England Athletics (EA) Part of UK Athletics
England Athletics is the National Governing Body working hard to develop and promote Athletics across the whole of the country. England Athletics delivers services, support and funding within the sport. Their role includes working with affiliated clubs, officials, schools, and coaches. They also provide national level competition and work on athlete development beneath world class performance level. Our role is directly related to the work of the many volunteers whose efforts are fundamental to the success of athletics in England.
Benefits for the Club
- Funding programmes to benefit affiliated clubs
- Dedicated support for clubs from each of nine regional offices
- Insurance for affiliated clubs and their members
- Subsidised training events for club members
- Visits to clubs from expert coaches to support athlete development
- Funding community athletic coach positions boost local opportunities
- Club member welfare and CRB record checking
- Resources and training programmes to support club development
- National Championships across a wide range of event groups
- Major national and regional award programme to recognise the efforts of the volunteer
- Specialist national and regional events, seminars and conferences to support coaches, officials, athletes and volunteer
- Benefits and support for competition organisers
- Delivery of licensed coach, teacher and officials education programmes
- Development of up-to-date resources for coaches, teachers and officials
- Specialist conferences and technical workshops for coaches, teachers and officials
- Introducing athletics to young people through the club–school links project
- Working with established bodies to secure more investment for talent development