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Winners and RUnners up for London Volunteer Awards 2025

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: London

The London Volunteer Awards returned to the elegant Bridewell Hall in central London for their evening of recognising volunteers in the area. The evening was preceded by the London Region Clubs Forum - an afternoon of useful discussions, networking and sharing of best practice, hosted by the London Regional Council.
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Volunteer Awards evening 2025: South West

On Saturday evening, we welcomed all the winners and runners up from across the South West region to the Devon Hotel, Exeter to say thank you and recognise their contribution. Congratulations to all the award winners and runners up!
Barry Parker with paralympian Lee Pearson at London 2012

Barry Parker: 1947-2025

We are sad to announce that athletics stalwart Barry Parker, died last week after a long illness. He was very supportive of England Athletics, including being an officiating tutor, a long-standing and very involved member of Regional Council including a stint as Chair for the East Midlands Region and on England Council with the officiating portfolio.
Yorkshire Regional Volunteer Awards 2025

Volunteer Awards evening 2025: Yorkshire and Humber

September sees the return of the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2025 - beginning with the Yorkshire and Humber region.
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CEO Blog: Reflecting back and looking forward

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on another successful track and field season and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
officials chatting on track in Havering

Supporting clubs to develop their officials: webinars

To support clubs in recruiting, training, and recognising their technical officials, England Athletics is hosting a series of quarterly drop-in / Q&A sessions. These sessions are designed to help clubs understand how to develop their officials and stay informed about national efforts in officials’ recruitment, development, and integration within the club setting.
Amy, Yeovil Olympiads AC, officiating

How different volunteer roles at clubs can get everyone involved in athletics

Volunteers are an integral part of our sport and athletes would not be able compete without officials giving their time. We caught up with Amy, a Level 2 Field Judge from Yeovil Olympiads AC, at the South West Championships to find out more about her officiating journey so far, the role clubs can play in encouraging volunteers and her advice to aspiring officials.
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Pat Green: 1931-2025

England Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Green, former chair of North of England AA and life vice-president of the AAA of England, aged 93.

CEO blog: July 2025

On behalf of everyone at England Athletics I would like to wish all those competing in this summer’s England Athletics outdoor track and field championship programme the very best of success and enjoyment. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our hard-working volunteer Technical Officials and Event Staff, without whom this event programme would not take place and to whom we are deeply grateful for their commitment, focus, and dedication. I would like to also thank our host venues, particularly Birmingham Alexander Stadium but also partners at the Manchester Athletics Arena.

Coreen Beckford stepping down as OEMG Chair after a successful 18 months

Coreen Beckford has chaired the Officials Education Management Group for the past 18 months, during which time they have made significant progress in advancing officiating qualifications, overcoming challenges, and establishing a clear plan for the year ahead.