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  • 12.Oct.11 Sport Makers programme launched in Surrey

    Five-time Olympic Gold medalist, Sir Steve Redgrave, has unveiled a new way for people to become sporting heroes in South London and Surrey.  Our greatest Olympian, has joined forces with Sport England, PRO-ACTIVE London and Active Surrey to launch Sport Makers, a programme for everyone who’d like to make sport happen.

  • 07.Oct.11 We need more budding Throws Coaches!

    The first Workshop in a series of four sessions for Throws Coaches is taking place this Saturday in Eton.  There are a 4-5 spaces left for coaches who would like to attend this session.  We would particularly like to hear from more novice coaches.

  • 05.Oct.11 Ashford Primary students enjoy running challenges

    Primary school pupils in Kent have had the opportunity to try competitive sprinting and cross country over the past few weeks, thanks to initiatives run by the Ashford Leisure Trust.

  • 03.Oct.11 EDM Play Day helps more officials keen to learn

    Precision Athletics ran another free EDM "Play Day" this weekend which enabled 19 officials to become more familiar with the Electronic Distance Measuring equipment and procedures, allow officials to discuss and share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and bacon butties.

  • Oxfordshire McCain Athletics Network

    01.Oct.11 Oxfordshire Network use membership forms to recruit volunteers

    Clubs in the Oxfordshire McCain Athletics Network have been using a new idea to use membership forms to recruit volunteers.  Five clubs in the network have used the idea and some are starting to see the results.

  • 29.Sep.11 Disability coaching course for local athletes

    Ashford Leisure Trust is running a seven week coaching course for young people (aged 14 to 25 years) with a disability. The weekly sessions will provide an introduction to the sport of athletics and activities will include running, jumping and throwing.