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England Athletics Age Group Changes Coming April 2026 – What Clubs, Coaches & Athletes Need to Know

England Athletics (along with UK Athletics and other Home Country Federations) has confirmed a major realignment of junior age‑group categories, aimed at simplifying progression and supporting athlete retention. Here’s everything to know:

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Supporting the Whole Athlete: What Coaches and Parents Need to Know

Great coaching and parenting goes beyond performance. Learn how to support young athletes as people first – with empathy, balance and care.

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Why Athletics is a Late Development Sport

Athletics is a sport that rewards patience and long-term commitment. In this post, we explore why early success doesn’t guarantee future performance, and how understanding long-term athlete development can help young athletes thrive for years to come.

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Top Junior Running Shoes for 2025

Discover the best junior running shoes for kids in 2025, ideal for athletics, PE, and everyday training. This guide features top-rated children’s running shoes from trusted brands like Nike, ASICS, and Skechers – all available now at SportsShoes.com.

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Coaching Advice

Our top tips for athletes and coaches.

Runners starting a race

Top tips to improve the start of your race

Our top tips on how to improve the start of your race

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Dynamic Athletics Warm Up

Learn the basics of an athletics dynamic warm up.

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Getting started with running

We share our tips for getting started with running

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