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Roster on screen at High Jump

Powering modern championships: how SEAA and Roster are transforming athletics events

While the presentation of results can now be produced quickly and accessed by anyone with a smartphone or laptop with an internet connection, how has the Roster system helped the ‘paper trail’ that officials have traditionally had to follow?
Halle team 2026

Talented young throwers make their mark in Germany

The U18 Youth Talent Programme (YTP) team delivered an incredible series of performances at the Halplus Werfertage (Halle Throws Day) competition in Halle, Germany over the weekend. Inspired by the stellar performances of the senior athletes on Saturday, the developmental squad stepped up to secure multiple podium finishes, European qualifying standards, and personal bests.
Harry Beard shot put at Pickering Memorial International 2025

Strong team of throwers selected for Pickering Memorial International

Following the success of previous England teams at the increasingly popular Pickering Memorial International, we are sending a strong team of 23 athletes.
Steeplechase training at Bury St Edmunds

Steeplechase development events increases participation

Steeplechase is an event that England Athletics is committed to develop, so we have delivered a number of development workshops for both coaches and athletes. The focus on this event has enabled more athletes to compete with developmental opportunities in league and national competitions - which has led to an increase in participants. Development events were recently held in Hexham and Bury St Edmunds.
Loughborough International 2026

England victorious at Loughborough International

The May sunshine and the banks of the Paula Radcliffe Stadium full of excited supporters can only mean one thing - the return of the Loughborough International!
athletes at Somerset County champs

County Championships: growing the grassroots of the sport

Last weekend saw the start of the summer track and field season for many - the chance to pit themselves against their peers in the region on their journey to national level events, or just get a first taste of a competitive weekend. Members of our Club Support Team and other England Athletics staff attended their local events all around the country to see the grassroots of the sport at its best. Watch our video roundup to see how the Somerset, Herts and Beds, Worcestershire, Merseyside and Yorkshire County Championships went.
Rachel Bennett at Loughborough International 2025

Loughborough International: England team announced

Loughborough International is an important marker in the early outdoor season as athletes look to improve on their current form or chase qualifying standards for the multiple championships this season, namely the Commonwealth Games.  We have selected a strong team of athletes in our quest to retain our team title from last year.
Junior athletes with representing England at 2022 School Games

DNA competition coming to the School Games

For the very first time, the School Games National Finals (4-5 September) will be held in the short-programme DNA format.
Coaching team at Växjö

Building confidence, connection, and development opportunities for female throws coaches

We are delighted to provide an update on the England Athletics Female Coaches' Community. The network has engaged 73 members, fostering a supportive network of female throws coaches.
Running track

England Athletics track and field championships return to Bedford this summer

Bedford will play host to the England Athletics U20, Senior and Para Championships and the Age Group Championships this summer. The Relay Championships will remain at Birmingham in partnership with local club, Birchfield Harriers in August.  Below we have outlined extra information about each of the upcoming championships, so you know what to expect!