10th May 2024

MICROPLUS ANNOUNCED AS TITLE SPONSOR FOR THE 2024 UK ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

UK Athletics is delighted to confirm Microplus as the title sponsor for the UK Athletics Championships which will act as the Trials for the Olympic Games, taking place in Manchester on 29-30 June 2024.

With tickets now on general sale, it is time to secure tickets to one of the biggest athletics fixtures of the summer starting from just £20 for adults and £10 for under 16s.

With 41 UK titles on the line taking place across the two days, it promises to be a highly entertaining weekend of action as athletes look to book their place on the team for the Olympic Games and continue their preparations ahead of the Paralympic Games.

Microplus were the title sponsor for the UK Athletics Indoor Championships in February and will once again provide their support at the National Championships, this time at the Manchester Regional Arena.

With over 20 years’ experience operating at high profile sports events worldwide, Microplus has worked with UK Athletics on our national Championships since 2022, and also worked at several athletics events and multisport events worldwide (including Commonwealth Games, Mediterranean Games, Universiade Games, EYOF) providing a Central Results System (CRS), Timing & Scoring On Venue Results System (OVR) and Commentator Information System (CIS).

Cherry Alexander, Strategic Lead for Major Events at UK Athletics said,

“We are delighted to announce Microplus as the title sponsor for the Microplus UK Athletics Championships, following on from the success of the Indoor edition of the event. We have a strong partnership with Microplus which has developed at our national championships over the last few years, and we are thrilled to be continuing that at this prestigious event in the summer.

“We would like to extend our thanks to Microplus for their support and we are thrilled to be working with them at the Championships in Manchester next month.”

“The Microplus UK Athletics Championships will be an event not to be missed with places on the squad for the Olympic Games up for stake, and a number of athletes vying for the Paralympic Games also in action on the track and in the field. Tickets are on general sale now, so secure them today. We look forward to welcoming you to Manchester.”

Mauro Cedrani, Microplus CEO, said, “We are excited to once again engage with UK Athletics for the Microplus UK Athletics Championships. The continued partnership represents an exciting opportunity for us to contribute to the growth and success of the sport while engaging with passionate athletes and fans.  This year’s championships will be particularly engaging with the added attraction of Olympic slots up for grabs and we look forward to helping to bring that engagement to a wide audience.”

Tickets to this year’s Microplus UK Athletics Championships start from just £20 for adults and £10 for under 16s. For more information about the event and to secure your place visit: https://www.britishathletics.org.uk/events-and-tickets/uk-athletics-championships-2024/