North East conference to tackle sport inequalities
60% of women and 79% of people with limiting disability in the North East do no sport at all. Sport for all? The statistics around inequalities in sport are shocking and, quite frankly, unacceptable. The time is now to take action and the Regional Equality in Sport Conference on Wednesday 30 April  addressed this. more.

Positive Public for Paralympics
As North East athletes take centre stage at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester the Olympic Delivery Authority reveal a positive attitude towards the Paralympic Games, reporting that according to a recent survey, 93 per cent of the UK public see Paralympic athletes as good role models for young people. 69 per cent of those polled stated that there should be more media coverage of Paralympic sport. The North East is a hot bed of talent for rising Paralympic athletes  with one of the greatest Paralympians of all time, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson, hailing from the region and insiring many.more

Sport England relaunches Sportsmatch
Sport England is delighted to announce the return of Sportsmatch with a new web-based facility enabling applicants to apply online. more

The 2012 Games in the North East
The 2012 Games are not just round the corner, they are also on our doorstep and momentum and enthusiasm in the North East continues to gather pace. View the latest newsletter here