November 2007
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County Sports Partnership UpdateFor the latest news on SASSOT's draft Delivery Plan for 2008/09, commendations on our achievement of the Preliminary Level of the Equality Standard - A Framework for Sport Accreditation and up and coming features on our Executive Board, take a look at the County Sports Partnership update ..... |
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Sport England UpdateCatch up on all the latest Sport England updates including Rt Hon James Purnell's speech at YST conference, statement from Jennie Price following resignation from Derek Mapp SE Chair, Building Schools for the Future, National indicators for Local Authorities, ASA - Everyday Swim half time report and more..... |
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Staffordshire Olympic sports grant system launchedYoung people can apply for a Staffordshire County Council grant to help them to reach the 2012 Olympics to be held in London.... |
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Special Olympics lets athletes with disabilities go for goldA charity group that gives sporting opportunities for youngsters with disabilities will soon see five years of hard work come to fruition. |
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A successful season for Cannock & Stafford Athletics ClubCannock & Stafford Athletics Club once again proved themselves one of the country's leading clubs for young athletes with excellent results in both the National Young Athletes League and National Junior Athletic League.... |
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New Staffordshire Badminton Development OfficerInternational badminton player joins Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent and the Black Country Sports Partnership as the new Badminton Development Officer.... |
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Netball school club links success in Stoke-on-TrentIn the weeks leading up to half-term, Harriers Netball Club delivered after school coaching sessions to primary schools surrounding Holden Lane Sports College, which proved to be extremely successful.... |
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A success at debut fixtures for Staffordshire FA's Disability Centre of ExcellenceThe Staffordshire FA's Disability Centre of Excellence played their first set of fixtures on Sunday 11th November, both the under 17's and under 14's squad gained valuable experience and increased their personal development further by playing against other centres from the Midlands.... |
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Women's rugby teams springing up everywhereGirls' and women's rugby teams are springing up all over Staffordshire. Girls teams can be found at the following Rugby Clubs including .... |
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Trentham Canoe Club splashes outTrentham Canoe Club has plenty of reasons to celebrate. In only their second year they have hosted a hugely successful bellboat regatta this summer as well as an outrigger race this autumn, have taken delivery of £17,000 worth of new equipment and some of the juniors are already posting some impressive results at the National regattas. Looking to the future, they are nearly on target to complete their fundraising for a new clubhouse due to be built next year.... |
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Staffordshire swimming updateSport England and the ASA are working together to initiate a new project called Everyday Swim which aims to increase participation in swimming.... |
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Swim Club youngsters swim the Channel for Spinal Injury Charity !Children and Teachers from Fenton Manor Sports Complex took to the pool in October to help raise money for the Aspire Spinal Injury Charity. The team, from Stoke-on-Trent, consisted of four teachers and 18 youngsters, who collected sponsorship amounting to more than £600 in total, then swam a combined distance of 22 miles.... |
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"Chase It" - celebration eventTo celebrate four years of "Chase It" activities for the District's young people, Cannock Chase Council held its very own celebration event, where key partners and young people were invited to take part in a range of activities and discussions.... |
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Mini Kickers coaching courses in Newcastle-under-LymeNewcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council provided opportunities for 3 and 4 year olds to have football coaching sessions alongside parents and guardians to help them get active and enjoy football.... |
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Stafford Borough Council Sport Development Team recognised by England AthleticsStafford Borough Council Sports Development Team nominated for Local Authority of the Year Award at the England Athletics West Midlands Regional Awards 2007.... |
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Physical education & school sport in Stafford is on the riseLatest figures released indicate that provision for physical education and school sport in Stafford is on the rise.... |
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