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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...

Neath Harriers are saddened to announce the passing of Phil Bamsey, this was as the result of a road traffic accident whilst cycling in Port Talbot last Wednesday. The thoughts of all at the club are ...

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...

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...

"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...

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...

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 sent ou...

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, It ...

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...

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 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 group be...

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-on effect for anyone try...

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' perform...

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...

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 Pentrebychan Cremat...

  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 reception will take pl...

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...