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UKA Free Module Offer
As we are currently unable to deliver our face to face coach learning programmes, to support the development of all our licensed leaders and coaches by offering UKA are offering FREE access to a cou...
Extension to the suspension of athletics activity in Wales
As mentioned in our statement of 28th April, we have been reviewing the situation regarding other athletics activity, and in light of the announcement made by the Welsh Government on 8th May, the boar...
Invitation to a introduction to a introduction to Glide shot put and specific drills - Ryan Spencer Jones
Morning and hope you are well and staying safe. We hope that you and your family are well during these uncertain times. We at Welsh Athletics would like to thank you for all your hard work and contrib...
The latest Officials to upgrade
Welsh Athletics would like to congratulate the following on passing your respective levels in February, March and April 2020: February: Jo Wood Level 1 Tr...
On This Day in 1980 - another Marathon Tale
MILTON KEYNES 1980 - ANOTHER MARATHON TALE In the absence of new results and competitions to bring you each Monday, we're replacing our Weekend Round-Ups with some stories from the archives. A ful...
#SupportYourClub
#SupportYourClub This week, the #SupportYourClub features some clubs that have been innovating and engaging with their members; using technology and the power of the sport to spread some positivity du...
Virtual success - 5k Challenge proves popular
This weekend saw the first of a series of online challenges using the virtual racing platform developed with our partners Opentrack. Over 350 people of all ages and abilities took part from across Wal...
On This Day in 1969
On This Day in 1969 In the absence of new results and competitions to bring you each Monday, we're replacing our Weekend Round-Ups with some stories from the archives. A full history of Welsh Athl...
Home Countries Athletics Federations & UKA commit to closer working
UK ATHLETICS AND HOME COUNTRIES COMMIT TO UK SPORT REVIEW RECOMMENDED CHANGE PLAN Welsh Athletics, alongside UK Athletics and the other Home Country Athletics Federations; Athletics Northern Ireland, ...
Officials Reward Scheme Launch
Officials Reward Scheme Launch As part of our commitment to recruit and support officials, we are delighted to launch the Welsh Athletics Officials Reward Scheme. This has been developed in order to...
The latest #SupportYourClub stories
We have already featured a range of clubs from across Wales throughout this campaign this week we are looking at a couple what clubs have been doing to keep their members engaged and also do some grea...
Webinar Series for clubs: Helping you to deal with the impact of the Corona Virus pandemic
Helping you to deal with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic Welsh Athletics are pleased to announce a series of three online training sessions (webinars) to help our clubs and groups deal with the...
On this day in 1959
In the absence of new results and competitions to bring you each Monday, we're replacing our Weekend Round-Ups with some stories from the archives. As this weekend would have been the London Marat...
SUSPENSION OF ATHLETICS COMPETITION EXTENDED TO 30 JUNE 2020
Following previous statements, Welsh Athletics, in collaboration with the other Home Country Athletics Federations and UKA, can confirm that the suspension period relating specifically to athletics co...
What's coming up for Coaches?
Over the coming weeks, we will be supporting the community to “Stay Involved” by creating opportunities to engage with other coaches, practitioners, and useful information around coaching process ...
Weekend Round Up - Fowles on Fire, 1984
In the absence of new results and competitions to bring you each Monday, we're replacing our Weekend Round-Ups with some stories from the archives. As this weekend would have been the London Marat...
Support the 2.6 Challenge
Charities facing an estimated £4 billion shortfall due to Covid-19 pandemic The 2.6 Challenge begins on Sunday 26 April Thousands of fundraising events across the UK have been cancelled due to Covid-...
New virtual racing platform launched in partnership with OpenTrack
We're working to make sure Clubs have the support and tools they need to keep engaging their members so along with the Home Countries, we are very pleased to announce a new virtual racing partners...
A gift to our membership from DW FF
Thank you to the 1000s of you who are supporting your clubs by renewing or becoming members - Over 75% of our 110 clubs have already affiliated for 2020 and they are doing an amazing range of innovat...
Corona Virus impact - Update & Event Postponements
Frequently Asked Questions Our athletics world has changed dramatically in the last month, and we appreciate that these can be confusing and difficult times with lots of uncertainty and unanswered que...