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Redway Runners and Fitmums and Friends

Double King's Award recognition for Fitmums and Friends and Redway Runners

We are delighted to share that two England Athletics affiliated clubs, Fitmums and Friends and Redway Runners have been granted the prestigious King's Award for Voluntary Service!
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Latest update on the Age Group change implementation process

As part of the second phase of the age group change implementation process, England Athletics - on behalf of the Home Country Athletics Federations - recently hosted a webinar for competition providers designed to offer a further chance to ask questions, provide feedback and clarify the content of the September transition information.
Coaching Assistant course

Licensing for coaches and officials: one year on

October signified one year since the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) assumed responsibility for coach and officials licensing, and England Athletics has marked the anniversary by issuing progress reports and future plans for both areas of work. Over the past 12 months, England Athletics has worked collaboratively with the other HCAFs to ensure co-ordinated, aligned progress and a positive experience for coaches and officials.
Swindon Harriers funetics session

Swindon Harriers: the home of athletics in Swindon

Swindon Harriers Athletics club started in the early 1990s and now has over 400 members. We got the chance to talk to Steve Sparkes, the U11s team manager, about the club and the range of support and activities they offer to athletes and coaches.
Yorkshire Marathon finish

Watch your race numbers!

With the rise in popularity of road running we are seeing more sold-out races. Unfortunately, scammers are unfortunately ready to take advantage and are finding new ways to target runners eager for entry. One common scam involves fake listings for race entries on social media, where individuals claim they’ll transfer their race number for a fee. After receiving payment, they delete their profile, leaving the buyer without a race entry or a way to get their money back.
Lorna Boothe MBE at Hall of Fame with James Dasaolu

A stalwart of our sport - catching up with Lorna Boothe MBE

We caught up with brand new Hall of Fame inductee, Lorna Boothe MBE to learn more about her career in the sport.
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England Athletics sponsor award at Muslim Sports Awards 2024

We are proud to be supporting the 'Ally of the Year' award at the Muslim Sports Foundation Sports Awards 2024.
Hercules Running and Tri Club

Club Support Managers in the community

Each month, our Club Support team is out and about, visiting clubs in-person as regularly as possible. Read their October round up.
Youth Talent Programme endurance athletes

Brand new athletes taking their first steps onto the Talent Pathway

Last weekend we were delighted to welcome our brand new cohort of athletes on to the Youth Talent Programme (YTP).
Performance round-up - October collage

October 2024: Performance round-up

Welcome to our October performance round-up! This month has been all about endurance with England teams representing across both mountain running and cross country.

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