A working group that has the job of promoting the county as a destination for the beacon believes a combination of Cheltenham's famous festivals and horse racing will be enough to convince London 2012 organisers.
Amateur Swimming Association Coaching Award 2010
Nominations are now open for the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) Coaching Awards 2010. The Awards will celebrate achievements in aquatics coaching and recognise the hard work and dedication of members of the workforce. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding work in aquatics then why not nominate them for an ASA Coaching Award?
Click here to nominate and for more details on the ASA Coaching Award catagories.
Active Start, an early years physical activity programme delivered in Children’s Centres by Active Gloucestershire, is reporting exemplary results in its venture to get children in Gloucestershire more active.
Thanks to funding obtained through the Sport Unlimited programme from Active Gloucestershire, Wotton Hockey Club in Partnership with Stroud School Sports Partnership, provided hockey coaching for young people in Wotton and the surrounding areas.
Alderman Knight School and Paternoster School have both started new Multi Sports Clubs, where pupils have been able to play and try numerous sport sessions which they have not had access to before.
Active Gloucestershire’s Active Inclusion Team will soon complete the Talent Identification element of the 2010 Playground to Podium Programme, by running two sports specific County Athlete Assessment days for the most highly talented disabled school pupils within Gloucestershire.
Wyedanceathon Fund Raiser for Pied Piper Appeal
Wyedance are running a sponsored Funky Fit dance class for all ages and abilities suitable for 3 – 100yrs! Sessions will be running at each of the five leisure centres in the Forest of Dean.
For more details of how to get involved and take part contact Wyedance on wyedancenic@hotmail.co.uk, text 07759140376 or phone 01531 820591.
The 2nd Annual Cheltenham Racecourse Challenge 2010
Twenty four of the County’s Club Champions (Men & Women) will take on the most famous hurdles in Britain. They will be joined by several top jockeys who are low handicap golfers. The competitors will start from the roof of the Paddock stand and play 9 holes of golf inside the famous race track rails finishing on the famous uphill straight in front of the members stand. Entry is free with the challenge taking place on Thursday 20th May 2010 – 4pm.
There will be a bar, food and entertainment for children with Tri-Golf and Golf Extreme and even a tote! Come and support the Champions in their quest to become the winner of the 2010 Racecourse Challenge Bowl.
Contact Debbie Casling (County Development Officer Gloucestershire County Golf Partnership) on 07968894812 or e-mail her on gcdo@btinternet.com for more information.
Stroud Generation Games
The Generation Games is in its 2nd year. The games are a celebration of sport and physical activities for people of all ages and abilities. The event is taking place on Sunday 20th June 2010 at Stratford Park Leisure Centre from 9.00am- 3.30pm. The aim of the games is to promote and encourage opportunities for children, parents and grandparents alike, giving them the chance to take part in alternative activities that will lead to a more healthy and active lifestyle.
For more details on the event contact Hannah Drew (Sports Development Officer Stroud District Council) on 01453 754508 or 07500 806079
All participants who take part in the event will also receive a goodie bag. If companies and orgaisations would like to advertise or have freebies they would like to be incorportaed in the bags please contact Hannah Drew.
New Touch Rugby league this Summer in the Forest of Dean
The Forest Action Network (FAN), in partnership with Cinderford Rugby Club, is forming a Touch Rugby league this summer.
No previous experience of the game is necessary, and it is hoped to run both a competitive league and a social one. For those who are unsure of the rules of Touch Rugby, there will be 2 introductory sessions, held on Wednesday 19th May and Wednesday 9th June (6.30 -7.30 pm)
For further information please conatct Julie Farrier on juliefarrier@cinderfordrfc.co.uk
Introducing the Forest of Dean parkrun
The Forest of Dean now has its own parkrun in Coverham Enclosure. The project is led by the Forest of Dean District Council and the Forest of Dean Athletic Club, with support from the Forestry Commission.
