Saffron Athletics Club

21/03/2026

Volunteer Coaches Wanted – Inspire the Next Generation (Leicester) 🏃‍♂️

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our Leicester-based athletics club, supporting and coaching young athletes aged 9 years and up.

You don’t need previous coaching experience — enthusiasm, reliability, and a passion for helping young people develop through sport are what matter most. We’ll provide full training, mentoring, and ongoing support to help you feel confident in the role.

What we’re looking for:
• An interest in athletics and working with young people
• A positive, encouraging attitude
• Willingness to complete (or already hold) an Enhanced DBS check

Volunteering with our club is a rewarding way to give back to the local community, develop new skills, and be part of a friendly, supportive team in Leicester.

If you’re interested or would like to find out more, please comment below or send me a message.

14/01/2026

Dear All

Jack’s funeral is on Tuesday 20th January at 1.00pm. It will take place at Countesthorpe Cemetery
Foston Road LE8 5QP

The dress code is sports tops.

The wake will be at

The Red Admiral straight after LE9 6PU

Anyone wishing to watch via the live stream here is the link
https://watch.obitus.com
Username - jayu2088
Password - 883959

Any questions please let me know

The family have asked for donations to Jack’s favourite charity on Go Fund Me

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jackjohnsongroups

10/07/2025

Good luck to Marcel, Cruz and Chloe who are representing Leicestershire and Rutland in the English Schools Championships this weekend in Birmingham 👏👏👏

13/06/2025

This is a former Saffron Athletics Club athlete.

I have just completed a fantastic 8-week placement at the UK Sports Institute in Sheffield assisting coaches and athletes. This experience has been incredibly valuable in deepening my understanding of what it takes to support elite performance, not just in the gym but the detailed planning and colla...

01/06/2025

Well done to our U13s and U15s who competed at the YDL in Nuneaton today. Not the best conditions, but you all did brilliantly 👏👏

12/05/2025

Some great performances at the weekend by Saffron AC athletes at the LRAA County Championships. Lots of medals and pbs, Well done everyone 🏅🥈🥉👏👏

06/05/2025

Congratulations to Maddy, Marcel and Chloe at the Leicestershire Schools Pentathlon.
Maddy won gold in the U17 girls pentathlon 🥇
Marcel won gold in the U17 boys pentathlon 🥇
Chloe won joint gold in the U15 girls pentathlon 🥇
A great day for Saffron athletes 👏

03/05/2025

Well done to our U13 and U15 athletes who competed in the first club competition of the season, the Ydl at Worcester. You all did brilliantly with lots of pbs 👏👏

18/04/2025

Well done to all our athletes who competed at the Charnwood AC Open last weekend. There were lots of great performances 👏

12/03/2023

Well done to all Saffron AC athletes competing at the Dome today 🏆

A special shout out to;

Luciano Di Palma - gold medalist in Year 4 boys

Oliver Mann - gold medalist in Year 3 boys
Freddie Broughton - bronze medalist in Year 3 boys

Naomi-Rose Mugoti - silver medalist in Year 5 girls

Zak Tafat - bronze medalist in Year 6 boys