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  • Duchy Network Nutrition Workshop

    14.Feb.12 A dish fit for runners at the Duchy Athletics Network Nutrition workshop

    No Cornish Pasties I’m afraid, but a dish fit for runners at the Duchy Athletics Network ‘Nutrition workshop’ held on 7th February, 2012.  Nutrition is not necessarily overlooked in an athletes training programme but it may not always be utilised in the best way to optimise performance.

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    13.Feb.12 Creating a positive and successful coaching environment

    There are a lot more similarities between judo and athletics than you may think. Both are individual sports in competition, but where competitors rely on their training partners to get the best out of their training.

  • Duchy Athletics Network

    02.Feb.12 Local coaches make the most of Running Basics workshop

    A good contingent of Assistant Coaches, Leadership in Running Fitness leaders, level 2 Coaches and athletes made the most of a Duchy Athletics Network organised Running Basics workshop delivered by Simon Grove, an experienced Level 3 endurance coach.

  • Josie with white flag

    30.Jan.12 A Question of Rules

    The Armada Athletics Network ran a “Question of Sport” type evening with the subject being the rules of the sport.  Unfortunately Sue Barker couldn’t make it so the quizmasters were Keith Reed and Paul Ross who are both National officials.

  • Sport Maker orange

    24.Jan.12 Inspiring volunteers in Cornwall

    Sports chiefs in Cornwall are looking for volunteers to get inspired by the Olympics and take on a new challenge this year.  The Olympics-inspired Sport Makers volunteering programme is hoping people of all ages take up a sport and become part of the 2012 London Olympics legacy.

  • 11.Jan.12 Tender for South West Inter Counties Track & Field Championships

    The South West Council have made the decision to tender the delivery of this year’s South West Inter Counties Track and Field Championships.  All the details for the tendering process are on the attached document and we would welcome applications from relevant organisations.