Benefits of Being an Athletics NI Registered Athlete

Athletes registered with Athletics Northern Ireland gain access to official competition opportunities, including championships and sanctioned events across track and field, road, cross country, and mountain running with priority windows for selected events. Registration often also reduces entry costs for competitions, making regular participation more affordable.

Learn more: Athletics NI Competition Opportunities

A key benefit is insurance cover provided through affiliated clubs and Athletics NI events, helping to ensure safer participation in training and competition environments. This gives athletes and clubs added protection while taking part in the sport.

Registered athletes can also receive additional benefits including up to 15% off with Sportsshoes, Runderwear, and Runners Need, as well as 20% off Shokz headphones and automatic Kingsbridge membership club enrolment.

To access discount codes, athletes should email info@athleticsni.org with their name, ANI number, and preferred website for discount.

In addition, athletes benefit from access to qualified coaching within affiliated clubs, alongside Athletics NI’s wider focus on safe, inclusive, and well-supported participation for athletes of all abilities, including para athletes.