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New Safeguarding Regulations

UK Athletics and the four Home Country Athletics Federations have a responsibility to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of Children and Adults at Risk under their care. UK Athletics have formally confirmed a policy of Zero Tolerance towards safeguarding concerns. To ensure an appropriate response, UKA has produced these Safeguarding Regulations to consider and manage safeguarding concerns.

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South West

On Saturday night we were in Exeter to celebrate all the incredible efforts of the volunteers in the South West region. It was a fantastic night recognising the wonderful achievements these volunteers have on their local community! Read all about the award winners.
North West RVA winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North West

We are now over half way through the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2024. Last night we were in Bolton to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in the North West region. It's great to see the impact of all the volunteers on their local community and beyond!
North East Regional Volunteer Award winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North East

Last night we were privileged to be in Newcastle for the North East Regional Volunteer Awards 2024!
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South East

The South East Volunteer Awards took place last night in Dorking. It was an inspiring evening devoted to celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion shown by volunteers throughout the South East.
East Midlands winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East Midlands

The East Midlands Volunteer Awards took place on in Nottingham. Shortlisted volunteers had been invited to celebrate officials, coaches, club volunteers and other stalwarts of the sport.
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: West Midlands

The second Regional Volunteer Awards saw us paying a visit to the West Midlands area last night. It was a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the hard work, dedication and passion demonstrated by volunteers throughout the West Midlands area. A great show of the unbelievable sacrifices by individuals and clubs throughout the area who have made such a positive impact to local communities. We highlight these incredible individuals below:
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: Yorkshire and Humberside

The Regional Volunteer Awards are underway and join us as we celebrate the winners from the Yorkshire and Humber region.
International Starter Margaret Werrett at Paris Paralympics with athlete

Margaret Werrett: officiating journey started by inspirational teacher

Following on from our other interviews with those playing a vital officiating role in Paris, we spoke with Margaret Werrett just before she left England for France. Margaret has been a Technical Official for over 40 years and took her International Starter exam 10 years ago. But what got her ‘started’ in the first place? As is the journey for many athletes, coaches and indeed officials, it began with an inspirational PE teacher. Although an athlete at school and university, Margaret wanted to follow in the footsteps of her PE teacher Charlie Meldrum who had spent time explaining the role and was keen to answer her questions about starting.

Carolyn Devereux: officiating is more than just the events

We spoke to Level 3 Track official from Avon; Carolyn Devereux to find out what she enjoys about officiating,  her last-minute call up for the World Indoors and her advice to someone thinking about joining the officiating community.