Athletics

The Sport of Athletics encompasses Track and Field, Cross-country, Road and Hill Running. Within Glasgow there are several Athletics Clubs, all actively promoting all aspects of athletics.

The Glasgow Athletics Association is an organisation set up to promote the sport of athletics throughout Glasgow and works closely with Culture and Sport Glasgow in trying to develop and promote the sport of athletics through, Track and Field, Cross Country Running and Road Running activities.
Glasgow Athletics Association is responsible for the following programmes.
Providing competition opportunities

Coach Education workshops and Seminars
Glasgow 2014 Squad programmes
Glasgow Endurance Sessions
Holiday Camp Programmes
Promoting best practice among Athletics Clubs

Glasgow Athletics Development Scheme promotes several programmes, which are designed to promote and develop athletics, including;

Run Jump Throw Club Programmes
Coach and Official Education Support
Club Support and Development Activities
Promotes the Scottish Athletics Clubmark Programme