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Chris Jones by hammer cage

CEO Blog: August 2024

I would like to congratulate all the competing English athletes and team support staff for all that they achieved at the 2024 Olympic Games representing Team GB. And good luck to all the competing English athletes wearing a ParalympicsGB vest.
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Free 'Talk About' network sessions for club coaches

England Athletics is pleased to announce a series of free online sessions aimed specifically at newly qualified and developing coaches. The 'Talk About' network sessions will cover a wide range of topics within the jumps, throws, speed, endurance and youth disciplines, and provide a platform to bring together like-minded coaches to share their knowledge and experience.
Calli Thackery training at Leeds Talent Hub

Leeds Talent Hub: Supporting Olympians and future stars to fulfil their potential

We recently caught up with Andi Drake to find out about the contribution of key partners, professionals and dedicated coaches in supporting Olympians and future international stars at the Leeds Talent Hub.
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Course fees

Over the last 3 years, England Athletics have absorbed significant price increases in venue hire fees and other costs connected to course delivery. As a result, fees for our in-person Coaching Assistant, Athletics Coach and CiRF coaching courses will increase from 1 October. 
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Sporting Equals awards return for 2024

Athletics is looking to continue the success we have enjoyed through the Sporting Equals Awards as nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. The Sporting Equals Awards celebrate sporting excellence within ethnically diverse communities.

Simon Mennell: England Athletics Course Tutor

With our wide range of courses available through a variety of coaching and officiating disciplines, we also have a group of tutors that bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to each course. We caught up with one of our tutors to talk about what to expect on one of our courses.
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CEO Blog: July 2024

As this action-packed summer of athletics and running continues, the imminent Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games give us chance to not just support our elite athletes on the biggest stage, but to recognise and highlight the contributions of the many who have helped them get there, and those who will be inspired by their performances.

Oliver Clarke's journey into coaching

Oliver Clarke's coaching journey started in 2017, when he attended a Learning in Running Fitness course in Telford. Since then, he has become a full-time running coach, working with athletes all over the country.

Jack Gray: Coaching Assistant Course

We had an opportunity to catch up with English and GB athlete, Jack Gray, after attending one of our Coaching Assistant courses to see how he found it and understand why he has deciding to get into coaching alongside his athletics career.
Stuart Storey and Mandy Goth

King's Birthday Honours celebrating athletics volunteers

The King's Birthday Honours celebrated the contributions of some of our sport's volunteers and administrators. We got in touch with Stuart Storey and Mandy Goth; two recipients who are involved in grassroots athletics in England - and who have made great strides in club and faciliy improvements.