Travelling to train is not permitted
Welsh Athletics has been made aware that a number of athletes and coaches have been travelling to train at a facility in RCT. The Welsh Assembly Government have issued clear guidance that prohibi...
Annual Membership Survey now LIVE
A year like no other 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging years in living memory, how did we do? Our annual membership survey is now open and we would love to hear your views on how ...
Launch Day - #FromMyDoor
Surge in lockdown running inspires new campaign Run Wales sees 18% of adult population running during lockdown During the 2020 lockdown over 350,000 people in Wales* (18%) stepped ou...
Congratulations to our 2020 Welsh Athletics Award winners
A Big Congratulation to all of our award winners for 2020 - in what has been a challenging and frustrating year, they've stayed positive and kept the sport going for their community. National Awar...
Latest Coronavirus update - Alert Level 4
Following the most recent announcement regarding restrictions in Wales, we have reviewed the implications for Athletics in Wales. Please look at the Welsh Government Coronavirus Control plan document&...
Virtual Road Relays - Get Competitive
At a time when events are not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, Welsh Athletics are running a free-to-enter virtual road relay competition to give runners and clubs from across Wales the...
Running In The Dark Safety Tips
As winter draws near, we at Welsh Athletics thought we'd give you 10 TOP TIPS to stay racw whilst running in the dark! 1 - Avoid loud music Listening to music is a great way to stay m...
Outcomes of successful Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics took place on Saturday 24th October online for the first time. The new format proved popular with over 50 people attending, and the absence of needing to ...
Firebreak Lockdown - Implications for Athletics in Wales
From 6pm today, Friday 23rd October, Wales enters a national 17-day 'Firebreak Lockdown'. The restrictions in place mean that for this short period, our sport returns to the 'Lockdown'...
Updated Clubs & Facility guidance - increase in numbers of users
Following recent changes to guidance we have updated the Return to Providing Facility Use and the Return to Club Activity have been revised and amended (now on Version 5; 07/10/20). The most significa...
Annual General Meeting reminder
24th October 2020, 11am The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics will take place online only this year due to the COVD-19 restrictions that are in place. You can attend the meeting by regist...
WSAA Bulletin
WSAA Bulletin – October 1st 2020. – UPDATE Welsh Schools have been in extensive discussions with friends at the other Home Countries Schools Associations as well as colleagues at Welsh Ath...
#SupportYourClub: Inspiring Activities in Lockdown and FAQ’s
In what has been a turbulent year to date, for some areas, local lockdown has thrown up a number of challenges. Not to be deterred, once again athletics clubs and running groups across Wales have foun...
UK Coaching Week 2020
UK Coaching Week 2020 will take place from the 14-20 September. The awareness campaign – which empowers athletes, coaches and the public to celebrate great coaching – will centre on the ne...
#SupportYourClub
Over recent days we have seen more clubs and groups returning to activity and training which has been a boost to the sport. In addition, there have been more virtual activities and challenges taking p...
Feature Fridays - Maldwyn Harriers AC
2020 has been a busy and challenging year for Maldwyn Harriers so far! As facilities and group training started to shut down in March, so our coaches sprung into action. Contingencies and activities w...
NOMINATE NOW
Is there a coach or official that has positively impacted your athletics career? Who has influenced you and encouraged you to achieve? Who has supported you / your club over the years? Who could...
Caerphilly Local Lockdown
The introduction of local lockdown restrictions to Caerphilly County Borough [‘the borough’] by the Welsh Government, means the following comes into effect from 18:00 on Tuesday ...
#FeatureFriday with Menai Track & Field
We have been reporting on some of the great work that has been carried out by clubs across Wales throughout the pandemic and one club that is certainly not holding back is Menai Track & Field. Fro...
Online Level 1 Starter/Starter Assistant & Online Level 1 Race Walking Official course
Online Level 1 Starter/Starter Assistant (WASA20.1) Successful completion of the Level 1 Award for Starter/Starter Assistant Judge will enable individuals to work with other qualified officials ...