The summer season has well and truly started as all eyes have been on the Para Worlds in Kobe and the European Championships in Rome. The British contingent have made some very impressive statements at this early point in the season, with much more excitement still to come over the summer as they battle for spots on the Olympic and Paralympic squads. Making the world stage is without doubt an incredible achievement, and we love to support the English athletes as they run, jump, throw and push against the very best in their field. However, we are also passionate about celebrating those behind the scenes; the clubs, personal coaches, support teams, and ourselves as the membership and development body who have all contributed to their journey to success.

The fundamental movement skills of run, jump, and throw are present in most sports, and whichever path a child chooses to take in life will have been positively benefitted by giving funetics a go!

As part of our commitment to continuing to grow our sport, England Athletics is exploring the possibility of adding to the current membership offer, to ensure that we are appealing to everyone with an interest in running and athletics. A proposed addition to this offering is a membership package designed for those who are not currently part of a running club.

Let’s come together to celebrate National School Sports Week this week! It’s important for children to engage in 60 minutes a day of PE, sport and play to set them up for a happy and healthy future. Together we can make this happen, read how you can make a difference.

Nominations are invited for Vice President from affiliated clubs, senior coaches and senior officials, with a closing date of 16 August 2024 at 5pm. A notice of the vacancy will also be sent via email to those eligible to nominate. 

The European Championships in Rome acted as the perfect opportunity for athletes to put their winter training to the test. It was certainly a championships to remember with some staggering performances and 13 medals across the board.

Our purpose at England Athletics is to inspire more athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to fulfil their potential and to have a lifelong love for the sport. We know that clubs face many financial barriers, so providing funding opportunities is an integral part of the support we offer to member clubs.

This week our very first England representative para athletics team travelled to Switzerland for the Nottwil Grand Prix including the Daniela Jutzeler Memorial. Taking place over four days, the small team of five athletes had a fantastic competition including new personal bests and seasons bests!