Elections for the UKA Members open on Monday (25 September) and will run until 13 November closing at 5pm. The candidates up for election are outlined below with Clubs, Organisations, Coaches and Officials receiving voting packs via Civica to take part in the process. Please look out for the email with the link to vote to ensure you are able to take part in these elections.

The UKA Members have a key role in providing high level input on the vision and direction of UK Athletics.  The members are consulted on the development of the strategy for the sport, debate significant issues relating to Athletics, act as a ‘sounding board’ for the Board and the wider executive providing constructive challenge and advisory opinions.  They act as an ambassador to disseminate the Company’s strategic vision, helping to ensure that all stakeholders understand and support a shared vision for the development of Athletics.

Candidates are as follows and available Nomination Resumes can be read below:

President*

Denise Lewis – Denise Lewis – UKA President Nomination Resume

Wendy Sly – Wendy Sly – UKA President Nomination Resume

Vice President

Hannah England – Hannah England – UKA VP Nomination Resume

Clubs’ Representative

Mike Harris – Mike Harris – Club Rep resume

Tony Shiret – Tony Shiret – Club Rep resume

Officials’ Representative

Stuart Paul – Stuart Paul Officials Nomination Resume

Arwel Williams – Arwel Williams Officials Nomination Resume

*The roles of President and Vice President have been nominated by the Nominations Committee, adhering to the process of nominations set out in the UK Athletics Elections and Appointment Regulations.  The Committee considers that all the candidates they have nominated for President and Vice President are exceptionally strong and will fulfill an active role in promoting and furthering our sport.

Voting Eligibility is as follows:

• Clubs are eligible to vote for the President, Vice President and Clubs’ representative.
• Organisations are eligible to vote for the President and Vice President.
• Coaches are eligible to vote for the President and Vice President
• Officials are eligible to vote for the President, Vice President and Officials’ representative.