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Welsh Category to be introduced into the BMAF Virtual 5K Relays
BMAF Virtual 5K Relays During this period, the growth of the virtual racing initiative has been tremendous. Welsh Athletics are encouraging as many of our members as possible to take part in virtual...
#Supportyourclub Series
After another weekend of amazing weather here in Wales, the #SupportYourClub series continues to highlight the amazing things happening across the sport and also a call to action with things that you ...
HISTORY OF ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS NEWPORT MARATHON
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 Athletics can be explor...
Lifting Athletics out of Lockdown - our roadmap
We have today published version one of our roadmap for Lifting Athletics out of Lockdown mapped against the 4 phases of the Welsh Government's unlocking Our Society and Economy plan - Black, Red...
It's OK to be struggling - Self-Care support available
It is understandable that during these unprecedented times we may be experiencing various feelings and emotions, such as anxiety, uncertainty, lack of motivation or generally feeling a bit flat. It is...
Bank Holiday Weekend Round-up
Bank Holiday Success - Virtual 1 Mile The second May Bank Holiday weekend brought about another successful Welsh Athletics Virtual Challenge – this time 300 runners of all ages entered a virtual mil...
Cybi Striders Virtual Relay
On Saturday 23rd May, Cybi Striders hosted a virtual Relay, with 56 runners split into teams of 4 with each team consisting of our fastest runners to C25K graduates to make it fair. Cybi Striders la...
Do These 3 Things to #SupportYourClub
‘These 3 things’… Over recent weeks through the #SupportYourClub programme we have featured a range of activities that clubs have been doing to engage with their members, raise money for chari...
SHOWCASE: Volunteers Week 2020 – Nominate Now!
We know that the sport of athletics is full of amazing volunteers. With 'Volunteers Week' fast approaching (1st June - 7th June) we would love to showcase as many people as possible from, club...
ASK US series - open Q&A with Senior Management Team
At Welsh Athletics we have been working hard with Sport Wales, British Athletics, the other home country athletics federations and other partners to plan and try to keep the sport as active as possibl...
Board seeking permanent appointment to Chief Executive Officer role
Back in January of this year, long-time Chief Exec, Matt Newman, stood down and the organisation has since been led by Interim CEO, James Williams. As planned the Board of Welsh Athletics is now loo...
FREE UK Coaching course - Mental Health Awareness
Everyone's mental health is being challenged during this difficult time. With it being Mental Health Awareness Week, we know how important it is to prioritise yours and others’ well-being, and w...
Governance vacancies open for application
Welsh Athletics Governance Sub-group Vacancies We are looking for committed, passionate volunteers from within our athletics community in Wales to join our Governance sub-group. We are particularly in...
On this day in 1980 - World Athletics History at Cwmbran
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 Athletics can be explor...
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...