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Scottish Athletics

Photos from Scottish Athletics's post We’ve had a great day in Dunfermline for our National Officials Conference 🙌
Great to have so many of our wonderful volunteers in one room as they enjoyed a series of presentations and workshops, alongside a nice chance to catch up ... 3

Hope you all had a good day.Sorry i couldn't be there.Sorry couldn't be there today. Hope it was a great day. 🍀👏

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Club from the pub . . .Never tire of these pictures from Glasgow-based Newton Road Runners . . .....

Scottish Athletics

Club from the pub . . .
#scottishathletics
Never tire of these pictures from Glasgow-based Newton Road Runners . . .
One of our younger clubs was formed from the Newton Arms and now doing what says on tin . . . ... 1

Newton Road Runners Thank you Scottish Athletics
💛🖤💛

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RECORD BREAKER ‼️Ted Higgins smashes a 37-year-old league record as he crosses the line in 3....

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RECORD BREAKER ‼️
Ted Higgins smashes a 37-year-old league record as he crosses the line in 3:38.75 during the Men's 1500m at the #NALPremiership in Eton 👑
It was a special finale... with two league records broken and the title claimed by ... 6 Likes

Scottish Athletics

Photos from Scottish Athletics's post A new version of the World Anti-Doping Code and its International Standards will take effect from 1 January 2027 🗓️
The Code and International Standards are updated every six years, following an extensive, global consultation that is designed to ensure the ... 7 Likes

England Athletics

Remembering Ernie Cripps: 1926–2026 - England Athletics Everyone at England Athletics is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ernie Cripps at the age of 100.
Ernie devoted more than 70 years of his life to athletics, leaving an extraordinary legacy.
Read our tribute to Ernie: ... 3

Dedication is so appreciated. He will be sorely missed.A true legend who gave so much for the sport and our club. He will be greatly missed.Pleasure to have known him.
Such a dedicated person to athletics.

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Entries are open !!Lindsays District XC Champs at 3️⃣ venuesSaturday 5 December 🗓️Let's....

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Entries are open !!
#LindsaysXC
Lindsays District XC Champs at 3️⃣ venues
Saturday 5 December 🗓️
Let's have big entry numbers again for cross county🙏
Details:
https://www.scottishathletics.org.uk/districts-xc-26/ 26 Likes

The biggest day in schools cross country is coming 🔥The ESAA Cross Country Cup Final comes to....

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The biggest day in schools cross country is coming 🔥
The ESAA Cross Country Cup Final comes to Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire, on Saturday 5 December, with the strongest school teams in England racing for national titles.
Six races across the Junior, Inter ... 14 Likes

SMASHED IT 💪Emilia Adese smashes the championship record with a throw of 17.36m in the Inter ....

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SMASHED IT 💪
Emilia Adese smashes the championship record with a throw of 17.36m in the Inter Girls Shot Put 🎉
She threw over 2️⃣ metres more than her closest competition earlier this year at the English Schools' Track & Field Championships ... 2 Likes

The English National Cross Country Relays 2026

England Athletics

The English National Cross Country Relays 2026 Looking forward to the English National Cross Country Relay Championships this weekend? If you can't be in amongst the mud of Mansfield, don't worry! You can watch from the comfort of your home or phone! Watch all the coverage on ... 21 Likes

National Athletics League

Photos from National Athletics League's post EVERY POINT COUNTS 🤏🏻
No athletics competition can run without officials.
But did you know officials score points in the NAL as well?
Each team which puts forward a full complement of officials received 50pts per match – meaning their contributions can make ... 1

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