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County Sports Partnership UpdateFor the latest news on exciting times for sport and SASSOT with the launch of Sport England's 2008-2011 new strategy, how participation in sport, physical education and active recreation has been recognised in the Local Area Agreements, what's going on at the Special Schools Sports Festival and the Youth Games and the extension of the deadline to apply for ACCESS funding for equity projects , take a look at the County Sports Partnership update....
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Staffordshire University produce valuable literature review"A review of selected (2002-07) academic and industry based research that has the potential to influence the sport and active recreation agenda in Staffordshire".... |
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Staffordshire's finest lead the way for school sportsThree sporting youngsters from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent have been chosen to become Champion Ambassadors for the UK School Games. Nathan Woodward, Emma Wilkins and Ashlee Nelson are three of only 12 youngsters in the country chosen to become ambassadors for the annual event.... |
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Opportunity for schools to get involved in Paralympic Handover events and London 2012 education programmeOn 17 September 2008, the Paralympic Flag will be handed from the Mayor of Beijing to the Mayor of London. This Handover Ceremony marks the start of the build up to the London 2012 Games and the beginning of the London 2012 Education Programme....
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Are you inspired by London 2012?Non-commercial organisations, including those from the voluntary sector and local authorities, who are developing projects or events in sport, culture, education, environment, volunteering and business skills inspired by the London 2012 Games can apply to use the Inspire mark, part of the much-loved London 2012 brand family.... |
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Mini Olympics at Stafford Sports CollegeStafford and Stone School Sport Partnership are delighted to announce the launch event of the National School Sport week in Stafford, the aim of which is to celebrate all that has been achieved in PE and School Sport over the last year....
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Ability Counts Disability League for Staffordshire FAStaffordshire Football Association is happy to announce that they are running a Disability Football League for the forthcoming season 08/09....
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More playing opportunities for female disabled footballers.Thanks to an ACCESS grant from Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire FA has been able to start running a pilot 4v4 special schools girls league at the Powerleague, Stoke. The idea is to get more females playing football in a comfortable environment whilst realising the challenges of schools making 7-aside teams.... |
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Coaching disabled footballers course held by County FAsStaffordshire FA in partnership with Birmingham County FA have organised a Coaching Disabled Footballers Course for people that are interested in Disability Football....
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Longton Rugby Club new women's teamLongton Rugby Club has added, alongside their successful portfolio of men's and juniors teams, a new women's team....
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Staffordshire women's rugby rocksStaffordshire players have once again demonstrated their talent and commitment to women's rugby having achieved some excellent results during the 07/08 season....
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Staffordshire schools on the verge of tag rugby national successFollowing on from 12 district tag rugby tournaments, two Staffordshire schools have qualified for the national finals after finishing first and second in the regional heats. The schools, Langdale (Newcastle) and Christchurch (Stone), now go on to play the best England has to offer at Rugby School on 9th July....
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Newcastle (Staffs) Volleyball Club - national award winnersAfter what has undoubtedly been one of their most successful ever seasons on the court as a club, Newcastle (Staffs) Volleyball Club's achievements have been recognised by the sport's National Governing Body....
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North Staffordshire Special OlympicsJuly 2009 sees the next Special Olympic National Games taking place in Leicester, being based around the Leicester University site at Oadby, there will be some 2500 athletes competing. The Games happen every 4 years, last for a week in total, and are the highlight of the Great Britain Special Olympic movement. |
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World and Paralympic Dressage Champion seeks sponsorship helpLee is a current World and Paralympic Dressage Champion with a host of awards and accolades, but unfortunately does not have the finance to match his extraordinary talent....
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The "Chase It" young persons summer activity programmeThe Chase It! summer 2008 programme consists of a series of great days out, sports coaching sessions, workshops and other activities, open to all children and young people aged between 5-15 years living in Cannock Chase....
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£74,920 for Staffordshire Youth Offending Service reducing the barriers projectStaffordshire Youth Offending Service (SYOS) has been awarded £74,920, by the National Lottery through Sport England's Community Investment Fund, to help reduce the barriers to accessing sport and active recreation for 14-19 year olds who face or are subject to a criminal order or on the peripheral of criminal behaviour.... |
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The return of the hugely popular Tamworth Summer FestivalTamworth Borough Council in Partnership with Tamworth Lions brings you the annual flagship event Tamworth's Summer Festival. The festival has been part of the outdoor events programme for years and is recognised as the day families in Tamworth get together to have fun....
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Promoting Sport ToolkitSport England has created a free, easy-to use Promoting Sport Toolkit designed to help clubs, sports development officers and volunteers promote their sport or activities....
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Sport England UpdateCatch up on all the latest Sport England updates including their new strategy for 2008-2011, consultation on its National Lottery grant making, 2012 legacy action plan including free swimming announcement and much more....
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And finally...And finally for some more information on opportunities and events that may be of interest take a look at our new 'notice board' page....
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