The parkrun takes place on a 5km course, with inner and outer laps. It’s definitely something to do for fun and you’re running against the clock, not other people! It’s free to join, and organised by volunteers, so helpers are always welcome. Tea, coffee and hot chocolate are available at the finish, so you can stay and chat to fellow runners.
The first official run took place on 24th April 2010. Runs start at 9am and all runners will need to register with parkrun but once registered you can join in any parkrun in the country.
For more information or to volunteer as a helper, phone Dave Lucas on 07796 646703 or e-mail forestdave@btinternet.com
Regional Summer Hocky Camps
Click here to download further information on the Gloucestershire summer hockey camps or contact Angie Pearce (Gloucestershire, Avon, Wiltshire and Dorset Hockey Development Officer) on 07718 980513 or angiepearce@btopenworld.com
Cheltenham Civil Service RFC Look to Expand
As Cheltenham Civil Service RFC draw a close on their 2009/10 season thoughts have been turning not to a summer off, but to recruitment!
After a successful few seasons Cheltenham Civil Service RFC has announced plans to establish both a ladies section and a 4th XV men’s team for the 2010/11 season.
Club chairperson, Alan Lochhead, has explained that “Civil Service has all the necessary ingredients for people to enjoy rugby regardless of their ability. The facilities are great, the club’s extremely welcoming and we have a team for any ability of player. We feel that the only missing elements are a ladies section and a few more men to make the 4th XV viable every week.”
Despite the plans only just being announced over twenty ladies have already signed up to the new ladies section, but coaches Paul Williams and Pete Lodge are keen to recruit more players, irrespective of their rugby experience or ability. This level of ambition is also reflected in the clubs search for a new coach for the men’s section. Civil Service believe that with only a further six to seven players needed to make the 4th XV a reality, and 25 – 30 players training week in, week out it will only take the appointment of the right coach to help realise the clubs goals. Therefore, anyone that is interested in the coaching role at Cheltenham Civil Service RFC should contact the club at rugby@cacssa.co.uk. Likewise, anyone interested in playing rugby is welcome to attend the pre-season training sessions before making a decision, the details of which can be found on the club website: www.pitchero.com/clubs/cheltenhamcivilservice/.
Funding4sport Website is Launched!
Funding4Sport has just launched its new website. The Funding4Sport website has been set up to provide a One Stop shop for Sports Clubs, Local Authorities, Governing Bodies of Sport, University students and all those interested in sport, play and physical activity development.
The site has over 2,000 documents related to sport, play and physical activity that include; templates, forms, toolkits, policies, research, strategies and whole range of support materials that will help you develop your organisation.
Click here to download further information on the Funding4sport Website.
Sport England to Launch Active Universities Fund
Sport England, which awards funding on behalf of the National Lottery has announced that it will launch a new £10 million funding stream aimed at getting more university students to play sport. The Active Universities fund is the third of Sport England's competitive themed rounds aimed at addressing challenges to grassroots sport and opportunities to increase participation.
Click here for more details.
O2 Launches New Programme for Young People
O2 has announced the launch of a new programme to support projects for young people aged 13 to 25, that have a positive impact upon their community. The new programme “Think Big” will offer young people up to £300 in grants as well as training, support and mentoring from a number of youth charities.
Click here for more details.
The London 2012 Inspire Programme has been established to provide official recognition and support to outstanding non-commercial projects and events taking place around the UK that are providing new opportunities for young people and their communities as a result of the Games.
Regional Badminton Newsletter
Click here to download a copy of the April 2010 Gloucestershire Badminton Devlopment Officer's Newsletter.
Active Gloucestershire Welcome!
Active Gloucestershire welcome Jenny Brees as the new Finance's and Resources Manager. Jenny is settling into her new role and next month check out her feature in the next eNewsletter!
We would also like to congratulate Andy Herbert on his new post as the 'Coaching Manager' at Active Gloucestershire. Andy will be leaving his current role as Women and Girl's Football Development Officer at the end of the month and we would like to wish him good luck in his new role.
