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Welsh Athletics has today taken the decision to access the Government Job retention scheme and to furlough a number of staffing roles for an initial period of 1 month. In light of the unprecedented ch...

The Welsh Athletics #SupportYourClub campaign has certainly gained momentum and it has been amazing to see what clubs across Wales have been doing during these times of isolation and social distancing...

Welsh Athletics is aware of concerns regarding how it has supported athletes who have previously been coached by Phil Banning. To reiterate our comment on the 12th of August 2019, we encourage any ath...

Welsh Athletics is delighted to announce the launch of the brand new online Coaching Resource Library available through the Athletics Hub platform. The Coaching Resource Library forms a key part of We...

"Starting Blocs is a fun, exciting program to introduce children to the sport of athletics.” What is Starting Blocs?   Children will learn the key movement skills needed for a life in sport, in a s...

How do you coach an athlete when you can't meet up with them? US-based Tony Houchin has been taking on this challenge successfully for years now. We spoke to him online from his home in Texas, to ...

We know that these are worrying times for clubs, members and individuals across Wales and the impact that Coronavirus is having on our day to day lives is clearly significant. We are also acutely awar...

Welsh Schools have been in extensive discussions with colleagues at the other Home Countries Schools Associations following the cancellation of last months’ SIAB Cross Country. It is our sad duty to...

For the new 2020-21 membership year, we've have moved away from hard copy membership packs & cards to reduce our environmental impact and provide a quicker, digital service. Emails will be sent ou...

Latest statement from British Athletics Competition Strategy Group We are aware that there is a need for local competition especially for younger athletes, but also for Seniors and Masters; and will a...

Club affiliation for 2020-21 is now open - clubs should all aim to affiliate by 30th April.  Given the Corona Virus situation Should the club still affiliate to Welsh Athletics on 1st April? Yes, It ...

How do I keep coaching virtually and safely?  Treat coaching a group online as you would a physical group. Set up a closed group for you and your young athletes which includes their parents, and co...

Whilst Coach Education courses are sadly on pause, we are working with our partners to ensure our valued coaching community can still access new content to continue their development, so we're pl...

Last week the athletics community in Wales was left devastated with the news of the passing of athletics stalwart Linda Cushing. Lyn was a formidable force across so many aspects of the sport, her los...

The following Welsh Representative fixtures are either cancelled or postponed for 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis: Track & Field Loughborough International - postponed; new date TBC Belfast In...

Now we're all in Lockdown mode, that chance to be competitive, whether against the clock or other athletes, is missing. We're going to start collating here all the online opportunities we can ...

The Board of Welsh Athletics met yesterday, 23rd March, to discuss the Corona Virus situation in relation to athletics in Wales. Following the further restrictions on movement put in place by the UK G...

Our friends at Runderwear™  are launching their 60 Day Challenge today! Runderwear’s owners Richard and Jamie have put together a 60 day training programme for their team and thought the We...

Due to outbreak of the Corona Virus (Covid-19) the Anglo Celtic Plate 100K Home International Team Race which incorporates the British 100K Championship on Saturday 16th May 2020 as been postponed We ...

Following the announcement that all schools and colleges in Wales will be closed from tomorrow, Friday 20th March, all Welsh Athletics staff will now be working from home and both of our offices at Ca...