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County Sports Partnership UpdateFor the latest news on Clubmark and SASSOT's QualityMark presentations at the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent 2012 Conference, £248,000 awarded for year 2 of the Sport Unlimited programme, funding for 5 ACCESS Across Staffordshire projects and an update on Sporting Champions, take a look at the County Sports Partnership update....
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Talented young Staffordshire athletes launch new 2012 Legacy Action PlanA group of talented young Staffordshire athletes helped to launch a new action plan on 26 February, which sets out how Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and its communities can benefit from the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Legacy Action Plan for the 2012 Games was launched at the second Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent 2012 Conference which took place at Britannia Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent.... |
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Stafford and Stone SSP win inaugural National AwardThe Stafford and Stone School Sport Partnership has been recognised nationally for their work with families and the use of the Top Activity programme. The Partnership received their award on Wednesday 25th February at Sainsbury's headquarters from Dame Kelly Holmes....
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South Staffordshire sportshall athletics begins with successThe introduction of Sportshall Athletics Competitions in South Staffordshire has begun with a huge amount of success. 380 children took part in preliminary competitions during November and December, that qualifiied them for the County based competition. Codsall Middle School represented the district in both Year 5/6 and 7/8 with the younger age group being crowned County champions and the older age group achieving a very respectable 3rd place at Fenton Manor....
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Tamworth's Cheerleaders pass their level 1 awardGirls from 4 high schools in Tamworth attended UKCA's level 1 Cheerleading course, hosted by the Tamworth School Sport Partnership (SSP), in January and all successfully passed the award to enter the leadership pathway as assistant coaches. Twenty-one girls from years 10 and 11 worked together and now hope to support the SSP through developing teams to enter inter-school festivals at both high school and primary school levels....
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24-hour Badminton MarathonOn the 14th-15th March 2009, Badminton England are helping to raise money towards Comic Relief 09. So I hear you ask, how can Badminton help raise money? Simple, take part in a 24 Hour Badminton Marathon. You can do as little as 2 hours on court or 24 hours. Throughout the 24 hours we will be having events/attractions to keep the energy levels up even if to just keep you awake.... |
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February news from Staffordshire CricketFebruary's update from Staffordshire Cricket brings news on the graduation of Greg Massingham to Derbyshire's CCC academy, Derbyshire County Cricket Club are heading back to Staffordshire Moorlands, Fearnley Cricket's fantastic offer to Staffordshire clubs, a further UKCC 2 coaching course is added to the programme and Lord Taverner's grants for cricket equipment...
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Virtual cycling competitionPupils at Friary School are following in the footsteps of Sir Chris Hoy by using revolutionary Watt bikes as part of an intra form virtual competition....
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Stoke's virtual tri-golf competitionKey stage 2 pupils from Stoke primary schools honed their putting and chipping skills in the City's first ever virtual tri-golf competition aimed at schools who struggle to combat transport issues....
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Praise for Swim 21 accreditation processMost Staffordshire Clubs have achieved or are close to achieving Swim 21 so the following article, printed in the Clubmark Newsletter, will be seen as an endorsement of their hard work....
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Skills for SportSkills for Sport sessions are run in conjunction with Cannock Council's Sports Development Team and the Cannock and Rugeley School Sports Partnership, offering opportunities for 4-8 year olds to develop balance, co-ordination and speed.... |
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Lafarge leads the way on Moorlands sports initiativeLafarge Cement's Cauldon Works in the Moorlands has given its backing to a scheme which develops leadership skills through sport for 14 to 19 year-olds....
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New funding opportunities for sports clubsO2 and B&Q are offering grants to support your local community. O2 'Its your community' offer grants of up to £1000 for ANY project that can show it is of benefit to the community! Hardware and DIY giants B&Q are offering up to £500 worth of in-store products to help renovate your sports club....
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Awards for All is changing...Don't miss your chance to attend the Awards For All West Midlands briefing event featuring the: Big Lottery Fund, Sport England, ScreenWM, Heritage Lottery Fund and Arts Council England.... |
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Sport England UpdateCatch up on all the latest Sport England updates including their first 'themed' funding round - rural communities, Active People 2 sports' facts sheets,Minister announces funding to improve facilities at sport colleges, launch of DoH - Physical Activity Plan and Richard Lewis is to Chair Sport England....
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And finally....And finally for some information on roller discos at Fenton Manor, Futsal and Goalball taster sessions, Bupa London 10k road race and Autism/Asperger syndrome FREE training....
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