2026 - Where did January Go?
Can anyone help me find January because we have no idea where it went!
The Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games are just around the corner in February and March, followed by the FIFA World Cup in June, Commonwealth Games will give us more late nights in July before the Olympic Summer Youth Games in October - Strap in Team, it’s another BIG one and if January is any indication it will be Christmas before we know it!
Welcome to our first newsletter for 2026, if you would like to read the whole newsletter click on this link
We’re keen to Hit the Road - Want a Visit?
Got a training camp coming up?
A national event where all your athletes will be in the same place?
We’d love to come along, connect with your crew, and shine a light on our awesome Athlete Leaders — plus share a bit about what the ALN does and how we can support you and your sport.
If you’ve got something happening, big or small, we want to hear about it!
Flick us a message, let us know what’s on your sport’s calendar, and we’ll start lining up some visits.
Time to fire up the GPS!
ALN x IoD
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?
Governance Essentials is a one‑day course from the Institute of Directors (IoD) designed to give you a practical introduction to how boards work and what good governance looks like. It’s ideal for athlete leaders who are new to governance, currently serving on committees or advisory groups, or thinking about taking on a board or leadership role in the future.
The course covers the fundamentals every effective director or committee member should understand:
what directors and boards are responsible for
core legal and ethical frameworks
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how board dynamics work and how you can positively influence them
These skills are valuable across sport, business, community and leadership—especially for athletes who are often asked to represent the athlete voice, sit on panels, or contribute to decision‑making groups.
Delivered in partnership with the Athlete Leaders Network, this opportunity is designed to strengthen the governance capability across our athlete community. You’ll come away with practical tools, increased confidence, and a clearer understanding of how to ask the right questions and contribute at a governance table.
If you’re currently in a leadership role, supporting athlete advocacy, or exploring future governance pathways, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest here.