Feel Alive from 65!

• 'Feel Alive from 65' Week – 28th September-4th October 2015
• 'Feel Alive from 65' Celebration – 29th October 2015

'Feel Alive from 65' Campaign Week (28^th September-4^th October 2015)

Sport and physical activity is an important part of all our lives and keeping active is especially important as we get older. Last year, Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport's (LRS) annual Active Ageing campaign saw over 1,500 older adults participate in sport and physical activity taster sessions across the county.

In partnership with localities, this year's new and refreshed campaign week 'Feel Alive from 65' takes place between 28^th September – 4^th October and will be an amazing time to take part in a programme of physical activity across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

The campaign week will see over 220 sessions available for our older adults including kurling, cycling, bowls, pilates, tai chi, walking, seated exercise - there's something for everyone to try!

There is a comprehensive booklet detailing all the sessions and activities taking place across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland.

'Feel Alive from 65' Celebration – Nominate someone you know

As part of this fantastic campaign, Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) is pleased to announce the 4^th Annual 'Feel Alive from 65 Celebration' where we recognise our active older generation. This prestigious event is being sponsored once again by imago and will take place on Thursday 29^th October 2015 at The Link Hotel, Loughborough.

This is your chance to nominate, in a range of categories, those over the age of 65 who are participating in sport or physical activity – regardless of whether or not they are an elite athlete or simply enjoying the benefits of taking part. There is also the opportunity to recognise the many volunteers who make a tremendous contribution for the benefit of others. The award categories are:

Athlete Award (Performance)

This award is for those athletes who are competing on a regular basis in line with a sports competition framework and affiliated to a club/league within Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. This award is sponsored by the Leicestershire Running & Athletics Network.

Physical Activity Award (Participation)

This award is aimed at those participants who participate in at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This award is sponsored Everyone Active.

Volunteer Award

This category is open to those giving their time at least once a week, either coaching, officiating, instructing or volunteering within a club or group within Leicestershire, Leicester or Rutland. This award is sponsored by Leicester City Council.

Outstanding / Lifetime Achievement Award

This nominee will have committed a considerable amount of time contributing to sport or physical activity, including personal achievements or supporting others to perform. This award is sponsored by Romans Health & Leisure Spa.

Exercise Referral / Healthy Heart Award / Get Healthy Get Into Sport Award

This award is for those who have been participating in the above programmes and who have taken the steps towards an improved healthy lifestyle and is an inspiration to others. This award is sponsored by Exercise Referral.

Active Community Group Award

For groups who are meeting on a regular basis and who are benefitting from participating in sport and physical activity. This can be either competitively or recreationally to improve their health and wellbeing. This award is sponsored by Hear4U.

The closing date for nominations is Monday 12th October 2015.

For more information on the 'Feel Alive from 65' Campaign Week and Celebration visit www.lrsport.org/beactive