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14.Aug.12 Budding Rio athlete to be 2012 Paralympic Flame Ambassador
A 14 year old athlete who has come through the Playground to Podium and Disability Sport Events programme has been chosen as the Paralympic Flame Ambassador for Plymouth. Two years ago she took up athletics and was picked after winning five gold medals in the National Disabled Athletics Championships in Warwick in July.
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12.Aug.12 Poole torchbearers' moment to shine
The people of Poole turned out in force to cheer the torch through their town.
Crowds lined the route between Poole Quay and Seldown Bridge as the torchbearers enjoyed their moments in the spotlight. -
02.Aug.12 Keynote speaker announced for Midlands and South West coaching conference
Joanne Elphinston has been Head of Performance Movement for the British Olympic Association, and an advisor to many organisations. She has worked with professional footballers, top golfers, and elite athletes from sports including cycling, rowing, rugby and athletics.
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26.Jul.12 Dorset village celebrate local 1900 Olympics medallist
The Charles Bennett Olympic Mile was organised by Voice of Shapwick, the village community group, in association with Bournemouth Athletic Club and Wimborne Athletic Club. It celebrates the Olympic achievements of Shapwick-born Charles Bennett at the 1900 Summer Olympics.
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17.Jul.12 Tender process open for SW XC champs 2013
The South West Council have made the decision to tender the delivery of the 2013 South West Cross Country Championship which will be held at Bicton. All the details for the tendering process are on the attached document and we would welcome applications from relevant organisations.
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18.Jun.12 Torch support for 'Back The Track' campaign
In celebration of the Olympic Torch Relay passing through North Somerset and over Failand, North Somerset Athletic Club ran a celebratory training session at the Cathedral School Sports Field on Failand.




