FW: England Athletics eBulletin 23rd February 2012

 

 

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England Athletics eBulletin - 23rd February 2012 www.englandathletics.org Essential information from England Athletics This coming weekend sees a busy time for our up-and-coming athletes at the Aviva England Age Group (U20, U17, U15) Indoor Championships and also for our top cross country runners with the Saucony English National Cross Country Championships returning to Parliament Hill, London. Our officials will be out in force at both events and coaches will be using the championships to gauge the rest of the season ahead for their athletes. We also have our School Athletics conferences and events for officials coming up on the horizon so watch out for further details. Latest News School athletics conferences - pre-register now! England Athletics are organising a series of school athletics conferences across the country aimed at the school sport fraternity in Spring 2012 as we enter what is undoubtedly the most exciting period in the history of our sport. Next generation getting set to go! This weekend sees the Aviva England Age Group Indoor Championships take place at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena, and there should be some exciting talent on display as young athletes progress their age groups or step up into the next level. Chair of England Athletics' Board The search is on for an exceptional, dynamic individual who will lead England Athletics for the next four years. As the end of the existing Chair’s tenure in 2012 approaches, we are now seeking to appoint an individual to oversee the next phase of the Strategy from 2013-2017. Register to host a Try Athletics Day and claim your AVIVA series ticket discount code As a thank you to clubs that have signed up to host a Try Athletics Day and to clubs that sign up this week, England Athletics is providing clubs with a 25% discount on the Aviva summer series tickets. Tom Pink Relays at NIA: Hall of Happiness The 6th year of the AAA Tom Pink Memorial Relays and Field Events challenge at the NIA has upheld its reputation for athletics fun – relay races including trying to beat the times of some of our great distance runners and on the field, Sportshall activities such as weight throw for height, caber toss, shot put, standing log and triple jump, highland steps and soft javelin. 4000 expected as London hosts National XC Championships The Saucony English National Cross Country Championships returns to Parliament Hill, London on Saturday. It is London this year, as part of the National rota around the three Areas and of course it coincides with the Olympics being held in London in six months' time. Features Volunteer Roles advertising We've set up a new listing in our Jobs section - volunteer roles available. If you are a club or athletics organisation that needs a great volunteer to help out, why not advertise on our website for free? Just click on the Jobs news filter and you can choose volunteer roles only, or www.englandathletics.org/VolunteerRoles  Warm up for Winter with England Athletics branded kit Keep warm and show your support for athletics at the same time by wearing England Athletics branded kit - hoodies, sweatshirts, fleeces, hats and waterproof suits should do the trick. Find us on Facebook Keep up with all the latest news from England Athletics by following us on Facebook and Twitter. We also report from our events such as the Indoor champs this weekend using social media. www.englandathletics.org/LiveEvents England Athletics growing the next generation of athletics champions Athletics House, Alexander Stadium, Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2BE General Enquiries: Tel: 0121 347 6543   |   Email: enquiries@englandathletics.org To unsubscribe click here