running Club

Thornbury Running Club: "Everything that happens in the club is the result of somebody donating their time."

Thornbury Running Club have shared some of their volunteer recognition events, and highlighted their sustainable practices. If you're committed to recognising your volunteers as a club, why not nominate them or the club for an England Athletics Volunteer Award this year?
White Horse Harriers AC training session

White Horse Harriers AC benefitting from the Club Improvement Fund

For White Horse Harriers AC, community is at the heart of their club. Throughout the last seven months they have been working really hard to expand the club and improve their inclusivity, giving opportunities for everyone in Wantage and Grove, Oxfordshire to get involved in running.
Matt Spicer

Nominating a volunteer for an award: "saying thank you is powerful"

Have you ever considered nominating someone for our Volunteer Awards? This week we talk to a nominator to show that nominating can make YOU feel good too; so it's a win-win. Even if the person you are nominating doesn't progress through to regional or national rounds, they will still receive an email to tell them that they were nominated for one of our Volunteer Awards, and for many that's plenty of recognition
London Frontunners volunteering at the TCS London Marathon

Celebrating Pride Month with London Frontrunners

As part of Pride Month, England Athletics is celebrating the achievements of the LGBTQ+ community within athletics and running, especially those clubs and individuals whose positive impact goes beyond the realms of our sport.
King's Birthday Honours - Paul Sanderson Malcolm Rogers Bryan Smith

Grassroots athletics volunteers receive King's Birthday Honours

As well as the England Athletics Chair Gary Shaughnessy receiving a CBE for his charity work, three English athletics volunteers were also honoured. Malcolm Rogers receives a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his services to the sport spanning more than 50 years. And there's a British Empire Medal (BEM) for two athletics stalwarts - Bryan Smith and Paul Sanderson.
Yeovil Olympiads receiving cheque

Yeovil Olympiads benefit from Club Improvement Fund

We’re delighted to announce that our England Athletics Club Improvement Fund is back for 2023.  This grant programme has been set up to help clubs support athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to achieve their potential and have a lifelong love of the sport.
Pitsea and Phoenix Running Club

Supporting local charities and celebrating wildlife

We recently caught up with Hiren from Pitsea Running Club to talk all about their recent Bluebell 5-mile race, donating all their proceeds to the Essex Wildlife Trust!
Somer AC

Somer AC – stars of Club Standards

Whether you are a brand-new affiliated club or are wanting to ensure you are fully compliant, Club Standards are here to ensure that you have a safe environment for your runners and athletes to flourish.
Bedford, 1 September 2019. Cleo Agyepong, winner of the under 15 girls' shot put. Photo by Mark Shearman

Cleo Agyepong’s journey as an athlete

Rising star Cleo Agyepong had a summer to remember in 2022. The teenage shot-putter from south London won a gold medal at the U18 European Athletics Championships in Jerusalem, Israel. It saw the Blackheath & Bromley athlete being selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland again at the U20 World Championships in Cali, Columbia, in a competition two years above her age group.