And Finally...

 

 

 

ENGLAND HOCKEY

 

LEVEL 1 VRQ COACHING ASSISTANT AWARD

 

 

The Level 1 Award is intended to provide the essential skills and knowledge necessary to run a safe and enjoyable session for players to be introduced to hockey. Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old to attend the course but should understand that they will not be permitted to coach independently.  Level 1 coaches aged 18 and over can obtain insurance and practice in the role of Coaching Assistant alongside a fully qualified adult holding a Level 2 coach award or above.

                                          

A level 1 VRQ coaching assistant award is taking place:

 

Venue:

Beaconside Sports Centre
Staffordshire University, Weston Rd,
Beaconside
Stafford. ST18 0AD

When:

Sunday 15th, 22^th ,29^th November2009.

 9.00am – 5.00pm

Interested? Please contact:

 

Midlands Regional Office, The Hockey Pavilion, Loughborough University, Ashby Road

Loughborough   LE11 3TU

Tel: 01509 228676 e-mail: midlands@englandhockey.org

 

Jamie Fleet – 01509 228676 or Jamie.fleet@englandhockey.org

 

 

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TENNIS

 

UKCC Level 1 

 

26/27th Sept and 1st Nov 2009

 

Stafford Sports College
Staffordshire Tennis

Katie Higson

01785 220655

 

Email: staffs@LTA.org.uk

www.lta.org.uk/in-your-area/staffordshire/

 

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Sporting Equals Funding Newsletter - July 2009

 

For funding information to support sports and physical activity projects for black and minority ethnic communities and much more click here.

 

Stop press * * * Sporting Equals is now on Facebook!

 

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Spinal Injuries Association holds the UK’s first ski-a-thon, on real snow, in Milton Keynes

 

Sign up now to take part

 

On 12 September, the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) will hold the UK’s first ever ski-a-thon, on real snow, at the SNO!zone in the Xscape Milton Keynes. Sonic the Hedgehog will open the 12-hour event by leading the skiers and snowboarders in the first leg, down the indoor slope.

 

The event can take up to 45 teams of up to 6 people, over the age of 7. One team member has to be on the slope at all times, and teams are given the opportunity to switch skiers at hourly intervals. The endurance challenge itself, combined with a host of activities for supporters and shoppers, promises to make this a spectacular day for all.

 

The ski-a-thon team leader that raises the most sponsorship money wins a week’s stay for two (double bedroom), in January 2010, at Haus Kienreich B&B in a beautiful Austrian ski resort. This prize was kindly donated by owners James and Tracey Hinsby.

 

Also every team leader will be entered into a prize draw for a place on SIA’s Reach for the Peaks Ski Challenge, 4-7 Feb. It’s a ski hard and play hard, long weekend involving skiing or boarding down 35 peaks, in 48 hours, in Austria!

 

SIA is keen to encourage disabled skiers to join in. Participants will rub shoulders with sports stars of the future as the British Paralympics Development Squad has entered the challenge. 

 

Adaptive SnowSports MK

 

“Adaptive SnowSports MK will provide rides for the general public on their mono-skiing equipment, which is modified for disabled skiers. We want to spread the word among the able-bodied and those confined to wheelchairs that life does not have to stop if you become paralysed. This gives everyone the opportunity to experience the same thrill of hurtling down a slope, regardless of ability,” explained Gwen Pearson, head of fundraising for SIA.

 

There will be Nintendo Wii competitions upstairs, which are open to anyone who fancies their chances. 

 

“It promises to be one of the most fun-packed fundraising 12 hours for spectators and skiers, to help us all make history with Britain’s first ski-a-thon. Retailers from within Xscape Milton Keynes have been invited to join in by contributing to goody bags for those in the ski-a-thon itself and by supporting entertainment events for everyone else throughout the day. Live acts will play in the retail area, showcasing local musical talent,” added Steven Gordon-Wilson, marketing and promotions manager for Xscape Milton Keynes.

 

If you would like to put together a team, join a team, or even volunteer an entertainment act, contact  Sarah on s.tennent@spinal.co.uk or call 0845 6786633 ext 217.

 

Stop Press*** the following GB skiing heroes are joining in:

 

Graham Bell (An Olympic skier, Graham is one of the best skiers this country has ever known)

Ed Drake (Top British Downhiller)

Richard Parrott (Great Britain Telemark Ski team)

 

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UK Disability Inclusion Training Courses

 

The English Federation of Disability Sport in partnership with Typhoo are currently designing Disability Inclusion Training Courses to be rolled out nationally, from September onwards. There will be course(s) delivered within the West Midlands, and Aldersley Leisure Village has been booked to host a course in January 2010.

 

The information is at present limited as details are still being finalised, please see the attached a course outline for your reference. Please consider this opportunity with reference to colleages and partners, particularly if you are or looking to deliver/provide opportunities around disability and inclusion.

 

For more information contact:

Marcus Asbury
Sports Development Officer (Equity)
Sport Development Team
Adults and Community
Telephone (01902) 556223
Fax (01902) 556218
Email: marcus.asbury@Wolverhampton.gov.uk

www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/leisure_culture/sports/development/default.htm 

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