Benefits for new members joining Welsh Athletics in January 2023
Considering getting involved in Athletics or Running this New Year? Looking to make 2023 a healthier year? A great way to boost your health and fitness is to take up a new activity! Athletics and Runn...
Weekend Round-Up (17th & 18th December)
Cardiff Festive 10K, 18 December In Les Croups first Festive 10K Nynke Kuiper (Cardiff Runners) was the first woman across the line with a time of 38:18. Andy Gardner (San Domenico RC) took first i...
Weekend Round-Up (10th & 11th December)
Spar European Cross Country Championship, 11 December In Turrin Cari Hughes (Cardiff Athletics) helped the Women's British team to silver, finishing in 22nd with a time of 28:16. ...
2023 Championship Fixtures
We are pleased to announce that the 2023 Championship Fixtures have now been confirmed! The 2023 Championship season will get underway with the Welsh Senior & U15 Indoor Championships at NIAC, Cardiff...
Weekend Round-Up (3rd & 4th December)
Trinidad Alfonso Valencia Marathon, 4 December Natasha Cockram claimed a Welsh marathon record in Valencia with a time of 2:26:14, which brings her to number 6 in the UK all-time rankings. ...
Second Round of Modernisation Grants Now Open
Welsh Athletics are delighted to announce the second round of the Modernisation Grant is now open for applications, following the previous round which specifically targeted the Commonwealth Games Leg...
Celebrating our new Club Welfare Officers
Since June, Welsh Athletics with the support of its clubs, have embarked on a journey to upskill and train all Club Welfare Officers [CWOs] volunteering in our sport up and down the country. From July...
Weekend Round Up (19-20th November)
Inter-Schools / Inter-Regionals Cross Country Championships, 19 November This weekend marked the first Cross Country Championships of the 2022-23 season. In the U13 Girls race Bryony Boyce (South, ...
South & North Wales Hurdle Development Sessions
Following on from the success of the Colin Jackson Hurdle Workshop, Welsh Athletics hosted the South and North Wales Hurdle Development sessions on the 6th & 7th November. Over 25 athletes and 10 co...
2022 Annual Award Winners
Last weekend saw the return of our Annual Awards Evening at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Throughout the evening we celebrated all the brilliant individuals, groups and clubs who have contributed toward...
Weekend Round Up (12-13th November)
Home Countries International Cross Country, 12 November A strong team of 16 athletes attended the second fixture in the British Cross Challenge on Saturday 12 November. In the Women's senio...
Key points from our Annual General Meeting
Thanks to all who attended this years Annual General Meeting on Saturday 22nd October. The following are the key points agreed by members at the meeting: The annual Club affiliation fee and Membership...
New Life members and Service Award winners announced
Following this year's Annual General meeting, we're delighted to be able to share and celebrate the following people whose immense contributions to our sport in Wales have been recognised. Lif...
Colin Jackson Hurdle workshop
On Saturday October 2nd, Welsh Athletics hosted a Colin Jackson hurdle workshop which was held in NIAC. With 15 of our top 2 ranked Welsh athletes in attendance, along with over 20 coaches and parents...
Adrian Wood Funeral
The funeral of Adrian Woods will be on Tuesday 11th October at 12 noon at St Paul’s church Blaenavon, followed by Gwent crematorium croesyceiliog at 1.30pm then Green Meadow golf club at 2.15pm. Fa...
Welsh Athletics & Run Wales Awards 12th November 2022 – Nominations Open!
After a busy year of Athletics and Running across Wales, it’s time to celebrate our community with the return of the Welsh Athletics & Run Wales Awards which will take place on Saturday 12th Novembe...
Job Vacancy : People and Business Assistant
Welsh Athletics are looking to hire a new People and Business Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to join Welsh Athletics supporting the HR and Finance Functions of the National Governing body ...
Lloyd Cowan Bursary open for coaches and young athletes
Applications are now open for the 2022 Lloyd Cowan Bursary. Grants of up to £500 will be awarded to athletics coaches and to unfunded athletes with potential, aged between 16 and 23, for whom cost ...
New Chair sought for General Council
Welsh Athletics are looking for expressions of interest for this key role within the Governance structure of the sport in Wales. The Chair of the General Council is elected by the members on a two ye...
Regional Development Programme 2022/23
With an inspiring summer of Athletics behind us, Welsh Athletics are excited to launch this year’s Regional Development Programme dates. The dual development programme for athletes (14-17 years),...