England Athletics

October 2010


Schools' eBulletin from England Athletics - October 2010
 
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Essential information from England Athletics
Welcome to our third eBulletin for those interested in athletics in schools. England Athletics have been busy this summer with competition partners QuadKids, Sportshall and Schools Super8. Numbers of children participating have far exceeded projections and continue to rise. You can read about various events that have been happening over the summer below - click on the headings to read more.
Latest News
Berlino and Spike Design the alternative face of English athletics
Could you, your club or your school design a new mascot for England Athletics? The competition to design a mascot for England Athletics is open to children aged eight to 15 years of age.  The closing date for entries is 31 October.
QuadKids QuadKids gearing up for 2011
Following huge success in 2010 which saw QuadKids organise over 600events involving 70,000 kids in competition locally, they we aregearing up for greater things in 2011.  With just over a year until2012 which brings with it a promise of a sustainable legacy which willimpact on grassroots athletics, getting more kids into the sport is agreat step in contributing to this.
In the Activator Resource Athletics Activators explained
England Athletics Head of Marketing and Strategy Chris Jones talks about Athletics Activators, an exciting resource being launched to help facilitate more running, jumping and throwing in the community.
Sportshall standing jump Sportshall participation targets well beyond projections
Sportshall Athletics competition delivery in England continues to gofrom strength to strength in 2010 thanks to the partnership betweenAVIVA, England Athletics and the Sportshall team.  Numbers have exceeded targets in the first two years - with 7,500 more children taking part than projected and 400 schools over what was estimated.
Job and wheelchair athletes County Assessment Days identify talented young disabled athletes
Throughout June and July fourteen County Athlete Assessment Days havetaken place across the South region. The events have been organised aspart of the national Playground to Podium framework to identify youngdisabled pupils in schools.
ESAA 2010 Aviva English Schools Track & Field championships
Once again there was a great Friday and Saturday of action at the Aviva English Schools Track & Field championships. Full report here and thanks to every who followed the action with us on Twitter or Facebook. Please continue leaving your messages of support and congratulations to all the athletes on the Facebook page!
Super 8 logo Super8 helps discover Super 100m talent
The Year 9 Super8 competition at Castle in Somerset back in early Mayunearthed a young talent that may never have been on the athleticsradar had his school not participated in the Super 8.
Richmond Dean Macey QuadKids QuadKids Vortex record smashed by Dean Macey
Wednesday 7th July saw the annual Richmond Borough QuadKids event  -and the 300 primary school competitors werenot alone in having to quell their pre competition nerves, as QuadKidsAmbassador and two time Olympian Dean Macey decided to come out oftrack and field retirement to test if the ‘Dean Machine’ was still inworking order.
Team Bristol proudly take team silver at UK School Games
Team Bristol (representing the South West) proudly took silver at the UK School Games in Gateshead.  Team Bristol Athletes come from the 11 counties of Avon, Cornwall, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Devon ,Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Sussex, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
Local school pupils welcome athlete stars of Great North Run
In the run up to the Great North Run in Gateshead at the weekend, youngpupils at All Saints College in Newcastle were treated to a visit from top athletes and coaches to hear them talk about their expereinces of the event.
Features
Places still available on teacher education courses
These courses - based on Aviva Elevating Athletics - are aimed at qualified and trainee teachers and those supporting the management and delivery of high quality sport and physical education in schools. Two are available: Certificate in Teaching Primary Athletics, and Certificate in Teaching Secondary Athletics.
Athletics 365 Jump for joy Athletics 365 - a multi-event, young people development programme
Athletics 365 is an exciting new initiative from England Athletics. Read all about it and how it will sit alongside existing programmes to help clubs, coaches and young athletes to develop a successful and enjoyable future for our sport! You can now download the resource challenges and curriculum.
Want to keep informed?
If you'd like to receive our Schools eBulletin (published 4 times a year - in a format similar to this), send your email address to Nicola at nevans@englandathletics.org and we'll add you to the distribution list.
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