Amateur Athletic Association of England
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The Amateur Athletic Association of England or AAA (pronounced 'three As') is the oldest national governing body for athletics in the world,[citation needed] having been established on 24 April 1880. Historically it effectively oversaw athletics throughout Britain and Ireland (until 1923). Its role changed to support regional athletic clubs within England alone. This role was effectively taken over by England Athletics in 2005 and the Amateur Athletic Association of England was absorbed into that organisation. It is now concerned with the development of young athletes and has taken on the role of safeguarding the history of the sport and still awards trophies to elite athletes.[1]
Abbreviation | AAA |
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Predecessor | Amateur Athletic Club |
Formation | 24 April 1880; 144 years ago (1880-04-24) |
Founders | Clement Jackson, Montague Shearman and Bernhard Wise |
Type | Amateur Sports Organization |
Headquarters | Wincham, Cheshire |
Chairman | Walter Nicholls |
Key people | Patron: Queen Elizabeth II |
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