 Try Athletics Days are part of the ‘Are you ready?’ campaign and will mark the 100 days to go milestone on 18 th April 2012  England Athletics are inviting all clubs to host a Try Athletics Event during this week (16 th – 22 nd April 2012)  England Athletics aims to support clubs to host events to involve their local community and give them a chance to try athletics and get involved as a volunteer or participant www. englandathletics.org Try Athletics Day

What are the aims of the event?  For clubs to give their community the chance to get involved in Athletics as volunteers and participants  Involve your community in celebrating the Olympic and Paralympic Games  Join in the Are you ready? campaign and host a tangible aspect of the campaign for both clubs and community www. englandathletics.org

What are the benefits to your club?  Recruit new volunteers  Recruit new members  Be able to take advantage of a national campaign but still have the flexibility to format your event how you wish  Take advantage of the increased exposure of Athletics  Use the event to help achieve your other club/network goals  Promote your club amongst your local community and involve them in the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations  Be supported by England Athletics to host your event  Help get your club ready to start the Olympic and Paralympic Legacy www. englandathletics.org

How will England Athletics support you?  England Athletics will be promoting all Try Athletics Events through various communications, such as social media, website, publications and our partners. All promotions will be directed to our website where people will be able to search for an event near them  As a host club you will receive a Host Club Welcome Pack which includes: Welcome letter, 3 x promotion poster, volunteer campaign poster, host club guide, certificate  There is further resources and support available online for clubs to download and use, such as templates, press release, template letter to local businesses and more www. englandathletics.org

And a rewards package!  AW discount and cash back scheme for clubs  20% discount off Eveque equipment  Host Club Certificate  A free A5 Athletics 365 Coach pack (junior clubs only)  Discount on Aviva Grand Prix tickets (clubs must sign up to host both AYR events)  Entry into a prize draw to win attendance of a UKA athlete and support from England Athletics Communications team member  For full details visit www. englandathletics.org

How to sign up  Online sign up – csday-signup csday-signup  You don’t need to know all your details such as time and format when you sign up  Once you sign up, your event will be posted on the England Athletics site www. englandathletics.org Recruitment