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27/10/2026 00:00, I Mewn Blog /

The 2026 Welsh Athletics Annual General Meeting took place on Saturday, with a number of key appointments being confirmed on the day.

The meeting was the last as Chair for Steve Perks, who stood down at the end of his term – he started the meeting and introduced new Chair Nigel Walker to lead his first AGM.

It was a similar situation for outgoing President Graham Finlayson, who stepped down at the end of his term to be replaced by Athletics stalwart Bernie Jones, who commented to the membership how proud he was to become the President of Welsh Athletics. Bernie will be supported in the role by Joyce Tomala, who was appointed Vice President, replacing Ian Griffiths who stood down at the end of his term.

Welsh Athletics are delighted to welcome both Bernie and Joyce into their respective roles, both bring a huge amount of experience across all levels of the sport and will work to support the governance and staffing teams during their terms of office.

The meeting saw approval of the Annual Accounts and Audit report, plus confirmation that athlete and club membership fees will be held for the coming year.

At the meeting, it was also confirmed that the following service Awards had been agreed by the Awards and Heritage Panel;

Life Membership of Welsh Athletics

• Dic Evans
• John Griffiths
• Brian Fox

Award of Honour

• Islwyn Rees
• Darryn McAtee 

Meritorious Award

• Ann Lewis
• Sharon Wyn Owen
• David Gough
• Jane Batten
• Tony Morris
• Jane Hosgood                             

Further information, including the draft minutes will be posted on the 2026 AGM page - 2026 AGM .