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Alicia Barrett competing in the 2018 Commonwealth Youth Games

Unsung heroes: the pivotal role parents play in sports

Parents and carers play a pivotal role in encouraging and supporting their children’s participation in competitive sport. For anyone who participated in athletics as a youngster, they’ll know only too well that mums and dads are the unsung heroes of their child’s success. From early alarm calls and driving countless motorway miles to fulfilling the roles of financier, coach, and counsellor, parents as volunteers and inspirational role models keep the sport alive. We caught up with three parents of talented young athletes to find out a little more.
Andrew Grenfell coaching young athletes at Rossendale Harriers

Andrew Grenfell – giving back to the sport

Andrew Grenfell only recently turned to coaching at his local club, Rossendale Harriers, but he, and his coaching partner Jon Cleaver, have already made a big impact. It is great to see the huge and positive impact that Andrew has had on the sport in his new volunteering role. We caught up with him to find out more.

The 2023 Club Improvement Fund is now open for applications

We are pleased to announce our Club Improvement Fund is returning for 2023 and is now open for applications from member clubs.
Amelie Lane mountain running medallist

Double team bronze for England juniors at International Under 18 Mountain Running Cup

The MaXi-Race in Annecy provided the perfect backdrop for England’s young mountain runners to experience an elite international event and take on the world.  A first step for some in the world of international racing and the next step for others as they continue their development into world class junior athletes.
Participants of Loughborough Pathway International

Loughborough Pathway International 2023

The inaugural Loughborough Pathway International saw England’s 20-strong team of young throwers give an exciting glimpse of what is clearly going to be a bright future for the sport.
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Statement on our U20 & U23 Championships (17-18 June)
Sammy Ball

Ball rolls to a record performance

A British record and world lead of 7870pts by Sammy Ball (Michael Dyer, Reading) provided the highlight on what was a fascinating second day at the England Athletics Open Senior and U20 Combined Event Championships.
U20 Heptathlon Hurdles

Scorching start to season

Everybody benefitted from the superb conditions in Manchester on Day One of the England Athletics Open Senior and U20 Combined Event Championships.
Night of 10000m PBs pacer

Night of the 10,000m PBs: A pacer’s insight on this legendary event
Sean Pickering at 2022 Hall of Fame

Shaun Pickering: 1961-2023

England Athletics were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Shaun, who cared passionately for our sport and was an inspiration to so many. Funeral details are published.