Finding out where to take up sport and active recreation
There are many sites that can help you become more active and take part in sport; all the county sports partnerships in the West Midlands have information on sports activities and clubs. Please view them:

Birmingham Sport and Physical Activity Partnership
Visit their website to find out more

Black Country Sports Partnership
Visit their website to find out more

Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire Sport (previously known as Greater Warwickshire Sport Partnership)
Visit their website to find out more

Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Visit their website to find out more

Energize Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin
Visit their website to find out more

Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent
Visit their website to find out more


Also, take a look at Sport England's Active Places website - where you will find information on sport facilties near to where you live.

Richard's story
This is a case study to inspire you all. Richard tells you that if he can change his inactive lifestyle for a healthier one, anyone can!
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If you have any inspiring stories that you wish to share with us all please contact Jenny Warner on 020 7273 1786 or email jenny.warner@sportengland.org