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Top tips for clubs to prepare for the upcoming age group changes

From 1 April 2026, the age groups in which young athletes compete will change from U13, U15, U17 and U20, as is currently the case, to U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20. These changes are grounded in a desire to support athletes with their progression through the sport.
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Two new age group drop-in sessions added

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect next April, England Athletics is hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months.
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Wigan Harriers - helping enhance lives in their local area

Wigan Harriers are a shining example of a club making a real difference in their local area, with members telling us how much the volunteers involved in running the club have helped change their lives.
Keri Lees and father, Graham

Masters athletics - inspiring generations to get into our sport

We recently caught up with former international athlete, Keri, and her dad Graham, to learn about how athletics has been a big shared passion for them throughout their life, and how they have rekindled their enjoyment later in life.
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September 2025: Performance round up

Following the busy summer of competition, September has been a quieter month with just two England teams competing. Although small in number, these teams have had big success competing against the other Home Nations.
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Sprints and sprint hurdles technical camps this winter

England Athletics has teamed up with the Bruce Longden Coaching Foundation to organise 13 sprint hurdles technical camps, 3 of which will also incorporate sprint-specific development training. These two hour camps are mainly targeted at U15 and U17 sprint hurdlers and will cover a variety of important hurdling aspects to help the athletes become faster and more effective hurdlers.
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Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

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.
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Podcast #78: World Championships, World Paras and European Masters preview

In the latest England Athletics Podcast, heptathlete Jade O'Dowda and hammer thrower Jake Norris speak at the Manchester International, previewing the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo this month. Hannah Cockroft and Bebe Jackson also join to look forward to the World Para Athletics Championships, which are taking place in New Delhi from 27 September to 5 October. Finally, Rebecca Perry tells us about her bid to take on the heptathlon at next month's European Masters Athletics Championships in Madeira. Perry, who is also a lawyer and mother to twins, was originally known as a sprinter, before taking an extended break from the sport seven years ago.
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Update on ESAA decision around Age Groups

England Athletics can share the following update regarding the English Schools’ Athletics Association’s (ESAA) current position of deciding against the implementation of the new age groups in its competitions effective from 1 April 2026.
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Impressive performances from England Combined Eventers

Over the weekend, ten talented athletes had the honour of representing England at the Mary Peters Athletics Track in Belfast. Renowned for its heritage and world-class facilities, the venue provided an ideal backdrop for a series of impressive performances across decathlon and heptathlon against the other Home Nations.