News headlines 2011
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22.Dec.11 Helping Notts clubs gear up for the 'Sean Kerly effect'
Hundreds of Notts sports clubs and associations are being primed to prepare to manage the expected rush of enthusiasm for sport following London 2012. The infamous ‘Sean Kerly effect’ saw thousands clamouring to take up hockey in the wake of GB’s Seoul Olympics triumph.
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15.Dec.11 Athletics volunteer wins Torch Trophy Trust award
Nineteen volunteers were recognised for their outstanding dedication and commitment to sport at this year's prestigous Torch Trophy Trust Awards. This included John Knight - a volunteer who dedicates many hours to athletics.
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20.Oct.11 East Midlands award their volunteers
Athletics activists and enthusiasts made their way from across the region to attend the 2011 England Athletics East Midlands Awards Ceremony at the Quorn Grange Hotel near Loughborough.
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12.Aug.11 Never too young to volunteer!
17-year-old Aidan Smith, of Ilkeston, is one of the field judges who has been provisionally selected by UK Athletics to officiate at London 2012. Aiden is one of 60 field judges of various ages who have received the provisional call-up.
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07.Aug.11 Nominate those behind your success - deadline next week
Athletics benefits from the tremendous efforts and expertise of a dedicated team of volunteers. And we at England Athletics want to ensure that we, and the sport as a whole gives them the recognition they deserve! So whether it is your coach, your club, an official or another volunteer make sure that you nominate them for one of our awards!
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11.Apr.11 Progressing Athletics Coaching in Schools
Recognising that PE teachers and the teaching profession in general are the front line of athletics coaching and to many children will be the only contact that they have with the sport, the Leicestershire Vision 2020 McCain Athletics Network recently set up an after school seminar for teachers.
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