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 ...
#Supportyourclub
We know that these are worrying times for clubs, members and individuals across Wales and the impact that Coronavirus is having on our day to day lives is clearly significant. We are also acutely awar...
You've got mail! Look out for your Digital Membership pack
For the new 2020-21 membership year, we've have moved away from hard copy membership packs & cards to reduce our environmental impact and provide a quicker, digital service. Emails will be sen...
New Club affiliation year has started
Club affiliation for 2020-21 is now open - clubs should all aim to affiliate by 30th April. Given the Corona Virus situation Should the club still affiliate to Welsh Athletics on 1st April? Yes,...
Tribute to Athletics Stalwart Lyn Cushing
Last week the athletics community in Wales was left devastated with the news of the passing of athletics stalwart Linda Cushing. Lyn was a formidable force across so many aspects of the sport, her los...
Extended restrictions on Athletics activity
The Board of Welsh Athletics met yesterday, 23rd March, to discuss the Corona Virus situation in relation to athletics in Wales. Following the further restrictions on movement put in place by the UK G...
Club closures and training restrictions
Club Closures Following the Welsh Athletics & UKA statements on 17th March, the majority of clubs have now suspended organised training activities. Please check with your own club or running ...
UKA membership database shutdown - 20-23rd March
The UK Athletics membership database we use for all Welsh Athletics members & coaches is being updated over the weekend of 21st & 22nd March and as such will have a knock-...
After the storm - came the records! The Barry 40 mile track race.
Barry's Jenner Park once again hosted the unique Ultra event this weekend that is the Barry 40 - forty miles on a standard 400m track. This is 161 laps - which makes the lap counters' per...
Wales Leading the Way on facilities
Good quality, safe and accessible facilities are key to helping athletes, coaches and clubs develop and achieve their goals. Although much athletics training can be done anywhere, when people come tog...
Funeral details for David Alun Williams
Welsh Athletics is sad to announce that Life member and Wrexham AC stalwart, David Alun Williams has passed away. The funeral will take place on Monday 24 February at 2.30pm at Pentreb...
Funeral Arrangements for Ron Odunaiya
Ron’s funeral will take place on the 4th Feb at 10.30. The service will take place at; Pentrebychan Crematorium, Pentre-Bychan Road, Rhostellan, Wrexham. LL14 4EP The recept...
Welsh Athletics launches the 2020 Modernisation and Development Fund.
Welsh Athletics is pleased to announce the launch of the 2020 Modernisation and Development Fund. The fund is designed to support athletics across Wales with a real focus on modernisation and grassroo...