Welcome to the March newsletter. As the evenings have got steadily lighter there has been a quickening of activity across the county and this edition features lots of new opportunities.
Another area where the days are flying by is 2012. As it gets ever closer we carry details of how to register for those sought after Olympic and Paralympic tickets. One of the most visual icons of the Olympic movement is the Olympic Flame and Torch which will travel the length and breadth of the county in the months immediately before the Games. Along with every other area of the UK, Gloucestershire has submitted ideas for bringing the flame to the County and we now have to wait for 'London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games' to sift these ideas and publish the proposed route in autumn this year. If Gloucestershire is chosen there will be tremendous opportunities for local communities to witness, connect and feel the power of the Games. Watch this space.........
John Stevens
Chief Executive Officer
Register your interest now for the London 2012 Olympic Games
The world’s greatest sporting events are coming to London! Tickets for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games will go on sale in 2011. You can make a start by registering your interest with 'Tickets London 2012'.
To register your interest in tickets for the 2012 Olympics click here.
In October 2009 the Government announced that Skills Active had been successfully relicensed for a further five years as the Sector Skills Council for Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being – which includes the sport sector.
Clubmark are Updating their Website
Over the coming months clubmark are looking to improve the Clubmark website to raise the profile of clubs and detail where they are located around the Country and how people can find out more about them.
To ensure that your club does not miss out on this fantastic opportunity, they are asking Clubmark clubs to login into the website and update their profile.
To ensure your club is update to date click here.
Comic Relief UK Grant Programme - Cycle 3 Now Open to Applications
Comic Relief's UK Grant Programme aims to bring about positive and lasting change in the lives of poor and disadvantaged people in the UK by investing in work that addresses people's immediate needs as well as tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice.
Registered charities and voluntary organisations (including social enterprises and community interest companies) in the UK are invited to apply for grants of between £25,000 and £40,000.
Click here for more details on this funding opportunity.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Gloucester Guides are celebrating 100 years of guiding, and are holding an 'Its a Knockout' event at Bishops College, Gloucester.
They are keen to involve volunteers at this event, especially those on the Step Into Sport Programme. They would also be interested if a group of volunteers wanted to plan a section of the event. Please contact Gail on 01452 507061 for more details or to regsiter your interest.
Archery for the Over 60’s
Deer Park Archers are organizing a mid-week Archery Beginners Course and Club for the Over 60’s planned to start on Wednesday 5th May from 10:30 to 12noon.
The first 6 weeks that individuals attend will be the Archery GB Beginners Course and will cost just £4 per session, on completion if individuals choose to continue, it will cost just £3 per session (plus annual Archery GB membership). All equipment hire and coaching costs are included.
For further details or to book a place email Stephanie Crang on sjcrang@aol.com or phone her on 07810401554. Click here for details and directions to Deer Park Archery Club.
Try Sailing For Free
If you wish to try sailing for FREE Bowmoor Sailing Club are holding an Open day on Saturday, 24th April 2010 between 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Sailing Instructors will be on hand to take potential new members out on our new lake. Come and chat to members of the club (all ages!) to find out more – whether it’s social sailing, enjoying the fresh air on a fine day or competitive racing.
To book your FREE sailing experience, please contact Irene Milne on 01793 725512 or e-mail Irene.Milne@sjp.co.uk. Further details on Bowmoor Sailing club can be found by clicking here.
Lilley Brook Golf Club Offer Free Taster Sessions for Beginners
Lilley Brook Golf Club will be holding free taster sessions for adult beginners who would like to try their hand at golf. We can also offer free follow-up sessions for those who want to pursue their interest further. To book a place, phone 01242 526785 and select Option 2
The Dad's Cycle Challenge - on Minchinhampton Common
On Sunday 16th May 2010 a cycle ride across Minchinhampton and Rodborough Common (of approximately 7 miles) will be completed by Dads and Carers of children who attend the 7 local playgroups to fund raise for the local playgroups.
The cycle route will start at The Crown PH in Minchinhampton and will include the following stops, The Halfway House, The Old Lodge, The Black Horse, The Bear of Rodborough, Winstones Ice Cream culminating in the finish at The Prince Albert PH in Rodborough.
For more information please conatct Sophie Muir at nickandsophie@hotmail.co.uk.
Youngsters dreaming of competing for Britain at a future Paralympic Games have been given the chance to demonstrate their sporting abilities - in the hope of being talent-spotted for a future in sport.
2010 British Learning Disability Swimming Championships
On Saturday 10th July 2010 at Ponds Forge, Sheffield Mecap are running the British Learning Disability Swimming Championships. For details on the event and an entry pack click here.
Open National Athletics Championship and the Festival of Athletics
The Open national athletics championship is Mencap Sport’s competition for athletes with a learning disability. This will be running on 26 June 2010 at 10.30 am.
Click here for more details.
Easter Activities in the South West
Click here for a list of sport and activity sessions taking place over the Easter period for young people with a visual impairment. No previous experience is necessary and coaches, instructors and volunteers will be on hand to offer advice and support where needed.
Easter Activities at GL1
Click here for a list of activiies that are running at GL1 this Easter.
Timetable of Activities for StreetGames Gloucester April - July 2010
Click here to download the StreetGames Gloucester Easter holidays and Summer term information for 2010. All sessions are run by qualified, CRB checked sports coaches. All equipment for activities is provided.
