England Athletics

On the eve of the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, everyone at England Athletics would like to wish the athletes competing for ParalympicsGB the very best of success and enjoyment at what promises to be another wonderful global exhibition of talent, determination, excitement, and achievement. England Athletics, through its Paralympic talent programme led by Matthew Kendrick, is hugely proud of the role that we are fortunate to play, alongside our partners at UK Athletics, Sport England, SportsAid and TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) in identifying and developing athletic talent that hopefully one day will fulfil those dreams of being able to compete on the global stage watched by millions. The athletics team is packed with world class talent including Personal Best Foundation trustee Ali Smith and EA Athlete Panel member Zac Shaw who will be competing as part of a team that includes legends of the sport such as David Weir and our sustainability champion Hannah Cockroft OBE, PLY, DL – competing in what is anticipated to be the most the sustainable Olympic and Paralympic games. Good luck to all the coaching and support staff whose tireless commitment and dedication is central to this team effort in what is a truly inclusive and diverse sport, an aspect that we are immensely proud of at England Athletics. Take a look at our guide to understanding the Para-Athletics classes which explains everything you need to know to follow the progress of our athletes during the Games https://lnkd.in/evBfgjK6 #athletics #paralympics #talent

I don’t often post on LinkedIn, but I felt honoured to be a panel speaker yesterday at the annual Sporting Equals, State of the Sector Race Equality event, joining colleagues from across the sector to discuss, learn and work collaboratively at all levels to help make sport an even more inclusive and diverse space for all, whatever background, ability, or aspiration. From an England Athletics perspective, we have been working hard to increase the profile of role models across coaches, athletes and officials, as well as ensuring diversity in our governance and decision making. This is reflected in an A grade for the second year in a row in our for Board diversity in the annual Race Representation Index which analyses gender and ethnic diversity across senior positions in NGBs.   Going forwards over the next few months I have taken the plunge and will be posting more frequently on LinkedIn, highlighting some of key opportunities and achievements both across the sport of athletics and the sports sector more broadly.   #diversity #leadership #rri2023 #race #inclusion #ree2024

TRUSTEE VACANCY APPLICATIONS CLOSING SOON - 1ST FEBRUARY 2024 Would you like to join a small but ambitious charity helping to change the lives of young people through the power of athletics? Have you got strategic experience in either fundraising or creative marketing? Are you looking to volunteer your knowledge, skills and experiences to help a young charity flourish and grow? If YES, please click on the link below and give some consideration to our Trustee vacancy. https://lnkd.in/eyHFz5Qv Please note that following a short extension (due to our initial recruitment coinciding with the Christmas period), we will now be closing applications at 5pm on 1st February 2024. Please direct any enquiries regarding this opportunity to info@personalbestfoundation.org.uk