March, 2018
William Bell makes the GB Swimming Team for the European Junior Championships
Posted: Sat, 31 Mar 2018 14:00
GOGOLD funded athlete, William Bell, records an inspire story of his journey to make the GB Team in time for the European Junior Championships in Helsinki. Read More »
Desford Lawn Tennis Club wins 'Disability Project of the Year' Award!
Posted: Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:00
On Monday 5th March, Desford Lawn Tennis Club were presented with the award for its comprehensive provision, across all ages, encouraging players with special needs to play and progress. The club have delivered regular outreach sessions at special schools... Read More »
GB Tennis Star Danny Sapsford Volunteers to Help People with Special Needs
Posted: Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:30
Danny Sapsford, GB Davis Cup player, is set to undertake a three hour training session to support the clubs coaches and volunteers get more people with special needs playing the game. Read More »
Awesome 'Flying' Windsurfing comes to Rutland
Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 16:00
One of the coolest things in watersports has arrived at Rutland Water for 2018 – foiling windsurfing! Read More »
Boxing Club Heart of England Boxing Club, Smashes Public Vote
Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:54
Leicestershire based club, Heart of England Boxing Club smashes votes in the Persimmon Homes Healthy Communities Scheme to win £200,000, supporting young people overcome issues. Read More »
Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Healthier Weight: a toolkit for employers
Posted: Wed, 28 Mar 2018 09:00
- Around a third of adults in England are damaging their health through a lack of physical activity.
- One in four women and one in five men in England are defined as inactive, doing less than 30 minutes of moderate physical activity each week.
- The cost of an unhealthy... Read More »
School Games Spring Championships produces a striking display of young sporting talent
Posted: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:00
Over 800 secondary school aged pupils took over Loughborough University, as the Leicester-Shire & Rutland School Games Spring Championships rolled into town on Wednesday 21st March. Read More »
Loughborough University to open £7m elite athlete hotel with 'altitude rooms'
Posted: Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:30
Loughborough University is set to open an innovative hotel on campus, targeting elite athletes who visit and train at the university's facilities. Read More »
2018 Goalden Globes – Nominations Open!
Posted: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 12:00
England Netball are pleased to announce the nominations for the 2018 Goalden Globe awards are now OPEN!! Read More »
Rejuvenating exercise programme ‘Steady Steps’ launched
Posted: Fri, 23 Mar 2018 14:16
Health and care partners together with Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport are implementing a free postural stability exercise programme called Steady Steps with support from each of the localities across Leicestershire and Rutland.
Steady Steps is a 24-week... Read More »