Virtual announcer workshop
We have an exciting training opportunity to become an athletics announcer! As we see the return of athletics and running competition in 2021, we have a 90-minute virtual announcer training workshop de...
Rule relaxation recap – where are we with a Return to Athletics in Wales?
Rule relaxation recap – where are we with a Return to Athletics in Wales? Over the past month the combination of falling transmission rates and increasing numbers of fully vaccinated people have me...
WSAA Executive Bulletin – May 2021
Please be aware of the following items which were AGREED at the Executive Meeting held on Saturday, April 17th. and the SIAB Meeting held on Saturday, April 24th. Following these, extensive consultati...
Prestatyn Juniors enjoying being back
As clubs across Wales continue their return to training, our North Wales Club Development Manager, Eva Brewer, reflects on coaching at her own club - Prestatyn Juniors: 'Prestatyn Juniors were th...
Feature Friday - Bridgend Juniors buzzing to be back
We sent our new roving reporter, Sports Broadcast Masters student & Commonwealth Athlete, Jenny Nesbitt, to find out how young athletes felt about being able to get back training and ENGAGE with their...
Big discount available to Clubs on Joma kit bundles
As part of our ongoing partnership with Joma Teamwear, we are offering all affiliated clubs a 35% discount* (on RRP) on kit bundle packages. Kit bundles include a Quarter Zip, a T Shirt and a Vest and...
Junior Club Activity to restart
The Welsh Government have today confirmed that there is 'headroom' to continue with the relaxing of some COVID-19 restrictions from tomorrow, Saturday 27th March, including the following: Org...
Welcome boost for the sport - time to get ready!
Welsh Athletics sees the latest Welsh Government announcement very much as a positive step forward for the sport. The news will see that athletics and running activities (including club activities and...
Its not ok for anyone to fear exercising on the streets
In 2015, we launched the Run Wales Social Running Programme – one of the main objectives was to support growth in female running across Wales. Since this time, we have seen a huge growth in the numb...
Athletics tracks allowed to start re-opening
First steps back to the track Following today’s much anticipated Welsh Government announcement, there are a number of significant changes to the restrictions for the sport in Wales; From tomorrow, S...
Consultation on the membership of UK Athletics
Welsh Athletics will join the other Home Countries in consulting its clubs on the future membership of UK Athletics. Each club will be asked to complete a survey outlining its views on the future memb...
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 prohibits t...
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 outside their ...
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 motivated...
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'...