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Creating a Nation of Active Women
24 November 2008 - Emirates Stadium, London
This is the essential event in the sporting calendar for anyone with an interest in getting more women involved in sport and exercise. Hosted by the Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF), the conference will build on last year’s ground-breaking event which drew widespread national attention to the crisis in women’s physical activity. This year will set out the solutions. WSFF will present the first national strategy to create a nation of active women, drawing on expertise from a range of sectors, from retail, advertising and the media to leading domestic and international case studies in sport and exercise. Speakers include Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE, Paralympian Gold Medalist and Dame Kelly Holmes CBE, Double Gold Olympic Medalist. Download WSFF Programme and Booking Form.
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Play your part - Help the South West's next generation of sporting heroes
The nation celebrated the outstanding achievements of Team GB's athletes at the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games. All thoughts now turn towards emulating this success in London. One of the key aims of hosting 2012 is to create a lasting legacy for sport in Britain - something that SportsAid can and will continue to support as it has done for the past 31years, helping athletes achieve their potential. Many Olympians such as Tom Daley (pic: Action Images) have been recipients of SportsAid. Of the 19 Olympic Gold medals won by Team GB in Beijing, 18 of them were connected to athletes that had received support from SportsAid at the start of their careers. Each year SportsAid in the South West helps approximately 170 athletes who have undeniable talent, unquestionable determination and genuine potential to become Britain’s next generation of sporting heroes. SportsAid South West is looking to build on support available for athletes by working in partnership with local businesses, Local Authorities, leisure providers and rotary clubs who share their values and passion for sport. In return you can directly support emerging athletes in your area, have the chance to meet them, promote your involvement with the next generation of sporting heroes and become part of the team that is supporting the future of British sport. Find out how and visit www.sportsaid.org.uk
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Minister opens Taunton Vale Hub Club
The Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe officially opened the Taunton Vale Hub Club on 21 October 2008 (view ITV Local video). The project was funded by CCDP, CIF (SW Region), Football Foundation and Viridor Credits (a landfill company). Our £250,000 investment further develops the multi sport aspects of the regional plan for sport. The facility includes 3 outdoor netball courts marked out also for tennis, a covered netball court and a 3G artificial grass 7-a-side football and hockey practice pitch. The newly built Regional Netball Centre provides a high quality environment for schools, leagues, clubs and tournaments. Much credit must be given to Colin Johnson and his team from Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership for their hard work and commitment bringing the project through to fruition. For more information on Taunton Vale Sports Club or to make a booking, please call 01823 252225.
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Paignton SSP wins plaudits
The 2008 School and Sport Partnerships’ Innovation and Recognition Awards identify innovation and recognise good practice that can be showcased and used to help shape delivery in priority areas across the country and support the delivery of the PE and Sport Strategy for Young People. Paignton SSP were recognised for their use of OAA as a support resource to assist with Key Stage 2 and 3 transition. Olympic sailing silver medallist, Joe Glanfield and Paralympic rowing bronze medallist, Alastair McKean were on stage at the SSP Conference in Telford to present the honours. View winners.
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Silver sailor supports Young Ambassador Conference
Olympic medal-winning sailor Joe Glanfield, who along with Nick Rogers won silver in the 470 class in Beijing, supported the Youth Sport Trust Young Ambassador Conference in Exeter in October 2008. Joe was joined by around 80 Young Ambassadors, many of whom were local to the area. He said: “I wish all the young people involved in the initiative every success. I was inspired during my sporting career by many people and as Young Ambassadors, these youngsters have the opportunity, talent and passion to help inspire others and, who knows, help us create the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic medalists.” Find out more about the Young Ambassador programme.
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Media team
Contact Sport England South West's media team for information and comment on our work in the region, sports funding and other sports and physical activity related issues.
If the Regional team are not available to answer your enquiry, please contact the national "Press Office" team through the main switchboard number 08458 508 508 or for out of hours media enquiries contact 07881 502207.
Jason Lyons
Communications and Knowledge Manager
Sport England South West
Tel: 0207 273 1840
Fax: 01460 77263
Mobile: 07920 297437
Golley Slater Public Relations
Castlemead
Lower Castle Street
Bristol
BS1 3AG
Tel: 0117 917 5170
Fax: 0117 917 5129
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