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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...
Job retention scheme to be used to protect our staff
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...
Support Your Club success stories
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...
Statement regarding support for athletes coached by Phil Banning
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...
New online Coaching Resource Library launched on Athletics Hub
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...
Meet Blocky & get your U11s Running, Jumping & Throwing
"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...
Coaching Stories - 1.Tony Houchin
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 ...