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The Cancer Research UK London Winter Run is back for its second year running taking place on Sunday 31st January 2016 and they need a number of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver another fantastic event!! Cancer research really can’t deliver the event without the generous help of volunteers who make it such an unforgettable day for our runners who are raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. There are a number of exciting roles available and we would love for you to join our team on the day, so please […]

Essex Blades Athletics Club have teamed up with Colchester Harriers and Colchester and Tendering Athletics Club to host the Colchester Athletics Open Meet Outdoor Games.  The open meet will be held at Garrison Track on Sunday January 24th 2016. Events on offer include; : 100m, 110m Hurdles, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4X200m Long Jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot Put. All results will be added to power of ten. Guest entries are charged at just £2 per event. A timetable and entry sheet are now available. Information sheet Any queries should be directed to […]

          LUCA is run by a council of its members, comprised of two delegates from each member club. They are joined by members of the executive and representatives from the Youth Advisory Group and London Athletics. The council will meet for the second time on the 20th of January 2016. Delegates will be treated to refreshments as they arrive at Student Central, Mallet Street at 7pm. Key issues under discussion will be the upcoming London Colleges Athletics Series (LCAS) and the formation of joint field training groups. Members […]

LUCA is proud to announce that the University of Roehampton have become the first LUCA focus club. The scheme was launched this year with support from England Athletics, London region. The aim of the scheme is to support new clubs through funding, discounts, training and connections. Roehampton made LUCA history when Jonny Cornish became the first man to win a LUCA medal when he took gold at in the 10, 000m at the first ever London Colleges Athletics Series (LCAS) match at Tooting in March 2015. Roehampton have made sporadic appearances at […]

LUCA announces London Sports Trust as official charitable partner LUCA is proud to announce its first charitable partner; the London Sports Trust (LST). LST are a sports and education charity based in West London. They engage with hard to reach young Londoners through sports, life skills and mentoring. They currently deliver sports programmes across four boroughs, working with over 500 young people per week. “University should be seen as a viable pathway for young Londoners – a place where they can pursue their interest and their sport”  Their work is […]

LUCA is pleased to announce the fee’s for the London Colleges League (LCL) have been held at the 2014-15 rates. The largest clubs will pay a £100 fee which covers all athletes across all five races. Smaller clubs pay either £75 or £45 dependent on the amount of athletes. Guests are charged £3 per race. Whilst the fee’s have remained the same, the amount of races has been cut to five. This is in response to feedback from students, clubs and trustees. Five races reduces the competition burden on university […]

New course announced! Our next course is scheduled on the 10th and 11th of October and covers: Health & Safety Field Events Track Events Timekeeping The course is held at Boland House, St Thomas Street, Activity Room 4, Guys Campus, King’s College London, SE1 9RT The two days are £70 in total. Information Leaflet Officials level 2 leaflet APPLY NOW!    How to apply for LUCA funding. We have four funded places available for students to train as a level 2 officials. To apply for funding, you must commit to […]