Athletics
Athletics in your area
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Contacts
Emma Williams
Club & Coach Support Officer, England Athletics - North
T: 07967 7317341
Shelley Holroyd - Disability Athletics Support Officer - North, England Athletics, 07912 070 625
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The sport of athletics has a proud heritage and it continues to be one of the country's favourite sports.
It covers 'track & field' - which is everything from running to jumping and throwing. There's an athletics discipline for everyone. Cumbria is covered by the NW region of England Athletics. They work to encourage more people to take part and can provide useful information on where and how to take part.
NEWS
AUGUST 2011: Coach and Athlete Talent Introduction Days - Are you interested in coaching disabled athletes? Are you a talented disabled athlete? If YES then England Athletics have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of a legacy in the lead up to the 2012 Paralympics. Download a Coach Application Form or a Athlete Application Form
MAY 2011: The first disability newsletter for the North of England has now been published.
APR 2011: England Athletics Regional and National Awards, get you nomination in! It is time to show appreciation for the people who make our sport happen - the volunteers. Get your nominations in for the people at your club, your coach or those in your community who make a difference to our sport!
Useful websites
- UK Athletics is the governing body for the sport of athletics in the United Kingdom. Includes information for coaches, teachers and volunteers.
- England Athletics aims increase the capacity of the sport and improve performance in every event at every age group and in every region. This website has a useful North West section. Useful information on athletics in the northwest region including regional news, courses for teachers and a regional sports plan.
- We Are England is a new website to read more about the Games and the England team.
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Run Britain is the place to find the perfect partner to your running training. Run Britain is the hub of your running training with race information, online entry, an active and supportive running community, hundreds of running articles and much more...
- Running England - gives everyone an opportunity to get active and begin running for fun and fitness. Members enjoy getting fit whilst having fun and making new friends in a safe, friendly environment. We're making sure that running is accessible and available for everyone - men, women, mixed groups and families of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities.
- Quadkids - QuadKids is a new and exciting sporting concept designed to give more children the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of athletics and also to help identify the stars of tomorrow.
- Sportshall - Is fun, bright and colourful,Provides safe, indoor and enjoyable multi-skill activities, appeals to young people, parents, coaches and teachers alike.
- Deaf UK Athletics- Deaf UK Athletics (DUKA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing training, competitions and information relating to track and field, cross country, walking and road running athletics for those deaf people interested in this exciting sport in the UK.
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