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Jess Arnison and Mike Martin with Dane Miller at European Discus Conference

Youth Talent Pathway coaches representing at the European Discus Conference

Last week we were delighted to have two Youth Talent Programme coaches attend and represent England Athletics at the European Discus Conference in Tallinn. Jess Arnison from Leigh Harriers and Mike Martin from Trafford AC were amongst 99 coaches from 29 European countries who came together in Estonia for three days of insightful theoretical and practical sessions led by the very best coaches and deliverers in the field. These included world silver medallist Kristjan Ceh, coach Gerd Kanter, and Olympic Champion Daniel Stahl’s current coach, Staffan Jönnson!
Hannah Cockroft and Katarina Johnson-Thompson at 2022 Commonwealth Games

Hannah Cockroft wins Disability Sportswoman of the Year

Hannah Cockroft and Katarina Johnson-Thompson have followed in the footsteps of previous Sportswoman of the Year award winners such as Dame Kelly Holmes, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Dame Denise Lewis, Eilish McColgan, Christine Ohuruogu MBE and Paula Radcliffe MBE. The 2023 Sportswomen of the Year Awards took place on 2 November
Commonwealth Youth Games athletes

Podcast #55: Commonwealth Youth Games offers glimpse of next generation

In the latest England Athletics podcast, Commonwealth Youth Games gold medallists Maddie Down and Phoebe Gill join Team Leader Scott Grace and podcast host Alex Seftel to reflect on their experience in Trinidad and Tobago.
Javelin training at Talent Day in Loughborough

Junior Talent Pathway, Senior Pathway and Para Academy Cohort announcement

England Athletics is delighted to announce the athletes who have been selected for the Junior Talent Pathway, Senior Pathway and Para Academy for the coming year.
Athletes competing at the U23 and U20 Championships in Bedford

The 2024 fixtures calendar

We are delighted to announce that the 2024 fixtures calendar has now been published following a consultation on 16 September. 
Hayley Hemmings and Matt Kendrick

Introducing new National Talent Managers, Hayley Hemmings and Matt Kendrick

Ahead of the winter months and welcoming the new cohort of talent pathway athletes, we caught up with two new members of the England Athletics talent team: Hayley Hemmings, (National Endurance Manager) and Matt Kendrick (Para Athletics Manager). The pair told us about their journey into the sport and what they are looking forward to in the next 12 months.
Hans Nmaju in U15 hurdles

Sprint Hurdles Technical Camps: Winter 2023

The Bruce Longden Coaching Foundation (BLCF) is once again joining forces with England Athletics to continue the successful sprint hurdles technical camp sessions.  These 2-hour camps are mainly targeted at U15 and U17 sprint hurdlers and will cover a variety of important aspects of hurdles technique to help athletes become faster and more efficient hurdlers.
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

Age Group Consultation process

As part of a UK-wide consultation with the sport on the proposed introduction of new age groups from April 2024, we held a number of webinars. Following on from this we have created a survey to record the views of both individuals and Clubs / Member Organisations.
Ribbon cutting at Scarborough track opening

1500m legend Steve Cram opens new track facility in Scarborough

September saw the opening of the brand-new athletics facility in Scarborough. The residents of this Yorkshire coastal town were previously needing to travel over one hour to the closest tracks in Middlesbrough or York, making this development crucial to the local community. Supported by Scarborough College and Broadband Properties, the Bramcote Athletics Track was officially opened by none other than athletics legend, Steve Cram.
Equipment for setting up pole vault

A Day in the Life of: Clerk of the Course

We asked the Clerk of the Course at the England Athletics Age Group Combined Events championship weekend to document their day! Who is the Clerk of the Course? Part of the Technical Team of officials at a competition, the Clerk of the Course helps to ensure that each event site is ready for the athletes and officials at the right time.