Martin Rush, Head of Coaching and Athlete Development at England Athletics (EA), provides an update on athletics competition in the near future and beyond.
With England in national lockdown until Wednesday 2 December 2020, we want to assure all of the athletics community that work is continuing around competition planning beyond that date.
Our current assumption is that we will return to a tier structure around the country from Thursday 3 December 2020 and, if that is the case, we will re-adopt the guidance for tiers that we put out at the beginning of November.
Road, Trail and Fell events
Licensing for these events continues either for virtual events, up to Wednesday 2 December and real events after that date. Please refer to the respective association/organisation websites for details. England Athletics will be working with each of these organisations to plan for post December 2 restrictions.
Cross country
Licensing for cross country events continues, although actual events are suspended until Wednesday 2 December. Two pilot events were held prior to the national lockdown that were well managed and provided a safe competitive experience for the athletes and all taking part. England Athletics are hosting a cross country planning and Q&A webinar on Tuesday 1 December. Details will be released through the England Athletics website.
Indoor competition
In early December 2020 EA are planning to release indoor event guidance, an indoor season competition framework, and continue planning for some small scale pre-Christmas indoor events. EA are looking to open licensing for indoor competition in January 2021.
EA are working with indoor venues on event management and risk assessment plans. Competition organisers looking to potentially host a pilot event before Christmas or after licensing opens, but in early January, should contact Nichola Skedgel at nskedgel@englandathletics.org
EA also know that providing clarity for preparation and planning not least for officials and the athletes and coaches as well. If we are not able to host a National Championship our aim will be to run more local events at venues we can access. We will also continue to licence outdoor track and field competitions throughout winter if organisers want to put events on.
Road, Trail and Fell events
Licensing for these events continues either for virtual events, up to Wednesday 2 December and real events after that date. Please refer to the respective association/organisation websites for details. England Athletics will be working with each of these organisations to plan for post December 2 restrictions.
Cross country
Licensing for cross country events continues, although actual events are suspended until Wednesday 2 December. Two pilot events were held prior to the national lockdown that were well managed and provided a safe competitive experience for the athletes and all taking part. England Athletics are hosting a cross country planning and Q&A webinar on Tuesday 1 December. Details will be released through the England Athletics website.
Indoor competition
In early December 2020 EA are planning to release indoor event guidance, an indoor season competition framework, and continue planning for some small scale pre-Christmas indoor events. EA are looking to open licensing for indoor competition in January 2021.
EA are working with indoor venues on event management and risk assessment plans. Competition organisers looking to potentially host a pilot event before Christmas or after licensing opens, but in early January, should contact Nichola Skedgel at nskedgel@englandathletics.org
EA also know that providing clarity for preparation and planning not least for officials and the athletes and coaches as well. If we are not able to host a National Championship our aim will be to run more local events at venues we can access. We will also continue to licence outdoor track and field competitions throughout winter if organisers want to put events on.
Road, Trail and Fell events
Licensing for these events continues either for virtual events, up to Wednesday 2 December and real events after that date. Please refer to the respective association/organisation websites for details. England Athletics will be working with each of these organisations to plan for post December 2 restrictions.
Cross country
Licensing for cross country events continues, although actual events are suspended until Wednesday 2 December. Two pilot events were held prior to the national lockdown that were well managed and provided a safe competitive experience for the athletes and all taking part. England Athletics are hosting a cross country planning and Q&A webinar on Tuesday 1 December. Details will be released through the England Athletics website.
Indoor competition
In early December 2020 EA are planning to release indoor event guidance, an indoor season competition framework, and continue planning for some small scale pre-Christmas indoor events. EA are looking to open licensing for indoor competition in January 2021.
EA are working with indoor venues on event management and risk assessment plans. Competition organisers looking to potentially host a pilot event before Christmas or after licensing opens, but in early January, should contact Nichola Skedgel at nskedgel@englandathletics.org
EA also know that providing clarity for preparation and planning not least for officials and the athletes and coaches as well. If we are not able to host a National Championship our aim will be to run more local events at venues we can access. We will also continue to licence outdoor track and field competitions throughout winter if organisers want to put events on.
