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County Champs

Grant funding opportunity for county schools competition organisers

We are delighted to offer a new funding opportunity for county schools competition organisers to support the development of regional competitions for young athletes.
Winter long throws javelin

Winter long throws predict spectacular summer

Day 2 of the Winter Long Throws Championships saw many PBs bested and a number of new Championship Best Performances created. It was a great quality competition experience for our younger throwers to stand them in good stead for the future. In addition to the competition, three Q&A sessions were held for the athletes and their coaches and parents - with legends of hammer, discus and javelin,
Winter long throws medallists - men's javelin

Winter Long Throws Championships help athletes progress and prepare

Saturday saw a great start to the Winter Long Throws championships, where Loughborough University welcomed top Senior and Under 20 throwers to make their mark, aim for medals, qualification standards for the European Throws Cup, European Championships and Commonwealth Games as well as improve their rankings and see how well their winter training has helped them progress and prepare for a busy upcoming summer season.
Jake Norris at Manchester International

Athletes return to Loughborough for the National Winter Long Throws

This weekend Loughborough University will once again play host to the England and UKA National Winter Long Throws Championships.
Regional Throws Training Days

Success at Regional Throws Training Days

Delivered by elite-level coaches, our regional throws training days have now concluded for 2025/2026 and have been a great success!
The Athlete Panel

Athlete Panel seeking new members for 2026 and beyond

England Athletics is recruiting four new members to join the Athlete Panel.
Corby AC young athletes with Sportshall equipment

Why clubs should register U10 and U12 athletes

As we look ahead to the new affiliation year in April, there are even more benefits to affiliating with us this year. Here’s why you should register your U10 and U12  athletes with us.
Indoor throws team in Växjö

Quality performances at Swedish indoor throws event

The Växjö International took place on Saturday 7 February, and with Swedish outdoor temperatures in the negatives and light snowfall, the athletes were unaffected as they competed in the world-class Tipshallen. A key observation was the athletes' impressive ability to adapt to the unique indoor throwing conditions.
Tara Simpson-Sullivan hammer throw

Inaugural regional winter throws sets the standard

The inaugural North and Midlands Winter Long Throws Championships saw PBs, National Standards and a Commonwealth Games qualification mark set Over 90 athletes (including five para-athletes) entered this pilot competition with only six not competing, despite the threat of poor weather. There is clearly an appetite for an event at this level at this time of year.
Pole Vaulter blurry

Update on ESAA decision around age groups

England Athletics can provide the following update with regards to the English Schools Athletics Association’s (ESAA’s) position on the implementation of the upcoming age group changes on 1 April 2026, and how this position affects the award of a competition grant.