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England Athletics Age Group Combined Events and Para Championships 2026: Signing off in style

Day two picked up where day one had left off with plenty of drama, excitement and unpredictability to keep everybody on their toes. Overnight leaders were put under pressure, recovery programmes were put to the test and as everybody discovered on Saturday, Sunday produced yet another series of surprising results that confirmed 2026 has been a fabulous season but 2027 promises so much more.

England Athletics Age Group Combined Events and Para Championships 2026: Looking to the future

World class performances in the combined events and Para Championships made for an exciting first day of action in Bedford. With places already available for next year’s World Paras in Uzbekistan, it was no surprise to see quality of athlete this event attracted.
Laviai Nielsen wins her heat in the 400m on day two of the athletics

Commonwealth Games 2026, Morning Session, Tuesday July 28: Taking care of business

Heats can always be tense affairs with everything to lose but Team England’s athletes navigated that hurdle without any issues. Equally, the opening few events in the heptathlon can also provide plenty of unwanted drama, but again Team England’s top trio comfortably moved onto this evening’s session well positioned.

Norfolk County Championships: competition opportunities for all new age groups

Athletics Norfolk recently held their County Championships, incorporating a funetics Multi-Challenge event for U10 athletes and traditional events for U12 athletes, worked into their licensed event for older age group and senior competitors.
Coach with young athletes

Competition opportunities for U10s and U12s

With the new age groups now in effect, there are even more competition opportunities available to young athletes, now in the U10 and U12 age groups.
Whole stadium image at English Schools 2024. Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

England Athletics to host webinar supporting safe and effective school competition delivery

England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers on Wednesday 29 April, providing essential guidance on delivering age‑appropriate, safe and well‑structured events within the new national framework.
call room official with clipboard

Top tips for competition providers to prepare for age group changes

From 1 April 2026, the age groups in which young athletes compete will change from U13, U15, U17 and U20, as is currently the case, to U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20. These changes are grounded in a desire to support athletes with their progression through the sport.

Media accreditation applications open for 2026 championships

Are you a photographer, videographer or freelance creative looking to attend our England Athletics championships? Whether you are working on behalf of a company or yourself, you will need to apply for our tiered media accreditation.
Young athletes taking part in Sportshall

England Athletics renew strategic partnership with Sportshall

England Athletics is pleased to announce the renewal of our long-standing strategic partnership with Sportshall Athletics.
Officials in a briefing meeting

Celebrating the officials supporting our outdoor championships

As we look forward to an exciting summer of outdoor championships in 2025, we wanted to share our gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated officials who will be instrumental in making these events a success. We are delighted to share the list of officials who will be helping our athletes at our upcoming outdoor season.