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1000 more schools and colleges register with London 2012's Get Set Programme The number of schools and colleges registered with Get Set, the official London 2012 education programme, has risen by 1000 since it was announced that schools and colleges will be the first to decide Wenlock and Mandeville’s journeys around the UK through a competition. There are now over 13,000 schools and colleges registered with Get Set from across the UK.
Schools and colleges registered with the programme are able to enter a competition to win a visit from Wenlock or Mandeville to their school and community, and be the first to meet them. The London 2012 mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, will shortly begin their journeys around the UK, meeting new people, making new friends and trying new sports. Wenlock and Mandeville will go on separate journeys, often crossing paths and meeting people all over the UK inspiring them to choose sport as they head towards the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
LIVE Footage of World Wheelchair Basketball Championships 2010
Live footage of all the matches for the World Championships in Birmingham can be watched online:
For Court 1 click here
For Court 2 click here
Click here for World Championship Schedule
Fitness First Commits To Inclusion Fitness First has been recognised for its determination to include disabled people with the first of its clubs accredited through the Inclusive Fitness Initiative's (IFI) National Sports Foundation (NSF) Programme.
The country's largest gym chain was the first major operator in the commercial sector to commit to the programme that works not only to create accessible facilities but also engages disabled people in physical activity.
So far 24 of the health clubs have been accredited and more are being modified to ensure inclusion throughout the country.
John Gamble, Fitness First managing director said: "Fitness First is committed to making the world a fitter place with no exclusions and we are pleased to be making these changes with immediate effect. It is a landmark step forward for the fitness industry and we are proud to be the first major health club group to offer this."
Cricket Coaches named for disability squads National Disability Cricket manager Ian Martin praised today's announcement of an England Physical Disability squad and four coaches. The ECB today announced the formation of an England Physical Disability squad for the first time and the appointment of four new head coaches in additional voluntary roles to work with its disability squads at a national level.
Chris Ellison has been appointed head coach of the Physical Disability squad with Neil Bradshaw appointed as development officer.
Bobby Denning has been appointed head coach of the National Deaf squad with Ron Young taking on the role of assistant coach.
Derek Morgan will be head coach to the Learning Disability squad with Les Randall as assistant coach.
The national Blind Squad will be led by Chris Porter with an assistant coach to be appointed in due course.
A new Olympic and Paralympic-style sports competition for young people
Up to £10 million of lottery funding, distributed by Sport England, will create a new sports league structure for primary and secondary schools culminating in an inaugural national final to be held in the run up to the London Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012.
The competition is a key part of the Government's plans for a lasting sporting legacy from hosting the London 2012 Games and to maximise the sporting opportunities available to all.
Schools will compete against each other in leagues at a local level from 2011 with winning athletes and teams qualifying for up to 60 county finals.
The most talented young athletes will then be selected for the national finals. Schools will also be encouraged to host in-house Olympic-style sports days so that children of all abilities have the opportunity to compete. There will be a Paralympic element at every level of the competition for young people with disabilities.
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