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Supporting clubs across the country into 2026 - Club Support round-up

We recently revamped our Club Support round-ups, with a new quarterly update bringing you one key Club Support story from each region. This time, we'll be updating you on how our Club Support team were out helping clubs with development matters during January to March 2026.
Shropshire Shufflers, West Midlands Club of the Year 2025

Club Standards - policy into practice

The new affiliation year began on 1 April, and we would like to thank all clubs who have reaffiliated and met our seven Club Standards - all seven Club Standards are mandatory for clubs to affiliate with England Athletics this year, and 90% of clubs are currently achieving all seven. Since February, our Club Support team have delivered a Club Standards webinar series with the aim of supporting clubs to embed each of the Standards.

Club Improvement Fund reopens for applications

The Club Improvement Fund has reopened for applications, offering vital support to clubs across the country.

Rossendale Harriers – nurturing older teenage athletes to retain talent 

Rossendale Harriers have been working hard to improve the retention of older teenage athletes in the club and help aid the transition to senior athletes. 

Supporting clubs across the country through the winter months - Club Support round-up

We're revamping our Club Support round-ups, with a new quarterly update bringing you one key Club Support story from each region. This time, we'll be updating you on how our Club Support team were helping clubs with development matters during October and December 2025.
Trainign session at Birchfield Harriers

Birchfield Harriers - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - January

As part of our new England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month features, we took a look at life at Birchfield Harriers including the history of the club and its home, the Alexander Stadium, as well as speaking to the coach who introduced Matthew Hudson-Smith to athletics.
Laptop being used on a wooden table to access a webinar

Join our Club Standards Webinar Series during February and March

As we prepare for the 2026 affiliation year from April, England Athletics are holding a Club Standards Webinar Series to help clubs understand and confidently embed the key elements of our Club Standards.

Lewes AC - inspiring young athletes with young coaches

Lewes AC have been encouraging young assistant coaches to inspire their youth, alongside their Academy programme to assist youngsters in their pathway through the sport.
Welfare Officer with children

Top tips to engage with club members this January

Coming back after the festive period, we know that it can be difficult after a break to get back into a routine, particularly when nights are dark and the weather is cold! So, we've put together some top tips for Club Welfare Officers to engage with members this month.
Club forums group discussion

Regional Welfare Officer Forums - inaugural series proves a success

England Athletics held its inaugural series of Regional Welfare Officer Forums across each region in November 2025