The Sussex Athletics Network was established in April 2009 as a result of a successful bid by the county proposing to develop the all round strength of athletics in the local community. It is one of the first ten Networks in the UK, initiated by England Athletics and funded by Sport England with sponsorship from McCain. 

All Sussex-based clubs who are affiliated to England Athletics and Sussex County AA  are included in the Network. Each one has the opportunity to get involved by taking advantage of what is being offered and working together with other clubs for greater success.

Action Plan

The overall aims of the Network are to increase and sustain participation levels in the sport whilst helping individuals to excel. A ‘Plan of Action’ for 2009/2010 has been drawn up to meet these aims. It outlines the actions planned by the Network for the forthcoming year, has been circulated to all clubs, coaches and officials in Sussex and can be viewed here ...

The Network Executive Group

The purpose of the Executive Group is to help steer the direction of the Network by bringing experience and advice from all areas of athletics within the county. The group includes Peter Masters (Chairman), Mike Carrington, Chris Carter, John Gill, Reg Hook, John Linfield, Keith May, Martin Etchells and Elspeth Turner. 

Click here to view profiles of the Executive Group members.

The Network Staff

Zoe Mckinnon : Sussex Network Coordinator. 

Zoe has been involved in athletics for the past 17 years as an athlete and coach at Horsham Blue Star Harriers. She has attended Manchester University and had a spell in the London Fire Brigade. For the past two years has been working as the Surrey Athletics Development Officer. This role consisted of working closely with clubs and coaches across the county of Surrey to develop athletics.

Zoe says ‘In my role as Network Coordinator I would like to continue to support the good work already taking place in Sussex, as well as introducing new initiatives to develop the sport of athletics, specifically with clubs and coaches.  I would like to achieve this by working closely with club members, coaches and key partners.” 
Email : zoe.mckinnon@dorothy-stringer.co.uk

Dawn Piechoczek : Sussex Network Administrator.

Dawn came into athletics as a road runner, and is currently the Secretary of Mel’s Milers Jogging Club. She has also taken over the position of Administrator for Sussex County AA. Dawn comes from a computer programming background, and her role is to provide administrative support for Zoe and build the website.
Email: dawn@piechoczek.com

·        Document the stages in the development of the Network as it evolves.

·        Be the central reference point for athletics and initiatives across the county.

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