Organisation Links
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National/International athletics
UK Athletics, British Athletics and England Athletics
UK Athletics is the National Governing Body for athletics. UKA is the Member Federation of World Athletics responsible for athletics in the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
British Athletics is the consumer brand of the governing body “UK Athletics”.
British Athletics is the sport; representing the people, the athletes, the fans, and the team
England Athletics is the membership and development body for Athletics and Running clubs in England.
Scottish Athletics, Welsh Athletics and Athletics Northern Ireland are regional equivalents
The English Cross Country Association organises National Cross Country events for England
ESAA
The English Schools Athletics Association organises events for all English schools
The Summer Olympic Games takes place in Paris in July/August 2024 - Athletics section of the website here
The next World Athletics Championships: Outdoor: Tokyo in September 2025
Indoor: Poland in March 2026
Northern Athletics
Northern regional Athletics
Northern Athletics is the area competition provider for athletics in the North of England, responsible for the promotion of championship competition in all disciplines. In addition they have representative teams competing in various competitions at home and abroad
Power of 10
The Power of 10 National database is in place to motivate competitors, coaches and clubs. Once a registered Athlete competes in a recognised event their result will be added to the Pof10 database. Here they can see their ranking, their Personal Bests (PBs) and results over the years
British milers club
The BMC is the premier middle distance athletics club in the country. Through its racing program, training courses and coaching articles its aim is to improve the world standing of UK Middle Distance running. The club works in close partnership with UK Athletics in the organisation of its fixtures and courses
Yorkshire Athletics
Yorkshire County athletics (Facebook)
The Yorkshire County Athletics body (all Counties of Yorkshire) organises County wide events in Athletics which produce County Champions
West Yorkshire Athletics
Organises Track and Field and Cross Country Leagues for the County of West Yorkshire
YADAL - Yorkshire and District Athletics League
A team event where athletes compete as individuals to gain points for the team. It is expected that all in the team will be willing to try any discipline on the track and field to gather points
West Yorkshire Schools Athletics
Organises athletics events in West Yorkshire Schools
Kirklees Schools Athletics Association
Organises Athletics in Kirklees (The Local Authority for Huddersfield, Batley and Dewsbury)
