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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
Hamish, on right of GB University team, en route to Turin for World Cross-Country Championship

Coaching Voices: Hamish Telfer
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.
London, 7 August 2012. Malcolm Arnold (Great Britain). Image by Mark Shearman.

Coaching Voices: Malcolm Arnold

In the latest Coaching Voices interview to feature on the England Athletics Podcast, Malcolm Arnold, the former UK Athletics Head Coach and personal coach to hurdlers including Colin Jackson, Eilidh Doyle, Dai Greene and Andrew Pozzi talks about his life in athletics.
Text: "Thank you for your services to athletics and running"

Looking back on National Volunteers Week 2023

This year, National Volunteers Week took place from the 1-7 June. As ever, this national event presented the perfect opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication and commitment of volunteers across the country.
Rio Mitcham

Podcast #51: Rio Mitcham's runner-rapper life & UK Coaching Week

European champion athlete and musician Rio Mitcham joins host Alex Seftel to talk about his running and rapping talents.
MadRunners at a track session

"It is good for you to grow and learn as a runner, but also as a leader” – Celebrating UK Coaching Week with MadRunners

We recently caught up with RunTogether and England Athletics coaches, Debbie and Mark who manage one of the founding RunTogether groups turned affiliated club, MadRunners, based in St Helens.
Anya Waugh competing

Wheelchair athletes complete their Coaching Assistant course

This week we are celebrating UK Coaching Week and are pleased to present to you the newly qualified Coaching Assistant, Anya Waugh!
Coach of the Year 2022 Mary Carter

Coach of the Year volunteer award winner: "The feeling of giving up your time is special."

5 - 11 June is National Coaching Week, so what better time to nominate a coach who has made a difference to you, your child or your club? We spoke with the 2022 England Athletics Coach of the Year Mary Carter.
Hayley Hemmings with Great Britain athlete

Hayley Hemmings on her love for coaching

We were lucky enough to recently catch up with PE teacher, Head of Junior Sport and Exercise, club and pathway coach, Hayley Hemmings who first fell in love with athletics and cross country at school, kickstarting her lifelong journey in the sport.