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Proposals for changes to the UKA Rules for Competition

Athletics has a set of Rules for Competition and a series of official notification periods for proposed changes to them. The invitation to make proposals for changes to the UKA rules for the UKA Rule Book for 2026/28 went out at the beginning of April 2025 and we remind you that the process is open until 25 June 2025. Guidance on the process and the form for submission of proposals are contained in the Rules of Competition page on the UKA website.
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Statement on ESAA decision around Age Groups

England Athletics notes the English Schools' Athletics Association’s (ESAA) decision to pause implementation of the new age groups effective from1 April 2026, pending a further review of the impact on schools’ athletics. ESAA have indicated that they intend to conduct this review during 2026.
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May 2025: Performance round up 

May has been a busy month for England teams as they have risen to the challenge of competition on the roads, in the mountains and kickstarted the outdoor track and field season. From England debutants to veterans in the white and red vests, English athletes have excelled this month. Read our round up to discover the highlights!
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Chris Johnson - Introducing running, jumps, and throws to athletes is incredibly fulfilling

Chris Johnson has had a strong passion for running and athletics since childhood and is an active member of Blaydon Harrier & Athletics Club. His personal background includes middle/long-distance running as well as high jump and hurdles. Recently, he has re-discovered his passion for running, but has also discovered how much he enjoys coaching.
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Personal bests secured for England para team in Switzerland

Last week our first outdoor England para team for 2025 headed to Notwill, Switzerland to compete in the World Para Athletics Grand Prix.
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England team announced for Pickering Memorial International

England Athletics are pleased to announce the England team who will compete at the Pickering Memorial Throws International at Loughborough on 1 June. The team will be up against teams from Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Loughborough with some big stars from overseas too. The event is organised in conjunction with our charity partners Personal Best Foundation and the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund - and money from spectator tickets and raffle tickets will go 50/50 to those charities. Tickets are on sale through Eventbrite or at the gate. and the action kicks off at 9.30am.
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Kickstarting the season at Loughborough International

The Loughborough International marked the first outdoor competition for many athletes - the cobwebs have well and truly been blown away as England retained their title as champions.
Bianca Williams pipping Joy Eze at Manchester International

Manchester International is BACK for 2025!

The Manchester International is back in 2025 with a new, improved format. Once again this event will be held at the World Athletics certified Track, the Manchester Regional Arena on the 30 August 2025.   The Manchester International will no longer be a Team event, in 2025 this event will be an individual event and has a European Athletics Challenger permit, meaning prize money!   Events within this programme have been determined based on competitive opportunities for these event groups to obtain qualification standards for the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Freya Jones at England Championships

An exciting summer of sport to come - 2025 outdoor championships information

England Athletics is excited to be back at Alexander Stadium this summer for the England Athletics Championships. Birmingham will play host to the U20/Senior and Para Championships and the Age Group Championships this summer, as well as partnering with local club, Birchfield Harriers, for the Relay Championships in August.
Chris Jones at County Championship

County Championships: A celebration of athletics across the country

Last weekend, the Club Support Team and other members of England Athletics staff were delighted to visit a range of championships spanning the country.