County Sports Partnership Update

For the latest news on our new Executive Board Members and vacancy for a representative from the private sector, consultation on the sub-regional Sports Facilities Framework and to check out the funding available from SASSOT's Coach Scholarship and ACCESS Across Staffordshire schemes, take look at the County Sports Partnership update....

Launch of SASSOT Club Support Plan and new Executive Board Club Development Champion

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have launched their 2-year Club Support Plan covering the period December 2008 to December 2010....

New Coach & Volunteer Workshop Programme

A New Year  - A New You!  Get your sports coaching skills and qualifications up to date. 

Sport Across Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent are pleased to launch their new brochure for the 2009 Coach & Volunteer Workshop Programme.  So find out how you can get hold of your copy today!....

Stafford & Stone Canoe Club athletes compete at the Australian Youth Olympics

Tom Brady and Claire Kimberley from Stafford & Stone Canoe Club both finished in the top five at the Australian Youth Olympics this month. Both were selected to represent their country after making the finals at the European Junior Championships where Tom won a Silver medal....

January news from Staffordshire Cricket

Your say on local football

This is the second annual survey to gain invaluable feedback as we deliver The FA National Game Strategy 2008-12....

Going for gold

The project 'Going for Gold' looks to raise awareness of the London 2012 Paralympic Games and to inspire and provide more opportunities for children and young people with disabilities to participate in sport and physical activity.....

Fun at work week

'Fun at Work Week' has seen 85 council employees attend a range of fun activities ranging from lunchtime health walks and dance classes to circuit training and boxercise.  All sessions were fun and light hearted, alongside encouraging staff to participate in physical activity and engage in an active lifestyle....  

Virtual skipping success in East Staffordshire

An inaugural 'Virtual Skipping' competition took place in East Staffordshire following the success of two skipping festivals.  Thirteen teams, 78 young people, years 3-5 from schools across the partnership competed in three individual, two pair and two group skipping disciplines at their own schools....   

Staffordshire Moorlands Sporting Ambassadors

Young Ambassadors Martha Sowter and Joanna Wright were invited to share their good practice with the whole of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent at the School Sport Coordinator Conference held at Stoke City Football Club on 13 January 2009....

Rawlett Community Sports College proudly accepts keys for new facilities

Rawlett Community Sports College proudly accepted the keys for a fantastic new FA Approved, full sized all weather pitch and changing rooms from contractors Roksol, who have been working on the project since August 2008.... 

Sport and Exercise Careers Conference

Aimed at anyone pursuing or developing a career in sport and exercise - Monday 2^nd February 2009, Staffordshire University, Ashley Building, Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent....

Disability, Sport and Society

Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson praises a new book which has been published on disability sport. A new book which takes a comprehensive look at disability sport and its place in society has been launched....

Olympic Champion recognises local teacher

Olympic Champion Tim Brabants MBE led the presentation of awards to England's most deserved volunteers and coaches on Saturday January 17^th....

Sport England update

Catch up on all the latest Sport England updates including their Funding Sport in the Community strategy from April 2009 until March 2011, Hannah Bladen joins SEWM as the new Regional Strategic Lead and sportscoachUK consulting on their draft Action Plan for management of coaching data.....

And finally....

And finally for some information on new archery sessions for young people and adult beginners at Fenton Manor, disability tennis events, how the Fitness Industry are tackling the recession and much more take a look at our 'notice board' page....