Senior Programme
Aiming to support athletes representing England at Senior International Level
The England Senior Programme aims to support senior English athletes/para athletes who have the realistic potential to progress to compete at future Olympic or Paralympic Games and World Championships and the potential to win medals at future Commonwealth Games.
England Athletics Senior Programme 2023 to 2024
The Senior Programme aims to assist in the support and develop Senior England International athletes and coaches, to help prepare athletes for international competition, and to share knowledge and best practice. Delivery will be through a programme that will involve:
- Athlete and coach training camps in England
- Invitation to overseas training camps
- Coach webinars, masterclasses, and conferences
- Small team international opportunities
- Dedicated Point of Contact (POC) for the programme
- Mentor support via Talent Event Leads (where appropriate)
Support
There are two levels of support on the England Senior Programme:
- Senior Development Programme
- Senior Performance Programme
- Download the Senior Programme Selection Policy (PDF 140kB)
- Download the 2023-2024 Talent Pathway Consideration Standards (PDF 120kB)
| Programme name | Age Group | Programme size | Programme duration | Delivery Model |
| Senior Development Programme | U23 and Senior | 40 (30-35 T&F + 5-10 marathon) | 2(min)-4(max) years. Annual selection | Camp based Talent Hub environment Service support |
| Senior Performance Programme | U23 and Senior | 30 (24 T&F + 6 marathon) | 2(min)-4(max) years. Annual selection | Service support Talent Hub environment |
Overview of programme benefits
| Senior Development Programme | Senior Performance Programme | |
| Programme Contact | Individual athlete planning (IAP) with personal coach throughout the year Regular communication with Event specific Point of Contact (POC) Point of contact at England Athletics Talent Event Lead or Talent Hub Staff | Individual athlete planning (IAP) with personal coach throughout the year Regular communication with Event specific Point of Contact (POC) Point of contact is England Athletics Event Group Lead |
| UK Camps | Invitation for athlete / para athlete and coach to domestic camps as appropriate including Senior programme induction. | Invitation for athlete / para athlete and coach to domestic camps as appropriate including Senior programme induction. |
| Overseas Camps | Overseas training camp with contribution towards costs – No contributions towards non England Athletics Camps | Overseas training camp with contribution towards costs – No contributions towards non England Athletics Camps |
| International Teams | Small International England representation opportunities | Small International England representation opportunities |
| Support Services | Support service agreement through England Talent Hub network | Support service agreement through England Talent Hub network Priority access to support services |
| Medical Insurance | Medical Insurance Scheme covered | Medical Insurance Scheme covered |
| Athlete Education | Access to England Athletics education curriculum Invitation to athlete workshops | Access to England Athletics education curriculum Invitation to athlete workshops |
| Coach Education | Access to England Athletics Coach Development workshops | Access to England Athletics Coach Development workshops |
Get in touch
To find out more about the Senior Programme, please contact your Event Group Lead:
- Speed: Shani Palmer – spalmer@englandathletics.org
- Endurance (on Track): Hayley Hemmings – hhemmings@englandathletics.org
- Endurance (off track): Tom Craggs – tcraggs@englandathletics.org
- Jumps and Combined Events: Darren Ritchie – dritchie@englandathletics.org
- Throws: Nick Ridgeon – nridgeon@englandathletics.org